MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
8 July 2022
Publishers note
Occasionally a story hits the news that gets a lot of interest.
Everyone will remember that day in 2007 when the Pasha Bulker, a 76,000-tonne bulk carrier was stranded off Newcastle as Australia was lashed by five east coast lows. With the consequences being that a big boat ended up on Nobbys Beach for 25 days. It made world news.
Whilst the events of this week were not as dire, the potential for disaster certainly was. As the MV Portland Bay, a 170-metre vessel lost all power very close to the southern beaches off Sydney. It all started Monday, and for the next three days, a myriad of agencies did their part to avoid a disaster. Whilst the vessel did not hold any cargo, reports were that it had substantial amount of fuel on board.
Helicopters played their part, as did a number of tugs, one referred to as a Emergency Tow Vessel (ETV), and to top it off many many gutsy people in awful weather and equally challenging seas. In no way am I undermining the work of all those on the shore who also contributed to the efforts.
Marine Business News tried to capture as much of the story each day as it developed. Read the full story, as well as view our 9 minute video showing some of the vision over the 3 days. It was a fascinating event.
And in late breaking news, The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained the MV Portland Bay currently
berthed in Port Botany. This follows AMSA’s legal direction to the vessel to move to port and the successful towing operation conducted by both AMSA and NSW Port Authority commissioned tugs.
Lots to read and learn about. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of our “Marine Business News update”. Remember, not all stories are featured in our weekly newsletter. To read all the stories, please visit MarineBusinessNews.com.au
Our newsroom is open, and if your business has news to share, please let us know. Feel free to contact me or our team in the newsroom at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
MV Portland Bay docked
On the 4th of July, a rescue operation began in waters off the Royal National Park in Sydney’s South where a cargo ship lost power earlier that morning. The ship was double anchored around 1km off the coast.
The three day operation was a success.
Quick 5 with Zandra Sissing AMM
This week Ruchi Ladkani sits with Zandra Sissing – Operations Manager, Emirates Palace Marina. Bearing extensive experience in marina & yacht charter operations, both in the Middle East and overseas, Zandra Sissing is an infectiously positive operator in UAE’s evolving marine landscape.
A NAIDOC Week story by Western Bunjalung woman, Leanda Guy
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the theme of NAIDOC Week is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
The following story relates to the depicted artwork and is in the words of Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie volunteer and Western Bunjalung woman, Leanda Guy.
Date Change – Marine Industry Open Day for Year 9 and 10 students
The Marine Industry Open Day has been rescheduled due to clashes with State of Origin and will now be held on Tuesday 19 July.
BIA has partnered with the Australian Industry Trade College to host a Marine Industry Open Day for Year 9 and 10 students who wish to start their marine career while still in school.
Meet MIA’s New Administration & Communications Officer – Lisa Capozzi
The Marina Industries Association has said they are delighted to welcome Lisa Capozzi to the team in the role of Administration & Communications Officer.
Lisa brings more than 15 years of marketing experience to the role, having worked across a broad range of industry sectors during her career.
Big day for Marine Rescue Newcastle unit
The 27th of June was a special day for Marine Rescue Newcastle with the commissioning of rescue vessel Newcastle 30, which now proudly bears the name ‘Ron Calman’ in honour of the unit’s long-serving and dedicated Unit Commander.
How Maritimo’s Isaac Marshall has salt water in his veins
A key member of the Maritimo Pre-Delivery team, Isaac Marshall, has spent more time on and under the water than many in the marine sector more than twice his age.
Isaac plays an integral role in the commissioning and final handover of all Maritimo’s luxury motor yachts, based at Maritimo’s Hope Harbour Pre-Delivery Department, on Australia’s Gold Coast.
How Australian athlete Nina Curtis helped to inspire the next generation of female sailors in Chicago
Eight young female sailors had the chance to meet Australian athlete Nina Curtis in Chicago as part of SailGP’s Inspire outreach initiative.
During event week, the sailors joined Curtis for an intimate Q&A session, coffee and tour of the Australian team’s tech base during the T-Mobile U.S. Sail Grand Prix in Chicago.
Changes to Australian Sailing’s Personal Accident Insurance
Australian Sailing provides a whole-of-sport Personal Accident insurance program that covers financial members of affiliated clubs, Discover Sailing Centre students and SailPass holders, primarily when participating in sailing races and training activities.
Rogue fishers to pay the price in Queensland
In Queensland the Palaszczuk Government has recommitted to its Sustainable Fisheries reforms and vowed to come down hard on rogue fishers who think they can flout the rules. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the State Budget committed a further $28.1 million over three years to the ongoing 10-year Sustainable Fisheries Reforms.
Data drives AMSA compliance focus for 22/23FY
Incident and inspection data on emerging risks to safety, continues to sharpen the compliance focus of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) with the release of its third consecutive National Compliance Plan on 1 July 2022.
Ship’s Master and First Officer fined $75,000 for compliance breach
A Master and the First Officer of a 289-metre bulk carrier, the Sea Coen, have been convicted and fined $40,000 and $35,000 respectively after pleading guilty for exiting a designated shipping area within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
All-electric tour boat fully accessible
For nearly 150 years, visitors to Florida’s freshwater Silver Springs have been captivated by the area’s underwater beauty from within glass-bottomed boats. Florida State Parks’ newest vessel in its fleet is its first handicap-accessible boat.
New Cora Cat 48
Multihull Solutions has added the new Cora Cat 48 to its range after being announced as the shipyard’s exclusive Asia Pacific distributor. The feature-packed family power catamaran is built by the prestigious PMG shipyard who have been building a number of Silent 60 yachts for the Luxury European Silent Yachts Group.
