The Port of Varanus Island is used as a central gathering and processing hub for oil, gas and condensate supplied by nearby fields.
Aids to navigation are currently unlit
Whales and other marine fauna susceptible to vessel collisions are protected under both Commonwealth and State legislation.
Awareness of Heat Related Illness. The summer months in the West Pilbara region where Pilbara Ports operate are frequently seeing temperatures exceeding 40°C, due to humidity the apparent temperature can be above 50°C.
Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 71.2 million tonnes (Mt) for October 2025.
Works are progressing on the Lumsden Point development, which is enhancing the Port of Port Hedland’s export and import capabilities.
Pilbara Ports today launched its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation and to building strong, respectful and lasting relationships with First Nations people.
One of Australia’s largest maritime conferences - the Pilbara Ports Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum returns for 2025
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