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Australia's Maritime Industry Faces Waves of Challenges
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Australias maritime industry grapples with a series of challenges, including delayed projects and costly mistakes. The strategic shipping fleet tender has been postponed, raising concerns about the nations emergency response capabilities and skill maintenance. The new Spirit of Tasmania ferries face hull modifications due to specification problems, adding to the ongoing saga of the ferry rollout. A safety assessment revealed the need for additional bollards at the interim berth in Geelong, costing two million dollars. Other infrastructure projects, such as the Darwin ship lift and the icebreaker RSV Nuyina, also face operational issues. These challenges impact national security, local tourism, and trade.
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