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TasPorts initiatives recognised as nationally significant

26 February 2021

TasPorts initiatives recognised as nationally significant

TasPorts growth initiatives at the Port of Hobart and Port of Burnie have been named on Infrastructure Australia's Priority List 2021.

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Boost to safety across Tasmanian port waters

05 February 2021

Boost to safety across Tasmanian port waters

A commitment to ensuring the highest standards of maritime safety in Tasmanian port waters has led to TasPorts receiving certification as a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Authority by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

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Selfs Point fire system upgrade | Mobilisation of Works

02 February 2021

Selfs Point fire system upgrade | Mobilisation of Works

TasPorts is investing more than $8 million to secure and support the future of southern Tasmania’s fuel supply, at the Selfs Point fuel transit facility, located on the Derwent River, approximately five kilometres north of Hobart’s city centre.

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New arrival making waves at the Port of Grassy

20 January 2021

New arrival making waves at the Port of Grassy

TasPorts’ tug Wilga and landing barge MV Kulanda have played a critical role in transporting almost 1000 tonnes of equipment to King Island, supporting Wave Swell Energy (WSE) and its unique project to create sustainable energy from the ocean.

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Farewell RSV Aurora Australis

11 December 2020

Farewell RSV Aurora Australis

TasPorts is preparing to say its final farewell to Australia’s icebreaker RSV Aurora Australis after more than 30 years of calling the Port of Hobart home.

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Creating sustainable energy from the ocean

11 December 2020

Creating sustainable energy from the ocean

TasPorts is proud to support Wave Swell Energy (WSE) and its unique project to create sustainable energy from the ocean.

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TasPorts and AAD prepare to welcome RSV Nuyina to the Port of Hobart

07 December 2020

TasPorts and AAD prepare to welcome RSV Nuyina to the Port of Hobart

TasPorts and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have strengthened their partnership with a new five-year agreement, that will ensure the Port of Hobart is ready to welcome RSV Nuyina when the vessel arrives in mid-2021.

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Port of Burnie | Incident at Berth 4

01 December 2020

Port of Burnie | Incident at Berth 4

TasPorts, as the port operator, has supported Toll to actively manage an incident where a container forklift fell over the end of the roll-on-roll-off (RORO) ramp on Berth 4 at the Port of Burnie.

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Domestic expedition cruise returns to the Port of Hobart

27 November 2020

Domestic expedition cruise returns to the Port of Hobart

TasPorts has welcomed the announcement by Australian cruise line Coral Expeditions on the resumption of domestic expedition cruise activity for the 2021 summer season.

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Bass Island Line operations update

27 November 2020

Bass Island Line operations update

TasPorts, owner and operator of Bass Island Line (BIL), has advised that the John Duigan is set to resume its standard weekly shipping service to King Island, following the successful completion of works to replace the vessel’s propeller shafts.

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Flying start for Devonport as Qantas flights recommence

27 November 2020

Flying start for Devonport as Qantas flights recommence

Devonport Airport, which is owned and operated by TasPorts, has welcomed the return of passenger flights from today, Friday 27 November 2020.

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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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