Aug 18, 2008

Portable Pilotage Units installed
To reduce risk and enhance the ability of marine pilots to manoeuvre larger and deeper draft vessels, Fremantle Ports has purchased two portable pilotage units (PPUs) for use in confined waters and in general navigation.

Aug 18, 2008

Local steel pipe supplier for deepening project
A milestone has been reached in Fremantle Ports’ Inner Harbour deepening project with the awarding of the first contract. A $6 million contract for tubular steel piling was awarded to Steelpipe Australia.

Aug 18, 2008

Weekly ANL Singapore shuttle
ANL launched a new, weekly shuttle service in July, connecting Fremantle with Port Kelang and Singapore, with further connections world-wide. The fixed-day Fremantle Asia Express (FAX Service) will operate with two vessels of 1100 teu capacity.

Aug 18, 2008

Hydrographer receives international award
Fremantle Ports’ Vessel Traffic Manager Alec Millett has been recognised by the Australasian Hydrographic Society for his voluntary efforts in promoting hydrography — the science and art of marine exploration.

Aug 18, 2008

CEO appointed Agent General
Fremantle Ports CEO Kerry Sanderson will take up her appointment as Agent General for Western Australia in London in November, replacing Noel Ashcroft.

Aug 18, 2008

Fremantle Ports' first maritime trainee
Joshua Gonsalves is realising a childhood dream as Fremantle Ports’ first maritime trainee.

Aug 18, 2008

New Kwinana weighbridge
A new weighbridge has been installed to ensure trucks can check loads before leaving Fremantle Ports’ Kwinana Bulk Jetty.

Aug 18, 2008

Webcam views improved
Fremantle Ports' website now offers 14 webcam views of the Inner Harbour, from the harbour entrance to the railway bridge.

Aug 18, 2008

Port safety managers meet
Safety managers from all WA ports visited Fremantle for a forum to strengthen networking and information exchange on best practice and port-specific occupational safety and health programs.