News
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Port operations 10 Feb 2023Careers to bloom at NQBP
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Port operations 7 Feb 2023Captain Ben Ranson celebrates 30 years working at sea
NQBP Marine Pilot Captain Ben Ranson is celebrating 30 years of working at sea.
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Port operations 31 Jan 2023High schooler learns the ropes
A senior St Patrick’s College student spent a week learning the ropes from NQBP's Pilotage team as part of his school’s work experience program.
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Port operations 7 Oct 2022Budding careers at North Queensland Bulk Ports
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and MRAEL are partnering to offer three apprentice/traineeship horticultural positions in 2023.
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Port operations 5 Jul 2022Annual dredging at Port of Weipa comes to a close
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for another year.
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Port operations 18 May 2022Day for Women in Maritime sheds light on female lines handlers
This inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May) three North Queensland Bulk Ports female lines handlers are sharing their experiences in working on the waterfront in a male-majority role.
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Port operations 13 Apr 2022Port of Weipa maintenance dredging set to begin
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is beginning maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa.
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Port operations 26 May 2021Annual dredging at the Port of Weipa comes to a close
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa.
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Port operations 28 Apr 2021New towage licence framework announced for Port of Mackay
A new towage licence will come into effect at the Port of Mackay.
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Port operations 28 Apr 2021New towage licence framework announced for Port of Abbot Point
A new towage licence will come into effect at the Port of Abbot Point.
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Port operations 16 Apr 2021Port of Weipa maintenance dredging set to begin
Dredging at the Port of Weipa to begin soon.
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Port operations 28 Mar 2021A day in the life of a Mentor Pilot
Luke Sorensen walks through life as a North Queensland Bulk Ports mentor pilot. He began his career as a Marine Pilot in 2011. Now the Manager of Pilotage Services, he mentors Pilots moving through the NQBP Training Framework.
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Port operations 24 Dec 2020Port of Mackay maintenance dredging completed
Dredging has been completed at the Port of Mackay.
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Port operations 30 Nov 2020
Port of Mackay maintenance dredging set to begin
First time for maintenance dredging at the Port of Mackay since 2013.
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Port operations 18 Nov 2020NQBP tests oil spill response in Weipa
An an oil spill response exercise was the focus at the Port of Weipa this week.
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Port operations 19 Aug 2019
People behind the port – more than a century of service
THREE long-serving staff who have devoted a collective 118 years of service to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) reflect on their favourite memories and milestones in the port’s history.
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Port operations 24 May 2019NQBP to boost safety and security
Access to the Southern Breakwater will be temporarily restricted while new security cameras are installed in a move to boost safety and security at the Port of Mackay.
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Port operations 14 May 2019Maintenance and repair works at Half Tide Tug Harbour
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) are undertaking maintenance and repair works at Half Tide Tug Harbour from 16-22 May 2019.