The ship was just 50 metres into its voyage from Devonport to Geelong when a Tasmanian man allegedly threatened passengers.

A man is in custody after going on an alleged rampage on the Spirit of Tasmania, forcing it to return to dock after only ...

A passenger is in custody after allegedly going on a rampage on the Spirit of Tasmania, forcing it to return to dock after only travelling 50m.

A man is in police custody following an incident of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry tonight as it was leaving Devonport, bound ...

Antarctic scientists have trialed a DNA 'barcoding' technique that could improve biosecurity measures that help protect polar ...

The largest electric ship, the China Zorrilla, has been equipped with an evacuation system. The ferry is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026.

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Eco-activists in Australia's south have reached an incredible milestone in the country's ongoing battle to fight back against invasive seastars — removing almost 12,000kg of them in just five years.

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS is offering bookings for a 62-day luxury circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot ...

In 2028, Ponant icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will circumnavigate Antarctica on a voyage lasting over two months ...

The prospect of heat waves without end, increasingly destructive floods, relentless drought, rapidly rising sea levels, and ...