Dampier

Unsafe pilot ladder = no berth at Dampier

Pictured: unsafe pilot ladders. Photo supplied: Pilbara Ports Authority.

Pilbara Ports Authority has issued new safety rules on pilot ladders, man-ropes and associated equipment to boost safety at the port. Vessels that do not meet these safety rules will not be permitted to berth.

“Pilbara Ports Authority has become aware of several recent incidents related to the failure of pilot ladders or their associated equipment caused by poor condition or improper rigging. Investigations show that these...

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Swire Shipping to launch new Singapore-NW Australia direct service

Graphic: Swire Shipping

Swire Shipping will operate a new North West Australia direct service (NWD) from June 2021, offering customers a direct connection between Singapore and North West Australia. The new service is made up of two loops: the first loop will serve Singapore, Darwin, Port Hedland and operate with a transit time of 12 days from Singapore to Port Hedland; the second loop will operate from Singapore to Dampier, with a transit time of nine days.

“The direct connections will enable...

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Innovative Singapore to Dampier roro/liner service due to launch

Pictured: an extract from Google Maps depicting the Port of Dampier; Credit Google Maps

Northern Australia specialist Sea Swift will shortly be launching its new liner service “Dampier Direct”. Connecting Singapore and Dampier, the first service is due in December and will average two sailings a month.

Transit time will be nine days and the service will have a frequency of 20 days. Sea Swift envisages that shipment times will be up to two days shorter than the Fremantle-Singapore route.

Cargo to...

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