Port Authority of NSW - Port Matters Issue 13, Spring 2021

Monday, November 1, 2021

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Port Matters
Issue 13  |  Spring 2021

 


Despite the looming presence of COVID-19 this year, Port Authority of NSW has been able to make considerable headway on our key strategic projects and plans. As we all find our footing in the "new normal," we want to ensure that our partners, customers and community can all share in the progress and achievements we've had in 2021, so far. 

In this issue of Port Matters, we share some exciting updates that cover new technology, port management systems and celebrate the recent successes of Port Authority NSW.
 

Philip Holliday
CEO and Director, Port Authority of NSW

 

 

New tech innovation: helps Ampol deliver the goods
The introduction of Dynamic Under Keel Clearance System (DUKC) allows Marine Pilots and Harbour Masters to receive highly accurate & detailed data to bring vessels into port safely. Read more

 

 

Australian First: Record berthing at Port Botany
The safe arrival of the deepest and heaviest container ship ever at the Port drummed up some excitement for Port Authority NSW this October.  Read more

 

 

World Maritime Day: Lending a helping hand to seafarers
The theme of this years' World Maritime Day is 'seafarers, the core of shipping's future.' Port Authority NSW works alongside Sister Mary Leahy of Stella Maris Catholic Chaplaincy to promote the wellbeing of seafarers and the sustainability of the industry. Read more

 

 

Illawarra Business Awards: Port Kembla finalists
Port Authority NSW is thrilled to be recognised as a finalist in the prestigious 2021 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards for supporting Illawarra industries and the business community through the COVID pandemic.  Read more

 

 

Maritime Farewell: Marine Pilot retires A number of long-serving Marine Pilots have retired recently, with Sydney Pilots Neil Farmer, Colin Kesteven and Tony Hansen all deciding to start their next chapter. Port Kembla local Marine Pilot Don Buckthought also retired with a magnificent send-off, after more than 30 years on deck.
Read more

 

OnePort: project update
As the development of the new port management system picks up speed, we check in on the progress and achievements so far.
Read more

 

Oil Spill Drill: Newcastle 
The Newcastle Marine Operations team moved swiftly into emergency mode recently, because of an oil spill exercise designed to test out its incident control plan and procedures. 
Read more

 

VTS Awards: Sydney team commendation recipient
Port Authority NSW's Sydney VTS team has been recognised for their exceptional performance during extraordinary circumstances. 
Read more

 

 

 

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