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NQBP backs Bowen community initiatives

Community programs set to benefit Bowen residents are among nine community initiatives to be boosted through North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP’s) 2023-24 Community Fund

NQBP announces 2023-24 Community Fund recipients

Support for marine conservation, reading resources and indigenous support programs will be boosted through North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP’s) 2023-24 Community Fund.

$3.5 million Port of Mackay works go local

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is investing $3.5 million in rehabilitation works to the Port of Mackay’s Northern Breakwater.

NQBP marine science scholarships open

Applications are now open for the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Marine Science Scholarship. The scholarship is for students studying a Bachelor of Marine Science at James Cook University in 2024.

Trainee marine pilots earn their stripes

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation's newest marine pilots Gene Lowry and Tomlin Morgan have received their marine pilot licences and pilotage area endorsements for the Port of Hay Point

Million tonne milestone

Port of Mackay trade has powered past one million tonnes of throughput in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year, a first for the publically owned port.

Four 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).

Port 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.

Port 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.

Port 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.

A 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.

Clarky hits the road

After almost a decade at the Port of Weipa Port Supervisor John Clark is retiring.

Annual 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.

Marine 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

$50 million funding for Bowen Wharf

The Queensland Government has announced $50 million for the Bowen Wharf.

NQBP Community Fund to boost port communities

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) today launched its 2023-24 Community Fund.

NQBP 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).

NQBP 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.