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Industrial Action Expands Across Australian Ports Ahead of Christmas
Industrial Action Expands Across Australian Ports Ahead of Christmas The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has announced that industrial action is expected to impact up to 10 Australian ports by Christmas. The disputes stem from negotiations for a new employment agreement, which expired in June 2024. According to the MUA, bargaining efforts have been stalled […]
Red Sea Conflict
Red Sea Conflict Earlier last week, the Houthis conducted their first ship strike in 18 days, resulting in three explosions reported near a bulk carrier navigating the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, near the Red Sea. Additionally, a new, unreleased study by a panel of Yemen experts for the United Nations Security Council has documented that Houthis […]
Somali Pirates Resurface as Monsoon Season Ends, Prompting Maritime Warnings
Somali Pirates Resurface as Monsoon Season Ends, Prompting Maritime Warnings Friday, 25 October 2024 As the monsoon season draws to a close, Somali pirates are making a return to the Indian Ocean, raising alarms among maritime security officials. According to the European Union’s naval force, EU NAVFOR, 13 armed suspects were spotted departing from Ceel […]
ILA Port Strike Ends
A brief but impactful port strike by the ILA, which disrupted major U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, has ended.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug 2024-25 Seasonal Measures
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug 2024-25 Seasonal Measures August 29, 2024 As part of the ongoing efforts to prevent the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) spread, Australia implements strict seasonal measures for goods and vessels associated with target risk countries. These measures apply to goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between September 1, […]
