Dampier Port Authority
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The Dampier Port Authority is a State Government authority operating under the Port Authorities Act 1999, and oversees the operations of the Port of Dampier.
 
The Port of Dampier is one of Australia's largest tonnage Ports with exports of iron ore, salt, LNG, LPG, condensate and ammonia totalling 110 million tpa (tonnes per annum). The value of exports is in excess of $8.5 billion.
 
The Port is of high strategic value to Australia.
 
The Dampier Port Authority's principal functions are:
 
Manage the safe operations of the Port
  • Exercise the powers of Harbour Master to control shipping in the Port to achieve safe and efficient operations.
  • Operate port communications 24 hours 7 days per week.
  • Check and monitor compliance with port regulations that set standards and procedures for vessels using the port, and other marine matters.
  • Provide emergency response planning.
  • Plan for the future development of the Port to meet industry needs
  • Oversee the strategic planning for the port’s development in conjunction with port users and other relevant Government agencies.
Facilitate trade in the Port
  • Ensure that port users have access to the facilities of the Port.
  • Negotiate Port Facilities Agreements for the Major Gas to Liquids Projects that propose to utilise the Burrup.
Manage the environment within the Port
  • Monitor marine pollution issues associated with port operations.
  • Provide marine pollution response planning and capability.
Maintain security within the Port
  • Ensure the Port meets the Maritime Security Act 2003 requirements.
 
The vision for the team at the Dampier Port Authority is:

To be respected for our contribution to State development and as a port operator in the community we serve.

The direction provided by the vision, is reinforced by a clear statement of the purpose of the Dampier Port Authority:

To bring growth and prosperity to the region and the State through the provision of safe, secure, efficient, and innovative management of the Port of Dampier.

Importantly, the Dampier Port Authority has determined the values which underpin how the organisation goes about its business, how it relates to its customers, environment and community. The values are:

Integrity

in our dealings.

Professionalism

in our work.

Value

for money to our customers.

Care

for our environment, staff and community.

Teamwork

for shares success.

 
Winner of the 2007 Australian Port of the Year (Lloyds DCN)
Dampier, 26C,
 
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Physical Address:
MOF Road
Burrup Peninsula
DAMPIER WA 6713

Postal:
PO Box 285
DAMPIER WA 6713

Quick Contact:
Phone: 61 8 9159 6555
Fax: 61 8 9159 6557
Email: info@dpa.wa.gov.au
Emergency: 0428 888 800