Jul 6, 2005

North Quay Rail Loop on track for December
Construction of the North Quay Rail Terminal and the associated rail loop is on target for completion in December.

May 31, 2005

Draft Planning Policies open for public comment
Draft Planning Policies for Eastern Victoria Quay and North Quay are open for public comment until 30 June 2005 and can be downloaded here.

Apr 12, 2005

Outer Harbour Guidelines open for comment
Draft guidelines for assessment of options for the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project are open for public comment from 13 April to 25 May 2005

Mar 18, 2005

North Mole Temporary Closure for Maintenance
The North Mole will be closed temporarily to fishing, pedestrian and vehicle access from Wednesday, March 30, until Saturday, April 2, while sea wall maintenance is completed.

Feb 16, 2005

QE2 Departs Fremantle 4PM Friday
The departure of one of the world’s most famous ocean liners, Queen Elizabeth 2, from Fremantle at 4 PM Friday 18 February is expected to attract crowds of spectators to the port.

Nov 26, 2004

Fremantle Ports Youth Leadership Day-Sail
80 students from the Fremantle region learnt about their own capabilities and working with others on a Leeuwin Ocean Adventure day-sail sponsored by Fremantle Ports.

Nov 26, 2004

North Quay Rail loop construction update
Construction is underway on the new North Quay rail loop and terminal. More details about the project are available in the North Quay Rail Project Newsletter.

Nov 5, 2004

Relocation of freight rail line near Victoria Quay
Work to relocate the freight rail line near Victoria Quay will take place from 8:00 pm Friday 5th November til 5:00 am Monday 8th November 2004.

Oct 8, 2004

Innovative Partnership Wins State Arts Award
A CREATIVE relationship between Fremantle Ports and FotoFreo Inc has won the prestigious Innovative Partnership category in the State Arts Sponsorship Scheme Awards.

Aug 26, 2004

Fremantle Ports internet site offline 31 August
Fremantle Ports will be undertaking maintenance on its website on Tuesday 31 August between 2 pm and 4 pm and it will be unavailable during this time.

Jul 9, 2004

Safety, Environment and Quality Certified
Fremantle Ports has achieved further formal recognition for the high standards it has reached in safety, environmental management and continuous improvement.

Jun 23, 2004

North Quay Rail tenders called
A contract for the construction of the North Quay rail loop and new rail terminal is expected to be awarded in August and a project newsletter is also now available.

Aug 4, 2004

Port Security Improvements Update
As part of Fremantle Ports increased security measures photographic identification access cards will be issued to all regular port users.

May 6, 2004

South Mole Open
Repairs to the South Mole seawall have been completed ahead of schedule and the area is now open to the public.

May 5, 2004

Students leading the way on STS Leeuwin
In a first for the Fremantle district, ninety, Year 11 students are developing their leadership skills and volunteering to assist in refit work currently underway on Sail Training Ship Leeuwin.

Apr 8, 2004

MV OLVIA itinerary delayed
The cruise ship MV OLVIA will not be visiting Fremantle in April as advertised. The ship has been delayed until further notice.

Mar 18, 2004

FotoFreo Lights Up Fremantle Ports Building
In a first for Fremantle, big photographs of the working port will be projected onto the eastern side of the Fremantle Ports Administration Building from 7 pm between Thursday, March 18 and Sunday, March 28.

Mar 2, 2004

Giant Liner heading for Fremantle
The biggest cruise ship ever to enter Fremantle Harbour – the P&O liner Adonia - will dock at Fremantle’s Passenger Terminal on the morning of Saturday, 6 March.

Mar 2, 2004

Consultation underway for Outer Harbour Project
Community consultation has begun in relation to the approval process for the future development of container and general cargo facilities at Kwinana.

Feb 10, 2004

North Mole Open
Repairs to the North Mole seawall have been completed and the area is now open to the public.

Jan 23, 2004

Visiting Research Vessel MIRAI open to public
The Japanese Oceanographic Research Vessel MIRAI will arrive in Fremantle on Saturday, January 24 and will be open to the public on Sunday January 25.

Jan 12, 2004

Welcome SuperStar Leo
The five star cruise liner, SuperStar Leo, arrived in the Port of Fremantle today for a one week visit and a series of four voyages from Fremantle

Nov 18, 2003

Commercial Precinct planned for Victoria Quay
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced plans for an imaginative new commercial development for the western end of Fremantle’s Victoria Quay.

Oct 31, 2003

Traffic Changes to North Quay, Rous Head
Following a study of traffic movement in North Quay and Rous Head, Fremantle Ports is implementing a number of changes.

Oct 23, 2003

Fremantle Ports takes lead in mooring line safety
Over the past two years, Fremantle Ports has taken a leading role in a national and international campaign to introduce safety regulations for ships’ mooring lines.

Jul 14, 2003

US Navy Visits Fremantle
Two United States Navy warships are visiting Fremantle.

Jul 4, 2003

Implementing Port Buffer Recommendations
A Buffer Definition Study, completed by Fremantle Ports will be used to assist the future planning of the Port of Fremantle and land use around the harbour.

Jul 4, 2003

SuperStar Virgo Visit - 5 July 2003
There will be limited public viewing from the outside balcony of the Fremantle Passenger Terminal only, during the visit of the SuperStar Virgo on Saturday 5 July 2003. Please follow directional signs at the Terminal.

Jun 19, 2003

Beacons by the Sea: Exhibition
Proudly supported by Fremantle Ports, Beacons By The Sea: Stories of Australian Lighthouses from the National Archives of Australia is now on exhibit at the WA Maritime Museum Travelling Gallery.

Jun 10, 2003

Maintenance Dredging in Shipping Channels
Fremantle Ports is undertaking maintenance dredging in the Inner and Outer Harbours over the next few weeks.

May 16, 2003

North Mole Repairs Progressing
Road repairs at North Mole following storm damage are nearing completion, and work on the seawall is expected to start soon

Apr 16, 2003

SuperStar Virgo to Re-position in Fremantle
The five star cruise liner, SuperStar Virgo, will be moving its base to the Port of Fremantle for one month from 24 April 2003 for a series of six cruises.

Mar 20, 2003

Port Security Tightened
Fremantle Ports has increased security in the port area in response to the current situation in Iraq.

Feb 25, 2003

Growth in Container Trade at Fremantle
The container trade at the Port of Fremantle increased by 12 per cent in the first six months of the current financial year, compared with the same period the previous year

Feb 25, 2003

Thieves Threaten Fremantle Shipping
Thieves stealing navigation lights at the Port of Fremantles Inner Harbour are putting ships and smaller vessels at risk, and are also creating an electrical hazard for the public.

Jul 16, 2002

Victoria Quay Public Art Work Unveiled
The significance of Fremantle Port in Western Australia's history and development is represented in a major public artwork designed for Victoria Quay.

Jun 21, 2002

Mooring Line Safety
Fremantle Ports is taking a leading role in a campaign to introduce safety regulations for ships' mooring lines.

Jun 15, 2002

New Ferry Landing Opened On Fremantle Waterfront
Fremantle Ports new ferry landing on Victoria Quay provides a direct link between Perth and central Fremantle for passengers on Swan River cruises.