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EV Chargers power up TasPorts’ sustainability commitment

19 October 2020

EV Chargers power up TasPorts’ sustainability commitment

TasPorts is pleased to announce the commissioning of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on Hobart’s waterfront. The two new EV charging stations will be joined by a third in the coming months.

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TasPorts welcomes China Express to Bell Bay

02 October 2020

TasPorts welcomes China Express to Bell Bay

TasPorts has welcomed one of the world’s largest dedicated woodchip bulkers, China Express, to the Port of Bell Bay. Launched in early 2020, the 215 metre vessel is the first of its kind to call to Tasmania and has a total cargo capacity of 60,000 tonnes.

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King Island shipping service update

23 September 2020

King Island shipping service update

TasPorts, the owner and operator of Bass Island Line, can today confirm the vessel John Duigan will be out of service for up to 12 weeks, following investigations at dry dock in Adelaide.

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Continuity of shipping services to King Island assured

02 September 2020

Continuity of shipping services to King Island assured

The continuity of shipping services to the King Island community will not be impacted as a result of the John Duigan requiring to go into dry dock to investigate concerns regarding the vessel’s performance said TasPorts, the owner and operator of Bass Island Line.

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Bass Island Line | John Duigan operations

28 August 2020

Bass Island Line | John Duigan operations

TasPorts, the owner and operator of Bass Island Line, presently has concerns regarding the performance of the vessel John Duigan.

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TasPorts vision for the Port of Burnie

13 August 2020

TasPorts vision for the Port of Burnie

TasPorts has released a major initiative to develop a critical export gateway at the Port of Burnie which will lay the foundation for exponential growth in Tasmanian mineral exports to global markets.

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John Duigan returns to service

03 August 2020

John Duigan returns to service

TasPorts and Bass Island Line (BIL) are pleased to report repair works on Bass Island Line vessel John Duigan have been successfully completed on-time.

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John Duigan Return to Service Update

01 July 2020

John Duigan Return to Service Update

Following the successful dry docking of the Bass Island Line (BIL) vessel John Duigan in Sydney yesterday and investigation of the damaged stern tube seal, preliminary evidence of significant bearing failures have been identified.

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Bass Island Line Service Disruption

24 June 2020

Bass Island Line Service Disruption

TasPorts, the owner and operator of Bass Island Line (BIL), is committed to ensuring the continuity of freight service for the King Island community whilst its vessel John Duigan undergoes repairs in Sydney following damage sustained to a stern tube seal.

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Master Mariner’s legacy set to inspire next generation

01 May 2020

Master Mariner’s legacy set to inspire next generation

A Master Mariner who left a lasting legacy on the Tasmanian maritime sector has been acknowledged with the Tasmanian Ports Authority (TasPorts) awarding a new scholarship in partnership with the University of Tasmania.

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Cruise calls to Tasmania suspended until 30 June 2020

15 March 2020

Cruise calls to Tasmania suspended until 30 June 2020

Today, the Tasmanian Government provided direction to TasPorts to suspend all cruise ship movements in Tasmanian waters until 30 June 2020.

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TasPorts responding to changing cruise itineraries

28 February 2020

TasPorts responding to changing cruise itineraries

TasPorts Chief Executive Officer Anthony Donald has confirmed TasPorts is working with cruise lines and industry stakeholders to accommodate unscheduled cruise ship calls around Tasmania, for the current season and the 2020-2021 cruise season.

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