Port Authority of New South Wales

Port Authority has been named finalists across five categories in one of the maritime industry’s most recognised Awards - the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. We are honoured to have been shortlisted from over 200 other fantastic nominations. Best of luck to everyone in the running. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 21 November. Josephine Clark Philip Holliday DCN - Daily Cargo News #maritime #shipping #dcn #industryawards #recognition #portkembla #pilotladdertrainingprogram #seafarerswelfare #seafarerswelfarefund

Last night, some of our Port Authority team attended the Diversity Council Australia Ltd annual #DiversityDebate. This year's thought-provoking question asked: 'Is polarisation holding diversity & inclusion back?, with panellists including Dee Madigan, Michael Hing, Thomas Mayo, Niki Kesoglou, Lou Wall, Graeme Innes AM and moderator Patricia Karvelas. It was great to hear interesting perspectives on whether polarisation can either create barriers between people or spark meaningful change, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for building equitable communities and workplaces. #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace #Leadership #PortAuthority Evrithiki Diinis Bianca Scobie Jessica Looi Kristie Langley-Gliddon Saima Waseem Sunny Kapoor

All hands on deck for All Hands! Last week staff across all six of our ports came together at our very own Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney and virtually for a fantastic town hall staff event – we call All Hands. Held twice a year, these events are always popular opportunities to hear from our Executive team on important updates, mingle with colleagues from different divisions and ports, meet new faces, and catch up on all the latest news across the business. Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it a memorable day of connection and discussion! #Teamwork #PortAuthorityofNSW

Staff in Sydney and Newcastle recently laced up their sneakers for a wellness walk organised by One Door Mental Health to raise awareness and funds for mental health services. Led by our Carers and Disability Employee Reference Group, the initiative was a great opportunity to break down barriers and start the conversation around mental health while kick-starting National Carers Week by bringing awareness to the family and carers of those who live with a mental health condition.   The teams were joined by Port Authority's own koala teddy team mascot for a walk filled with positivity, camaraderie and a shared commitment to making a difference, focusing on support for carers and disability awareness. #MentalHealthMonth #WalkforMentalHealth #WellnessWalk #CarersSupport #DisabilityAwareness

Today, NSW Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Managing Director in Australasia, Joel Katz, and Australian Cruise Association (ACA) CEO, Jill Abel, and our CEO Philip Holliday joined together to announce that the 2023-24 cruise season saw the largest ever economic return to NSW – surpassing even pre-COVID figures. Data from CLIA and the ACA shows a record-breaking $4.41 billion return to NSW during the 2023-24 season, up 60.4% from the previous financial year. The bumper 24/25 summer season will see 312 cruise ship calls carrying 1.2 million passengers and crew sail into our ports. The economic benefit from this will flow into regional communities too. In Newcastle, 12 cruise ship visits this summer season will bring 12,500 passengers and 6,500 crew, while in Eden, 25 cruise ship calls are set to bring 43,000 passengers and 20,000 crew and the potential for $12 million to be injected into the Sapphire Coast. #PortAuthorityNSW is leading a Cruising Industry Advisory Panel to provide advice to NSW Government on the location for a third cruise terminal in NSW to ensure NSW remains the capital of cruise in Australia. So, here’s to a great cruise season ahead that supports a range of businesses like tourism operators, hotels and restaurants, retailers, transport providers, suppliers and port operators across our state. Destination NSW Jo Haylen #PortAuthorityNSW #australiancruiseassociation #nswcoastline #visitnsw #wearecruise #cruiseaustralia #cruisingholidays #visitoreconomy #cruising #circularquay’

⚠️💡Port Botany Lead Light Replacement 💡 ⚠️ To ensure safe marine navigation in Port Botany, Port Authority worked with AW Maritime to replace two lead light towers that had reached the end of their design life with new structures. The new towers incorporate advanced marine sector light technology to guide vessels into port and provide safer access for maintenance teams. Did you know? Each year, around 1,600 ships pass through Port Botany! #portauthorityofNSW #shippingindustry #supplychain #safenavigation

Working at Port Authority is full of exciting opportunities to grow while being part of something that makes a real difference to the community and our state. Just ask David Callaghan, Senior Manager Operational Excellence who has been part of our team for nearly 30 years based in Newcastle.    “Newcastle Harbour is central to the city I grew up in so working for the Port Authority was an easy decision to make and coming from a Chartered Accountant background I really wanted to work within a business rather than moving between clients. Over 29 years it’s been great to see many workmates take the opportunity to grow and internally transition across various roles.    “Working harbours which adjoin the city and sea are alive and don’t get boring. Our operations are clearly visible to the local community 24/7 and most people I know are genuinely interested in what’s happening in the harbour – we’re a significant link within the trade logistics chain in each port with massive employment and commercial benefits to the regions, and we share the waterways with the local community which gives us a critical responsibility to keep operations safe.”     Are you ready to get stuck in and make a real difference?      Find your next exciting career opportunity at Port Authority of New South Wales here: https://lnkd.in/gpBD5Bre     #MaritimeCareers #NewcastleHarbour #NewcastleNSW #PortAuthorityofNSW

We recently hosted our second annual Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum (SEPOF 2024), bringing together over 150 delegates across the maritime industry including key port users, port service providers, industry regulators and maritime industry partners.    We caught up with some of the delegates including Port Authority's Myron Fernandes and Josephine Clark, Thomas Antony from Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG and Ashleigh Madden from Weatherzone to hear their top insights and takeaways from the event. 🌍⚓️    #SafeEfficientPorts2024 #MaritimeIndustry #SustainableShipping 

📢 Major Sydney Shore Power milestone announced   The #NSWgovernment and #PortAuthority has taken the next big step in delivering Shore Power at White Bay Cruise Terminal – a first for the Southern Hemisphere.   Recently, we announced we have awarded the tender for the design, fabrication, supply and installation of Shore Power equipment with the berth at White Bay Cruise Terminal to be ready by the end of 2026.   Shore Power connects ships to landside power via a large plug and cable 🔌 which enables ships to switch off their engines while docked, reducing emissions by taking the equivalent of 1,100 cars off Sydney roads or planting 20,000 trees each year. ⚡🔋   For more information, head to: https://bit.ly/3Y467ri   #ShorePower #Sustainability #NetZero #ShorePower #CleanEnergy #PortAuthorityNSW #SustainablePorts #Innovation Tanya Plibersek Jo Haylen Philip Holliday Transport for NSW

Meet Newcastle Deputy Harbour Master, Navkiranjit Singh Randhawa 👋 Nav joined Port Authority in May and supports Harbour Master Vikas Bangia in managing the operational and regulatory aspects of the port. “I’m already finding great satisfaction in working with such an experienced and motivated team here in Newcastle. It is fulfilling to contribute and learn from the talented people around me,” he says. “From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a Ship Captain, inspired by my father's career in the Navy and my early exposure to ships. I spent nearly two decades sailing before moving to managerial positions and working ashore, and now at Port Authority, I’m finding it rewarding to apply my sailing experience to help manage our port operations.” Are you ready to take your place alongside driven and resourceful people like Nav? Discover your next opportunity: https://bit.ly/3jeObbu #maritimeindustry #maritimecareers #newcastlensw