Mid West Ports Authority

02/10/2026

That's a wrap on our September sand nourishment works! 🌊🚛

Nearly 25,000 tonnes of sand was moved from Pages Beach to key nourishment sites including South Beresford and St Georges Beaches.

Thanks to our ongoing partnership with the City of Greater Geraldton for helping us care for our coast. 🩵

02/10/2026

A special day at Bundiyarra 💛🖤❤️

Last week we joined Yamatji On-Country alongside local and state government representatives to listen, learn and hear directly from our Aboriginal communities and people.

The conversations were honest and important, covering education, housing, policing, racism, employment, health and wellbeing. We heard lived experiences, practical solutions and clear calls to action - giving us plenty to reflect on as continue to listen, learn and support our community.

The day also celebrated culture and future generations with songs in language from Geraldton Primary School, traditional dance from Geraldton Senior High School and young leaders sharing the importance of keeping culture and intergenerational learning strong.

A big thank you to Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation for organising the event, Donna Ronan for the special Welcome to Country, and Jamie Stickland, Chloe Collard and Mandy Gadsdon for the powerful MCing and facilitation, alongside all the speakers who shared their stories and experiences 🙏🏽

29/09/2026

Ever noticed a mist around vessels being loaded at Geraldton Port? ⚓

If you've been looking across the Port from the Esplanade lookout, you may have spotted what appears to be a cloud or mist surrounding a vessel during loading operations.

What you're actually seeing is one of the Port's dust management systems in action.

At Berth 5, a dry fogging system releases ultra-fine water droplets that capture dust particles as iron ore is loaded into a vessel. While it looks like fog, it's an important tool that helps minimise dust during operations.

A similar system is also used during some metal concentrate loading operations at Berth 6. This can be particularly visible from outside the Port, as the fog forms a blanket over the ship's hold while product is loaded underneath using a Rotabox. This helps contain dust within the hold and further reduces emissions during loading.

Want to learn more? We've created this short video and carousel to show how the system works and explain the technology - https://vimeo.com/1217580440?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Our website also has lots of information and resources on how we monitor air quality and manage dust at the Port. https://www.midwestports.com.au/dust.aspx

24/09/2026

🌊Caring for Sea Country through partnership

Technical expertise and connection to Sea Country went hand in hand during recent maintenance dredging at the Port of Geraldton.

During the campaign, the Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation Ltd Rangers worked alongside Mid West Ports and O2 Marine scientists to monitor marine fauna and help protect wildlife around the dredging area.

The project provided an opportunity for Rangers to put their specialist Marine Fauna Observer training into practice, while sharing their cultural knowledge and deep local understanding of Sea Country with project partners.

The team observed an amazing range of marine life, including Australian sea lions, humpback whales, dolphins and turtles.

By working together, we're demonstrating how strong partnerships can deliver positive outcomes for our environment, community and industry.

A huge thank you to the Yamatji Rangers and O2 Marine team for working alongside us to continue to protect Geraldton's unique marine environment 🦭

Watch the video below to hear more about this partnership and read our media statement for the story behind the work. https://bit.ly/4dU6dsZ

24/09/2026

⚓️🦭Today to celebrate World Maritime Day, Mid West Ports brought our best mate Salty the Sea Lion along to visit the kids at Bambi Child Care Centre.

We created some beautiful artwork together, Salty showed the kids how he swims, did some dancing and handed out SO many high fives! Such a special day sharing our love of the maritime world with these little legends.

Tomorrow we’re off to have the same fun with the little champs at Little Kingdom Childcare! 🙌

21/09/2026

How does sand move along our coastline? 🌊

Our coastline is constantly changing, with waves and currents naturally moving sand northwards along the coast - a process known as littoral transport.

Twice a year, Mid West Ports works with the City of Greater Geraldton to return sand that has accumulated at Pages Beach back to the coastal system. The City determines where the sand is placed along beaches north of the Port.

It's an important part of how we work together to manage Geraldton's coastline.

🎥So how does it all work? Watch the animation below 👇

This is "Coastal Processes" by Mid West Ports Authority on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

20/09/2026

A little osprey oversight earlier this week for our Marine Pilot and Svitzer Australia Wilu, as they took MV Banastar out of the navigational channel.

Leaving Berth 3 early Tuesday morning, at 225m long and filled with wheat, this osprey obviously decided two additional eyes were required for the job 😉

📷 Marine Pilot, Troy.

19/09/2026

🚢 The wait is over - Port Boat Tour tickets are now OPEN!

Climb aboard and get up close to the action, with a unique look at the port, the vessels and the activity happening on the water.

With 12 tours running across Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, there are plenty of chances to jump aboard:
🕣 8:30am
🕘 9:45am
🕚 11:00am
🕐 1:00pm
🕑 2:15pm
🕞 3:30pm

🎟️Tickets are expected to go quickly, so rally your crew and get booking.
👉 Book your spot here: bit.ly/4xb8pUI

18/09/2026

Did you see the arrival of an interesting looking ship into Geraldton last night? 👀

MV Baltazar features wind-assisted propulsion technology, using two 24-metre eSAIL suction sails to harness wind power and help reduce fuel use. One of the newest vessels in the Klaveness Combination Carriers fleet, the vessel is designed to carry liquid cargoes to Australia before returning with dry bulk commodities, making every voyage more efficient.

She's currently alongside Berth 5, with perfect viewing from in town or at The Esplanade. If you want to see her sail out, keep an eye on our Shipping Schedule for her movements: https://www.midwestports.com.au/operations/daily-port-requirements.aspx

🎥 Marine Pilot, Shannon.

17/09/2026

Supporting our region through community investment, partnerships and trade ⚓

Our 2025/26 Annual Report reflects a year of continued investment in the Mid West - from major infrastructure projects to supporting local organisations, partnerships and community initiatives.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the year and read the full Annual Report https://bit.ly/4xV63tn