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Nov 19, 2008	Fremantle Inner Harbour Classic Yacht Race on 1pm Sunday 23 November 2008 About 30 large ocean-going yachts will battle for line honours in the confines of the harbour, making it a great race for spectators.
Nov 5, 2008	Fremantle Port painting exhibition 8-20 November Kidogo Arthouse An exhibition of paintings of Fremantle Port by artists Susie Marwick and Angela Rossen will be at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle
Oct 27, 2008	Pile driving trial starts in November At the beginning of November, Fremantle Ports will start a month-long trial to test the method for installing steel piles.
Nov 13, 2008	HMAS Sydney and HMAS Melbourne visiting Fremantle 14-17 November Royal Australian Navy Adelaide Class Frigates HMAS Sydney and HMAS Melbourne will berth at the Port of Fremantle 14-17 November for rest and respite, ahead of their participation in Fleet Concentration Period-West.
Oct 30, 2008	Public invited to Victoria Quay Briefing 9am Saturday 15 November 2008 Members of the public are invited to a briefing on future development of the western end of Victoria Quay, at Fremantle Port, at 9am on Saturday 15 November.
Nov 4, 2008	P&O Cruises to base cruise ship Pacific Sun in Fremantle In a significant boost for WA's cruise industry, P&O Cruises has announced it will base its popular cruise ship Pacific Sun in Fremantle from December 2009.
Oct 27, 2008	North Mole end closed for air race media flights 29 Oct-2 Nov The end of North Mole will be closed to the public while Red Bull Air Race flights take place for media.
Oct 7, 2008	World's oldest ocean-going passenger ship open for visitors The MV Doulos, a contemporary of the Titanic, is making its last visit to Fremantle 10-28 October.
Sep 24, 2008	Primary school children's port photography competition Fremantle Ports is sponsoring an artists in residence program to coincide with the Festival of Fremantle and including a photography competition for primary school children.
Sep 24, 2008	O'Connor Ferry Landing operating again After several weeks of maintenance work, the O'Connor Ferry Landing, on Victoria Quay, Fremantle is again fully operational.
Sep 24, 2008	Walk to Work Day Friday 3 October 2008 Walk to walk, use public transport for better health and cleaner air ...
Aug 5, 2008	14 new webcams for Fremantle's Inner Harbour Fremantle Ports' website has 14 new webcams operating in the Inner Harbour.
Aug 1, 2008	O'Connor Ferry Landing closed for maintenance O'Connor Ferry Landing, on Victoria Quay in Fremantle, will be closed for maintenance from Monday 4 August 2008 for several weeks.
Jul 29, 2008	Fleet Street traffic works Monday 4 August 2008 Please be advised that defunct light poles are being removed in Fleet St between 7am and noon. One side of the street will be cordoned off during this time but traffic management personnel will be assisting traffic.
Jul 30, 2008	North Mole has been re-opened to the public after being closed on 30/7/08 due to bad weather North Mole has been re-opened to the public after being closed on 30/7/08 due to bad weather
Jul 8, 2008	Two planning policies approved Following public consultation, two planning policies related to Kwinana facilities and Outer Harbour waters have been approved by the Board of Fremantle Ports.
Jul 1, 2008	CEO Kerry Sanderson looking forward to new role as Agent General Fremantle Ports CEO Kerry Sanderson says she is looking forward to taking up her new role in early November as Agent General for Western Australia.
Jul 1, 2008	Premier announces Fremantle Ports CEO as new Agent General for Western Australia CEO Kerry Sanderson AO is leaving Fremantle Ports in October after 17 years and will take up the position of Agent General based in London in November.
Jun 18, 2008	Portfolio community newsletter June 2008 edition out now! Inner Harbour deepening update, Kwinana Quay update, comment on North Port Quay, first female skipper, wind power for port beacons and more ...
Jun 26, 2008	Sun Princess now arriving at noon 26/6/08 The cruise liner Sun Princess is delayed and arriving at about noon, with passengers disembarking at 12.30pm. It is expected to depart at about 9pm. For the latest information, ring the Cruise Line on 9430 3335.
Jun 23, 2008	Cruise liner Sun Princess visiting Thurs 26 June 2008 Please note the Fremantle Passenger Terminal will not be open to the public, and the terminal carpark will be available for passenger pick-up and drop-off only, not for public parking.
May 19, 2008	Sun Princess arrival 21 May 2008 now 12.15pm Princess Cruises has advised that the Sun Princess will now arrive at Fremantle at 12.15pm on Wednesday 21 May.
May 9, 2008	Capital Works budget welcomed The approval of a capital works program of $194.1 million for Fremantle Ports in the State Government’s May budget has been welcomed by CEO Kerry Sanderson.
May 8, 2008	Rail freight reduces truck movements through Fremantle Sixty-five thousand truck movements through Fremantle have been averted thanks to new rail facilities and a strategy to encourage the use of rail to transport sea freight containers
May 7, 2008	Inner Harbour Deepening Project Industry Briefing 6/5/08 A briefing for industry was held at the WA Maritime Museum on Fremantle Ports' Inner Harbour deepening project on 6 May 2008. The Powerpoint presentation and some answers to questions are attached.
May 6, 2008	Spruce up for Fremantle Lighthouses The lighthouse on North Mole has received its regular two-or three yearly re-paint to ensure it is in good condition and clearly visible.
May 5, 2008	Superliner Sun Princess visiting 6 May 2008 Please note there will be no public access to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal and no parking at the terminal carpark. The carpark will be used for pickup and drop off only.
May 2, 2008	USS Tarawa visits port More than 3000 United States Sailors and Marines arrived in Fremantle today (2 May 2008) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa
Apr 23, 2008	Industry briefing for marine, civil and dredging contractors Early tender advice: An industry briefing is being held on 6 May 2008 for contractors interested in the Inner Harbour deepening project.
Mar 27, 2008	Special Fremantle Ports exhibition for FotoFreo 2008 Fremantle Ports is presenting a FotoFreo Fringe exhibition from 4 April by highly regarded photographer Roel Loopers titled "A Day in the Life of Fremantle Ports".
Mar 12, 2008	New Chairman appointed for Fremantle Ports Alan Birchmore, former Chairman of the Albany Port Authority, has been appointed Chairman of Fremantle Ports.
Mar 4, 2008	Starlight Purple Haze Game 5.40pm Sat 29 March Fremantle will be turning purple in March to support the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Mar 5, 2008	QE2 sailing at 7pm Wed 5 March 2008 QE2 is now departing from Fremantle at the later time of 7pm.
Feb 25, 2008	Queen Elizabeth 2 visiting Fremantle 8am-7pm Wed 5 March Spectators are advised to use public transport to visit the Port of Fremantle to watch ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 when it departs the port for the last time at 7pm on Wednesday 5 March.
Jan 2, 2008	Cruise ships visiting Fremantle 2 Jan 2008 Cruise ships Funchal and Superstar Gemini are both in Fremantle on Wednesday 2 January 2008. The ships are NOT accessible to the public but can be viewed from the balcony of the Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Victoria Quay.
Dec 21, 2007	Ferry terminal proposed for Victoria Quay's B Shed A common user ferry terminal with a cafe and other tourism-related tenancies is the preferred proponent for the future long-term lease of B Shed.
Dec 21, 2007	WA Planning Commission approves ING Commercial Precinct proposal Fremantle Ports has welcomed the decision by the WA Planning Commission to issue a development approval with conditions for the ING Commercial Precinct development proposal for Victoria Quay.
Dec 10, 2007	Public comment invited for Kwinana Quay Project Scoping Document Public comment is invited on the Kwinana Quay Project Scoping Document for the proposed container port facilities at Naval Base/Kwinana
Nov 30, 2007	HMAS Adelaide open day Sun 9 December 10am-4pm Before it is decommissioned, visit the ship that rescued Tony Bullimore and Thierry Dubois from the Southern Ocean in 1997. HMAS Adelaide will be berthed at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Victoria Quay.
Nov 20, 2007	Giant cruise liner visiting Fremantle 22/23 November The equal-biggest* cruise liner to visit Fremantle, the Sun Princess, arrives 8am on Thursday 22 November.
Nov 14, 2007	High Japanese Award for Fremantle Harbour Master Captain Eric Atkinson has been awarded one of the Japanese Emperor's highest honours.
Nov 5, 2007	Fremantle Ports congratulates Port of Nagoya on centenary Fremantle Ports congratulates its sister port, the Port of Nagoya, in Japan, on its centennial anniversary on 10 November.
Nov 2, 2007	Public comment invited for 2 draft planning policies Public comment is invited on the Draft Kwinana Bulk Terminal and Kwinana Bulk Jetty Planning Policy, and the Draft Outer Harbour Waters Planning Policy. Closing date for submissions is 5pm Friday 14 December 2007.
Oct 16, 2007	USS Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group in Fremantle More than 4000 US sailors and marines are arriving today (16 October) on three ships: USS Bonhomme Richard, USS Denver and USS Rushmore.
Sep 20, 2007	Portfolio community newsletter out now! September 2007 edition is available
Jul 4, 2007	Two options under consideration for Fremantle Outer Harbour Two options for Fremantle Ports' new Outer Harbour container facilities at Kwinana have been approved by Cabinet to proceed for planning and environmental approval.
Jun 22, 2007	Fremantle Ports wins major business awards Fremantle Ports wins WA's first business gold
Jun 12, 2007	Development application lodged for Victoria Quay Commercial Precinct proposal An exciting, contemporary, world-class $200 million waterfront development is proposed for the western end of Victoria Quay by Fremantle Ports and developer ING Real Estate.
May 28, 2007	Portfolio community newsletter (June 2007) available now The latest edition of Portfolio is available on this website
May 8, 2007	Fremantle Ports supports Native ARC Native ARC is a native animal rehabilitation centre and education facility in Hope Road, Bibra Lake.
May 4, 2007	Fremantle's Inner Harbour 110 years old today (4 May) The Inner Harbour was officially opened on 4 May 1897.
May 4, 2007	US Navy ships depart 4 May USS Boxer, USS Dubuque and USS Comstock departed this morning after arriving 29 April.
Apr 30, 2007	US Navy ships in port USS Boxer, USS Dubuque and USS Comstock arrived at E, F & G berths on 29 April.
Apr 23, 2007	Fremantle Chamber Orchestra concerts 2 May (Fremantle) & 5 May (Perth) Proudly supported by Fremantle Ports, the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra is presenting concerts on 2 May in Fremantle and 5 May in Perth.
Apr 4, 2007	Another record for Starlight Purple Haze Game fundraising Fremantle Ports has helped the Fremantle Football Club and the Starlight Children's Foundation raise more than $40,000 for the Foundation.
Mar 29, 2007	Fremantle Ports Breakfast Kick Starts Starlight Purple Haze Fremantle Ports raised about $3,000 for the Starlight Children's Foundation at a successful breakfast attended by more than 200 staff, tenants, other representatives of the port community, family and friends on Thursday 29 March.
Mar 14, 2007	Support Starlight Purple Haze Game 31 March Fremantle Ports is aiming to raise more than last year's record of $38,000 for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Mar 1, 2007	Spanish naval frigate visits Fremantle Alvaro de Bazan has docked at Victoria Quay on March 1 for a few days.
Jan 25, 2007	Community forum backs contemporary look development for Victoria Quay Victoria Quay Commercial Precinct community forum 25/11/06 results - the Minister's media statement, the full report and a summary of the report
Dec 28, 2006	Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) mandatory January 1 From January 1, the new MSIC is mandatory for all port users who need to enter maritime security zones at Fremantle and Kwinana.
Dec 11, 2006	Unleashed team wins Fremantle Ports Swim Thru inaugural Corporate Challenge About 300 swimmers took to the water at South Beach in perfect conditions on Saturday morning (Dec 9) for the Fremantle Ports Swim Thru.
Dec 4, 2006	$38,000 presented to Starlight Children's Foundation by Fremantle Ports and Fremantle Football Club A cheque for more than $38,000 raised during the Docker's Starlight Purple Haze Game was presented to the Starlight Children's Foundation on December 3.
Dec 1, 2006	Fremantle Ports Swim Thru at South Beach Sat Dec 9 About 250 swimmers will take to the water at South Beach on Saturday December 9 for the Fremantle Ports Swim Thru, a 1600m ocean swim.
Nov 29, 2006	Temporary Access Register ceases on 1 December 2006 Fremantle Ports' Temporary Access Register will cease to be available to port users and customers from 1 December 2006. Please read the Temporary Access Register flyer for details.
Nov 28, 2006	Commercial Precinct Workshop well attended A community workshop at the weekend on plans for a commercial precinct on Victoria Quay was well attended and produced wide ranging views from people from Fremantle and surrounding areas.
Nov 20, 2006	MSIC & Port Access 'What If' No.2 The Maritime Security Identification Card is mandatory on 1/1/07. Here is the second in the series of 'What If' questions and answers...
Nov 13, 2006	MSIC & Port Access 'What If' questions & answers The new Maritime Security Indentification Card becomes mandatory on 1 January 2007. For port users and customers who still have questions, Fremantle Ports has compiled the following 'What If' questions and answers.
Nov 7, 2006	Huge new Patrick crane for Fremantle Port A ship carrying six huge container cranes has arrived in the Fremantle Port. One crane is being offloaded at the Patrick terminal. The ship will leave Saturday 11/11/06.
Jun 16, 2006	Fremantle Ports continues security improvements Fremantle Ports’ security enhancement program is continuing. In the new financial year, the focus will be on improving perimeter security and personnel identification.
Mar 29, 2006	Strategic Assessment Phase of the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project underway The Strategic Assessment phase of the Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour Project is well advanced, with an extensive program of consultation undertaken as part of a multi-criteria analysis.
Dec 20, 2005	Fremantle Ports grants new towage licences Adsteam, which is already operating under non-exclusive licence to Fremantle Ports, will continue to be the major provider of towage services for commercial vessels in the port.