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Port of Portland

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5525 0900

Address: 23-25 Kunara Crescent 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.portofportland.com.au

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25.01.2022 THE CORKSCREW OBSERVATORY Did you know the original corkscrew was built as a gift to the Portland Harbour Trust? Learn more about the corkscrew, old and new, by visiting https://www.portofportland.com.au/corkscrew-observatory/ Port of Portland Celebrating 60 Years of connecting our region to the world (1960 2020).... #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

25.01.2022 NEW FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Port of Portland welcomes Teresa Paris as its new Financial Controller. Teresa joins Port of Portland following 2 years at Victorian Land Registry Services as their Chief Financial Officer. In addition to that role, Teresa has also been an Independent Audit & Risk Committee member for the Glenelg Shire Council for the past 2 years.... Please join us in welcoming Teresa to the Port of Portland team.

25.01.2022 TONY CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AT POPL Today we invite you to join us in celebrating Anthony Sullivan’s 35 years of service with Port of Portland. Tony commenced working at the Portland Harbour Trust in the position of Maintenance & Construction Worker on 26 May 1986 to primarily carry out duties on the construction of the extension of Berth No. 5. This appointment was on a short term nature. ... On 2 September 1987, Tony was appointed as a permanent employee with a number of role reclassifications from Plant Operator and Maintenance & Construction Worker to Wharf Carpenter where on the job training was provided. The Wharf Carpenter role consisted of 90% wharf carpentry works and 10% of other pool work such as mooring, plant operations (loader, crane, tractor, travel tower and tipper use). Following the company’s privatisation in 1996, Tony moved from working on port to carrying out work at the Cape Grant quarry as a crusher operator. 35 years on and Tony’s role has changed somewhat general duties include under wharf repairs to cathodic protection, mooring, grain and mineral sands handling as well as general on port concrete repairs and maintenance. Overall, Tony said the port is a good place to work with great people. Congratulations Tony from everyone at Port of Portland a fantastic achievement!

24.01.2022 FLASHBACK 10 YEARS TO OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY This month we celebrate 60 years of the modern port. Whilst celebrations may be halted due to restrictions, we’ve been reminiscing about our 50th anniversary celebrations, which consisted of a long line-up of events, including:... Fishing Competition (sponsored by Port of Portland and Portland Bait & Tackle) School Art Competition (held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Portland) Open Air Concert (including fireworks and children’s amusement day on the foreshore) Port Open Day (with performing tug demonstration and historic photo display) Commemorative Luncheon - with attendance by former/current Members of Wannon, Malcolm Fraser (1955 - 1983), David Hawker (1983 - 2010) and Dan Tehan(2010 - present) Golden Anniversary Ball Free public screenings of the film, Construction of Portland Harbour The Workers’ Story Were you in Portland in November 2010 for these celebrations? What did you attend? Who would have envisaged a global pandemic in 2020! Nonetheless, we invite you to view our online photo exhibition available at https://www.portofportland.com.au/60-year/ Don’t forget to leave a message on our virtual visitor book. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

23.01.2022 POSITION VACANCIES With significant growth in trade anticipated, Port of Portland is positioning itself to service its client base in a timely and efficient manner. To achieve this, the Port is seeking to expand its operations and marine teams with the following casual positions available: PORT SERVICES WORKER (Casual) x 6... GENERAL PURPOSE HAND (Casual) x 2 For further information or to apply, visit https://www.portofportland.com.au//employment-opportuniti/ Applications will be received up until 4pm on Friday 4 December 2020.

22.01.2022 Get on board and support the 'My Place Portland' disability housing project. Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on our tug ride or some of the other fantastic auction items available. Auction ends 18 November 2020. Port of Portland is proud to support this event. #charityauction #myplaceportland3305 #portofportland3305

22.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS

21.01.2022 PEOPLE OF THE PORT... PAST & PRESENT We recently sat down with former port employee GEOFF WHITE, who was delighted to provide a brief personal account of time spent at Port of Portland / Portland Harbor Trust (1955 1992). Geoff writes "I joined the Portland Harbor Trust (PHT) staff on 7 December 1955 as an Administrative Officer aged 20 years. I was advised of the vacancy by my later wife to be Aileen Weston, who commenced duty with the PHT as a typist in 1953 in the orig...inal staff office at 91 Bentinck Street, Portland (pictured). Aileen and I were married in 1959, thereupon she was required to resign from her permanent position in accordance with state public service type conditions that applied to PHT staff at that time to married women. About 1962 I was promoted to Senior Clerk, then Chief Clerk. Later in 1966 to Industrial / Personnel Officer, and later again to Human Resources Manager, which role I carried out until my retirement in 1992, after 37 years of service. During my career pre and post the modern port opening in 1960, PHT employee’s duties were many and varied, including quarry, crusher, workshops, railways construction, general maintenance, stores, slipway, towage, pilotage, mooring gangs, dredging, cold store, weighbridges, grain terminal, administrative and professional staff. Many of whom were ex World War II service personnel of various ranks. I believe ours was the second largest project after the snow mountains authority at that time. My duties as Industrial Officer then Human Resources Manager involved negotiations with about 15 unions, establishing relevant coverage under about 12 different Federal and State Awards, resolving demarcation disputes, and various employee issues. All of these required appearances in the Arbitration Commission and many meetings in venues in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Looking back, I feel so privileged to have worked with the legendary K. S. Anderson (Chairman of the PHT to 1960). Unlike any workplace of today, it was a military type operation where all senior officers and employees were on a mission sharing the Chairman’s vision of a secure and prosperous future for the modern Port of Portland." It was great to have the opportunity to speak to Geoff and get some insights into the working environment during the early construction of the port. We look forward to welcoming the community to our 60 Year Anniversary virtual exhibition. Visit us at https://www.portofportland.com.au/60-year-anniversary-gall/ from 2 November 2020.

21.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EPISODE 7 - THE COMPLETION Now the new breakwater and wharf are completed, it is time to acknowledge this historic achievement with a celebration. A ball was held in the transit shed on the KS Anderson Wharf with 3,500 people attending. 19 November 1960 - another historic day in the story of Portland.... Footage has been made available courtesy of Glenelg Shire Council and Port of Portland/Portland Harbour Trust. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #PortofPortland3305 #powerhouseproductions

20.01.2022 TEAM MOVEMBER NEWS Thank you to everyone who has donated to this worthy cause. Port of Portland is proud to support Movember and help raise awareness and donations for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Want to donate? Click on the link below to contribute to our team:... https://movember.com/t/port-of-portland-ready-set-mo?mc=1 Grab a copy of today’s Portland Observer to read the full article.

19.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EPISODE 6 - THE PIONEERS Port of Portland presents episode 6, giving us an opportunity to visit a bygone era. Take an amble down the streets of Portland and a peek through some of the homes of our pioneers, evoking a fond collection of wonderful memories.... Though photographs may fade, the memories behind them are far from forgotten. Keep the memory alive." Next Friday we release the final episode the completion. An episode not to be missed! #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #PortofPortland3305 #Powerhouseproductions

19.01.2022 NEW GSWW GUIDEBOOK LAUNCHED Port of Portland is proud to sponsor The Friends of the Great South West Walk and excited to attend today’s launch of its first full-length guidebook to Victoria’s best long-distance hike, 252km of the Great South West Walk. The new guidebook will be an invaluable companion to all hikers. The book contains a fascinating history, detailed information on the area's geology, plants and animals, tips for planning your trip, excellent maps and track not...es. It is available for purchase from the Portland Visitor Information Centre and local Portland newsagents. A great Christmas gift Great South West Walk - Portland Vic #communitysponsorship #portlandvic #portofportland3305

18.01.2022 Its NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC Week celebrations are being held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. The 2020 theme - ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ - recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years and their spiritual and cultural connection to country.... Port of Portland acknowledges and recognises the lands of which we live and operate, Gunditjmara country. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC #portofportland3305

17.01.2022 Stay safe out on the water this summer. Prepare for your next trip with Boating Vic. https://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/.../ports.../boatingvic Visit www.boating.vic.gov.au or download the Boating Vic app #BoatingVic #boatingsafety #watersafety #portofportland3305

17.01.2022 OFFICE CLOSED BUT BUSINESS AS USUAL With the announcement of Victoria commencing a 7-day lockdown from 11.59pm today (27 May 2021), Port of Portland will continue to operate as it is considered an essential service. Whilst the port will operate as usual in one sense, we have implemented enhanced hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees, port users and community. Other contingency plans are in place to ensure ongoing port operatio...ns. As part of these measures, we advise that we will be closing the doors to the administration office from close of business on Thursday 27 May through to Thursday 3 June 2021 inclusive. Our administrative staff are still working and it will be business as usual. Port passes will continue to be processed between 8am to 3pm and available for collection from the security box at the front entrance to the office. If you require assistance, please call 03 5525 0900 or email [email protected]. We acknowledge that we are in a rapidly changing environment. Should anything further change then we will communicate this as soon as we can.

17.01.2022 READY, SET, MO Port of Portland staff are dedicated to supporting men’s health with Matt, Leigh, Silas and Shannon showing their support by growing their mo. Help us raise awareness and donations for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention by contributing to our team:... https://movember.com/t/port-of-portland-ready-set-mo?mc=1 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to watch those Mo’s grow! #movember2020 #menshealthawareness #portofportland3305

16.01.2022 KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR TRAINS With the first grain train arriving in Portland next week, it is timely to remind the community not to be complacent around railway crossings. Irregular scheduling of trains means it’s important to take extra care when approaching a railway crossing. We recommend all drivers get into the habit of stopping, looking and listening for any sign of a train.... Keep the following points in mind when approaching a railway crossing: Not all railway crossings have warning bells and lights - for your own safety, always expect a train to be coming, keep your eyes open and your wits about you. Never race a train to a railway crossing. Trains can be travelling in either direction along the same track and on multiple tracks - be alert for more than one train passing through the crossing at the same time. Don't be fooled by an optical illusion - trains in the distance are often closer and travelling faster than they appear. Trains are expected on 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29 November 2020. Slow down, look and listen for trains and always be alert. Photo supplied by Joy Smith

16.01.2022 MELBOURNE CUP HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED Giddy up and get your Port passes sorted as our administration office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November 2020. Please direct all enquiries to 03 5525 0900 and follow the prompts. Urgent enquiries should be directed to:... SHIPPING Duty Scheduler: 5525 0905 Harbour Master: 0439 209 120 OPERATIONS Matt Peters: 0417 143 557 Permits: 0438 498 578

16.01.2022 Don't miss this opportunity to work at Port of Portland. Apply today!

16.01.2022 NEW BRANDING FOR PORT TUGS Cape Grant and Cape Nelson tugs received new branding today in recognition of the Port of Portland’s 60 Year Anniversary celebrations. 19 November 1960 marks the date the port was officially opened. Sixty years on and the Port of Portland is a busy modern port, handling in excess of $2 billion in trade.... Andrew Bryant from Portland Signworks replaced the existing tug branding with the celebratory logo designed by Port of Portland's Executive Assistant Janine Marra. Port of Portland CEO Greg Tremewen said the 60th anniversary of the port opening is a big occasion for all of us. Unfortunately, we can only have a virtual celebration this year to represent this significant milestone. The branding of the tugs is one of many things we have done to recognise the occasion and we think they look great. To view the port’s 60 Year Anniversary virtual photo exhibition, visit https://www.portofportland.com.au/60-year/ #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

15.01.2022 SOLAR SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIP Heywood Golf Club is set for the summer season with new solar panels. Port of Portland is proud to have contributed to the solar panel project and support Heywood Golf Club in becoming more sustainable.... Club Assistant Treasurer Peter Taylor said we expect the installation to have a very positive impact on our club, allowing us to pump water into our storage dams totally using solar power to operate the pump. This water will then be used to keep our course in top condition during the drier months of the year. Grab a copy of today’s edition of the Portland Observer to read the full article (page 21). Portland Observer & Guardian #communitysponsorship #portlandvic #portofportland3305

14.01.2022 VIRTUAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO EXHIBITION GOES LIVE Port of Portland is delighted to invite you to view its online exhibition of photos in recognition of our upcoming 60th birthday on 19 November 2020. The exhibition is now LIVE and includes the ports own photo collection, along with port related images from the Vern McCallum Collection. ... Take a journey of discovery with us visit: https://www.portofportland.com.au/celebrating-60-years-of-/ Feel free to leave a message or comment on our virtual visitor book. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

14.01.2022 MS REGATTA CANCELS VISIT The last 2020 cruise ship scheduled to arrive at Port of Portland on 30 December has cancelled. This cancellation was confirmed today by Oceania Cruises, via their agent. The MS Regatta last visited Portland in January 2019 and bought 639 passengers and 404 crew to the region. The next cruise ship expected at Port of Portland will be December 2021. ... To keep up to date with cruise ships visiting Portland Victoria, go to the Port of Portland website at http://www.portofportland.com.au/ and view the current cruise ship schedule.

13.01.2022 PORT OFFICE REOPENING We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Port of Portland administration office on Monday 11 January 2021. We have implemented a few initiatives to help keep everyone safe. These include: A new divider screen installed at our reception desk.... A sign in/out register (for visitors staying 15 minutes or longer). Social distancing reminders (including wearing of masks - if required). A limit on the number of visitors in reception area at any one time. Hand sanitiser readily available for use. With safety requirements now in place, extra precautions will be taken to keep you, our staff and port users safe. See you soon! #portofportland3305 #officereopening #seeyousoon

12.01.2022 HARBOUR SAFETY RULES Port of Portland has had a few small vessels and swimmers venturing into restricted areas. Boat operators and community members are reminded that areas under and around the port berths are restricted to port operations and specific permit holders only. The following harbour safety rules apply to all boat operators:... Ships have right of way Keep well clear of all cargo vessels underway Keep 25 metres clear of all cargo ships berthed at the port Be aware and keep a good lookout for floating debris in the harbour Maintain a safe speed at all times and observe the speed limits in the harbour Maritime security signs are located on Berth 1, the corner of Berths 5 and 6 and at public boat ramps. For your safety and the safety of others, please abide by these safety rules. #portofportland3305 #harboursafety #keepclearofbigships

12.01.2022 FAREWELL TO OUR INTERN Port of Portland says farewell this week to our Communications Intern, Sarah Ewing. CEO, Greg Tremewen, said We were delighted to have Sarah come back and spend some time with us as our Communications Intern. Sarah has previously worked with Port of Portland and does an excellent job for us. We wish Sarah all the very best for her future.... We checked in with Sarah to ask how she has enjoyed her time at Port of Portland. It was great to be back and has been a fantastic learning opportunity, I have gained skills that I will use throughout my lifetime. I want to thank everyone for all their help and support over the last three months Sarah said. Sarah will graduate in November 2020 having completed a Bachelor of Business as well as a Bachelor of Media & Communications at Swinburne University. After graduation she will start at KPMG as a graduate Audit, Assurance and Risk Consultant. We would like to thank Sarah for all her hard work and wish her all the best in her new career and can’t wait to see what she achieves.

10.01.2022 Port of Portland is proud to support Heathmere Football Netball Club through its annual Community Sponsorship Program. Applications for the FY21/22 are open until 11 June 2021. For further information, visit our website and apply TODAY! https://www.portofportland.com.au/community/sponsorship/... #portofportland3305 #portlandvic #CommunitySponsorship #supportinglocalclubs #localcommunities #iloveportland

09.01.2022 60 YEARS OF REFLECTIONS COMING SOON Take a look back. Spark a memory. A story behind every frame. Port of Portland Celebrating 60 Years of connecting our region to the world (1960 2020).... #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

09.01.2022 60 YEARS OF REFLECTIONS VIDEO LAUNCH It is with pleasure we invite you to watch our new short documentary ‘60 Years of Reflections’, produced by Powerhouse Productions. This video will take you on a nostalgic journey into the Ports history and the challenges experienced in building the modern port.... Enjoy this trip down memory lane, along with some anecdotal accounts from former and current employees. A combination of many years of planning, hard work and dedication has made Port of Portland what it is today. So much more than just a pretty picture. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

09.01.2022 Our Yesterdays Revisited - THE PORT’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY A fantastic article by Bernard Wallace in today’s Portland Observer, revisiting the Port’s 60th Anniversary. View the jam packed program of events. Celebrations that lasted a week (13 - 20 November 1960), offering something for everyone! ... One of the largest concentration of Premiers, Statesmen, industrial and civic leaders ever to attend an event outside of an Australian capital city. It was truly a spectacular event. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305 Portland Observer & Guardian

09.01.2022 OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW Tomorrow Victoria celebrates ‘Thank You Day’ to show the State’s thanks to those who have made sacrifices to contain the spread of Coronavirus. This public holiday will see our administrative office closed on Friday 23 October 2020.... Please direct all enquiries to 03 5525 0900 and follow the prompts. Urgent enquiries should be directed to: SHIPPING: Duty Scheduler: 5525 0905 Harbour Master: 0439 209 120 OPERATIONS: Matt Peters: 0417 143 557 Permits: 0438 498 578 We apologise for any inconvenience and go Cats!

08.01.2022 OFFICE TO REMAIN CLOSED Given the current lockdown extension and despite restrictions easing somewhat in regional Victoria, the port office will remain closed for the next 7 day lockdown period (from 11:59pm Thursday 3 June to 11:59pm Thursday 10 June 2021). A number of staff will be returning to the office over this time and enquiries will be processed as required.

01.01.2022 How fantastic were the South West TAFE's 2020 Energy Safe Victoria Trades Virtual Awards! Port of Portland was thrilled to learn its very talented employee Jack Cocks won Third Year Apprentice of the Year Award in Engineering-Fabrication as well as the Andy Kinnear Commemorative Award. This award is presented to an engineering apprentice who displays excellence, a thirst for knowledge, passion, and a desire to share knowledge and help others. A huge congratulations Jack P...ort of Portland is delighted to join you in celebrating your success. If you missed the awards night, it is available for viewing via the link below. Port of Portland congratulates all students on their achievements in what has certainly been a challenging year. #SouthWestTafe #2020TradesAward #portofportland3305