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Dutch authorities delay plan to tow burning cargo ship

Dutch authorities started preparing on Saturday to tow away a vehicle-packed cargo ship which has been burning for days off the country’s coast. The operation of moving the Fremantle Highway from the Dutch coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site for the …
Jul 31, 2023 / Vessels

One dead in cargo ship fire on board Fremantle Highway, electric car suspected source, Dutch Coast Guard says

One person died and several others were hurt when a fire broke out on a cargo ship carrying cars off the northern tip of Netherlands, forcing several crew members to jump overboard, the Dutch coastguard said on Wednesday. Caption: Smoke rises …
Jul 26, 2023 / Accidents

Dongara Marine awarded contract to supply two new pilot boats for the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia

Dongara Marine has confirmed that the Company has been awarded a contract to supply two new pilot boats for the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia. Western Australia's Ports Minister Rita Saffioti made the announcement on 14 March 2023. The …
Mar 15, 2023 / Curious

ZIM Introduces the New Thailand Fremantle Express Service (TFX)

Provides wider coverage to major ports in South-East Asia and Australia ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced today a new service covering major ports in South-East Asia and Australia, including the port of Fremantle in western Australia.  …
Feb 1, 2023 / Curious

AAL Successfully Completes Operation For Disassembled Berth Infrastructure Components in Australia

AAL Shipping (AAL) successfully collaborated on the disassembly of Berth 2 at Hay Point Coal Terminal in Queensland and its subsequent shipment to Henderson, Western Australia for disposal. Comprising seven packages with a total weight of 1,412MT / …
Oct 19, 2022 / Vessels

AAL Transports 22.400 cbm of HL Cargo for Eliwana Mine & Rail Project

Global project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) recently delivered 22,400cbm of stacker reclaimer components from Dalian in North East China to Port Hedland in Western Australia. The cargo, destined for the Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana Mine …
Nov 19, 2020 / Curious

Fremantle Port welcomes first of two giant container ships

Two of the largest-capacity container ships to ever visit Australia are making calls to the Fremantle Inner Harbour this month and the first, Maersk Skarstind, arrived in Fremantle Monday night (15 July).MSC Elma will arrive on 20 July.Maersk …
Jul 17, 2019 / Vessels