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Legacy of Mariner inspires future maritime engineers

17 May 2021

Legacy of Mariner inspires future maritime engineers

TasPorts recognised aspiring maritime engineer and AMC student Zachary Paul today, as the company officially awarded the TasPorts Charles Black Memorial Scholarship for 2021.

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TasPorts resolves ACCC case with no penalty

05 May 2021

TasPorts resolves ACCC case with no penalty

TasPorts confirmed today that it had resolved a case with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following mediation on the basis that TasPorts will pay no penalty.

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TasPorts welcomes SeaRoad’s MV Liekut to the Port of Devonport

02 April 2021

TasPorts welcomes SeaRoad’s MV Liekut to the Port of Devonport

TasPorts welcomed MV Liekut on its maiden voyage to the Port of Devonport today, as SeaRoad Shipping introduced the new charter vessel to service the Bass Strait freight route.

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TasPorts welcomes Sullivans Cove Distillery home

31 March 2021

TasPorts welcomes Sullivans Cove Distillery home

TasPorts is proud to support Sullivans Cove Distillery’s announcement today, as they plan to develop a world-class distillery and visitor experience within Hobart’s Huon Quays precinct.

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Supply chain efficiencies driving TasPorts investments

29 March 2021

Supply chain efficiencies driving TasPorts investments

The Port of Burnie has welcomed a new CAT D9T dozer, representing an investment of almost $1.5 million by TasPorts, to enhance service reliability at the Burnie Chip Export Terminal (BCET).

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TasPorts vision for the Port of Hobart

22 March 2021

TasPorts vision for the Port of Hobart

Positioning the Port of Hobart as the international gateway to the Southern Ocean is the primary objective of a major multi-million-dollar redevelopment for Macquarie Wharfs proposed by TasPorts.

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North-West tourism opportunities in full flight

11 March 2021

North-West tourism opportunities in full flight

Devonport Airport flying high after being named as key region for half-price ticket program through the Federal Government’s new Tourism Aviation Network Support Program.

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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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