Ernst & Young to provide advice on WA government rail buy back
ERNST & Young (EY) Perth has won a $1.7 million contract to advise the West Australian government on its plan to take back control of the state’s freight rail system. EY will...
Fremantle Pilots sign new deal with Fremantle Ports
FREMANTLE Ports has extended its pilotage services agreement with Fremantle Pilots. The port has issued a statement saying it valued its long-standing and operational partnership,...
CTAA congestion warning in wake of Fremantle bridge closure
THE CONTAINER Transport Alliance is warning transport operators to expect major traffic congestion at the Port of Fremantle with the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge for up...
Fremantle Ports leads national charge to reduce ship-generated waste
FREMANTLE Ports is leading the charge to tackle Australia’s poor record in recycling ship-generated waste. The move comes after senior environmental adviser Rebecca James returned...
Concerns banned Russian oil headed for Perth
GREEK flagged oil tanker Seferis, believed to be carrying fuel refined from Russian crude, has docked at Kwinana, 40 kilometres south of Perth. Concerns have been raised about...
Union tensions raised at Pilbara Ports
THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA) is planning to take Protected Action against Pilbara Ports. A social media post claimed that after several months of protracted EA...
Location announced for Perth university ferry terminal
PERTH’S University of WA (UWA) is to get a ferry terminal. The state government confirmed the location for the new terminal servicing UWA and the residential and recreational area...
Lumsden Point causeway complete
A ONE-kilometre causeway connecting two new wharves to an extensive logistics hub has been completed at the Port of Port Hedland’s Lumsden Point. The causeway incorporates a...
Record iron and copper results for BHP
BHP HAS unveiled a string of records in its operational review for the year ended 30 June. BHP CEO, Mike Henry said the company had delivered record iron ore and copper...
Paspaley breathes new life into troubled yacht
A RUN-DOWN, trouble-struck, New Zealand-built yacht has been given a spectacular new life as a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel. The 53.5 metre Paspaley Pearl will take off from...
Southern Ports grants on offer
SOUTHERN Ports in Western Australia has supported more than 120 community groups over the past 12 months in its community investment program. And it’s offering its next round of...
MMA Offshore rebrands as Cyan Renewables
PERTH-based marine and subsea services provider MMA Offshore has rebranded as Cyan Renewables and is opening a Melbourne office. The rebranding follows its acquisition last year...
ATSB launches FMG Nicola investigation
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the engine failure of bulk carrier FMG Nicola at Port Hedland in February. A report from the ATSB...
Fremantle Ports: Fee hikes are fair and reasonable
FREMANTLE Ports says a hike in fees will bring them in line with other capital city ports and the revenue raised is required to make a contribution to much-needed upgrades....
Contract awarded for Westport marine geotech investigations
THE WEST Australian state government has awarded a $22 million contract to WSP Australia for marine geotechnical investigations to progress final designs for container port...
