Port Authority of New South Wales

VESSEL REVIEW | Burra & Girawaa – Australian port operator’s newest fireboats to serve Sydney Harbour and nearby areas

One of the two new firefighting vessels ordered by the Port Authority of New South Wales from the Birdon Group

The Port Authority of New South Wales in Australia recently took delivery of two new firefighting vessels in a series built by local company the Birdon Group. Named Burra (“Eel”) and Girawaa (“Stingray”) as a homage to the state’s Aboriginal heritage, the aluminium monohull vessels are designed to respond to major on-water incidents, including firefighting […]

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Port Authority of NSW appoints Justine Jarvinen to the board and as its Chair

Pictured: Justine Jarvinen, the new Chair of the Port Authority of NSW. Photo: supplied.

Port Authority of NSW has appointed Justine Jarvinen to its board of directors and has also appointed her as its Chair.

Port Authority of NSW CEO Philip Holliday said Justine’s appointment was based on her extensive relevant knowledge and experience, and is another welcome step towards the Authority’s own goals of 50 per cent female participation in their workforce.

“Justine brings to our Board experience as...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/port-authority-of-nsw-appoints-justine-jarvinen-to-the-board-and-as-its-chair/

Two new firefighting vessels for Port Botany and Sydney Harbour

Pictured: an artist’s impression of the new tugs ordered by the Port Authority of NSW. Graphic: supplied by Port Authority of NSW.

By PA NSW

Port Authority of NSW has signed a $10 million contract with Australian shipbuilders, Birdon, to build two new multipurpose firefighting vessels for Sydney Harbour and Port Botany.

The two new firefighting vessels will provide Port Authority with improved capabilities for a range of routine on-water operations in addition to a more effective response to...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/two-new-firefighting-vessels-for-port-botany-and-sydney-harbour/

A resilient response to a year of change

Philip Holliday, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Port Authority of New South Wales, writes:

“From the rapid response to COVID-19 to a new strategic vision set to improve levels of service for shipping, it’s been a year of significant change for the ports of New South Wales.

“If one word could sum up 2020, for me it’s ‘resilience’. Australia has faced two unprecedented crises this year, first the devastating bushfires, then the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, and has stood firm in the face of...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/a-resilient-response-to-a-year-of-change/

New Sydney harbour master announced

Pictured: a handshake symbolically representing coming to an agreement;
Photo credit: Cytonn Photography from Unsplash

Port Authority of New South Wales has announced that Captain Myron Fernandes has been appointed as the new harbour master for Sydney and Botany Bay. He began his role on 30 October 2020.

Captain Fernandes has over twenty years’ experience in the maritime industry which includes more than ten years in port management within Port of Dampier and Port Headland.

He has been the...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/new-sydney-harbour-master-announced/

PA NSW scraps restrictive rules on vessel arrivals

Pictured: Port Jackson – more commonly known as Sydney Harbour – and probably the most famous port controlled by the Port Authority of New South Wales. Photo: David Mark from Pixabay.

Port Authority of New South Wales has scrapped its restrictions on vessels arriving from Iran, Italy, China or South Korea.

The easing of restrictions was effective as of Friday 26 June 2020.

Prior to PA NSW’s 26 June notice, PA NSW was formerly delaying pilotage services to ships that had transited from mainland...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/pa-nsw-scraps-restrictive-rules-on-vessel-arrivals/

COVID-19: Shipping companies focus on protecting crew health to keep freight moving

Pictured: a container ship approaches shore. Image: Pixabay

Given the widespread shoreside transmission of COVID-19 in
communities around the world, shipping lines have been extremely careful to
protect the health of their crews.

COVID-19 onboard would adversely affect the operational
viability of a ship.  There is also
clearly a strong sense of self-preservation amongst crew members who are keen
to protect their own health.  Shipping
companies share that interest as it is crucial to their...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/covid-19-shipping-companies-focus-on-protecting-crew-health-to-keep-freight-moving/