First Gold Valley iron ore heads for China
BULK CARRIER MV Sifnos carrying more than 78,000 tonnes of iron ore has set sail for China with the first Gold Valley shipment from Esperance port. The shipment demonstrated the...
International forum talks safety and efficiency
More than 500 delegates from 21 countries gathered in Perth on 21 and 22 October for the Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum, one of Australia’s biggest maritime conferences. Pilbara...
New season grain being received at Geraldton, Esperance and Fremantle ports
THE FIRST grain receivals of the new season are currently being delivered to Geraldton, Kwinana and Esperance ports in Western Australia. The state’s grain harvest is expected to...
First six of 650 grain wagons arrive at Fremantle
THE FIRST six prototype wagons of what will eventually be a fleet of 200 standard-gauge and 450 narrow gauge grain hopper wagons for grain co-operative CBH arrived aboard the SE...
Record numbers for WA cruise season
THE CRUISE sector in Western Australia has generated a record $385 million for 2023/24 with 290 cruise ship calls over the past season. It’s a number expected grow this year with...
WA defence precinct to support 10,000 local jobs
A DEFENCE precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson shipyard is expected to support 10,000 local jobs over the next 20 years with tens of billions of dollars being invested in...
New ABF Commissioner takes up border cudgel
RETIRING Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner, Michael Outram told the National Press Club on 16 October that his replacement, former Australian Defence Force Chief of...
Live sheep export rescue package increased
THE FEDERAL government has upped its cash support for those involved in Australia’s live sheep export chain to $139.7 million. In a 15 October media release the government said it...
Broome port changes in readiness for first point of entry
CHANGES are under way that will pave the way for the Port of Broome’s Maritime Security Zone that will enable the Kimberley Ports Authority to implement First Point of Entry...
Pilbara rules on whales, speeding and mooring
PILBARA Ports have issued a series of warnings on 13 and 14 October ranging from whale strike reporting to safe use of towing and mooring equipment. The notices are for Varanus...
Bunbury breakwater is rocking
THE FIRST rocks have been placed in what will be a new 460-metre long northern breakwater at the Port of Bunbury. The $69.2 million project follows the start of dredging to...
Fresh Produce Exports A Winner At Business Awards
FRUIT and vegetable exporter, Australian Global Exports was announced as the winner of the Ocean Economy category of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards at a gala...
Lobsters back on Chinese menus
THE Chinese ban on Australian lobsters is over with exports getting under way in time for the Chinese new year. News service AAP is reporting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and...
Technology upgrade for Southern Ports
INTERNATIONAL technology group Accenture has been awarded a $13.6 million contract to upgrade technology at Western Australia’s southern ports at Bunbury, Esperance and Albany....
Sharks and ROVs don’t mix
OFFSHORE energy regulator NOPSEMA is reporting an increased number of incidents involving fauna becoming tangled in subsea equipment. In a notice on its website NOPSEMA said...
