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TasPorts appoints new CEO

20 June 2019

TasPorts appoints new CEO

The Tasmanian Ports Corporation (TasPorts) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.

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TasPorts wins National Defence Reserve Employer Support Award

19 June 2019

TasPorts wins National Defence Reserve Employer Support Award

Tasmania Ports Corporation Pty Ltd (TasPorts) was announced as the National Defence Reserve Support Council Employer Support Award winner in the category Private Sector – medium sized business on 18 June 2019 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra ACT.

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TasPorts supports Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2019

06 June 2019

TasPorts supports Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2019

TasPorts has worked closely with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival for more than 20-years. It is an exciting celebration of Australia’s rich maritime history and culture.

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Additional pilot resources for TasPorts

01 June 2019

Additional pilot resources for TasPorts

TasPorts will recruit two new marine pilots to ensure the company can meet its obligations under the deed of agreement with Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) and the shipping requirements of its customers.

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TasPorts invests in safety at Port of Devonport

15 March 2019

TasPorts invests in safety at Port of Devonport

TasPorts is investing more than $2 million at the Port of Devonport to improve safety for port users.

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New TasPorts office opened in historic Launceston precinct

18 February 2019

New TasPorts office opened in historic Launceston precinct

The new TasPorts purpose-built head office in Launceston’s historic Willis Street is helping to breathe new life into that part of the city, chairman Stephen Bradford said.

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TasPorts welcomes 68.75 metre wind turbine blades to Tasmania

23 January 2019

TasPorts welcomes 68.75 metre wind turbine blades to Tasmania

TasPorts has welcomed the first of 68.75-metre-long wind turbine blades to Bell Bay for the Cattle Hill Wind Farm development.

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Seabourn Sojourn maiden voyage to Beauty Point

16 December 2018

Seabourn Sojourn maiden voyage to Beauty Point

TasPorts and the West Tamar Council today welcomed the second vessel to Beauty Point for 2018.

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TasPorts work to facilitate new larger ships at Burnie Port

10 December 2018

TasPorts work to facilitate new larger ships at Burnie Port

Major dredging works at the Port of Burnie were recently completed as part of TasPorts’ commitment to invest $200 million in Tasmania’s ports over the next 15 years.

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Chinese trade mission yields results

17 November 2018

Chinese trade mission yields results

TasPorts and Tasmanian Polar Network (TPN) has welcomed Chinese icebreaker RV Xue Long today, on her first visit to Hobart since 2014.

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Recognition for TasPorts marine team heroes

22 October 2018

Recognition for TasPorts marine team heroes

TasPorts marine operatives today received an award from Tasmania Police for their heroic help during the devastating 2016 floods.

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TasPorts invests in Burnie’s future

19 October 2018

TasPorts invests in Burnie’s future

In addition to TasPorts’ plan to invest $80 million in the Port of Burnie, we are also working with Toll to upgrade Berth 4 to accommodate Toll’s larger Bass Strait vessels.

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