Webb Named CEO of North Queensland Bulk Ports
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) announced the appointment of Brendan Webb as its new chief executive officer.Starting in October, Webb—who is currently CEO of Ports Victoria—will take over from acting CEO Belinda Kenny, who has led the government-owned port authority during the recruitment process following the resignation of previous CEO Nicolas Fertin in December last year.“We believe that Brendan is the right person to lead NQBP to deliver on our long-term vision to be global leaders in the sustainable facilitation of port trade and further the economy of Queensland
International Seafarers’ Welfare Awards Presented
Centre of the Year: Mission to Seafarers BrisbaneThe Mission to Seafarers Brisbane welcomes an estimated 12,000 seafarers each year and maximizes seafarers’ time ashore with its free on-demand bus service. In addition to its wider stakeholder cooperation, the MTS Brisbane works with students at Queensland University of Technology to help them meet the constantly evolving media needs of seafarers.The Dr. Dierk Lindemann Welfare Personality of the Year (Organization): Nautilus Welfare FundThe Nautilus Welfare Fund provides accommodation and care services for some 170 mariners and their dependents
Mental Health at Sea: A Storm is Brewing
highlights how a ship can lose several days and a large amount of money due to the disappearance of an officer in the case of suicide. The Korean Master of a 180,176 dead weight tonnage bulk carrier Ocean Caesar was reported missing at 4:15 p.m. about 40 nautical miles northeast of Sandy Cape, Queensland. Aircraft of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted a search throughout Saturday and Sunday, including using infra-red sensing equipment at night. Unfortunately, the Master was not found. The vessel was forced to divert to a Queensland port while AMSA, the Australian Transport
Anadarko Names Executive VP, Global LNG
in the oil and natural gas industry. Since 2006, Ingram has been with BG Group, where he served as a member of the company's Executive Committee in the role of Executive Vice President – Technical. Previously, he held positions of increasing responsibilities with the company's LNG project in Queensland Australia, where he was most recently the Managing Director of QGC. Prior to BG, Ingram was with Occidental Oil & Gas for 20 years, where he held several U.K. and international positions in project management, developments and operations. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Strathpine Sailor Helps Render Safe
;s enduring commitment to removing and the disposing explosive remnants of war in the South Pacific. Seaman Easlea went to school at Pine Rivers State High school, Strathpine, near her home town Dayboro, North of Brisbane. She then went on to start a Bachelor Degree of Social Work at Queensland University of Technology, working as an administration assistant to a tax accountant, when she decided to get a haircut and a 'real job' . “Joining the Navy was something I always had in the back of my mind,” she said. “One morning, I woke up and realised I wanted
Dan-Bunkering Adds Bunker Trader
Desmond Yap has been employed as Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. effective October 1, 2014. Yap, a Singaporean, holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland where he graduated with First Class Honors. He has previous experience from the finance sector in Singapore.
BHP Bullish on Caval Ridge's Prospects
Yesterday BHP Billiton Coal President, Dean Dalla Valle, was joined by the Hon. Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister of Australia, and joint venture partner Mitsubishi in a ceremony to open the US$3.4 billion Caval Ridge Mine, which has created around 500 jobs in Queensland. Caval Ridge Mine is the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA)1 eighth operation in the region and will initially produce up to 5.5 million tonnes per annum of premium quality metallurgical coal. The mine was delivered below budget, and produced its first coal three months ahead of schedule. Mr Dalla Valle said the
BHP Billiton Congratulates Women in Resources
a number of diversity initiatives to help drive performance. “We are addressing the historical gender imbalance we have seen in our industry by having a particular emphasis on increasing female representation in key operational roles,” Mr Fraser said. “For example, in Queensland, our Daunia and Caval Ridge operations are proving that with a strong commitment, the gender diversity gap in the resources industry can be narrowed. “From the start of development of these projects seven years ago, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) committed to create a diverse workforce
Queensland's Ports Strategy
The Queensland Ports Strategy to protect the Great Barrier Reef, grow jobs and sustainably develop the state's port network was released yesterday. According to Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney, the strategy outlines 18 actions that will provide a rigorous, systematic approach to balance economic development with protection of the environment. Central to the strategy is the establishment of five Priority Port Development Areas for the ports of Townsville, Abbot Point, Hay Point and Mackay, Gladstone and Brisbane. For the next decade
Speedcast Announces Buyout
of John Mackay as Chairman of the Board. SatComms Australia is a specialized provider of mobile and fixed satellite solutions in the Australian market and in the Asia-Pacific region. The company services customers in the natural resources, maritime and government sectors. SatComms is based in Queensland, Australia with a teleport and operations center in Henderson, Western Australia. With this acquisition, SpeedCast will further extend its stronghold in the Australian market with new points of presence and infrastructure in Western Australia and Queensland and a strengthened portfolio of mobile
