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World Maritime Day
Today is World Maritime Day. On July 23rd, 2019 the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) could not have foreseen the year that was ahead as it selected the world maritime theme for 2020 as “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet”.
Read MoreMIAL commemorates our merchant mariners
Today, September 3, commemorates Merchant Navy Day. On this day we reflect on the important role merchant mariners have played during wartime.
Read More200000 Seafarers stuck at sea on International Day of the Seafarer
As you read this, there are approximately 200,0001 seafarers trapped on their ships due to COVID-19 restrictions at ports. More than 90% of trade is conducted by sea, with approximately 1.2 million seafarers at sea currently. June 25 is the International
Read MoreAustralia joins global shipping sector in announcing $5billion R & D fund to eliminate CO2 emissions
The international shipping community has today announced plans to form a new non-governmental Research & Development organisation to pave the way for decarbonisation of shipping.
Read MoreLaunch of MIAL Seafaring Skills Census
Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) have today launched a Seafaring Skills Census aimed at tracking the current status and future projections of Australia’s maritime workforce.
Read MoreCoastal Shipping - the challenge continues
MIAL's response to the long-awaited Government proposal to amend coastal trading legislation.
Read MoreAre you serious Transport Ministers
In today’s communique from the Transport and Infrastructure Council with no resolution on the vital issue of National Marine Safety Regulation.
Read MoreShipping industry declares war on invasive species
Read MoreMIAL 05-16 The revolution is here Australia embraces LNG as marine fuel
Fremantle, Australia: The who’s who of the Australian LNG as marine fuel movement gathered yesterday as EVOL LNG announced that Fremantle is now ready as Australia’s first LNG Bunkering Port.
Read MoreIt's search and rescue but not as you know it
While the responsibilities have flowed from the States to the federal government, the dollars have not. The lack of proper funding to support the transition is putting more pressure on small business and mum and dad operators.
Read MoreMaritime industry welcomes new Turnbull Ministry
Maritime industry welcomes new Turnbull Ministry
Read MoreAustralia poised to become a player in LNG fuelled vessels
A panel of 'LNG as a Marine Fuel' experts gathered at a seminar organised by Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) at the LNG18 conference, concluded that Australia is well positioned to move to LNG fuelled vessels in certain sectors. This was supported
Read MoreMaritime industry says the Australian shipping sector will disappear without legislative and taxation changes
ABC Rural Babs McHugh Mon at 3:30pm, March 14th Maritime industry says potential being ignored as unions and governments fight amongst themselves
Read MoreThe maritime sector contributed over $20 billion to the Australian economy
The Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia (PwC) to assess the shipping industry’s contribution to the Australian economy and the potential economic impacts of tax policy changes.
Read MoreOnward and upward in the Cruise Industry
A landmark study of the value of cruising has revealed that cruise passengers spend an average of $371 a day in Australian ports, helping push the cruise industry’s total economic contribution in Australia to an impressive $3.2 billion last year.
Read MoreIncreased limits of liability for maritime claims
Increased limits of liability for maritime claims enter into force under 1996 LLMC Protocol
Read MoreAustralia poised to become a player in LNG fuelled vessels
A panel of 'LNG as a Marine Fuel' experts gathered at a seminar organised by Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) at the LNG18 conference, concluded that Australia is well positioned to move to LNG fuelled vessels in certain sectors. This was supported
Read MoreVideo: School Kids Talk About Ships of the Future
Video: School Kids Talk About Ships of the Future
Read MoreMIAL Media Release 07 16 It is agreed
Parliament House, Canberra: Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) hosted a Parliamentary Cocktail Reception showcasing maritime innovation in Mural Hall, Parliament House last Tuesday.
Read MoreMIAL Media Release Fixing Freight Report Misfires on Cabotage
Read More- Diversity - Women in Maritime report
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- Australia joins global shipping sector in announcing $5billion R & D fund to eliminate CO2 emissions
- Launch of MIAL Seafaring Skills Census
- Coastal Shipping - the challenge continues
- Are you serious Transport Ministers
- Shipping industry declares war on invasive species
- MIAL 05-16 The revolution is here Australia embraces LNG as marine fuel
- It's search and rescue but not as you know it
- Maritime industry welcomes new Turnbull Ministry
- Australia poised to become a player in LNG fuelled vessels
- Maritime industry says the Australian shipping sector will disappear without legislative and taxation changes
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- The maritime sector contributed over $20 billion to the Australian economy
- Onward and upward in the Cruise Industry
- Increased limits of liability for maritime claims
- Australia poised to become a player in LNG fuelled vessels
- Video: School Kids Talk About Ships of the Future
- MIAL Media Release 07 16 It is agreed
- MIAL Media Release Fixing Freight Report Misfires on Cabotage
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