MV Cape Don charity named DCN Diversity and Inclusion Award finalist

Key points

• The Sea Heritage Foundation, which manages the MV Cape Don, has been shortlisted for the 2026 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards' Diversity and Inclusion Award. The organisation's work with the historic vessel has fostered maritime education, supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, veterans, and university research.
• The Foundation urges governments and industry partners to collaborate on preserving the ship, highlighting its educational and historical significance.
• The recognition comes amid ongoing discussions about the vessel's future following its seizure by the NSW Government due to environmental concerns.