The Port of Varanus Island is used as a central gathering and processing hub for oil, gas and condensate supplied by nearby fields.
Historical evolution in ship designs, especially the design of large ships, has resulted in optimized performance and a greater degree of complexity; this has not been extended to the design of ships' mooring arrangements.
Pilbara Port has seen an increase of ME slowdowns, restrictions in RPM increase from ships when required. Contributing cause, is a lack of understanding of operators within the port around engine power limitations.
Whales and other marine fauna susceptible to vessel collisions are protected under both Commonwealth and State legislation.
Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 66.3 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2024.
Port Hedland's Spoilbank Marina will officially open at 5.30pm on Friday, 29 November 2024, as part of a whole-of-community celebration event.
Work has started on dredging at Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland, with approximately one million cubic metres of material to be removed over the next eight weeks.
The new integrated Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Centre at the Port of Dampier was officially opened today, marking a major step forward in enhancing port operations and driving future growth in the Pilbara region.
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