Ports Handbook

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

2010

Table of contents
Opening Comments from the Minister ............................................................................................. 2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Western Australian Port Authorities Imports and Exports for 2010.................................................. 5 Port of Albany .................................................................................................................................. 6 Port of Broome ................................................................................................................................ 8 Port of Bunbury.............................................................................................................................. 10 Port of Dampier ............................................................................................................................. 12 Port of Esperance .......................................................................................................................... 14 Port of Fremantle ........................................................................................................................... 16 Port of Geraldton ........................................................................................................................... 18 Port of Port Hedland ...................................................................................................................... 20 Other Ports .................................................................................................................................... 22 Western Australian Ports and Resources ...................................................................................... 23 Contacts......................................................................................................................................... 24

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Opening Comments from the Minister

Australia relies on sea transport for 99 per cent of its exports. Western Australia consistently handles more than half the nations total trade tonnage, and the 2009/10 financial year was no exception.
Western Australias eight port authority ports operate under individual boards of directors. Their main functions include trade facilitation, strategic planning, and the provision of safe, efficient and responsible port operations. Further, Western Australian port authorities are required by law to operate under prudent commercial principles and to protect their port environment. Each of these ports maintain high security standards to ensure safe and efficient operations at all times. Western Australia has a unique environment, and care is taken to minimise the impact of port operations on the ecosystem. At the same time, the port authorities ensure a balance between the trading needs of the State and local community amenity.
Hon Troy Buswell MLA

The State Government recognises the importance of and the contribution ports make to the States economy, and strives to support their development, both in policy, administrative and budgetary terms. To this effect, over $356 million was spent on port infrastructure in 2009/10 and the State Government has committed another $463 million over the next four years to further enhance port infrastructure. The year ahead will be of crucial significance to Western Australia, with major initiatives such as the future development of the Oakajee deep water port in the Mid West region, the Gorgon Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project at Barrow Island and the Browse LNG processing project at James Price Point in the Kimberley. The State is proud of the continued and significant achievements of the ports, despite the recent global financial crisis. Western Australian ports have once again illustrated their global scale efficiency and competitiveness with a combined throughput of 498 million tonnes for 2009/10. This publication illustrates the tremendous work our ports undertake and I trust it will make for informative and interesting reading.

HOn TrOy BusWell MlA MinisTer fOr TrAnsPOrT

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introduction
Western Australia and Ports
Western Australia is a natural resource-rich state and is well positioned for continued growth in the current tough economic climate. WAs economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in 2010/11 and to continue growing by 4.75 per cent in 2011/12. The State Government is working in partnership with mining and resource companies to develop appropriate infrastructure that will drive economic development and provide sustained growth into the future. The anticipated growth in WA will be mainly driven by mineral resource developments such as the $43 billion Gorgon LNG Project in the Pilbara. This is Australias biggest resource project. Plans for the Oakajee Port and Rail project in the Mid West are also being progressed. The project involves developing a deepwater port to cater for cape size vessels and rail infrastructure connecting iron ore mines to the port at Oakajee. The State Government is supporting plans for a multi-user deepwater port at Anketell, 30 kilometres east of Karratha and 10 kilometres from Cape Lambert, to handle more than 350 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of export capacity, together with an adjacent strategic industrial area, and transport and services corridor, catering for a wide range of users and different mineral commodities. The multi-user port is likely to be built by a private proponent under a State Government Development Agreement. It is expected to provide Pilbara communities with further business and development opportunities. The State Government is also supporting the proposed development of a new 8,000 hectare Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Estate and Port in the Pilbara, 14 kilometres from Onslow. Chevron is the lead proponent for the port and related LNG production facilites, as part of its $30 billion Wheatstone LNG project. Ashburton North is expected to include a port precinct, multi-user facilities on the coastal strip, and a multi-user infrastructure corridor. BHP Billiton and partners Apache Energy have recently announced their decision to develop the Macedon gas field, a $1.5 billion project, which will utilise the industrial estate at Ashburton North. This project will provide for gas to be piped 100 kilometres to onshore processing facilities and into the Dampier-Bunbury Gas Pipeline. The gas plant is projected to produce about 200 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, which is equivalent to about 20 per cent of the States current usage. Western Australias ports, which already include some of the largest tonnage ports in the world, are planning and undertaking major developments to meet increasing demand from the minerals and resources industry for greater trade capacity. WA port authorities have already budgeted $200 million on port infrastructure in 2010/11, together with $263 million for 2011/12 to 2013/14. Additionally, Rio Tinto recently announced a total of US$5.1 billion in new investment in WAs Pilbara region since July 2010 to increase its annual iron ore production capacity in the Pilbara to 283 mtpa by 2013. Related expansion projects include a dredging program, construction of an additional 1.8 kilometre jetty and a four-berth wharf at Cape Lambert. These planned infrastructure developments will ensure continued growth in exports through WA ports over the next few years. As WA is home to unique wildlife and has a pristine marine environment, considerable care is taken to balance growth of the ports business and the sustainability of the States natural environment. All capital works projects that have a significant impact on the natural environment normally require compliance with a number of environmental management conditions.

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Background on WA Ports
There are eight port authorities and nine non-port authority ports in WA. The Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Dampier, Esperance, Fremantle, Geraldton, and Port Hedland Port Authorities are established under the Port Authorities Act 1999. The non-port authority ports of Carnarvon (which includes Cape Curvier and Useless Loop), Onslow (which includes Airlie Island, Thevenard Island and Onslow), Barrow Island, Varanus Island, Port Walcott (which includes Cape Lambert), Derby, Port Preston, Wyndham, and Yampi Sound (which includes Cockatoo Island and Koolan Island) are established under the Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967. The port authorities main activities involve the provision and maintenance of port infrastructure, the facilitation of trade through the port and, in some cases, the direct provision of port services. The port authorities are required to operate in a commercially prudent and efficient manner as well as endeavour to make a profit. The non-port authority ports are usually comprised of one or more single user export facilities. Unlike other non-port authority ports, the Port of Wyndham handles general cargo and provides export facilities for the Kimberley region as a common user port. These ports and related facilities are generally operated by resource companies with limited guidance from the State Government. The Department of Transport engages with these ports on issues relating to marine safety, blue water environment and general policy.

Trade Activities at WA Ports

WA led the way in national seaborne trade in 2009/10, handling 53 per cent of Australias trade volume and 30 per cent in trade value terms. The Port Hedland and Dampier port authorities were ranked as the top two largest tonnage ports in Australia in 2009/10. Port Walcott in the Pilbara and the Fremantle Port Authority were also among the top 10 Australian ports by volume of trade. WA ports have experienced an increasing trend of trade volume over the past decade. Trade volumes have increased by 122 per cent from 224 million tonnes in 2000/01 to 498 million in 2009/10. Compared to the previous year, trade volume increased by 18 per cent. The trend is expected to continue into the future. Consistent with growth in trade handled collectively at all WA ports, the majority of the port authorities reported an increase in total trade and there was a general increasing trend in exports of commodities from the previous year. The total trade volume handled by the port authorities increased to 413 million tonnes (up 14 per cent) in 2009/10.

Ports industry Groups

There are two ports industry groups: the Western Australian Port Operations Task Force and the Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia. The Western Australian Port Operations Task Force, established in 1987, comprises a broad representation of Fremantle Port users and service providers, port authorities and relevant government agencies. The task forces current role is to determine practical resolutions to identified operational issues in order to ensure efficient passage of goods and vessels through Western Australian ports. While the Western Australian Port Operations Task Force looks at operational issues, the Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia focuses on strategic policy issues, especially those with a national perspective. The Freight and Logistics Council was formed in 2009, consolidating previous modal councils and reflects the trend in industry towards broad-based freight logistics outcomes. The objective of the Council is to enhance strategic policy outcomes for the benefits of both government and industry through ongoing liaison at a senior level between the public and private sectors.

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Western Australian Port Authorities imports and exports for 2010

LEGEND

183

167

Kimberley

177,466 170,041 691

1,159

Pilbara

Indian

Gascoyne

Western
Mid West

Australia

Ocean

8,537

472

Goldfields / Esperance Wheatbelt

Metropolitan

14,065

12,103

PERTH

Peel

12,410

Southern
Great Southern

1,457

Ocean
372 3,292 10,895

South West

127

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Port of Albany
35 02S 117 55E
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The Port of Albany is located 409 kilometres south-east of Perth on the south coast of WA.

Trade performance
Total trade throughput for the Albany Port Authority (APA) in 2009/10 was 3.4 million tonnes, which was well above the past 10-year average of 2.8 mtpa although it was down on the previous years record. The APA mainly handles grain and woodchips. Other commodities traded at the Albany port include fertiliser, petroleum products, silica sand, pine logs, and fish. Exports represented 96 per cent of the total trade volume for 2009/10. Grain remained the Albany ports largest trade with 1.84 million tonnes shipped during 2009/10, representing 54 per cent of the Ports total 2009/10 trade. Grain exports are forecast to grow due to improved agricultural technology. The second largest commodity exported through the Albany port was woodchips, at 1.2 million tonnes, representing 35 per cent of 2009/10 trade. The woodchip trade has declined from the previous year due to a fall in demand from Japan and the collapse of two woodchip companies as a result of the global financial crisis. In September 2009, the APA commenced exporting the new emerging trade of biomass fuel pellets, which are manufactured from non-commercial timber by Plantation Energys plant at the Mirambeena Industrial Estate. Plantation Energy is building its export capacity to 250,000 tonnes per annum. The APA has facilitated this new trade by constructing associated storage and handling facilities.

Achievements for 2009/10

The APA continued to optimise the use of rail and has identified appropriate corridors for future expansion of the rail network within the port area. During 2009/10, the APA extended its woodchip siding, to cater for trains with increased numbers of wagons. In October 2009, the APA completed restoration work on its oldest berth, Berth No 1. The restoration work commenced in April 2006 and took three years to complete. The APAs award-winning innovative solution involved restorating 26 reinforced concrete piles and repairing timber beams. The APA is now progressing with restoration of 53 piles on Berth No 2. Once completed, the restoration program for Berth No 1 and 2 will have cost the APA approximately $3.2 million. The restoration program will ensure the long term utilisation of the berths by the fertiliser, break bulk and timber industries. In August 2010, the Minister for Environment provided approval to dredge 12-million cubic metres of dredged spoil to facilitate iron ore exports from Grange Resources magnetite mine at Southdown, subject to a range of environmental conditions. The conditions relate to monitoring requirements for seagrass, reef communities and local aquaculture operations in and around the Albany port. Further, the APA is required to implement a comprehensive water quality monitoring program.

strategic directions
In collaboration with Grange Resources, the Albany Port will undertake dredging to accommodate larger iron ore ships as part of the Grange Southdown Iron Ore Project, to export magnetite concentrate. Planning work for this iron ore project includes due diligence, contract and consultant management, financial modelling, contract negotiations and community consultation. The APA is also planning for a new emerging bauxite export trade.

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Albany Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10

Imports Exports
144 112

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

4,500 4,000 3,500

122 156 93

3000 2,500
244 160 148

2,000 1,500 1,000

1,434

1,813

2,721

2,834

2,538

3,408

3,554

4,024

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

Albany Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Other Imports 1% Other Exports 1% Pine logs Exports 2% Fertiliser Imports 2% Silica sand Exports 5%

Grain Exports 54%

Woodchips Exports 35%

Port Capacity
Berths Port Authority facilities 1 General purpose 2 General purpose 3 Grain, containers, ro/ro 6 (Dolphin) Woodchips 209.0 172.0 227.0 216.0 10.4 10.4 12.2 12.2 9.8 9.8 11.5 11.5 length of berth (m) Depth at berth (m) Max. draft of vessel (m)*

* This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of a vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master, prior to the vessels entry into the port.

3,292

224

500

156

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Port of Broome
17 58S 122 14E
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The Port of Broome is located 2237 kilometres north-east of Perth, and is situated in the south-west Kimberley region.

Trade performance
The Port of Broome supports the Browse Basin offshore oil and gas exploration industry including seismic and supply vessels. Other port business includes the importation of petroleum products and cement, livestock exports, cruise liners and expeditionary cruise vessels, coastal trading vessels, pearling, fishing and tourism charters. In 2009/10, the Port had a total throughput of 349,667 tonnes and was visited by 1,194 vessels. Trade volume continued to be dominated by petroleum product imports. Imports of drilling equipment and mud; and exports of livestock and bunker fuel oil also featured significantly. Total exports during 2009/10 decreased by five per cent. Fresh water, drilling equipment and mud supplies used by the offshore oil and gas exploration industry declined due to reduced operational activity in the Browse Basin. Fuel bunkering operations, however, increased by four per cent due to increased seismic activity in the Browse Basin and associated charter vessel demand. Livestock vessel visits remained similar to last year at 43 and export numbers were similar to the previous year at 98,793 head of cattle. Total imports decreased by 16 per cent on the previous year. Fuel imports decreased by 12 per cent due to reduced demand from mining and support industries in the Kimberley. Imports of building materials remained low because of decreased demand from the construction industry in the region. Drilling equipment and drill mud imports contracted by 40 per cent due to a decline in Browse Basin drilling exploration activities.

commitment to preserve land with high environmental value, BrPA will hand approximately 47 hectares of vested land back to the State to be managed by a third party as part of a coastal reserve. Additionally, the following capital works were undertaken during 2009/10: The shortening of the transit shed on the wharf and the removal of bulk storage silos to improve the efficient use of available wharf space; Maintenance of fenders at berths 2, 3 and 4; Significant concrete deck repairs on the link bridge and wharf to maintain joints between deck sections; Installation of new lighting to the northern end of the wharf; Installation of a new water main for fire fighting to service the slipway area; and Construction of a new gangway to cater for the mobility needs of all passengers boarding and alighting cruise ships.

strategic directions
The State Government released its master plan for the proposed LNG precinct at James Price Point, located 60 kilometres north of Broome, for public review in September 2010. The master plan is expected to accommodate LNG processing facilities and associated works to handle a total of 50 mtpa of LNG. To optimise the potential benefits from the offshore development opportunities associated with the proposed LNG precinct, the BrPA is planning to provide project ready land, additional logistic handling equipment and infrastructure modifications. The BrPA is currently progressing with development plans for 16.7 hectares of land for this purpose. Expected flow-on benefits include diversification of BrPAs revenue base and increased regional employment opportunities.

Achievements for 2009/10

Broomes climate, scenery, and its proximity to the rugged Kimberley wilderness make it an increasingly popular destination choice for large cruise liners, expeditionary cruise vessels and the smaller tourism charter vessels. Cruise vessel visits increased by 23 per cent to 38 visits, with cruise liner visits doubling from seven visits during 2008/09 to 14 visits in 2009/10. The State Government announced some $35 million in Royalties for Regions funding for a new small vessel facility at the Broome port. The grant will facilitate the development of this new facility over the next three years. As a result of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement reached between the State and the Yawuru prescribed body corporate, and with the Broome Port Authoritys (BrPA)

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Broome Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10

Imports 400 350 300 250
138 123 106 117 183 215 200

Exports

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

200 150 100 50

119

97

106

191

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

Broome Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Building materials Imports 2%

Livestock Exports 9% Fuel and oil Imports 40%

Freshwater Exports 14%

Drilling equipment and mud Exports and Imports 16%

Other Exports and Imports 19%

Port Capacity
Berths Port Authority facilities Outer Common user Inner 1 Common user Inner 2 Common user 331.0 170.0 96.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 9.6 7.6 6.6 length of berth (m) Depth at berth (m) Max. draft of vessel (m)*

* This is an indicative figure only depending on a ships location at the outer berth. The maximum sailing draft of a vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master, prior to the vessels entry into the Port.

183

52

44

68

85

51

56

92

167

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Port of Bunbury
33 19S 115 38E
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The Port of Bunbury is located in the south West region of WA, about 180 kilometres south of Perth.

Trade performance
The Bunbury Port Authority (BPA) reported record trade of 13.9 million tonnes and 391 commercial ship visits in 2009/10 despite the global economic downturn. Alumina exports remained the major commodity handled by the Bunbury port, with 9.6 million tonnes exported in 2009/10, representing 70 per cent of the total trade and 82 per cent of total exports. Other export trades included general cargo, silica sands, mineral sands, woodchips and spodumene. A new trade that commenced during the year was copper concentrate with a total of 109,000 tonnes handled by the port. Further, the Bunbury port experienced improved diversification in trade through growth in general and project cargos, such as the import of wind turbine components and the recommencement of log exports through the port.

Drive with the completion of civil works to realign a drain, and earthworks to allow the wall to be located on the BPAs southern boundary. The wall, which will be 3.5 metres tall, 900 metres long, and constructed by post and panel method, will screen port activity from local residences. The BPA held an open day in November 2009 that attracted over 5000 visitors, showcasing the ports operations and its various port user facilities.

strategic directions
The BPA is investigating the land backing of the existing Berth 3 in the Inner Harbour. The project will provide the BPA with a total berth length of up to 380 metres and a new ship loader is proposed to be constructed on the land backed Berth 3. The BPA has also identified the future need for a new

Achievements for 2009/10

In September 2009, the BPA board endorsed the Inner Harbour Structure Plan after six years of compilation and extensive public consultation. The structure plan is a planning policy document that will pave the way for the BPAs growth over the next 25 to 30 years and will support the staged planning for the future construction of facilities and land use development to meet customer needs, while giving due consideration to minimising the impact of port operations on nearby communities. The BPA awarded a tender for the construction of the Berth 8 waste water management system, costed at $4.5 million. This project will minimise the potential of waste water from the Berth 8 facility entering the marine environment. Work also commenced on the screen wall along Koombana

Berth 14 for bulk products such as coal. There are ongoing discussions with potential exporters of coal and other bulk cargo from the South West for the development of Berth 14. The business case for Berth 14 will be developed by the BPA, subject to agreement and receipt of firm commercial commitments to the project by these export companies. The BPA is also planning the development of a container handling service, which will directly connect South West exporters to overseas markets and facilitate trade through the port. The Preston River relocation project is being progressed. Further works, such as an engineering feasibility study, will be undertaken to investigate the most appropriate construction method for the new channel and to provide a cost estimate for the project.

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Bunbury Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10

1,362 1,493

Imports
1,538

Exports
1,457

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

1,203

1,149

12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000

10,360

10,898

10,607

10,973

12,161

12,166

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

Bunbury Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Other Imports 2% Silica sand Exports 2% Other Exports 3% Mineral sands Exports 5%

Caustic soda Imports 8%

Alumina Exports 70%

Woodchips Exports 10%

Port Capacity
Berths Port Authority facilities 1 Mineral sands 2 Methanol, general purpose 3 (Dolphin) Woodchips 4 (Dolphin) Alumina, caustic soda 5 General purpose 6 (Dolphin) Alumina, caustic soda 8 Bulk materials shiploader 184.0 184.0 229.0 229.0 240.0 229.0 250.0
(1) (1)

length of berth (m)

Depth at berth (m)

Max. draft of vessel (m)*

9.7 8.1 12.2 12.7 12.2 12.7 12.2

9.1 7.5 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.6

(1)

* This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of a vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master, prior to the vessels entry into the port.
(1) Denoted length refers to maximum length of vessel.

12,410

10,113

11,065

11,739

2,000

1,160

1,116

1,121

1,232

14,000

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Port of Dampier
20 37S 116 38E
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The Port of Dampier is located in the Pilbara region of WA, about 1500 kilometres north of Perth.

Trade performance
The Port of Dampier is one of the worlds largest bulk export ports, and despite the recent tough economic times, the port continues to report record growth in exports. In 2009/10, the Dampier Port Authority (DPA) achieved a total throughput of 171 million tonnes, an increase of 21 per cent from the previous year. Iron ore continued to be the predominant export, accounting for around 83 per cent of trade in 2009/10. In addition, approximately 17 million tonnes of LNG exports were recorded, representing 10 per cent of the total port trade. Other commodities handled by the Port included salt, condensate, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ammonia, and petroleum products.

strategic directions
The DPA has expanded its focus to consider the facilitation of trade across the West Pilbara region, and to provide its expertise and support to initiatives in the region like Pilbara Cities, greenfield port developments, working with proponents on new export developments, and improving safety and environmental management across the port locations. DPA aims to facilitate and promote a whole of port approach to all elements of port operations, utilising strategic partnerships to manage resource needs and strengthen response capabilities. The DPA has undertaken significant investigation, preliminary concept and detailed design work, environmental and heritage planning, and business case work to ensure the DMSF can proceed on budget and schedule. The project involves two stages; reclamation of 22 hectares of land and creation of land backed wharves, and construction of a 300 metre jetty. The DPA will not only continue to focus on immediate land needs involving inner-port land, but also has a view of how near-port land (i.e. land adjacent to the port but not vested in the DPA) can be utilised with the interests of the port and current and future users in mind. Over the next five years, the DPA will continue its program to upgrade the King Bay Estate. Improved roads, lighting, signage, drainage, and general amenity are all key elements in achieving a safer and more effective layout of this key industrial area. The DPA is also involved in the planning of a proposed strategic industrial estate at Ashburton North, which is within the Port of Onslow. The State Government recently decided to allocate land to the DPA to facilitate commonuser port access and nominated the DPA as the operator of the proposed port at Ashburton North. Further opportunities to extend the jurisdiction of the DPA are expected over the next five years, including port operations at Mt Anketell, which is within the existing Port Walcott area.

Achievements for 2009/10

In 2009/10, the DPA successfully facilitated the module movements for the $12 billion Pluto Project; Australias second largest resource project to date. All 264 fabricated modules, with the largest weighing in at 2000 tonnes, were shipped on heavy lift, wide-deck, roll-on-roll-off vessels and were assembled on the Burrup Peninsula. The Pluto Project has generated thousands of jobs and is making a significant contribution to the Western Australian economy. During the year, the North West Shelf Joint Venture celebrated two significant milestones: 25 years of domestic gas production and 20 years of LNG exports to international customers in the Asia Pacific region. Other key achievements in 2009/10 include: Installation of a new iron ore ship loader by Rio Tinto at East Intercourse Island; Recognition by the Australian Building Sustainability Association for the DPAs sustainable design of new staff housing; Establishment of the Pilbara Ports office in Perth, through collaboration with the Port Hedland Port Authority to strengthen key stakeholder relationships and allow for more integrated strategic port planning; Appointment of the DPA, by the State, as the governing authority for ports to be located beside strategic industrial hubs at Ashburton North and Mt Anketell Port; and Continued progress of extensive design and planning work for the proposed Dampier Marine Services Facility (DMSF).

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Dampier Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10
180,000

Imports

Exports
691

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

160,000
498

140,000 120,000
310 321 300 606

100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000

384

187,535

392

109,463

125,627

133,398

551

140,122

702

20,000 0

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

Dampier Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Other Exports and Imports 1% LPG Exports 1% Condensate Exports 2% Salts Exports 3% Iron ore Exports 83% LNG Exports 10%

Port Capacity
Berths
iron Ore loading facilities East Intercourse Island Parker Point - Berth 1 Parker Point - Berth 2 Parker Point - Berth 3 salt loading facility Mistaken Island lnG, lPG & Condensate loading facility Withnell Bay - LNG Withnell Bay - LPG Port Authority facilities Dampier Cargo Wharf - Main (West) Dampier Cargo Wharf - Inner (East) Bulk Liquids Berth 209.6 142.0 215.0 10.0 6.5 13.0 9.0 5.5 12.0 360.0 300.0 13.2 13.5 12.2 12.5 358.2 12.0 11.0 341.4 268.9 455.0 330.0 21.5 17.2 19.5 19.5 20.5 16.2 18.5 18.5

length of berth (m)

Depth at berth (m)

Max. draft of vessel (m)*

* This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of a vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master or relevant Wharf Manager as appropriate, prior to the vessels entry into the port.
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170,041

81,125

82,395

91,919

88,496

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Port of esperance
33 51S 121 53E
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The Port of Esperance is located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of WA, about 720 kilometres south east of Perth.

Trade performance
Despite the recent global financial crisis, Esperance Port Authoritys (EsPAs) total 2009/10 trade throughput increased by 13 per cent to a record 11.3 million tonnes. Iron ore exports increased by 18 per cent to 9.2 million tonnes in 2009/10. Iron ore exports represented 82 per cent and grain exports 12 per cent of the ports total throughput. The port handled a record 247,565 tonnes of canola during the year and expects to handle a higher grain tonnage in 2010/11. Esperance remains the largest nickel exporting port in the southern hemisphere with 323,683 tonnes of nickel exports recorded in 2009/10. First Quantum Minerals is discussing commercial arrangements with the EsPA for the handling of nickel hydroxide from the Ravensthorpe nickel operation from 2011 onward. First Quantum Minerals plans to export nickel hydroxide out of Esperance in containers and import bulk sulphur for its operations.

During 2009/10, a significant amount of work was completed to upgrade the mineral concentrate circuit and enable the continued handling of bulk minerals through Esperance, as well as establishing rigorous handling procedures. As a result, the environmental performance of the minerals handling system has been significantly enhanced and the port has recorded substantial improvements in dust emission levels.

strategic directions
A port master plan study has identified the need to upgrade the port access corridor to provide an effective road and rail link through the township of Esperance to the port. The EsPA is working with Main Roads WA and the Shire of Esperance to develop a strategy to improve road and rail access to the port. The Commonwealth Government has committed $60 million to this project and a similar figure has been placed in forward estimates by the State Government. The main objectives of this project are to reduce congestion and increase road safety in the ports vicinity. Galaxy Resources has started developing its Mt Cattlin project north of Ravensthorpe and plans to export 137,000 tonnes of spodumene annually through Esperance starting in the fourth quarter of 2010. A recent hydrographic survey has indicated a need for maintenance dredging. Expressions of interest from dredging companies were called and the port expects the work to be carried out by the end of the 2010/11 financial year.

Achievements for 2009/10

During 2008/09, the EsPA developed a plan to become the first port in WA to handle nickel sulphide concentrate in containers, which are returned empty to Esperance for reuse. This method overcame a range of issues, such as odour, moisture and pH control. The first shipment occurred in July 2009 and nickel exporters are progressively increasing the use of containers for their shipments.

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esperance Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10

Imports Exports
372 499 424 376 431 368 380 364 706 497

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000

3,915 5,760 5,578 6,930 7,394 7,944 9,451 9,224

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

esperance Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Nickel Exports 3% Petroleum Imports 3%

Grain Exports 12%

Iron ore Exports 82%

Port Capacity
Berths Port Authority facilities 1 Grain 2 Nickel, fertiliser, fuel 3 Iron Ore 244.0 213.0 230.0 14.5 14.5 19.0 13.2 13.2 17.8 length of berth (m) Depth at berth (m) Max. draft of vessel (m)*

*This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of a vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master, prior to the vessels entry into the port.

10,895

9,452

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Port of fremantle
32 03S 115 44E
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The Port of Fremantle operate from two sites: the Inner Harbour, at the mouth of the Swan River, and the Outer Harbour, situated 20 kilometres to the south at Kwinana.

Trade Performance
Total port trade for 2009/10 was 26 million mass tonnes and the container throughput was 557,443 TEU (twenty foot equivalent units). The trade volume for 2009/10 was above the past 10-year annual average of 24.6 mtpa. Fremantle Port Authority (FPA) mainly handles crude and refined petroleum, grains, alumina, fertilisers, coal, iron ore, motor vehicles, livestock and containers. FPA handles a similar volume of exports and imports, with exports representing 54 per cent, and imports representing 46 per cent of the ports total trade for 2009/10. Crude petroleum remained FPAs largest import commodity with 5.6 million tonnes shipped during 2009/10, representing 21 per cent of the total 2009/10 trade. At 4.7 million tonnes, grain which represents 18 per cent of the 2009/10 trade volume is the FPAs largest export commodity. Over the past two decades, the ports container trade has grown at an annual average of 8.4 per cent. As with most metropolitan city ports around the world, the global financial crisis impacted on trade through Fremantle, but the recovery in container and some other trades, such as new motor vehicle imports, has been faster than expected. Further growth in container volumes and trades, such as steel imports, is expected in 2010/11 with the ramping up of major infrastructure projects, such as the Gorgon LNG project in the North West of the State.

shipping in 2009. This is one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken within the port since the opening of Fremantle Harbour in 1897. The deepening will enable the larger container ships to call at Fremantle fully loaded. The project takes the container berths at North Quay to a depth of 14.7 metres, which provides a 14 metre maximum draft. Phase One of the deepening was completed between January and March 2010, with the dredged sand layer from the Inner Harbour and channels placed into reclamation at Rous Head. This has created 27 hectares of much needed additional land for port-related purposes. Phase Two, which involves the removal of the natural limestone sub-layer, was undertaken from August to October 2010. Associated with the deepening has been the reconstruction of Berth 10 on North Quay, providing an additional 180 metres of wharf length for container shipping. The other container berths on North Quay are being strengthened to take the weight of the larger ships and the bigger cranes needed to service them. New sheet piling along the berth faces is being installed to allow for deepening of the container berth pockets.

strategic directions
In recent years FPA has significantly upgraded its facilities in the Outer Harbour at Kwinana and is planning for further expansion of bulk handling capacity to meet future trade needs. Working with the Department of Transport and other State Government agencies, FPA is also continuing to plan for increased container and general cargo exports from Fremantle and Kwinana, including the associated road and rail links. Based on current trade forecasts, the additional capacity for FPAs container trade is expected to be required by about 2020.

Achievements for 2009/10

The average size of container ships calling at Fremantle has increased by more than 85 per cent over the past 15 years. Deepening of the Inner Harbour and approach channels has been essential to ensure that WA importers and exporters retain access to competitive services, with benefits passed on to consumers. FPA initiated works to deepen the Inner Harbour and upgrade North Quay berths for container

fremantle Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10

Imports Exports

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

12,545

11,727

11,176

25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0

12,818

12,024

10,628

9,729

12,467

11,022

14,212

13,936

13,005

12,006

30,000

11,434

12,968

14,058

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

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14,065

14,113

13,115

12,103

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fremantle Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10
Refined petroleum Exports 8%

Alumina Exports 11%

Other Imports 25%

Other Exports 17% Petroleum crude Imports 21%

Grain Exports 18%

Port Capacity
Berths
north Quay 1 Common user 2 Common user 4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Container terminal 11 Common user 12 Common user Victoria Quay D Common user E Common user F Common user G Common user H Common user Port Authority facilities Alumina Refinery Jetty Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 1 Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 2 Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 3 Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 4 Kwinana Grain Loading Jetty Oil Refinery Jetty No. 1 Oil Refinery Jetty No. 2 Oil Refinery Jetty No. 3 326.0 195.0 268.0 259.0 221.0 291.0 291.0 291.0 262.0
(2)

length of berth (m)

207.0 175.0 1291.5 196.0 233.0

Depth at berth (m)

11.0 11.0 14.7 11.0 11.0

Max. draft of vessel (m)*

10.5 10.5 DUKC 10.5 10.5
(1)

176.0 230.0 204.0 206.0 275.0

11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0

10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 DUKC DUKC DUKC DUKC DUKC DUKC DUKC DUKC

11.6 11.0 12.2 13.4 13.4 16.8 14.7 14.7 14.7

(1)

(not in use)
(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(1)

* Indicates design depth at berth. Actual depth available may vary and will be noted as declared depths though the promulgation of Notices to Mariners. ** This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of vessels is variable depending on the limitations of the tides, stability parameters of the vessel and declared depths at each berth. All vessel drafts should be confirmed with the Harbour Master, prior to the vessels entry or departure. (1) Maximal arrival and/or sailing draft is managed in accordance with the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) system which takes into account current tidal, tidal trend, meteorological and depth information to ensure safe passage whilst not exceeding a minimum under-keel clearance value for each area. This enables vessels to maximise cargo loading. (2) T head provided. Denoted length refers to maximum length of tanker.
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Port of Geraldton
28 46S 114 35E
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The Port of Geraldton is located in the Mid West region of WA, 424 kilometres north of Perth.

Trade performance
Total trade throughput for the Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) was a record 9 million tonnes for 2009/10. This was well above the past 10-year average of 5.3 mtpa. The GPA handles mainly iron ore and grains. Other commodities handled include mineral sands, concentrates, petroleum products and fertilisers. Exports represented 95 per cent of the GPAs total trade volume for 2009/10. Iron ore remained Geraldton ports largest trade with 5.3 million tonnes shipped in 2009/10. It is expected that iron ore exports will double at the port within the next three years. The second largest commodity exported through the Geraldton port was grain, at 2.1 million tonnes, representing 24 per cent of the ports total trade volume for 2009/10.

strategic directions
The State Government has determined that the planned Oakajee Port will come under the jurisdiction of the GPA. This means that in the long run, the GPA will be responsible for maritime governance and services at the port; maintenance of the common user infrastructure beyond the normal warranty period; licensing and monitoring the private operator with respect to the private use infrastructure to be provided within the port area; and planning and implementing the future expansion of the port to serve the Oakajee Industrial Estate. The GPA will undertake substantial engineering and construction activities within Geraldton Port in 2010/11. This will include scheduled maintenance dredging of the channel, swing basin and berth pockets, upgrade of the train unloader, and construction of a new berth (Berth 7) and its shiploader. The aged concrete deck at Berth 4 will also be rehabilitated.

Achievements for 2009/10

The GPA achieved a record trade result for 2010 due to increased economic activity in the Mid West region. As a result, a total of 321 cargo vessels and 20 cruise vessels called at the Geraldton Port during 2009/10. Iluka Resources has commenced operations at its JacinthAmbriosa mineral sands project in South Australia. This will result in up to 600,000 tonnes per annum of a zircon-rich concentrate being imported as a feed stock for its mineral processing plant at Narngulu near Geraldton. Sinosteel Midwest commenced operations at its Koolanooka and Blue Hills mines. The mines are expected to produce 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore per annum.

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Geraldton Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10
10,000

Imports

Exports
472

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

9,000 8,000 7,000

337 212 267 295 291 298 2,530 2,335 2,161 335 3,963 400 5,150 354 4,882 6,226 6,442 7,364

6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

Geraldton Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Fertiliser Imports 1% Mineral sands Imports 2% Petroleum products Imports 2% Concentrates Exports 5%

Mineral sands Exports 7%

Iron ore Exports 59%

Grain Exports 24%

Port Capacity
Berths Port Authority facilities 1 Small vessels 2 Multi-purpose / vessel layup 3 Grain 4 Minerals 5 Iron ore 6 General, livestock and fertiliser 50.0 225.0 225.0 225.0 225.0 190.0 8.6 9.8 13.3 13.3 13.3 12.4 8.2 9.4 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.0 length of berth (m) Depth at berth (m) Max. draft of vessel (m)*

* This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master, prior to the vessel's entry into the port.

8,537

1,000

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Port of Port Hedland

20 20S 118 37E
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The Port of Port Hedland is located in the Pilbara region of WA, about 1650 kilometres north of Perth, and services the mineral-rich eastern Pilbara region.

Trade performance
The Port of Port Hedland is the highest tonnage port in Australia and one of the worlds largest bulk commodity ports by volume. In 1965, the port commenced exporting iron ore, following the construction of an approach channel and turning basin to accommodate ships of up to 64,000 dead weight tonnes (dwt). Further dredging and improvements allow the port to now handle very large bulk carriers of up to 290,000 dwt. The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) achieved a record port tonnage of 178.6 million tonnes in 2009/10, representing growth of approximately 20 million tonnes on the previous financial year. Exports represented 99 per cent of the total trade volume for 2009/10. Iron ore continued to dominate port trade, with 174 million tonnes shipped during 2009/10, representing 97 per cent of the ports total trade for the same period. Other commodities handled at the port included bulk minerals, salt, petroleum products, general cargo, livestock and acid.

strategic directions
The port will double the current tonnage levels in the next three years, and grow to around 450 mtpa in the next five years, should existing port customer expansion plans and a number of proponent development plans within the Inner Harbour proceed. To cater for such increases, the PHPA has embarked on a number of infrastructure development projects. The Utah Point Berth, which was completed in October 2010, involved: Dredging the berth pocket and access channel; Construction of a multi-user public berth to accommodate small Cape-size vessels of up to 120,000 dead weight tonnes; Provision of a travelling shiploader designed to load at a rate of up to 7,500 tonnes per hour and associated materials handling infrastructure; A multi-user stockyard facility; and A new access road to Finucane Island.

Achievements for 2009/10

With the expected increase in ship visits, ship size and throughput in the Port Hedland Inner Harbour, the PHPA continues to investigate ways in which capacity can be optimised, while still ensuring the harbour is managed with high safety standards. The PHPA completed high spot dredging of the existing 22 nautical mile channel in 2009/10 to increase the available draft of departing vessels, thereby optimising the Inner Harbours capacity to meet the medium term requirements for future iron ore exporters. The project involved identifying and removing high spots within the channel to achieve a 0.2 metre increase in available draft. The PHPA is awaiting the results of a survey to confirm and quantify the improvement in the channel depth.

Growth in the import and export of containers and general cargoes is also anticipated and planned to be accommodated at Lumsden Point in the Port Hedland Inner Harbour. The PHPA is planning the development of a logistics hub to enable the import and export of containers and general cargo directly through Port Hedland, to service the Pilbara and North West region. One of the potential benefits of this project would be a reduction in the proportion of the total Perth-Pilbara freight task currently carried by road. The logistics base will also support rig tender vessels, construction support craft, and imports of cement, fuel, ammonium nitrate, and pre-assembled modules and major earth moving, mining and processing equipment. The proposed development of the Lumsden Point facility includes the planned development of 1,000 metres of shallow draft berths, reclamation of 140 hectares of port land for proponent needs and industrial use to facilitate the development of the oil, gas, mining, processing and infrastructure industries in the North West, and the future development of the Boodarie Industrial Estate. The PHPA has commissioned consultants to develop the design of the support facility/logistics base. The 140 hectare laydown area is being fast-tracked by the PHPA for completion in 2011 with reclamation works using dredged spoil from proponent port dredging operations.

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Port Hedland Port Authority Throughput 2000/01 to 2009/10
1,009

180,000

Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

160,000 140,000
522 794

120,000 100,000
340 366 448

80,000 60,000 40,000

357

108,022

109,995

629

812

129,913

158,382

20,000 0

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009 Imports

2010 Exports

financial year ended 30 June

Port Hedland Port Authority Percentage Throughput by Commodity 2009/10

Manganese Exports 1% Salt Exports 1% Other Exports and Imports 1%

Iron ore Exports 97%

Port Capacity
Berths
iron Ore loading facilities Nelson Point Berth A & B Finucane Island Berth A & B Finucane Island Berth C & D Anderson Point AP1 & AP2 Port Authority facilities 1. Bulk products, containers and general livestock 2. General cargo, containers, livestock. Acid and heavy lifts 3. Bulk salt, livestock, petroleum products, general cargo and acid 4. Bulk Minerals Berth, Manganese, Chromite & Iron Ore 213.0 131.0 183.0 272.0 13.2 13.2 13.2 14.2 13.0 13.0 13.0 15.0 658.0 844.35 623.0 760.0 19.3 19.0 19.2 19.7 18.7 18.5 18.7 19.3
length of berth Depth at berth (m) (m) Max. draft of vessel (m)*

*This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of vessel is variable depending on the limitations of the tides and any draft gains indicated by the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance Program and should be confirmed with the Port Harbour Master or relevant Wharf Manager as appropriate, prior to the vessels entry into the port.
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177,466

110,997

72,574

72,018

81,392

89,351

1,159

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Other Ports
In WA, there are nine other ports which have been declared under the Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967. in general, these ports and related export facilities are operated by resource companies with limited guidance from the State Government. Most of these ports handle raw bulk commodity exports such as iron ore, crude oil and salt.
The largest of these is Port Walcott is one of three major iron ore exporting ports in the Pilbara region of WA and is in the top five ports in Australia by volume (78.7 million tonnes in 2009/10). Details of WAs non-port authority ports are summarised in the following table. Proclaimed Port Wyndham Cockatoo Island Yampi Sound Koolan Island Derby Port Walcott Port Preston (under construction) Varanus Island Barrow Island Airlie Island Onslow Thevenard Island Onslow Cape Cuvier Carnarvon Useless Loop Shark Bay Salt Pty Ltd Salt Cape Lambert Mt Gibson Iron Ltd Shire of Derby-West Kimberley Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd (Rio Tinto Ltd) CITIC Pacific Ltd/ Mineralogy Pty Ltd Apache Energy Ltd Chevron Australia Pty Ltd Apache Energy Ltd Chevron Australia Pty Ltd Onslow Salt Pty Ltd Dampier Salt Ltd (Rio Tinto Ltd) Currently inactive for exports Iron ore Iron Ore Crude oil Crude oil Currently inactive for exports Crude oil Salt Salt Associated facility Operator Cambridge Gulf Ltd Cliff Natural Resources Inc Commodity General cargo Iron ore

international seaborne Trade Through All Western Australian Ports 2000/01 to 2009/10
Tonnes (Million)
500 450 400

Value ($ Billion) 120

100

Volumne (Million Tonnes)

350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

Value ($ Billion)

80

60

40

20

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

financial year ended 30 June

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LEGEND

Indian

Western
Ocean

Australia

PERTH

Southern Ocean

Source: Combination of data from the Department of Mining and Petroleum and Department of Agriculture and Food

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Contacts
Albany Port Authority Chair: Peter West Chief Executive Officer: Brad Williamson Address: 85 Brunswick Road Albany WA 6330 Postal Address: PO Box 175 Albany WA 6331 T: +61 8 9892 9000 F: +61 8 98417566 E: apa@albanyport.com.au W: www.albanyport.com.au Broome Port Authority A/Chair: Kim Male Chief Executive Officer: Vic Justice Address: Port of Pearls House 401 Port Drive Broome WA 6725 Postal Address: PO Box 46 Broome WA 6725 T: +61 8 9192 1304 F: +61 8 9192 1778 E: info@broomeport.wa.gov.au W: www.broomeport.wa.gov.au Bunbury Port Authority Chair: Mrs Neema Premji Chief Executive Officer: Kevin Schellack Address: Casuarina Drive Bunbury WA 6230 Postal Address: PO Box 4 Bunbury WA 6231 T: +61 8 9729 7020 F: +61 8 9721 8253 E: byport@byport.com.au W: www.byport.com.au Dampier Port Authority Chair: Brendan Hammond Chief Executive Officer: Steve Lewis Address: MOF Road Burrup Peninsula Dampier WA 6713 Postal Address: PO Box 285 Dampier WA 6713 T: +61 8 9159 6555 F: +61 8 9159 6557 E: info@dpa.wa.gov.au W: www.dpa.wa.gov.au esperance Port Authority Chair: Bob McKinnon Chief Executive Officer: Michal Frydrych Address: Cnr The Esplanade & Bower Avenue Esperance WA 6450 Postal Address: PO Box 35 Esperance WA 6450 T: + 61 8 9072 3333 F: +61 8 9071 1312 E: admin@epsl.com.au W: www.epsl.com.au fremantle Port Authority Chair: Jim Limerick Chief Executive Officer: Chris Leatt-Hayter Address: 1 Cliff Street Fremantle WA 6160 Postal Address: PO Box 95 Fremantle WA 6959 T: +61 8 9430 3555 F: +61 8 9071 1312 E: mail@fremantleports.com.au W: www.fremantleports.com.au Geraldton Port Authority Chair: Ian King Chief Executive Officer: Peter Klein Address: 298 Marine Terrace Geraldton WA 6530 Postal Address: PO Box 1856 Geraldton WA 6531 T: +61 8 9964 0520 F: +61 8 9964 0555 E: mail@gpa.wa.gov.au W: www.gpa.wa.gov.au Port Hedland Port Authority Chair: Ian Williams A/Chief Executive Officer: Lindsay Copeman Address: The Esplanade Port Hedland WA 6721 Postal Address: PO Box 2 Port Hedland WA 6721 T: +61 8 9173 0000 F: +61 8 9173 0060 E: phpa@phpa.com.au W: www.phpa.com.au Ports WA Secretary: Richard Purkiss Postal Address: PO Box 128 Fremantle WA 6959 T: +61 8 9317 6565 F: +61 8 9330 2171 E: rpurkiss@iinet.net.au freight and logistics Council of Western Australia Executive Officer: Mark Brownell Address: Marine House, 1 Essex Street Fremantle WA 6160 Postal Address: PO Box 402, Fremantle WA 6959 T: +61 8 9216 8817 F: +61 8 9430 8466 E: mark.brownell@transport.wa.gov.au W: www.transport.wa.gov.au Department of Transport Marine safety Harbour Master: David Heppingstone Address: Marine House, 1 Essex Street Fremantle WA 6160 Postal Address: PO Box 402, Fremantle WA 6959 T: +61 8 9216 8867 F: +61 8 9216 8892 E: david.heppingstone@transport.wa.gov.au W: www.transport.wa.gov.au Department of Transport Maritime Policy Director Maritime and Aviation Policy: John Morris Address: 441 Murray Street Perth WA 6000 Postal Address: GPO Box C102 Perth WA 6839 T: +61 8 9216 8733 F: +61 8 9216 8747 E: john.morris@transport.wa.gov.au W: www.transport.wa.gov.au

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