Managing the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in New South Wales.

Joined July 2022
Port Authority has completed major repair and stabilisation works at Macquarie Pier and Nobbys Head, strengthening two of #Newcastle Harbour's most important #maritime assets. MORE: tinyurl.com/7wtnrvhb
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Crown Princess arriving in Newcastle Harbour today has officially launched a bumper cruise season for the region, with more than 30,000 cruise tourists set to visit over the coming months - boosting the local economy & tourism! @Princess_AUST Read more馃憠shorturl.at/6dhIY
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Australia's first shore power project at Sydney's White Bay Cruise Terminal has reached a major milestone! Once completed, it'll mean visiting cruise ships can plug into local electricity, instead of running their onboard diesel engines in port. Read: shorturl.at/MAIbk
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200+ #maritime and #logistics professionals鈥痑t the supply chain frontline gathered at Port Authority's SEPOF 2026,鈥痺hich featured its inaugural鈥痩ive鈥痮perational鈥痵imulation,鈥痑nd #HarbourMaster panel. MORE: tinyurl.com/58kumsz4
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Did you know our Sydney Harbour sites supported 37 film, tv and advertising productions last financial year!? From Hollywood blockbusters, The Big Fix & Street Fighter, to ad campaigns by Sony & Uber Eats - we're helping beam NSW around the world! Read:shorturl.at/h1we8
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Very excited to announce our 2026 Community Grants Program recipients! These community groups will share in $50,000 to deliver programs & initiatives to strengthen community connection, environmental protection, cultural celebration, safety and skills. 馃憠shorturl.at/15Aqy
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Seven NSW charities were announced as #SeafarerWelfareFund recipients as it hits $1.5m in year three, backing frontline #seafarer services. MORE: tinyurl.com/37v9yufk
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New data shows Port Authority's relaunched website has driven 2.5M page views and 1.8M visits in 12 months, improving access to #shipping, #cruise and safety information. MORE: tinyurl.com/3r3h4yaf
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Meet our @cityofsydney Cruise Ambassadors馃憢This week is #NationalVolunteerWeek and we鈥檙e celebrating the almost 180 #volunteers who welcome #cruise passengers to #Sydney, #Newcastle and #Eden. MORE: tinyurl.com/47dfwsd2
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Applications for our Community Grants Program are now OPEN! Grassroots organisations in our six #port communities are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to support their important work. Find out more馃憠tinyurl.com/3nphs5p3 #communitygrants #portauthoritynsw
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Hunter trainee Tilley Murgatroyd is taking her first steps into a maritime career as a Port Officer with Port Authority of NSW, after completing a hands-on traineeship, delivered through a unique collaboration with Port of #Newcastle and #Svitzer. MORE: tinyurl.com/2rh975ew
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Port Authority has unveiled a new 10m, state-of-the-art marine response vessel, designed and built by local expert shipbuilders in #Newcastle. More: tinyurl.com/474uf2xz
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Symbolising hope and guidance, #lighthouses are romantic sentinels on rugged headlands. Check out the most romantic lighthouses to visit in #Sydney and #NSW this #ValentinesDay here: tinyurl.com/ysz89mpc
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Port Authority has released its 2024/25 Annual Report and inaugural #Sustainability Report, outlining a year of strong operational performance and progress towards long-term efficiency and environmental goals. MORE: tinyurl.com/4cn763ha
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Port Authority joined @FRNSW , @nswpolice & @TransportforNSW to fight a major fire at Spit Bridge Marina, Mosman. Our vessel Girawaa pumped seawater to contain the blaze as crews deployed booms to protect the harbour with @NSW_EPA . MORE: tinyurl.com/mrxvfrkd
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Yesterday, Port Authority and @nswpolice brought government and industry partners together at the #OverseasPassengerTerminal for a #CrowdedPlacesForum - a joint effort to strengthen how we prevent, prepare for, and respond to major incidents in high-traffic maritime areas.
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馃寠 Port Authority of NSW is a finalist in five categories at the 2025 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards - recognising excellence in safety, sustainability & leadership. For more 馃憞 tinyurl.com/4zex44bs
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The first health checks on Posidonia australis #seagrass by @UNSW and #Operationposidonia scientists with support from Port Authority is looking positive. More: @7NewsSydney
Years of damage have left a native seagrass critically endangered. Now, dedicated scientists say, there are early signs of hope. youtu.be/GyrMWxP2mHY @tayloraiken_
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Years of damage have left a native seagrass critically endangered. Now, dedicated scientists say, there are early signs of hope. youtu.be/GyrMWxP2mHY @tayloraiken_
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Port Authority spearheaded a multi-agency training exercise including @FRNSW @NSWAmbulance @PortofNewcastle @PortWaratah @NSW_EPA and #AMSA simulating a vessel fire and pollution incident in the Newcastle port precinct. More: tinyurl.com/pcjkbnye
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