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A U 201203 - Ad design_v8.indd 1 7/12/2020 10:14:03 AM ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 CONTENTS 2 COMPANY OVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 4 FROM THE MINISTER 64 Cruise Lines International Association Australasia 6 SAL MEMBERS 65 International Chamber of Shipping 66 World Shipping Council 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 68 FONASBA 8 CHAIRMANS REPORT 69 International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations 10 CEO’S REPORT MARITIME LAW AND INSURANCE 14 SAL STRUCTURE 71 International Commercial Arbitration and COVID-19 15 POLICY COUNCIL Gregory Nell 16 LINER SERVICES 72 Loss of containers at sea – a test case Gavin Vallely STATE COMMITTEE REPORTS 74 Cyber risk management in a “COVID-Normal” world 18 New South Wales Nic Van Der Reyden and Amber Albrecht 21 Queensland 76 It is trite (but right) to say that no-one benefits from trade 22 Victoria disputes Geoff Farnsworth and Nathan Cecil RETROSPECTIVE 78 Demistifying damage and demurrage claims 24 Half a century of change Peter McQueen Ken Fitzpatrick 80 What’s your limit? Limitation of liability in shipping 28 SAL VOTING MEMBERS Joe Hurley and Ryan Hunter 82 Mitigating ship berthing incidents SAL VOTING MEMBER UPDATES Laurence Jones 29 BBC Chartering Australia 30 CMA/CGM - ANL Container Line EDUCATION AND TRAINING 32 A.P. Moller-Maersk 84 Australian Maritime College 33 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company NAVIGATION COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES 86 Australian Hydrographic Office 35 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 89 OMC International MARITIME SAFETY PILOTAGE 36 Australian Maritime Safety Authority 90 Port Phillip Sea Pilots 38 Australian Transport Safety Bureau 94 Australian Pilotage Group STATE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS TOWAGE 40 Queensland 96 Smit Lamnalco PORTS STEVEDORING AND TERMINAL OPERATORS 42 Ports Australia 99 Patrick Terminals 44 Port Authority of New South Wales 101 Hutchison Ports Australia 46 NSW Ports 104 Australian Amalgamated Terminals 47 Port of Newcastle 105 Melbourne International RoRo and Auto Terminal Pty Ltd 50 Gladstone Ports Corporation SUPPORT AND INNOVATION 52 Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd 54 Port of Townsville 106 Serco Asia Pacific 55 Flinders Port Holdings CONTAINER MANAGEMENT 56 Port of Melbourne 58 Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) 107 1-Stop Connections 60 Mid West Ports Authority 62 Pilbara Ports Authority THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SHIPPING AUSTRALIA LTD Publications Commitee Ross McAlpine Advertising Co-ordinators Level 6, 80 William Street, Frank Needs Steve Moxey Sharyn Flood Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 James Granville P: +61 400 473 200 P: (02) 9167 5833 PO Box Q388 Sydney NSW 1230 Executive Editor Rod Nairn E: [email protected] E: [email protected] P: 02 9167 5838 Executive Assistant Sharyn Flood W: www.shippingaustralia.com.au Graphic Designer Paul Ortiz-Gomez Shipping Australia Magazine is published for Shipping Australia Ltd by Ontime Pubications. Shipping Australia Limited I Annual Review 2020 1 Our Vision The first choice for membership of a national shipping industry body promoting the interests of the shipping industry and creating enduring value for our members. An independent voice, trusted by Government and industry bodies for providing quality, expert advice. Our Mission To promote and advance the interests of members in shipping policy for a sustainable maritime industry. Our Values Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork Overview Shipping Australia Limited is a peak Shipping industry association with 29 member lines and shipping agents and with 41 corporate associate members which generally provide services to the maritime industry in Australia. Our members are involved with over 80 per cent of Australia’s international container and car trade, as well as over 70 per cent of our break bulk, roll-on roll-off and bulk trade. A number of our members are also actively engaged in the provision of coastal cargo services to Australian consignors and consignees. Our members include cruise ship and towage operators. A major focus of SAL is to promote efficient and effective maritime trade for Australia, whilst advancing the interests of ship owners and shipping agents. SAL also provides secretariat services to companies that have agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act, 2012. We know shipping! Disclaimer: Readers are advised that Shipping Australia Limited and the Publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of statements made in advertising and editorial, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Opinions expressed throughout the publication are the contributors own and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of Shipping Australia Limited or the Publisher. While every reasonable effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the Publisher takes no responsibility for those relying on the information. The Authors, Publisher and Shipping Australia Limited disclaim all responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by readers or third parties in connection with the information contained in this publication. Nothing in this publication should be construed as personal or professional advice and should be read as general information only. 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Government has been working The Australian Government worked closely with the International Maritime It was also the year Australian families closely with industry to identify and Organization (IMO), the United Nations and businesses realised the vital role secure the supply of essential products and other international agencies, as well shipping and transport play in their for Australian businesses, families as bilaterally, on crew and supply chain everyday lives. and important frontline workers, and issues. This has included supporting to ensure their continued supply. Our For the tireless efforts of all transport the adoption of an IMO Resolution on medicines and personal protective industry workers, which enabled crew changes and the development of equipment, so essential in these Australia to respond so well, I would like industry protocols to facilitate safe crew difficult times, were prioritised through to offer my sincerest thanks. changes. the supply chain to ensure our health Scenes of supermarket shelves stripped professionals had and continue to have We cannot talk about the impact of of toilet paper and other essential items the products they need to do their jobs. 2020 on the shipping industry without highlighted the need for efficient supply acknowledging the plight of the cruise For the tireless efforts of all transport chains to every household. One positive industry. The Australian Government’s industry workers, which enabled – the Australian public are now far more decision to ban the arrival of cruise Australia to respond so well, I would like aware of the importance of freight to ships from foreign ports was based to offer my sincerest thanks. their everyday lives. on expert medical advice, with the There are those in the shipping industry safety and wellbeing of all Australians I am proud of the action the Australian who have been doing it tough. Our the number one priority. However, the Government has taken to