Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West and Varanus Island resume operations.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell
08:00 AWST 9/02/2026
As at 08:00 AWST, Monday 9 February 2026, Pilbara Ports will resume operations at the Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West and Varanus Island.
No further updates will be provided for all ports, but individual terminal operators should liaise directly with the Harbour Master.
For the latest cyclone warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone.
For specific information regarding your location, please refer to DFES emergency alerts website.
We thank you for your patience during this time.
The Harbour Master is responsible for issuing Marine Notices to relevant parties, for all ports under the jurisdiction of Pilbara Ports.
For a complete list of the Port of Port Hedland Marine Notices (existing and cancelled), refer to the Marine Notice register.
Marine Notices from our other ports:
Port of Ashburton local marine notices
Port of Dampier local marine notices
PORT OF VARANUS ISLAND LOCAL MARINE NOTICES
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