Australia

6/20/2018 Source: LISCR Press Release - The Liberian Registry has confirmed its support for an initiative by Australia calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reconsider transparency and the role of industry bodies in the organisation.

One of Australia’s largest copper production facilities is to export its first cargo since 2013, after undergoing months of refurbishment.

Australia has issued a proposal for potential lifting of the cabotage regulations it adopted in 2012.

Australia has announced intentions to reform current cabotage regulations in order to foster maritime trade.

The Australian reports:

The Australian Logisitics Council says the newly introduced cabotage regime reduces the industry's competitiveness.

Fairplay reports:

The Australian Government has announced major reforms to its maritime sector with the goal of strengthening the industry to the level of a global shipping power.

The reform package entails four key components: