| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) wish to update members of the latest information on the Fremantle Ports proactive Inner Harbour berth maintenance program for FY25/26.
Please see the notice received from Fremantle Ports following:
Good afternoon
As part of Fremantle Ports proactive Inner Harbour berth maintenance program for FY25/26, we're sharing the attached high-level schedule to keep industry informed of upcoming works. Further updates on future berth maintenance plans within the FY25/26 program will be shared with industry as scheduling is confirmed.
The first critical maintenance works will occur at Common User Berth 11, scheduled from 20 August to 3 September 2025. These works are necessary to ensure the ongoing safety and operational efficiency of the port.
Berth 11 Shutdown - Key information:
- Shutdown period: 20 August – 3 September 2025.
- Scope of Critical Works at Berth 11: Works include deck repairs, bollard and pile refurbishments, and sheet pile wall inspections.
- Berthing availability: During this period, only vessels up to 200m LOA can be accommodated at Berth 12.
- As the maintenance progresses east to west, there may be scope for larger vessels to berth.
- Ro-Ro vessels under 237m LOA may be considered in the mid-stages of the works.
- Ro-Ro vessels under 265m LOA may be considered toward the later stages, as the work area reduces further.
A diagram is attached outlining the Berth 11 maintenance schedule and expected berthing capacity during the shutdown.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Regards,
Joel Maudsley & Chris Crowe
Customer Service & Support Team
Fremantle Ports FY25/26 Inner Harbour berth maintenance schedule can be found HERE.
Fremantle Ports Berth 11 maintenance schedule can be found HERE.
These maintenance works are necessary to ensure ongoing safety and operational efficiency.
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