Shoe Box Update
Together with our Buddy Class, Year 5/6, we again participated in the Seafarer’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Over the term we gradually acquired a collection of shoeboxes and sufficient, appropriate gifts to fill them. To broaden our understanding we went on the Internet and researched the Mission to Seafarers. We found out where in the world Centre’s are and how they cater for the needs of seamen of all nationalities. We now have a
Dampier Port Expansion
ABC reports that Dampier Port Authority says plans to expand the port still need funding approval from the Western Australian Government before they can go ahead.
The Dampier Marine Services Facility Project would increase the capacity in the general cargo area.
It will involve the construction of a land-backed wharf, jetty, lay-down areas and associated infrastructure.
Sydney Seafarers Centre
The Sydney Seafarers’ Centre took out the top award for seafarers’ welfare at the 15th Lloyd’s List DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney, this week.
The centre funded by the International Transport Workers’ Federation and managed by Mark Armstrong, took out the coveted award, one of 14 celebrating excellence and achievement in the maritime industry.
Dampier Port to boost
Rio Tinto has announced a US$230 million ($242.6 million) investment to expand the Dampier Port to boost its export capacity by five million tonnes a year.
The upgrade will take the mining giant’s total Pilbara capacity to 230mtpa by the first quarter of 2012.
Rio said the investment was in addition to the US$91 million ($95.9 million) approved in early 2010 for a first 5mtpa expansion to 225mtpa capacity.
Photo Of The Day
