“ConocoPhillips recognises that our milestone would only be achievable through the professional services and a healthy relationship with Darwin Port.”Darwin Port offers its sincere congratulations to ConocoPhillips for its 600th LNG export cargo from Darwin. LNG exports from the Wickham Point gas plant commenced twelve and a half years ago and Darwin Port wishes to acknowledge the professionalism and impeccable safety record that ConocoPhillips brings to its Darwin Operation.Darwin Port looks forward to working alongside ConocoPhillips in achieving their next milestone. » Read more

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Zhen Hua 33 arrived in Darwin Harbour on Saturday 19 August 2017 carrying the drill rig Noble Tom Prosser. Zhen Hua 33 will take ballast water during Monday night in order to partially submerge to allow the rig to be floated free.Noble Tom Prosser will remain in the Harbour during re-commissioning and is expected to depart for a NW Shelf drilling campaign in late August. The rig was designed to drill to 10,000 metres in water depths up to 121 metres.Planning for the rig discharge in Darwin commenced five months ago. » Read more

This week, two unmanned rafts have been located drifting on Darwin Harbour. It appears that they have been abandoned following the Beer Can Regatta held on Darwin Harbour on the weekend. The rafts presented a hazard to other Harbour users. They are also viewed as an environmental issue. » Read more

The entrance to East Arm Wharf is undergoing a change. Darwin businesses are currently working on the final stages of a structure at the entrance to East Arm Wharf.The steel and concrete structure is designed to enhance the appearance of the entrance.Seven local Darwin businesses, Territory Civil Services, A&B Welding and Fabrication, RACE, Norsign, Hanson Concreting, Advance Civil Engineering and Gabbert Design have been involved in the $600,000 plus construction. » Read more