Protecting the Port of Esperance from security threats is our greatest priority. We maintain strict safety protocols, in compliance with the Maritime Transport Security Regulations 2003, and implement these strategies at every level of our operation.
Any person who requires unescorted access to the Port of Esperance for operational purposes, must hold a current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) and successfully complete the online HSES Induction.
The Port of Esperance operations provides diverse employment opportunities for local residents and incorporates our own stevedoring capability.
Our exports include nickel, iron ore and grain and our imports include fuel and fertiliser.
Over the next decade we have ambitious plans to grow our operations through the smart use of technology to optimise our footprint.
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In 2002, Esperance Port received a $54 million upgrade, making it the deepest port in southern Australia. Since then, the Port has experienced significant growth, with 200 ships and 11 million tonnes of trade passing through each year.
The Port remains focused on facilitating trade, as well as planning for developments into the future. This strategy embraces a commitment to operating the Port in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible way.
KEY FACTS
The Port of Esperance is located on Wudjari Country, approximately 720 kilometres east-southeast of Perth in the Goldfields-Esperance region and within the waters of Esperance Bay.
Our Port of Esperance is a gateway port offering full port and terminal services with three berths and a landholding of 75 hectares.