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Corporate 23 Oct 2023Four decades of dedication
After 43.5 years of dedicated service, Financial Reporting Officer Debbie McDonald is saying farewell to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP).
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Trade 12 Sep 2023Port of Mackay goes “back-to-back” with bumper trade year
A surge in sugar and grain exports have propelled the Port of Mackay to another bumper trade result in the 2022/23 financial year.
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Corporate 17 Aug 2023Port authority appoints Brendan Webb as CEO
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has announced the appointment of Brendan Webb as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Port operations 27 Jul 2023Port partners put through paces with world-class training
World-class simulation training is helping North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) marine pilots stay at the top of their game more than 950 kilometres from their home ports.
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Environment 19 Jul 2023A gateway to understanding manta rays
James Cook University scientists are studying a previously unknown manta ray aggregation at Holbourne Island – capturing photographs of the mantas’ distinct markings and deploying satellite and acoustic tracking tags.
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Community 7 Jul 2023Clarky hits the road
After almost a decade at the Port of Weipa Port Supervisor John Clark is retiring.
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Port operations 3 Jul 2023Annual dredging at the Port of Weipa complete
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa for 2023.
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Environment 28 Jun 2023Marine Science Scholarship recipients announced
Two first-year James Cook University marine science students have been announced as recipients of the 2023 North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Marine Science Scholarship
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Community 21 Jun 2023$50 million funding for Bowen Wharf
The Queensland Government has announced $50 million for the Bowen Wharf.
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Community 9 Jun 2023NQBP Community Fund to boost port communities
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) today launched its 2023-24 Community Fund.
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Community 1 Jun 2023NQBP continues on reconciliation journey
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is continuing to focus on its reconciliation journey, with the release of its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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Corporate 31 May 2023NQBP celebrates a century of service
More than 100 years of service is being honoured with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) naming its new assets after long-serving staff members.
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Corporate 18 May 2023NQBP Celebrates Women in Maritime on International Day
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is proud to participate in the global celebration of Women in Maritime.
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Environment 26 Apr 2023Mina’s passion earns recognition
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation has awarded a James Cook University Bachelor of Marine Science Graduate the Ayling Prize.
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Port operations 19 Apr 2023Port of Weipa maintenance dredging set to begin
NQBP is set to begin maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa in early May 2023.
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Community 21 Mar 2023New wheels give new life to seafarers far from home
Stella Maris Seafarers Centre has a new set of wheels with the recent addition of a 22-seater bus to their fleet thanks to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation and other port stakeholders.
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Port operations 15 Mar 2023Port helps university students engineer their future
Local engineering students are being offered a world of opportunities thanks to the launch of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP) 2023 Internship Program.
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Environment 7 Mar 2023International expert inspires next generation of marine scientists
An international expert in marine biodiversity is inspiring the next generation of scientists through an award-winning university-port partnership.