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Local Business Benefits From Darwin Port Work

Thursday, 18 May 2017
The entrance to East Arm Wharf is undergoing a change. Darwin businesses are currently working on the final stages of a structure at the entrance to East Arm Wharf.The steel and concrete structure is designed to enhance the appearance of the entrance.Seven local Darwin businesses, Territory Civil Services, A&B Welding and Fabrication, RACE, Norsign, Hanson Concreting, Advance Civil Engineering and Gabbert Design have been involved in the $600,000 plus construction. » Read more

Cyclone Watch Cancelled

Tuesday, 11 April 2017
BOM cancelled the Cyclone Watch for Darwin in its 2:00PM update. There are no current warnings or watches for the Northern Territory. However, a Severe Weather Warning remains extant and we can expect strong wind gusts and rain for the next 24 hours.Darwin Port has ceased its Stage 1 cyclone status. » Read more

Cyclone Watch

Monday, 10 April 2017
A Cyclone watch was declared for Darwin at 11:00am Monday 10 April. Darwin Port has activated its Cyclone Procedure to Stage 1. Port Users should update themselves from BOM website and act in accordance with directions from the Darwin Port General Manager Operations.  » Read more

Flare Demonstrations

Wednesday, 08 March 2017
Port users are advised that a live flare demonstration using hand held red flares, orange smoke and rocket parachute flares will be conducted at Lee Point Beach between 0845 and 1000 on Thursday 09th March 2017.There will also be a live flare demonstration using hand held red flares and orange smoke at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club ramp between1730 and 1830 Thursday 09th March 2017.  » Read more

Cyclone Warning Cancelled

Sunday, 05 March 2017
The cyclone warning has been cancelled for Darwin. Normal operations can now resume.Darwin will continue to experience squally weather. Please ensure that all activities proceed cautiously and safely. » Read more

Cyclone Update

Saturday, 04 March 2017
A Cyclone warning was declared for Darwin at 17:00 4 March 2017. Darwin Port has activated its Stage 2cyclone preparations. Current BOM forecasts have Darwin impacted by gale force winds tomorrow. There is no intention to close the port at this time. However, that decision may be reviewed should the situation change. Port Users should update themselves from the BOM website and act in accordance with directions from the Darwin Port General Manager Operations. » Read more

Cyclone Watch

Saturday, 04 March 2017
A Cyclone watch was declared for Darwin at 11:09 on 4 March 2017. Darwin Port has activated its Cyclone Procedure to Stage 1. Port Users should update themselves from BOM website and act in accordance with directions from the Darwin Port General Manager Operations.The attached information is for Sadgroves Creek Vessels » Read more

Cruise Ship Ovation of the Seas

Friday, 24 February 2017
The 4th largest cruise ship 'Ovation of the Seas' will arrive in Darwin on Tuesday 28 February. Please click here to view security zones and best vantage points for viewing. » Read more

Shipping Notices and NOA System Outage

Thursday, 09 February 2017
The Darwin Port NOA System and Shipping Notices Web portal (https://portinfo.darwinport.com.au/webx/) will be unavailable due to system patching and maintenance onFriday 10th February 2017 between 16:00 – 18:00. » Read more

Delirra's a Winner

Tuesday, 31 January 2017
The Darwin Port’s newest pilot boat, Delirra, has been named ‘Best Small Pilot Boat’ in the prestigious Ausmarine ‘The Best of 2016 Awards’ Six pilot boats were reviewed against criteria for innova » Read more

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