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Australia
Every Vessel Hunter story on Australia: 14 stories, from 1 July 2026 to 7 October 2026. Newest: "Akastor sells Skandi Peregrino for $21.6m, leaving DDW Offshore without ships". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Akastor sells Skandi Peregrino for $21.6m, leaving DDW Offshore without ships
Akastor's DDW Offshore has delivered the AHTS Skandi Peregrino to Anchor Australia for $21.6m, its last ship, after a $25m sale fell through last year.
Capesize Cape Falcon refloated off Gladstone after a week aground and detained
The fully laden capesize Cape Falcon floated free off Gladstone on 24 September after six days aground near the port's dredge spoil ground, and has been detained while her hull is examined.
A Second Bidder Emerges for Austal USA as Wildcat Holds Early Talks
Austal has confirmed preliminary discussions with Wildcat Infrastructure, a US investment firm reported to be interested in Austal USA and a potential rival to Hanwha's approach.
Spirit of Tasmania IV Reaches Devonport for October Service Entry
Spirit of Tasmania IV has arrived in Devonport for commissioning and crew training, closing out a replacement programme whose terminal alone cost A$495 million.
Victoria Opens Australia's First Offshore Wind Auction for 2GW
Victoria has launched Australia's first offshore wind auction, seeking an initial 2GW off the Gippsland coast in a request for proposals running to August 2027.
Cruise Lines Press Australia on Port Costs and Permits as Ships Leave
An industry alliance says cruising contributes A$7.3 billion a year to Australia, as operators cite permit uncertainty and port charges for pulling ships out of the market.
Iron Ore Port Workers Stage First Major Stoppage In Twenty-Five Years
About 150 workers staged a two-day stoppage over pay at the world's largest bulk export port, the first major industrial action there in twenty-five years.
Subsea Cable Breaks Off Western Australia Prompt Calls For Investigation
Breaks in two international telecommunications cables off Western Australia have prompted calls for investigation, though no vessel or party has been publicly identified.
Methamphetamine Found In Vehicle Transmission Shipped From Germany To Australia
Australian officers found thirteen kilograms of methamphetamine inside a vehicle transmission shipped from Germany, and made two arrests after a controlled delivery in western Sydney.
Pilbara Ports passes 800m tonnes for the first time
Pilbara Ports has moved 804.1 million tonnes of cargo in the 2025-26 financial year, passing the 800 million tonne mark for the first time and up from 775.7 million tonnes a year earlier.
Shearwater Geoservices wins Australian carbon storage survey
The Norwegian seismic specialist's SW Bly will begin a 3D survey of the Bonaparte Basin's carbon storage potential in the third quarter.
Australia reports 4,174 marine incidents in 2025
AMSA's Marine Incident Annual Report 2025 records 4,174 incidents across the fleet, including four fatalities and 228 injuries on domestic commercial vessels, with operational shortfalls the leading factor.
Alcoa moves for South32 aluminium assets
Alcoa has agreed to buy South32's bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa for $4.1bn upfront, a deal with implications for dry bulk's fast-growing bauxite trade.
SBM Offshore closes $465m funding for Mexico-bound FSO
SBM Offshore has closed $465m of project financing for the FSO Chalchi, a suezmax-hulled unit bound for the Woodside-operated Trion field off Mexico under a 20-year lease.
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