Our Organisation

Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) is Australia’s national shipping industry peak body. We represent maritime interests nationally and internationally for any organisation that owns or operates a ship in Australia. MIAL provides dedicated maritime expertise and advice for members, and represents industry more broadly to promote a sustainable, competitive and agile Australian maritime industry.

 

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We are the voice of a fast changing, complex industry. MIAL Members collaborate to devise policy and drive strategy, as we advocate for the industry as a whole. MIAL provides regular in depth analysis on current topics that affect those working in maritime and shipping.

As an island nation, Australia needs a viable shipping industry, and MIAL brings together information and intelligence to help organisations plan for an Australian shipping future.

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We know that ships are similar, but different. We know Australia. We know how to connect the industry together. We know that we can help your organisation.

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Latest News And Media

Witherbys Photography Competition

Article | 23 December 2022
MIAL with Witherbys Publishing is holding a photography competition to source a winning photo for the front cover of  Witherbys 2023-24 Passage Planning Guide: Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION  The objectives of the competition are to stimulate interest in the Australian maritime industry and select an image that truly reflects … Continued
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2022 MIALstones

Article | 15 December 2022
Almost three years after anyone first heard of COVID-19, I’m not sure there is anyone who isn’t tired of hearing about the pandemic, unprecedented times, and lockdowns. While much of the trauma of the past 3 years is behind us, the long tail of COVID is still being felt through chronic skills shortages and supply … Continued
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Independent Review of Domestic Commercial Safety Vessels MIAL Response

Submissions | 02 December 2022
Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draftreport and recommendations produced by the independent review panel as part of the IndependentReview of Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety Legislation and Costs and Charging Arrangements(Report). MIAL was afforded the opportunity to meet with the panel both prior to and after the provisionof … Continued
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MIAL Response to Strategic Fleet Discussion Paper

Submissions | 30 November 2022
MIAL’s vision is for a diverse, thriving, and sustainable sovereign maritime capability for Australia. MIAL has long advocated for the need to build Australia’s sovereign maritime capability, including theestablishment of a national strategic fleet. The strategic fleet concept provides an importantmechanism to arrest the decline in Australian shipping and to support and accelerate the rebuildingof … Continued
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Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill Submission

Submissions | 21 November 2022
MIAL has drafted a submission in response to the Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Bill (Bill) which has now been published on the Committee web page. At the time of drafting 65 submissions had been published. The final submission from MIAL can be found here.
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What Makes MIAL Great

 

As one of the leading authorities on the Australian maritime industry, MIAL is an invaluable resource for industry facts and figures. MIAL produces high quality, and accurate information delivered for the benefit of our members, and the industry as a whole. Our reports, submissions, and articles provide analysis on future trends and current trends in the maritime industry.

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