Department of

Transport

Ports Handbook
Western Australia 2015
 Contents

ForEwOrd from the Minister 3

Introduction 4
Western Australian port authorities 2014/15 trade
volumes, and WA resources 6
Western Australian ports SUMMARY 7
FREMANTLE PORT AUTHORITY 8
Port of Fremantle 8
KIMBERLEY PORTS AUTHORITY 12
Port of Broome 12

MID WEST PORTS AUTHORITY 15

Port of Geraldton 15

PILBARA PORTS AUTHORITY 18
Port of Dampier and Port of Port Hedland 18

SOUTHERN PORTS AUTHORITY 24

Port of Albany 24
Port of Bunbury 26
Port of Esperance 28

OTHER PORTS 30
Port of Wyndham 32
Contacts 34

Cover: Port of Port Hedland Harbour

Port of Albany

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Foreword From
The Minister
Western Australia’s ports are essential
economic infrastructure and are vital to our
economic and social prosperity. Our ports
are more than a gateway to global markets,
they are a major component of the State’s
transport network.
While the State’s recent economic growth has
softened from a near 6 per cent average growth
for the three years to 2013/14, trade through our
ports remains strong. Trade exceeded 852 million
tonnes for the 2014/15 financial year, increasing
more than 18 per cent from the previous financial
year. The total value of our trade reached nearly
$132 billion, which demonstrates that global
demand for our exported products is strong,
given the decline in commodity prices. The State’s
merchandised exports are expected to rise by an
annual average of 6 per cent in the five years to
2018/19.
The State Government continues to recognise
the significance of our port infrastructure, and
has a 4 year Asset Investment Program for all
port authorities of $316.7 million. This program
comprises $190.8 million for the Fremantle
Port Authority, $11.3 million for Kimberley Ports
Authority, $7.8 million for Mid West Ports Authority,
$96.1 million for Pilbara Ports Authority, and $10.7
million for Southern Ports Authority.
The importance of our ports are recognised in the
State’s policy and planning framework to ensure
that our ports can continue to meet the growing
needs of Western Australia, while operating in a
dynamic global market.
New governance arrangements occurred in
the first half of the 2014/15 financial year, with
legislative reforms ensuring that ports are able to
meet future capacity and throughput challenges,
such as enabling port authorities to manage
more than one port, and extend their planning
perspective beyond their port boundary. The
State Government has decided to consider
divesting the Port of Fremantle and the Utah Point
Bulk Handling Facility at Port Hedland, within a
structured program of asset sales.
On 1 July and 1 October 2014, seven of the State’s
eight port authorities were consolidated, with
Fremantle Port Authority remaining unchanged.
The Pilbara, Mid West and Kimberley ports
authorities were established on 1 July 2014, and
the Southern Ports Authority established on
1 October 2014. These new ports authorities
feature in this Handbook, and I am pleased with
the progress that they have made following the
amalgamation process. The second tranche of
legislative amendments recommended by the
Ports Governance Review is being drafted, to
enable the progressive transfer of the responsibility
for 9 Shipping and Pilotage Act trading ports
from the Department of Transport to the port
authorities. Responsibility will transfer following
negotiations with State Agreement customers.
I would like to thank the port authority boards
and staff for their ongoing efforts during the
amalgamation process.
Hon Dean Nalder MLA
Minister for Transport
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 Introduction

Western Australia’s economic and social Investment in the State’s major resource projects
prosperity is strongly influenced by our continues, with more than $179.3 billion of projects
domestic and international trade. Shipping in Western Australia either being committed or
transport continues to remain the most under construction as at March 20152.
cost effective form of transporting our bulk These include:
exports, accounting for about 99 per cent of
àà The $55 billion Gorgon LNG Project in the
the transport task.
Pilbara, which is Australia’s biggest resource
Despite the considerable challenges posed by project.
fluctuating commodity prices and exchange rates,
àà The proposed Port at Anketell plans for a
Western Australia has continued to experience
multi-user deep water port, 30 kilometres
substantial growth in seaborne trade.
east of Karratha and 10 kilometres from Cape
Western Australia’s exports accounted for Lambert, to handle more than 350 million
approximately 60 per cent of the nation’s trade tonnes per annum (mtpa) of export capacity.
tonnage in 2014/15. The estimated value of Together with an adjacent strategic industrial
the State’s exports reached $102.2 billion, with area, and transport services corridor, the
imports reaching nearly $30 billion1. proposed port aims to cater to a wide range
The mining and resource industry continues of users and different mineral commodities,
to generate the majority of Western Australia’s particularly iron ore.
exports, with more than 91 per cent of exports àà The State Government is supporting the
being mineral and petroleum products valued at development of a new 8,000 hectare
approximately $113 billion2. Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Estate
The ports of Port Hedland, Dampier and Walcott and an adjacent port in the Pilbara which has
remained the major exporting ports in Western been declared and is located 14 kilometres
Australia by volume. Exports from Port Hedland from Onslow. Chevron is the lead proponent
and Dampier combined reached 620 million for the port and related LNG production
tonnes and equates to approximately 45 per cent
of global seaborne iron ore exports. More than
24,000 vessel movements occurred across these MSC Astrid Port of Fremantle
two ports.
WA ports have experienced an increasing trend
of trade volume over the past decade. Trade
volumes have increased to approximately 852
million tonnes in 2014/15, from nearly 720 million
tonnes in 2013/14. This represents an increase of
approximately 135 million tonnes, or more than 18
per cent.
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Data sourced from the Bureau of Infrastructure,
Transport and Regional Economics
(July 2014-March 2015).
2015 figures have been extrapolated.
2
Department of State Development, Western Australian
Economic Profile June 2015.

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 facilities, as part of its $30 billion Wheatstone
LNG project. Ashburton North will include
a port precinct, multi-user facilities on the
coastal strip, and a multi user infrastructure
corridor.
Other notable projects found in the individual
chapters within this Handbook include:
àà The ANZAC centenary commemorations
which occurred at the Port of Albany with six
naval vessels from three nations and more
than 12,000 visitors participating in the port
open day.
àà Grain exports recommenced at the Port of
Bunbury through Bunge Agriculture’s $30
million facility.
àà A four staged maintenance project at the Port
of Esperance occurred to repair the conveyor
structures and ship loader linked to Berth 3.
àà The Port of Esperance became the first port in
Australia to test and install shore tension and
berthing systems.
àà The construction and commissioning of the
Port of Dampier’s new Vessel Traffic Services
management centre.
àà The Port of Fremantle’s North Quay Rail
Terminal Extension Project was completed,
with the terminal being extended to 600
metres which will reduce turnaround times
for trains and improve container/terminal
interfaces.
àà Completion and operation of Patrick Marine
Facility and the Floating Deck Transhipment
System at the Port of Dampier.
àà Establishment of new Community Consultation
Committees at Dampier, Port Hedland,
Ashburton, and Albany ports.
àà Construction at the Port of Ashburton
continues with the increased use of the
Materials Off-load Facility and other Common
User facilities that are being developed in
association with Chevron Australia Pty Ltd’s
Wheatstone project.
àà Construction of two berths associated with the
Roy Hill Project, in South West Creek at the
Port of Port Hedland, has commenced.
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 Western Australian port authorities 2014/15
trade volumes, and WA resources

LEGEND
34
1,164

246
262
Kimberley

2,135
444,786

1,003
171,798
Pilbara

Indian

Western Australia
Gascoyne

RESOURCES LEGEND
Ocean Mid West

640 Goldfields /
16,294 Esperance

Wheatbelt

Metropolitan
PERTH
15,000
20,765
Peel
Southern
1,860 Ocean
14,400 Great
Southern 830
14,227
South
West
150
4,725

Plan No: 1068-09-05 Date: 4 August 2015

Government of Western Australia
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PORT SUMMARY

Port of Dampier

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 FREMANTLE
Port AUTHORITY
www.fremantleports.com.au
Port of Fremantle
32˚ 03’S 115˚ 44’E
The Port of Fremantle is Western Australia’s
largest general cargo port. From the Inner
Harbour at the mouth of the Swan River,
the port handles almost all of the State’s
container trade as well as non-containerised
cargo such as motor vehicles, machinery
imports and livestock exports. International
cruise ships also regularly berth at Victoria
Quay.
Bulk commodities such as petroleum, grain,
alumina, iron ore, mineral sands, fertilisers and
sulphur are handled through the Outer Harbour
at Kwinana, about 20 kilometres to the south.
Fremantle Ports owns and operates the Kwinana
Bulk Terminal and the Kwinana Bulk Jetty. The
three other port facilities at Kwinana are privately
operated by Alcoa, BP Refinery and Cooperative
Bulk Handling.
Trade performance
Total port trade rose by 6.7 per cent in 2014/15
which was mainly due to imports of crude
petroleum (increasing 26.1 per cent) and exports
of bulk wheat (15.4 per cent), and iron ore (7.8
per cent). Total container trade increased 5.7 per
cent compared with the previous financial year.
Imported full containers were 4.4 per cent higher
and exported full containers were 8.0 per cent
above the 2013/14 figures.
As Western Australia’s economy has shifted
from construction to a production phase, non
containerised cargo (excluding sheep), imports,
new vehicle imports and scrap metal exports
have decreased from the previous financial year.
However, iron and steel imports have increased
by 22 per cent, and live sheep exports were 2 per
cent higher than in 2013/14.
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The Fremantle Passenger Terminal had its busiest
cruise season since the early 1970s. In total,
117,565 passengers passed through Fremantle
Port from 43 cruise ship visits. Of the 43 ships, 34
were ‘turnaround’ visits, meaning that all or most
of the passengers disembarked at Fremantle with
a new group of passengers embarking through
the port. Highlights for the year include the maiden
voyages of MSC Orchestra and Pacific Jewel, and
to the successful turnaround of 8,000 passengers
from two ships on the same day. 56 ship visits
have already been scheduled to visit the Port of
Fremantle in 2015/16, which is expected to be a
busy year.
Achievements for 2014/15
Key achievements for the Fremantle Port Authority
include:
àà The North Quay Rail Terminal Extension
project, jointly funded by the State and Federal
Governments, was completed. Extension
of the terminal from 400 to 690 metres has
reduced turnaround times for trains and has
improved the interface with the container
terminals. The project to provide roads and
services for the Rous Head land, reclaimed
in 2010 through harbour deepening, was
completed. The facility is operational and the
development of leased areas is underway.
àà The capacity and efficiency of iron ore
receivals at the Kwinana Bulk Terminal were
increased, by extension of the rail line at the
terminal siding and other works.
àà Installation of a new fender system for E Berth
on Victoria Quay was completed. The system
minimises the impact from large vessels on the
existing wharf, and is expected to reduce the
frequency for maintenance.
 Port of Fremantle - Inner Harbour

àà A shore tensioning system for mooring àà Following extensive consultation, two high
lines has been acquired. The system keeps level precinct plans for Fremantle Ports’
mooring lines under constant tension, commercial precinct, between the Fremantle
increasing the stability of the vessel and Train Station and the Victoria Quay waterfront
reducing the risk of lines breaking in strong and Public Transport Authority land around the
weather. Fremantle Train Station, were lodged with the
WA Planning Commission in September 2014.
àà The Signal Station at the top of the Fremantle
Ports administration building was re-equipped
with latest technology and refurbished. From
the Signal Station, all shipping movements in
port waters are controlled.

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 Strategic directions Work towards private sector partnerships to
develop a highly efficient automotive and Roll on
The Port of Fremantle is a critically important Roll off (Ro-Ro) terminal on Victoria Quay will be
trading gateway for Western Australia. As its progressed. A number of improvements have been
strategic port manager, the Fremantle Port achieved within the bulk business trade. In recent
Authority will continue to focus strongly on the years improvements to equipment reliability, vessel
provision of reliable and efficient services, meeting coordination and operational performance have
the needs of customers and facilitating trade occurred. Fremantle Port Authority will continue to
and business growth opportunities. In seeking to work closely with bulk business customers.
add value for port users and service providers,
The above strategies will support the State
Fremantle Port Authority will continue to liaise
Government’s intention to divest the Port of
with customers, industry bodies and relevant
Fremantle. Fremantle Port Authority will continue to
government agencies.
work closely with relevant government agencies to
Fremantle Port Authority will continue to improve assist with the divestment.
the efficiency of landside logistics by identifying
key obstacles and opportunities. The aim will be
to encourage more containers on rail, improve
supply chain coordination, and reduce the risk of
container trade congestion, particularly at peak
periods.

Port of Fremantle throughput Port of Fremantle percentage

2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by cargo class 2014/15
15,000

40000
13,909

Exports Imports Containerised – Exports 10% Liquid Bulk – Imports 22%

14,030
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

35000
13,633

Containerised
12,545

12,103
13,009

13,102
11,236

12,010

30000 – Imports 10% Liquid Bulk – Exports 5%

25000 Non Containerised
– Exports 1% Dry Bulk – Imports 9%
20000
Non Containerised
15000 – Imports 1%
Dry Bulk – Exports 41%
10000
13,937

13,043

13,122

14,043

14,065

13,043

14,579

17,950

19,597

20,764

5000
Note: Due to rounding, the total throughput does not equal 100%.
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

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Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
North Quay
1 Common user 207.0 11.0 10.5
2 Common user 175.0 11.0 10.5
4/5/6 Container terminal 564.5 14.7 DUKC1
7/8/9/10 Container terminal 717.6 14.7 DUKC1
11 Common user 196.0 11.0 10.5
12 Common user 233.0 11.0 10.5
Victoria Quay
C Common user 198.0 11.0 10.5
D Common user 176.0 11.0 10.5
E Common user 230.0 11.0 10.5
F Common user 204.0 11.0 10.5
G Common user 206.0 11.0 10.5
H Common user 275.0 11.0 10.5
Cockburn Sound – Kwinana
Alumina Refinery Jetty 326.0 11.6 DUKC1
Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 1 195.0 11.0 (not in use)
Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 2 268.0 12.2 DUKC1
Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 3 259.0 13.4 DUKC1
Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 4 221.0 13.4 DUKC1
Kwinana Grain Loading Jetty 291.02 16.8 DUKC1
Oil Refinery Jetty No. 1 291.02 14.7 DUKC1
Oil Refinery Jetty No. 2 291.02 14.7 DUKC1
Oil Refinery Jetty No. 3 262.0 14.7 DUKC1
* Indicates design depth at berth. Actual depth available may vary and will be noted as declared depths through the promulgation of
Notices to Mariners.

** This is an indicative figure only. The maximum sailing draft of vessels is variable depending on 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 vessel’s entry or departure.
1
Maximal arrival and/or sailing draft is managed in accordance with the Dynamic Under Keel (DUKC) system, which takes into
account current tidal, tidal trend, meteorological and depth information to ensure safe passage while 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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 KIMBERLEY
PORTS AUTHORITY
www.kimberleyports.wa.gov.au

Port of Broome Achievements for 2014/15

17˚ 58’S 122˚ 14’E
Key achievements of the KPA for 2014/15 include:
Kimberley Ports Authority (KPA) manages àà Additional land suitable for industrial
and operates the Port of Broome, which is development made available, KPA is in
located in the south-west Kimberley region, discussions with potential tenants.
2,237 kilometres north east of Perth. KPA
àà A virtual private network has been established
is leading the development of the Port
linking the Port of Broome, KPA offices and
of Broome to become a vibrant logistics server systems. The fibre optic network
maritime gateway which services a range of and virtualisation of the server system has
industries including oil and gas exploration, assisted KPA to back-up and restore data and
and development support to luxury cruise applications in a timely manner.
vessels.
àà In June 2015, York Civil Pty Ltd was appointed
as the successful tenderer to design and
Trade performance
refurbish the Broome wharf for the Wharf
The Port of Broome is the maritime gateway for Extension of Life project totalling $24.15 million.
petroleum products, construction materials, break àà A new multi-stage landing was installed at Berth
bulk cargoes, livestock exports, cruise liners and 3. The multi-stage landing provides smaller
expeditionary cruise vessels. It also provides vessels visiting the Port of Broome safe personnel
support for the regional pearling, fishing, and access from the vessel onto the wharf.
tourism industries.
During 2014/15, KPA achieved a total port
throughput of 508,245 tonnes of high value
cargoes involving 1,126 vessel visits. At 182,709
tonnes, petroleum products were the dominant
import and transhipment cargo. Drilling equipment
and fluids were the major export for 2014/15 with
138,832 tonnes representing 27 per cent of total
trade.
Total imports during 2014/15 decreased by 1.7 per
cent compared to the previous year, while total
exports were down by 2 per cent compared with
the 2013/14 financial year.

Port of Broome

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àà High voltage electrical infrastructure, that
supplies power to port tenants, was replaced
due to age and compliance issues. This
included the installation of cabling, transformers
and switchboards with the work being equally
funded by KPA and BP Australia.
àà KPA tenant MI Australia Pty Ltd, invested
approximately $24 million in developing their
port lease-holding facility to deliver drilling fluids
for use in offshore oil and gas exploration and
development.
Strategic directions
During the past year KPA’s strategic direction
was on facilitating the WA Ports Review process,
including undertaking desktop due diligence
reviews and liaising with the Department
of Transport and Treasury in regard to the
amalgamation process. The KPA Board and
management have met with representatives from
the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Cambridge
Gulf Ltd, Pluton Resources Ltd and Mt Gibson
Iron Ore Ltd to establish relationships with these
important organisations and arrange site visits.
The passage of the second tranche of the Port
Authorities Act 1999 amendments should see KPA
provide governance overview and conservancy
services for the ports of Wyndham, Derby,
Cockatoo and Koolan Islands, as well as its pre-
existing operational and governance focus at Port
of Broome.
KPA is developing strategies towards becoming
a regional port authority focussed on optimising
maritime logistics and transport capabilities
across all Kimberley ports. Process outcomes
are intended to include synergies between
the Kimberley ports, and productivity gains
for the benefit of local communities and port
stakeholders.
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 Port of Broome throughput Port of Broome percentage
2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15

600 Exports Fuel Bunkers – Exports 15%

272

250
Freshwater – Exports 14%

246
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

Imports
500
200

Drilling Equipment Livestock – Exports 6%

215

400
167

Other – Exports
187

and Mud – Exports

193
183

and Imports 27% and Imports 1%

300
Building Materials
– Imports 1%
106

200
Petroleum – Imports 36%
100
147

151

191

187

156

143

257

267

262
56

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
Port Authority facilities
Outer Common user 331.0 10.0 9.0
Inner 1 Common user 170.0 8.0 7.1
Inner 2 Common user 96.0 6.2 5.2

* 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 vessel’s entry into the port.

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MID WEST
PORTS AUTHORITY
www.midwestports.com.au
Port of Geraldton
28˚ 46’S 114˚ 35’E
The Port of Geraldton is located 424
kilometres north of Perth and is the
gateway to Western Australia’s diverse
Mid West region. Recent strategic private
and public investment in Mid West port
and transport infrastructure has totalled
more than $1 billion. This investment
has positioned the port and the region’s
economy for strong growth.
Trade performance
The Port of Geraldton recorded trade throughput
during the 2014/15 financial year, of 16.9 million
tonnes. This was 8 per cent lower than the
18.4 million tonnes (Mt) recorded in 2013/14.
The decline in trade was primarily driven by
a reduction in iron ore trade on the back of a
planned end of mine life.
Iron ore continues to dominate trade through
the Port of Geraldton, representing 77 per cent
of total trade. Other significant contributors to
trade include grain (10 per cent), mineral sands
(6 per cent) and copper and zinc concentrates
(3 per cent). The continued high export levels for
iron ore, concentrates and grain have resulted in
exports of these three key products comprising
90 per cent of total Mid West Ports Authority
(MWPA) trade. Imports comprised predominately
of fuel and mineral sands (accounting for
approximately 2 per cent of total trade).
A lower trade performance has resulted in some
latent berth capacity. The port authority’s ongoing
focus on productivity improvements will result in
incremental benefits to all port stakeholders.
Achievements for 2014/15
The achievements for the MWPA include:
àà Total trade of 16.9 million tonnes was the
second highest annual trade ever recorded
through the Port of Geraldton.
àà A record 459 vessels visited the Port of
Geraldton during 2015, comprising of 408
cargo ships, 44 rig tenders and seven cruise
vessels. These visits resulted in a total of
1,014 pilotage assisted ship movements.
àà 82 per cent of all trade transferred through the
Port of Geraldton either originated from or was
destined for China. The next most significant
markets are Indonesia (3 per cent), then USA
and South Korea, at 1.5 per cent each.
àà The first ever shipment of iron ore produced
by Top Iron Pty Ltd from its Mummaloo
Project, was exported from the Port of
Geraldton on 29 March 2015, on-board the
MV Ocean Rose. The iron ore was shipped
to Lianyougang Port and delivered to Shanxi
Jianbang Group’s steel making facilities in the
Linfen city, Shanxi Province.
àà Port limits were extended to permit the
handling of larger bulk carriers within port
waters and resulted in a record single
consignment of 75,349 tonnes of iron ore
being shipped from Berth 7 on the MV Double
Paradise in June 2015.
àà MWPA’s management system was re-certified
by an independent audit as being compliant
with AS/NZS4801, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.
àà The Office of Rail Safety (WA) re-accredited
MWPA as a Rail Infrastructure Manager and
Limited Rail Operator.
àà MWPA officially launched its Reflect
Reconciliation Action Plan on 28 May 2015,
committing to build relationships with local
communities and identify how MWPA can best
contribute to the reconciliation effort.
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 Strategic directions
MWPA is strategically positioned to facilitate
trade and promote State and regional economic
development, as seen by recent substantial
investment in projects that will unlock the region’s
potential, with a particular focus on infrastructure
and service provision.
MWPA’s strategic trade facilitation effort is tightly
focussed on monitoring project responses to
changing market conditions and on delivering
or coordinating the delivery of key service and
infrastructure needs. MWPA has a commitment
to continuous service improvement to its existing
customers and stakeholders. Improvement is
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achieved as a result of its disciplined management
systems, the requirement to monitor its marine,
infrastructure and materials handling services
and to respond where practical with timely and
decisive decision making. The sustainability of
infrastructure services is another strategic work-
front.  A comprehensive condition assessment
of key assets has identified clear priorities for
future investment and the timely delivery of
these priorities will continue to be strategically
implemented.
Port of Geraldton
 Port of Geraldton throughput Port of Geraldton percentage
2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
20,000

771
Exports

640
Imports Grain – Exports 10%
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

17,500

632
15,000 Other – Imports 2%
Iron Ore – Exports 77% Mineral Sands
12,500
1,208
1,140

– Exports 6%
472

10,000
289

Metals Cons
254
212

7,500 – Exports 3%
337

5,000 Other – Exports 2%

14,813

17,724

16,294

2,500
4,882

6,226

6,436

7,369

8,534

8,864

9,219

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
Port facilities
1 Small vessel layup 50 9.1 at zero tide 10
2 Multi-purpose berth (handles general and break-bulk 225 9.7 at zero tide 10
cargoes).
3 Grain and break-bulk cargoes 225 12.9 at zero tide 10
4 Copper and zinc concentrate, talc, garnet & other 225 12.8 at zero tide 10
mineral sands.
5 Multi-user iron ore export berth 225 13.3 at zero tide 10
6 A general cargo berth incorporating an underground 190 12.4 at zero tide 10
pipeline for importing fuel
7 An iron ore berth used exclusively to transfer products 250 13.1 at zero tide 10
produced by Karara Mining Ltd

* Vessels with a draft exceeding 10 m will be subject to assessment of draft through the DUKC program. This system will calculate the
maximum draft dependent on tide and swell conditions. Swells exceeding 2.5 m or a 15s period may limit available draft. All parties
are cautioned against making unrealistic commercial commitments that may prove imposable to keep in certain weather conditions.
It is most important to understand that swell is the greatest issue affecting drafts and that even quite small swells can cause some
ships to roll heavily as they clear the breakwater. Larger longer period swells can cause ships to fall between troughs at the channel
entrance. Both scenarios reduce under keel clearance.
Contracts calling for a draft of 11.6 m plus or minus 10 per cent by cargo weight are possible in most swell conditions.
The DUKC system is designed to provide certainty with regard to sailing drafts and as such is conservative when based on forecast
weather inputs. This is to avoid the risk of ships being unable to sail if loaded too deep. As sailing times draw closer DUKC changes
over from forecasts to measured tide and swell and becomes progressively more accurate, generally offering deeper drafts.
MWPA recommends that parties seeking to maximise departure drafts plan to complete cargo 1.5 hours prior to sailing, if necessary
returning with loading labour to complete the final two or three thousand tonnes.

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 PILBARA
PORTS AUTHORITY
www.pilbaraports.com.au
Port of Dampier
20˚ 37’S 116˚ 38’E
Port of Port Hedland
20˚ 20’S 118˚ 37’E
The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) was
established on 1 July 2014 with the former
port authorities of Dampier and Port Hedland
being successfully merged to form PPA.
The ports of Dampier and Port Hedland are the
world’s largest bulk export ports and continue
to play a significant role in the state and national
economies. They have handled significant
increases in the State’s exports in recent years,
and as a result, PPA is an organisation of regional,
state and national economic significance. In
2014/15, PPA achieved a record annual throughput
of 620 million tonnes (Mt), with more than 24,000
vessel movements across its ports. State royalties
from exports from Dampier and Port Hedland
ports totalled approximately $4.3 billion, and PPA
returned a dividend to the State of $164.5 million.
The Port of Port Hedland is the world’s largest
bulk export port and is located in the East Pilbara
region of WA, about 1,650km north of Perth.
Trade through the port mostly consists of iron
ore exports. The port is unique in that the main
shipping channel is a tidally constrained, uni-
directional channel. The port has large areas of
sheltered deep water and land areas to support
future development.
There are 17 berths operating within the Inner
Harbour, four of which are owned and operated
by PPA. Eight are owned and operated by BHP
Billiton Iron Ore and five are owned and operated
by the Pilbara Infrastructure Group (a subsidiary
of Fortescue Metals Group). A further two berths,
owned and operated by Roy Hill Infrastructure are
due to be completed in late 2015.
The Port of Dampier is strategically located on the
west Pilbara coastline on the Burrup Peninsula
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within the Dampier Archipelago. The port is
located about 200km west of Port Hedland and
services both the rich iron ore reserves of the West
Pilbara hinterland and the offshore gas fields of the
Carnarvon Basin.
The Port of Ashburton is located 12km south west
of Onslow and 210km southwest of Dampier on
the west Pilbara coastline. This multi-user port
and strategic industrial area will accommodate
LNG and other hydrocarbon based processing
and natural gas processing for WA’s domestic gas
supply. The port will be managed by PPA upon
completion of construction which is expected in
2017/18.
Trade performance
Trade growth continued to be strong in 2014/15,
with a record annual throughput of 620Mt, which
includes approximately 45 per cent of the world’s
sea-borne iron ore exports and approximately
eight per cent of the world’s LNG exports. This
record annual throughput was an increase of 70Mt
or 13 per cent from the previous year.
In 2014/15, the Port of Port Hedland achieved a
record tonnage throughput of 447Mt, an increase
of 75Mt or 20 per cent from the previous year. Iron
ore exports dominated trade and totalled 440Mt,
and imports totalled more than 2Mt. Both imports
and exports rose five per cent and 20 per cent
respectively from 2013/14 and projected growth for
the next five years remains strong.
The Port of Dampier achieved a total throughput
of 173Mt in 2014/15. Iron ore continued to be the
dominant export, accounting for 82 per cent of
total exports or 141Mt. Approximately 21Mt of LNG
was also exported, representing approximately 12
per cent of the total port trade. Other commodities
handled by the port included salt, condensate,
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ammonia and
petroleum products.
 Achievements for 2014/15
Key highlights for 2014/15 included:
àà PPA was established on 1 July 2014.
àà Delivered a dividend to the State of more than
$164.5 million for the year ending 30 June
2015.
àà PPA combined record annual throughput of
620Mt, with Port of Port Hedland achieving a
record annual throughput of 447Mt.
àà A record-breaking 1,511,877 tonnes of
iron ore was shipped on a single tide on 28
February 2015 at the Port of Port Hedland.
This was the first time eight cape sized vessels
sailed on a single tide.
àà The CSB Years left the Port of Port Hedland
with 264,858 tonnes on board setting a new
single shipping record on 5 April 2015.
àà Commissioning and operation of the Port of
Dampier’s new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
centre. This state-of-the-art facility plays a
key communications and monitoring role
for vessels using the ports of Dampier and
Ashburton, and future ports at Cape Preston
East and Anketell. This facility became
operational on 18 September 2014.
àà Four cruise ships visited the Port of Port
Hedland, including one of the world’s largest
ships called the Celebrity Solstice.
Comparative trade statistics 2013/14 vs 2014/15 (Port Hedland, Dampier and Ashburton)
60 2013/14 (550Mt)
50
Trade Throughput (million tonnes)
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0 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
àà Winner of Best Practice in Corporate Social
Values (Mangrove Rehabilitation Program)
Institute of Public Administration Australia
(IPAA WA) Achievement Awards.
àà Roger Johnston, CEO, winner of the Leader of
the Year within an Organisation category at the
IPAA WA Achievement Awards.
àà Shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Award,
Developing the Economy Category
(Development of a Tidal Model in Port
Hedland).
àà Shortlisted for the Golden Gecko Awards
for Environmental Excellence, in particular
recognising PPA’s Mangrove Rehabilitation
Program.
àà Completion and operation of FMG’s fifth berth
(AP5) at the Port of Port Hedland.
àà Completion and operation of Patrick Marine
Facility (PMF) and Floating Deck Transhipment
System (FDTS) at the Port of Dampier. Both
facilities will increase berth and laydown
capacity, while creating other opportunities
for the private sector to better support and
manage its logistics.
àà Establishment of Community Consultation
Committees at Dampier, Port Hedland and
Ashburton ports.
2014/15 (620Mt)
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 Port of Dampier throughput Port of Dampier percentage
2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
200,000

1,003
509

831
Exports
807
691
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

819

Imports Salt – Exports 2%

160,000
702

Condensate – Exports 2%
551
498

Iron Ore – Exports 82% LNG – Exports 12%

606

120,000
LPG – Exports 1%

80,000 General Cargo and

Other – 1%

40,000
179,857
109,463

125,627

133,398

140,122

170,041

164,206

171,037

176,696

171,798

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
BERTHS / PRIVATE FACILITIES LENGTH OF WHARF (M) DECLARED DEPTH AT BERTH (M)
Patrick Marine Facility (West) 100.0 7.8
Patrick Marine Facility (East) 100.0 6.7
FDTS - 5.1
King Bay Supply Base 230.0m 7.2*
BMF 112.0 7.9*
Mermaid Marine 1 7.4
Mermaid Marine 2 5.9
Mermaid Marine 3 5.1
Mermaid Marine 4 216.0 4.6
Mermaid Marine 5 5.0
Mermaid Marine 6 5.2
Minimum - Maximum Vessel Length
× Beam
Berthing Displacement (T)
East Intercourse Island (EII) 340 × 50 150,000 T 20.8*
East Intercourse Island Lay By Berth 340 × 50 150,000 T 19.7*
Dampier Fuel Berth 229 × 35 46,000 T 11.4
Parker Point Berth 2 300 × 47 142,000 T 19.2*
Parker Point Berth 3 300 × 47 142,000 T 19.4*
Parker Point Berth 4 330 × 55 142,000 T 19.3*
Parker Point Berth 5 300 × 50 142,000 T 18.8*
Mistaken Island 225 × 35 74,000 T 12.2*
Pluto Jetty – LNG and Condensate 180 – 315 110,000 T 13.5
Withnell Bay - LNG 1 190 – 300 90,000 T 12.8*
Withnell Bay – LNG 2 270 – 310 110,000 T 12.8*
Withnell Bay – LPG and Condensate 190 – 300 90,000 T 13.3*
Port Authority facilities
Dampier Cargo Wharf (West) 209.6 9.1*
Dampier Cargo Wharf (East) 143.0 6.9*
HLO - 5.9
Dampier Bulk Liquids Berth 228.0 55,000 T 12.4
* Denotes changes in depth.

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Strategic directions
The primary objective of PPA is the facilitation of
trade, including the management of the ports’
growth and operations, while respecting the
Pilbara’s environment and heritage, and optimising
PPA’s performance through industry-leading
practices and innovation.
PPA will ensure that its infrastructure, operations,
and its cost and pricing regimes, do not constrain
the aspirations of Pilbara producers of iron ore
and LNG and other resources abundant in the
Pilbara. Challenges expected in the coming years
include incorporation of the Port of Ashburton
into the PPA business, planning for new ports at
Cape Preston East, Anketell and Balla Balla, and
oversight of the Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967
(S&P Act ) ports of Airlie Island, Barrow Island,
Cape Preston, Onslow, Port Walcott, Thevenard
Island and Varanus Island.
PPA’s strategic direction will continue to have a
strong focus on the future export of both iron
ore and LNG. PPA has adopted a long-term
strategic focus to manage anticipated growth at
its ports, and a number of strategic development
opportunities have been identified to enhance port
capacity. These include:
àà Planning for the second tranche of
amalgamation legislation, the Ports Legislation
Amendment Bill 2015 and the progressive
transfer of the S&P Act ports controlled by the
Department of Transport, to PPA.
àà PPA is currently developing its Port
Development Strategy to 2030, which will
establish PPA’s objectives, outcomes and
strategies for the planning and development
of the Pilbara ports over the next 15 years.
The Port Development Strategy will focus on
land use, infrastructure development and the
facilitation of trade.
àà Planning of the footprint for the Multi-User
Outer Harbour (MUOH) facility at Port
Hedland, which will provide additional port
capacity to facilitate expected growth in bulk
exports. A MUOH Master Plan has been
developed and it is proposed that stockyards
be developed at Boodarie to accommodate
existing and future demand. The stockyards
will require the development of proposed
transport corridors such as roads, rail and
railway loops to stockpiles, and support up
to 200mtpa of trade from the proposed outer
harbour facility.
àà Construction at the Port of Ashburton
continues with the increased use of the
Materials Off-load Facility (MOF) and other
Common User facilities that are being
developed in association with the Chevron
operated Wheatstone Project.
àà Construction of two berths associated with
the Roy Hill Project in South West Creek has
commenced. Once operational, the two berths
will have the capacity to export up to 55mtpa.
The first shipment is expected in the second
half of 2015.
àà Advancement of the greenfield port
development projects of Anketell, Cape
Preston East and Balla Balla, further
expanding the potential of the West Pilbara
and connection to international markets.
àà Continuing to host visits to Port of Port
Hedland by cruise ships. PPA recognises the
benefits associated with the arrival of cruise
ships to the local Port Hedland economy, and
will continue to facilitate further vessel visits in
the future.
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 Port of Port Hedland throughput Port of Port Hedland percentage
2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15

2,135
450,000
Exports Imports

2,240
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

400,000
350,000
1,938

Iron Ore – Exports 98% Salt – Exports 1%

300,000
1,656

Other – Exports
250,000
1,270

and Imports 1%
1,160
1,009

200,000
794

150,000
812
109,995 629

100,000
110,997

129,913

158,382

177,466

197,732

245,016

286,200

370,061

444,786

50,000
0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
LENGTH OF
BERTHS DEPTH AT BERTH (M)
BERTH (M)
Iron ore loading facilities
Nelson Point Berth A (NPA) 19.2 CD
660.0
Nelson Point Berth B (NPB) 19.0 CD
Nelson Point Berth C (NPC) 19.1 CD
838.0
Nelson Point Berth D (NPD) 19.0 CD
Finucane Island Berth A (FIA) 19.2 CD
843.0
Finucane Island Berth B (FIB) 19.2 CD*
Finucane Island Berth C (FIC) 18.4 CD*
680.0
Finucane Island Berth D (FID) 19.2 CD*
Anderson Point AP1 (AP1) 19.8 CD*
Anderson Point AP2 (AP2) 1190.0 19.7 CD
Anderson Point AP3 (AP3) 19.8 CD
Anderson Point AP4 (AP4) 19.6 CD*
742.5
Anderson Point AP5 (AP5) 18.8 CD*
Port Authority facilities
PHPA No. 1 Berth 213.0 13.1 CD*
PHPA No. 2 Berth 131.0 13.1 CD*
PHPA No. 3 Berth 183.0 13.5 CD
PHPA No. 4 Berth (Utah Point) 272.0 14.6 CD*
Stanley Point Berth 1** 20.0 CD
702.0
Stanley Point Berth 2** 20.0 CD
* Denotes changes in depth.
** Under Construction.
* Under keel clearance of less than 1m alongside requires Harbour Master approval.
Max. draft of vessel alongside (m): 1m Under Keel Clearance at all times.

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 Port of Port Hedland

“The Port of Port Hedland

is the world’s largest bulk
export port.”

Port of Dampier

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 SOUTHERN
PORTS AUTHORITY
www.southernports.com.au
Port of Albany
35˚ 02’S 117˚ 55’E
Albany, the first permanent European
settlement in Western Australia, was
established in 1826 to serve the seal and
whaling fleet that operated from the natural
harbour. It is located in the Great Southern
region of Western Australia, about 400km
south east of Perth. Prior to the construction
of improved harbour facilities at the turn of
the 20th century, Albany was the State’s
principal commercial port. The port services
the agricultural region, with the main trades
being the export of grain and woodchips.
Trade performance
Approximately 97 per cent of the port’s tonnage
consists of woodchips, grain (wheat, canola, barley
and oats) and silica sand exports, while the import
of petroleum products and fertiliser accounts for
the remaining three per cent. The Port of Albany
is a significant contributor to the Great Southern
regional economy, with close to $1.3 billion of
products moving through the port annually.
In 2014/2015 the port achieved another record
trade tonnage for the period being marginally less
than 4.9 million tonnes (Mt), which represents an
increase of seven per cent from 2013/2014. The
increase is mainly attributed to a 16 per cent
increase in grain exports from 2.9Mt in 2013/2014
to 3.4Mt in 2014/2015.
Fertiliser imports were significantly stronger in
2014/2015, with the tonnage almost doubling from
53,000 tonnes in the prior year to 99,324 tonnes in
2014/2015, while petroleum product imports were
up by 9 per cent. Silica sand exports increased 18
per cent for the same period. Woodchips, which
represent the second largest export at 24 per cent
of total port throughput in 2014/2015, were down
17 per cent from the previous year, from 1.4Mt for
prior period to 1.1Mt for 2014/2015.
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Achievements for 2014/15
àà Effective 1 October 2014 the Albany Port
Authority ceased to be a port authority
under the Port Authorities Act 1999 and the
management of the port is now undertaken by
the Southern Ports Authority (SPA).
àà In November 2014, the Port of Albany played
a key role in planning and facilitating the 100
year commemoration of the departure of the
ANZAC fleet. Six naval vessels representing
three countries (Australia, New Zealand and
Japan) visited the Port and more than 12,000
visitors participated in an Open Day for these
vessels. The Port was closed to commercial
shipping for three days to facilitate the event
and a specially designed wall-mounted
screen was erected on a port building to
commemorate the event.
àà A new safety record was set at 30 June 2015
with 3,193 injury free days.
àà Successfully completed the first
comprehensive maintenance dredging
program since 1985. Approximately 52,000m³
of sand was removed from the turning basin
and the main channel, restoring both areas to
design depth.
àà Formation of the Albany Community
Consultation Committee on 3 February 2015.
àà An extension to the year 2020 for the State
environmental approval for the Albany Port
Expansion Project’s/Southdown Joint Venture
allowing for further opportunity for proponents
to progress the project.
àà Refurbishment of the Albany Port Theatre.
àà Continuation of the Port of Albany Community
Sponsorship Program.
Strategic directions
àà Facilitation of the substantial completion of
a Grain Export Terminal, which will see grain
exported through Berth 6 in the 2015/2016
financial year.
àà Execution of a lease for the exportation of logs
through Berth 2, a product not exported since
2010.

Port of Albany

Port of Albany throughput Port of Albany percentage

2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
151

5,000
101

Exports Woodchips – Exports 24%

144
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

Imports
122

4,000
112

107

Silica Sand – Exports 3%

130
93

115

3,000 Other 2%
122

Fertiliser – Imports 2%
2,000

Grain – Exports 70%

1,000
4,725
2,538

3,408

3,554

4,024

3,293

2,955

3,349

4,455
3,905

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Note: Due to rounding, the total throughput does not equal 100%.

Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
Port facilities
1 General purpose 209.0 10.4 9.8
2 General purpose 172.0 10.4 9.8
3 Grain, containers, Ro/Ro 227.0 12.2 11.5
6 (Dolphins) Woodchips 216.0 12.2 11.5

* 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 vessel’s entry into the port.

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 Port of Bunbury
33˚ 19’S 115˚ 38’E
The town of Bunbury was founded in 1836
and is located in the South West region of
Western Australia, about 180 kilometres
south of Perth. Bunbury is the centre for
the South West region as an industrial,
agriculture, tourism and commercial base.
The port’s trade is relatively stable, and
consists of diverse commodities that are
imported and exported from WA’s south west
region.
Trade performance
Approximately 90 per cent of the Port of Bunbury’s
tonnage consists of alumina, woodchip, mineral
sands, and grain exports while the import of caustic
soda, petroleum products, mineral sands and
fertilizers account for the remaining trade.
In 2014/2015, the Port achieved a record trade of
over 16Mt, an increase of over 4 per cent from the
previous record of 15.6Mt set in 2013/2014.
Exports of alumina continue to reach record
throughput with a total of 10.69Mt, representing
65.77 per cent of total Port trade. Other commodity
exports such as woodchips (1.61Mt), spodumene
(0.48Mt) and copper concentrate (0.26Mts)
increased during the year.
The Port imports caustic soda (1.40Mt), which is
required in the alumina refinery process. Mineral
sands, as both an import and export product,
increased by 7.3 per cent on last year and totalled
0.80Mt.
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Achievements for 2014/15
àà The Bunbury Port Authority was renamed
the Southern Ports Authority (SPA) effective
1 October 2014 and the Ports of Albany,
Bunbury and Esperance are now controlled
and managed by SPA.
àà After a 28 year absence, the Port of Bunbury
exported its first grain shipment of 18,393
tonnes in July 2014. The proponent officially
opened their $30 million grain storage,
handling and export facility in August
2014 and exported over 0.24Mt of grain in
2014/2015.
àà The Port completed a review of the Berth
8 operation with the objective to identify
opportunities to remove bottlenecks and
increase reliability and capacity.
àà The Port of Bunbury continues to develop
a safety and health system to meet the
requirements of Australian Standard 4801. A
pre-audit of the system was conducted during
the year and the audit outcomes are being
addressed with the intention of achieving
accreditation during the 2015/2016 year.
Strategic directions
àà The Port of Bunbury continues to work on
long term investment projects inclusive of
coal and urea. Following the downturn of
commodity prices, SPA is closely monitoring
these projects as well as focusing on the
expansion of existing trade.
àà The Inner Harbour Southern Road Network
Design and Upgrade Project will commence
during the 2015/2016 year. The upgrade
works will ensure Port users have safe and
efficient access to Port facilities on the
southern side of the Inner Harbour.
 Port of Bunbury

àà SPA continues to progress the development

of the Inner Harbour Structure Plan (IHSP)
approved in 2009:
-- The Preston River Realignment Design
phase was initiated in 2014/2015 and will be
completed during 2015/2016.
-- T
he Strategic Public Environmental
Review (SPER) of the IHSP, through the
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), àà In 2015/2016, SPA will plan the progressive
has continued to progress throughout relocation of trade from the Outer Harbour to
2014/2015 and is expected to be completed the Inner Harbour.
during 2015/2016.

Port of Bunbury throughput Port of Bunbury percentage

2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
1,860

18,000 Woodchips – Exports 10% Caustic Soda – Imports 9%

1,787

Exports Imports
1,716
1,644
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

1,629

Mineral Sands – Exports 3%

1,457
1,493
1,362

1,538

15,000
1,232

Other – Exports 8%
12,000 Other – Imports 2%
Mineral Sands
9,000 – Imports 2%
Alumina – Exports 66%
6,000

3,000
10,973

12,161

12,166

11,739

12,410

12,369

12,630

13,616

13,818

14,400

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
Port facilities
1 Mineral sands 184.0 8.5 8.5
2 Methanol, general purpose 184.0 8.5 8.5
3 (Dolphin) Woodchips, grain 381.0 12.7 11.6
4 (Dolphin) Alumina, caustic soda 225.0 12.7 11.6
5 General purpose 240.0 12.2 11.6
6 (Dolphin) Alumina, caustic soda 229.01 12.7 11.6
8 Bulk materials shiploader 250.0 12.2 11.6

* 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 vessel’s entry into the port.
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 Port of Esperance
33˚ 51’S 121˚ 53’E
Esperance is located in the mineral rich
Goldfields-Esperance Region, about 700km
south east of Perth. The Port of Esperance
is one of the five deepest ports in Australia
and provides infrastructure for exporting
iron ore, grain and nickel as well as imports
such as fuel, sulphur and fertilisers. The Port
has the capacity to handle bulk as well as
containerised trade.
Trade performance
Approximately 94 per cent of the Port’s tonnage
consists of iron ore, grain, and nickel exports while
the import of sulphur, petroleum products and
fertiliser accounts for the remaining six per cent.
In 2014/2015, the Port of Esperance achieved
another record tonnage just over 15Mt, an increase
of one per cent from the previous year.
The export tonnages of iron ore increased by 4 per
cent with grain reducing by two per cent and nickel
hydroxide reducing by 22 per cent. The tonnages
imported of fertiliser increased by 31 per cent and
sulphur reduced minimally due to a structural failure
at a customer’s mine.
Achievements for 2014/15
Key achievements include:
àà Effective 1 October 2014 the Esperance Port
Authority ceased to be a port authority under
the Port Authorities Act 1999 and management
of the Port of Esperance is now undertaken by
the Southern Ports Authority (SPA).
àà Successfully completed the first comprehensive
maintenance dredging since 2004.
Approximately 63,000 m³ of sand and
sediments were removed from the berthing
basins and the channel, restoring both of the
areas to design depth.
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àà Over a twelve month period, the Port of
Esperance’s largest maintenance project was
undertaken in four stages to repair the conveyor
structures and ship loader linked to Berth 3.
Carefully planned shutdown periods allowed the
crucial repairs to be completed free of injury or
incident.
àà The Port augmented the extensive environmental
monitoring program with the introduction of port
side noise loggers to better manage noise sources.
àà The first port in Australia to test and install Shore
Tension (tm) mooring augmentation systems.
These systems demonstrated their ability to better
control mooring of vessels under wave conditions
which would normally stop loading and unloading
of vessels.
Strategic directions
àà Although 70 per cent of the trade through the
Port of Esperance travels via rail, safe road
transport remains essential to the port. A two
phase program has been initiated to upgrade the
Port’s heavy vehicle port entrance road.
àà The Port of Esperance continues to explore
ways to increase Berth 1 and 2 utilisation as
well as increase certainty of availability for
critical trade. The feasibility to extend fuel import
facilities to Berth 1 in addition to Berth 2 will
continue to progress.
àà Similarly, the Port will continue to work with
the regional wood chip industry to define a
commercially sustainable solution to export trade
via Berth 1 or Berth 2.
àà The Yilgarn Esperance Solutions (YES)
Consortium was selected as the preferred
proponent for the Port of Esperance’s Multi
User Iron Ore Facility (MUIOF) Project during
2014/2015 following a competitive tender
process. The rapidly declining iron ore prices
and the possible effect on the viability of the
MUIOF Project were constantly monitored.
Contractual negotiations with the YES
Consortium are continuing.
 Port of Esperance

Port of Esperance throughput Port of Esperance percentage

2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
829

830

15,000
841

Petroleum – Imports 2%
Exports
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

Imports Grain – Exports 14%

768
372

414

12,000
706
499

497

Iron Ore – Exports 78% Sulphur – Imports 3%

364

9,000
Nickel – Exports 2%
6,000
Other – Imports 1%

3,000
10,895

10,706

10,983

13,034

14,110

14,227
7,944

9,451

9,224

9,452

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)*
Port facilities
1 Grain 229.0 14.1 13.5
2 Nickel, fertiliser, fuel 229.0 13.8 13.2
3 Iron Ore 289.0 18.9 18.3

* 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 vessel’s entry into the port.

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 other PORts

There are nine other non-port authority ports in WA, 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, one of three major iron ore exporting ports in the Pilbara region.
Port Walcott is in the top five ports in Australia by volume (exports reached nearly 149 million tonnes in
2014/15). Details of WA’s non-port authority ports are summarised in the following table.

Proclaimed Associated
port facility Operator Commodity

Wyndham Cambridge Gulf Ltd General cargo, iron ore

Cockatoo Island Cliff Natural Resources Inc Iron ore

Yampi Sound
Koolan Island Mt Gibson Iron Ltd Iron ore, currently suspended

Derby Shire of Derby-West Kimberley Currently inactive for exports

Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd

Port Walcott Cape Lambert Iron ore
(Rio Tinto Ltd)

Port of Cape Preston CITIC Pacific Ltd /

Iron ore
Mineralogy Pty Ltd

Varanus Island Apache Energy Ltd Crude oil

Barrow Island Chevron Australia Pty Ltd Crude oil

Airlie Island Apache Energy Ltd Currently inactive for exports

Onslow Thevenard Island Chevron Australia Pty Ltd Currently non operational
Onslow Onslow Salt Pty Ltd Salt

Cape Cuvier Dampier Salt Ltd (Rio Tinto Ltd) Salt

Carnarvon
Useless Loop Shark Bay Salt Pty Ltd Salt

Details for the Port of Wyndham are provided separately at page 32.

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 International seaborne trade through all Western Australian ports 2005/06 to 2014/15
1

900 200
Tonnes (Million)
Value ($ Billion)
800 175
700 150
600
Volume (Million Tonnes)

125

Value ($ Billion)
500
100
400
75
300
200 50

100 25

0 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June
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Port volumes include all PAA and SPA ports. Data sourced from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics
(July 2014 - March 2015). 2014 figures have been extrapolitated.

Port of Wyndham

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WYNDHAM
www.transport.wa.gov.au
Port of Wyndham
15˚ 27’S 128˚ 06’E
The Port of Wyndham is located on the
Kimberley coastline at the southern end of
the Cambridge Gulf. The facility is the only
port located between Broome and Darwin
which offers deep water access, and is
managed and operated by Cambridge Gulf
Ltd (CGL) under a Port Operating Agreement
with the Minister for Transport. CGL
employs the stevedoring workforce for all
shipping movements through the port.
Trade performance
The Port of Wyndham commenced operations in
1886 as an export facility for the cattle industry
and remains the closest Western Australian port
to major Asian markets such as Indonesia, Papua
New Guinea and Vietnam.
The closure of the Kimberley Metal Group’s Ridges
Iron Ore Project during the 2014/15 financial year
resulted in trade through the Port of Wyndham
declining nearly 50 per cent compared to the
previous financial year, with the last shipment of
iron ore occurring in February 2015. It is unclear
when iron ore throughput will recommence.
Despite concluding in February, iron ore
represented approximately 83 per cent of port
trade, which also consisted of nickel concentrate,
live cattle, explosives, diesel and crude oil. There
were no shipments of ammonium nitrate through
the port in 2014/15.
The 2014/15 live export trade commenced slowly
with three shipments in the first six months of the
financial year, however trade finished strongly with
five shipments in May, with nearly 19 thousand
head of cattle transported. This represents a
historical monthly record for the Port.
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Transport
In June 2015 a shipment of mahogany logs
from the Ord River Irrigation Area was exported
to China. It is anticipated that there will be
two more of these shipments in 2015/16.
The Port of Wynhdam also handles small tourist
vessels and boutique cruise ships which operate
in the north-west, and occasional shipments of
explosives.
Achievements for 2014/15
àà The crude oil storage and export operation was
established in 2013/14 and was suspended
temporarily in February 2015 while Buru Energy
Limited transitioned from an exploration licence
to a mining licence. Exports through Wyndham
recommenced in August 2015 and continue for
the short to medium term until such time as the
company establishes an export facility at the Port
of Broome.
Strategic directions
The development of 8,000 hectares of irrigated
farmland released under the Ord-East Kimberley
Development Plan commenced in 2014/15,
which is expected to generate exports and input
imports through the Port of Wyndham potentially
in 2016. The scale of agricultural processing and
export through the port is largely dependent on
negotiations with the Northern Territory for access
to additional agricultural land.
Planning continues for the transfer and oversight
of the Port of Wyndham and CGL’s Port Operating
Agreement from the Minister for Transport and
Department of Transport to the newly formed
Kimberley Ports Authority.
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Port of Wyndham throughput Port of Wyndham percentage

2005/06 to 2014/15 throughput by commodity 2014/15
2,500 Exports
54
68

Imports
Trade Throughput (thousands tonnes)

2,000
Nickel – Exports 11%
60

Iron Ore – Exports 83%

1,500 Crude Oil – Export 2%
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Live Cattle – Exports 1%

1,000 Other – Imports 3%

500
1,164
1,635

2,088

2,127

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Financial Year ended 30 June

Port capacity
Length of Depth at Max. draft FENDER
Berths berth (m) berth (m) of vessel (m)* RATING (m)**
North and South combined 314 8.0 Tide dependent 34,000
(generally only one ship worked at a time
due to traffic constraints on the wharf

* 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 vessel’s entry into the port.
** Metric tonnes

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Fremantle Port Authority Southern Ports Authority

Chair: Jim Limerick Chair: Roger Hussey
Chief Executive Officer: Chris Leatt-Hayter Chief Executive Officer: Nicolas Fertin
Address: 1 Cliff Street E: enquiries@southernports.com.au
Fremantle WA 6160
Postal address: PO Box 95 Port of Albany
Fremantle WA 6959 Address: 85 Brunswick Road
T: +61 8 9430 3555 Albany WA 6330
F: +61 8 9336 1391 Postal address: PO Box 175
E: mail@fremantleports.com.au Albany WA 6331
W: www.fremantleports.com.au T: +61 8 9892 9000
F: +61 8 9841 7566
Kimberley Ports Authority E: enquiries.albany@southernports.com.au
Chair: Laurie Shervington W: www.albanyport.com.au
Chief Executive Officer: Kevin Schellack
F: +61 8 9192 1778 Port of Bunbury
E: info@kimberleyports.wa.gov.au Address: 54 Casuarina Drive
W: www.kimberleyports.wa.gov.au Bunbury WA 6230
Postal address: PO Box 4
Port of Broome Bunbury WA 6231
Address: 401 Port Drive T: +61 8 9729 6500
Broome WA 6725 F: +61 8 9721 8253
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Broome WA 6725 W: www.byport.com.au
T: +61 8 9194 3100
F: +61 8 9194 3188 (Operations) Port of Esperance
Address: The Esplanade
Mid West Ports Authority Esperance WA 6450
Chair: Ian King Postal address: PO Box 35
Chief Executive Officer: Peter Klein Esperance WA 6450
T: +61 8 9072 3333
Port of Geraldton F: +61 8 9071 1312
Address: 298 Marine Terrace E: enquiries.esperance@southernports.com.au
Geraldton WA 6530 W: www.epsl.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 1856
Geraldton WA 6531 Pilbara Ports Authority
T: +61 8 9964 0520 Chair: Ken Pettit
F: +61 8 9964 0555 Chief Executive Officer: Roger Johnston
E: mail@midwestports.com.au
W: www.midwestports.com.au Port of Dampier
Address: Mof Road
Burrup Penisula, Dampier WA 6713
Postal address: Locked Bag 5006
Karratha WA 6714
T: +61 8 9159 6555
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Port of Port Hedland T: +61 8 9435 7692
Address: The Esplanade F: +61 8 9435 7807
Port Hedland WA 6721 E: steven.wenban@transport.wa.gov.au
Postal address: Locked Bag 2 W: www.transport.wa.gov.au
Port Hedland WA 6721
T: +61 8 9173 9000 Department of Transport – Marine Safety
F: +61 8 9173 9060 General Manager: Ray Buchholz
E: feedback@pilbaraports.com.au Address: Marine House
W: www.pilbaraports.com.au 1 Essex Street Fremantle WA 6160
Postal Address: PO Box 402
Ports WA Perth WA 6959
Secretary: Eugenie Ong T: +61 8 9435 7555
Postal address: PO Box 95 F: +61 8 9435 7807
Fremantle WA 6959 E: raymond.buchholz@transport.wa.gov.au
T: +61 8 9430 3555 W: www.transport.wa.gov.au
F: +61 8 9336 1391
Department of Transport –
E: mail@fremantleports.com.au
Coastal Infrastructure
Freight and Logistics Council of General Manager: Steve Jenkins
Western Australia Address: 1 Essex Street
Executive Officer: Mark Brownell Fremantle WA 6160
Postal Address: PO Box 402
T: +61 417 962 360
Fremantle WA 6959
E: secretariat@flcwa.com.au
W: www.freightandlogisticscouncil.wa.gov.au T: +61 8 435 7661
F: +61 8 435 7805
Port of Wyndham – Cambridge Gulf Limited E: steve.jenkins@transport.wa.gov.au
Harbour Master: Brian Tod W: www.transport.wa.gov.au
Port Manager: Steve Forrest
Department of Transport –
Postal Address: PO Box 185
Ports and Maritime
Meatworks Road Wyndham WA 6740
T: +61 8 9161 1203 Executive Director: Peter Parolo
F: +61 8 9161 1244 Address: 140 William Street
E: steve.ordport@westnet.com.au Perth WA 6000
Postal Address: GPO Box C102
Chief Executive Officer: Tony Chafer
Perth WA 6839
Address: PO Box 238
Kununurra WA 6743 T: +61 8 6551 6211
T: +61 8 9168 2900 F: +61 8 6551 6948
F: +61 8 9168 2899 E: peter.parolo@transport.wa.gov.au
E: tony@cgltd.com.au W: www.transport.wa.gov.au

Department of Transport – Marine Safety

Harbour Master: Steven Wenban
Address: Marine House
1 Essex Street
Fremantle WA 6160
Postal address: PO Box 402
Fremantle WA 6959

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Department of Transport
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000
Telephone: (08) 6551 6000
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au

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