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Waterspout seen off Dampier, Western Australia

Heavy rainfall, a strange skyline and a waterspout over the ocean are just some of the weather phenomena witnessed across Western Australia's Pilbara region over the past 24 hours. The stormy weather has delighted many locals who watched on in awe. Dampier resident Eloise Dortch was out walking her dog on Monday morning when something caught her eye off the coast. "I didn't know what I was looking at," Ms Dortch said. "I saw this weird, dark tra…See the Story

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Australia Boosts Status of Western Australian Ports

The Australian government has provided First Port of Entry status to three ports in Western Australia’s north: Wyndham, Ashburton and Dampier.The status means that…See the Story

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Dampier Hampton Harbour Pontoon back open

Allen Newton THE HAMPTON Harbour Pontoon at the Port of Dampier is back in business. A spokesperson for the port said a minor collision had damaged the pontoon, which had led to its emergency closure, but repairs had since been made. A notice issued by Harbour Master, Captain Mike Minogue on 15 December said port users were advised that due to unforeseen circumstances the pontoon had been closed for emergency repairs but all facilities at the po…See the Story

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Emergency closure for Dampier Hampton Harbour Pontoon

Allen Newton THE PORT of Dampier has made an emergency closure of the Hampton Harbour Pontoon. A notice issued by Harbour Master, Captain Mike Minogue on 15 December said port users were advised that due to unforeseen circumstances the pontoon had been closed for emergency repairs. The pontoon provides facilities for vessel maintenance and repairs, for loading and unloading and is a hub for recreational activities in the Dampier Archipelago. The…See the Story

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Blast warning issued for Dampier

Allen Newton MARINERS are being warned about blasting at the Port of Dampier in Western Australia during dredging operations. The port has issued a notice advising the tug Molly Grace will be involved in the transfer of Class 1 dangerous goods from the Dampier Cargo Wharf to the dredging vessel Baldur, or alternatively from the Burrup Materials Facility to Baldur. The warning is in place for 24 hours a day, from 3 December 2024, until further no…See the Story