Future Kimberley Ports Authority Kimberley Economic Forum 2012, ‘OWNING THE FUTURE’ Cable Beach Resort Hotel, Broome 2 nd and 3 rd of May Kimberley Economic Forum 2012, ‘OWNING THE FUTURE’ Cable Beach Resort Hotel, Broome 2 nd and 3 rd of May 1

Presentation Outline: 2

Setting the scene… 3 Broome Port Authority manages a ‘services model’ seaport: DEFINITION: ‘…the port authority offers the complete range of services required for the functioning of the seaport system. The port owns, maintains, and operates every available asset (fixed and mobile), and cargo handling activities are executed by labour employed directly by the port authority’. Port Reform Toolkit, 2009

Port of Broome was gazetted in 1889 and initially supported the pearling industry… 4 “A finer but rougher set of men it would be hard to find…” (From the book: A Pearling Master’s Journey - As true today as 120 years ago)

1897 – the original ‘spring tide’ jetty was built and served the port for 70 years… 5 The original jetty at Town Beach/Mangrove Point It was somewhat difficult to berth on a low tide…

The threat of war… 6 The Indonesian Confrontation of the early 1960’s prompted the Menzies Government to invest in North West Australia infrastructure – Broome benefitted with a new wharf, that exists today.

O&G support provides 65% of port income… 7

Vessel types of the O&G Industry… 8 Break bulk carrierSeismic vessel Supply vesselHeavy lift vessel Product (fuel) tanker Barges – varied types

Vessel types visiting Broome port… 9 Cruise Ships Livestock Carriers

Vessel types visiting the port… 10 Fisheries Border Protection Navy

Community support for effective port performance… 11

Future economic and growth potential… 12

Future economic and growth potential… 13 Support for LNG production & export facility: ashore and afloat Two companies are involved in innovative production and export projects; the port may be invited to support both operations

Sue McCarrey and the WA Government ‘s 2012 Ports Review… 14