Darwin Port

‘𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.’ 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 25 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘵.  𝘏𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨. Captain Scott is part of our licensed Pilotage team, who expertly embark from their pilot boats to board vessels, ensuring every ship's journey within the Port is safely steered to its destination! Darwin Port Pilotage is ISPO certified (International Standard for Marine Pilot Organisations), reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of practice, safety, and quality for piloting organisations globally 🌏 As the designated pilotage services provider for the Port of Darwin, we are dedicated to safeguarding maritime passage, so you can trust us to steer your journey with precision and care.

Ports Australia released its very first State of Trade Report, which captures the vital role of Australian Ports 🚢 The report shows Northern Territory’s ports are vital economic hubs that drive growth, support industries, and create opportunities for the region. 👷 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 are facilitated by NT ports, making them a cornerstone of local employment. 🌏 Over $𝟭𝟯.𝟲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in annual international trade flows through NT ports, showcasing their pivotal role in global markets. 💰 These ports contribute $𝟵.𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 annually to the Northern Territory’s Gross State Product (GSP), underlining their economic impact. Darwin Port, the NT’s largest and only multi-modal port, exemplifies trade diversity by handling bulk commodities, livestock, containers and general cargo, motor vehicles, cruise and defence support. The port’s experienced team of marine pilots ensures that this is all facilitated in a safe manner despite the challenging environment that we operate in 🧑✈️ We serve as a vital link between industries, connecting local businesses to global markets and facilitating international trade. As Australia’s gateway to Asia, Darwin Port plays a strategic role in ensuring the NT remains a key player in regional and global trade. Discover more in the Ports Australia 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 report: https://lnkd.in/gjYssBNa

Today, we wrapped up Movember with a fantastic BBQ hosted by ASCO Group, celebrating the incredible efforts of our team and the generosity of our supporters. The BBQ alone raised an impressive $1,256, bringing the Port's fundraising total to an incredible $8,729 so far! If you’d like to support our Movember team, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gKuGRjvr A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors who made this possible: ASCO Group Qube Skippers At Dundee Coastal Tug and Barge Inc Habitat Industrial Maintenance Services NT Global Resource Recovery (NT) Pty Ltd NT Recycling Solutions Indian Ocean Shipping Campaign Edge Sprout Territory Instruments And all the individuals who have donated to our team! Thank you for supporting such an important cause and helping us make a real impact on men’s health! 💙

This morning, Darwin Port proudly welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas to our harbour under sunny skies ☀️ This magnificent vessel brings with it 3,951 passengers and 1,600 crew members, creating a surge of excitement—and economic opportunity—for Darwin. Having thousands of visitors arrive at once provides a significant boost to our local economy. From retail and dining to cultural tours and attractions, these tourists directly contribute to businesses across the region, showcasing the unique experiences the Northern Territory has to offer. Darwin Port plays a critical role in making this possible. By facilitating seamless cruise operations, we help connect global visitors with our vibrant city while maintaining the efficiency and safety expected by world-class cruise operators like Royal Caribbean 🛳️ A special thanks to our marine pilot, Andrew Scott, for capturing this breathtaking image of the Quantum of the Seas against Darwin’s skyline. It’s a great reminder of how ports like ours serve as vital gateways for tourism, trade, and community growth. . . . . Tourism NT | Tourism Top End | Tourism Australia

Darwin Port recently welcomed U.S. Consul General Conrad Tribble and Alisa Modica, Political-Economic Chief, for a visit.   Our CEO, Peter Dummett, had the privilege of showcasing the infrastructure at East Arm Wharf. It was a great opportunity to highlight the port's operations and its role in regional development.

Darwin Port had the pleasure of welcoming Taminmin College’s STEM Innovations Academy to East Arm Wharf as part of an enriching industry tour organized in conjunction with Energy Club NT, ASCO Group, and Baker Hughes. During their time with us, the students took a deep dive into the world of port logistics, where they gained a behind-the-scenes look at how Darwin Port facilitates the movement of a vast range of export materials that are critical to the Northern Territory’s industries. The tour highlighted the essential role that Darwin Port plays in supporting regional growth, from managing large-scale exports to accommodating the needs of energy sector projects. As they explored East Arm Wharf, students saw firsthand the variety of engineering pathways and career opportunities that keep our port operating efficiently, safely, and sustainably. We’re proud to work alongside partners to provide students with valuable real-world insights that bring their STEM research to life. It’s always inspiring to connect the next generation with the dynamic industries that shape our region!

At Darwin Port, we believe that collaboration is the key to progress.   We recently hosted a productive biannual Port User Group Meeting, bringing together stakeholders to share important updates on our port’s latest projects and operational productivity 🏗️   We were also fortunate to have a special presentation from DP World, highlighting the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding port operations. As digital threats continue to evolve, it's crucial that we work together to protect our industry’s infrastructure and ensure the smooth flow of goods.

Darwin Port is proud to announce the release of our inaugural Sustainability Strategy 🎉 Our team is really proud to publish our Strategy with the understanding that operating at the highest levels of environmental stewardship, corporate governance and social responsibility is not just the right thing, but the smart thing for our business.   This is an evolving and dynamic exercise, and we believe that setting clear goals is key to achieving meaningful progress. Our commitment is that we will pursue these goals with honesty and transparency as we share our advancements. Check out our full strategy here 👉 https://lnkd.in/giVhpuzR

After thirteen years of service at Darwin Port, our General Manager of Operations, Captain Ian Niblock, is hanging up his epaulettes to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life. His legacy, however, will remain across the Darwin Harbour 🌊 Starting as Harbour Master in 2010, Ian quickly became involved in the Ichthys LNG project, ensuring the navigational safety of LNG and LPG ships—a testament to his professionalism and focus on safety. Known among colleagues as the "Weatherman," Ian's expertise in weather predictive modeling and forecasting helped prepare staff and stakeholders for potential weather risks. His seasonal briefings provided critical information for planning, especially during the wet season 🌦 The public also grew familiar with Ian through his weekly chats on Port Report with local radio host Katie Woolf, where he shared updates on harbour activities, shipping, and marine safety tips 🎙 Ian has passed on the torch to the new Darwin Port team, leaving behind a strong foundation of mentorship and dedication to operational safety and future growth projects. We wish Captain Niblock all the best in his retirement!

Dredging operations have commenced as part of our collaboration with the Northern Territory Government and Clough BMD Group Joint Venture on the Ship Lift Project 🚢 This essential dredging activity is helping pave the way for vessels to access the Ship lift facility just outside our gates. By working closely with the project team, we’re utilizing our port’s pond system to store dredge spoil, pumped using a cutter suction dredge and innovative pipework. Some of this material will be reused in future construction, while the rest will help shape Darwin Port’s future—creating new hardstand or stockpile areas for further development 🏗 At Darwin Port, we're proud to support the growth of infrastructure that strengthens the region’s maritime industry. Together, we’re driving sustainable development for the NT. #DarwinPort #ShipLiftProject #Infrastructure #DiscoverYourPort #MaritimeDevelopment #PortOperations