Port Authority of NSW

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👉tinyurl.com/3nphs5p3 #communitygrants #portauthoritynsw

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

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

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

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

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

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.

🌊 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 👇 tinyurl.com/4zex44bs

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_

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

Port Authority is the first Australian port certified by Green Marine and now a Silver Partner in NSW Government's #SustainabilityAdvantageProgram. Big steps forward for our ports, communities & planet 💚 MORE: tinyurl.com/yc7spnwj

🚨 Big news for our port communities! We’ve announced the recipients of our 2025 Community Grants Program, from swim clinics & sailing programs to creative workshops & marine rescue upgrades. See the full list of recipients & their impact: 👉 tinyurl.com/mr3y99rb

“Behind every vessel movement are real people with real needs,” says Deputy Harbour Master Nick Yatsenko. On #InternationalDayoftheSeafarer, we recognise the seafarers that power global trade 🌏 Meet 4 team members who began their career at sea 👉tinyurl.com/m8vur54u

Round 2 of the $2.5M Seafarer Welfare Fund is here! With #NSWPorts & @PortofNewcastle, we're proud to support visiting seafarers in NSW. Read more about this year's recipients here: tinyurl.com/5yfh96fb

Port Authority has signed a landmark MoU with 7 councils + 2 tourism bodies to boost #cruisetourism in Newcastle, the Hunter & Central Coast: ✅ More cruise stops ✅ Better visitor experiences ✅ Stronger local business MORE: tinyurl.com/mw3z8dy6 #cruisensw

It’s official! Port Authority is pleased to announce John McKenna as the new #CEO of Port Authority of New South Wales. MORE: tinyurl.com/23n7mxtd

🚨 Operation Weeping Dragon alert 🚨 Our #PortKembla team joined #NSWPorts, @FRNSW, @NSWAmbulance and @ixom in a simulated sulphuric acid spill response. Training like this ensures our people are ready to protect our port, #community & #environment. MORE: tinyurl.com/2kzsay94

We’re proud our restoration of Hornby Lighthouse has been named a finalist in the @NationalTrustNSW #Heritage Awards 🏆 This year-long labour of love brought new life to a 160+ year-old Sydney icon, with the help of skilled heritage experts. MORE: tinyurl.com/2bh595pr

We're calling for grassroots orgs to get their applications in for our Community Grants Program! Grants up to $15k are available to support projects, events & initiatives that benefit local communities. MORE: tinyurl.com/bd6wd23n