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Broome Port Authority - Parliament of Western Australia

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TEUs<br />

400<br />

350<br />

300<br />

250<br />

200<br />

150<br />

100<br />

50<br />

0<br />

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11<br />

Total Import TEUs<br />

Total Export TEUs<br />

Figure 15 – Container Trade for the past 5 years<br />

Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration<br />

During 2010/11 <strong>of</strong>fshore oil and gas exploration drilling activities in the Browse Basin were<br />

undertaken by Shell Development <strong>Australia</strong> and Woodside Energy Limited. From December 2010<br />

through to the beginning <strong>of</strong> March 2011 there were no rigs operating <strong>of</strong>fshore.<br />

Ancillary <strong>of</strong>fshore exploration shipping included seismic vessels and jack-up rigs undertaking<br />

oceanographic studies in the Browse Basin and <strong>of</strong>fshore at James Price Point. General cargo<br />

vessel visits supplying bulk drill product and drilling equipment grow or decrease in line with <strong>of</strong>fshore<br />

support activities, plus import fuel shipments reflect both the levels <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fshore exploration and the<br />

stages <strong>of</strong> the Kimberley tourist season. The <strong>Port</strong> supplied the bulk <strong>of</strong> its potable water and fuel<br />

bunker exports to Browse Basin exploration drilling activities and construction <strong>of</strong> an oil & gas<br />

processing facility on Barrow Island.<br />

Infrastructure Improvement and Maintenance<br />

Blast and paint maintenance to the wharf underdeck structure during the year was undertaken at the<br />

abutment <strong>of</strong> the wharf and the North Eastern end <strong>of</strong> the wharf link bridge, and this work was<br />

overseen by a competent third party inspector. Outstanding underdeck warranty rectification work is<br />

also progressing. BrPA installed a new fender system to the dinghy davit berth to provide a safe<br />

fendering for small tender vessels. A wharf pylon protection and strengthening trial was initiated on<br />

four pylons as an alternative method <strong>of</strong> repairing and protecting wharf steel piles.<br />

Other essential major works included the resurfacing <strong>of</strong> the road area approaching the wharf<br />

entrance and renewing the drainage and supporting pad at the security gate. This work ensured that<br />

trucks could safely transit from <strong>Port</strong> lands onto the wharf link bridge. Road resurfacing also occurred<br />

adjacent to the Administration building carpark. A new portable gatehouse building which provides a<br />

safety improvement for BrPA employees was installed to replace the existing fixed facility.<br />

The wharf underdeck access trolleys refurbishment and replacement continued. The major 10 year<br />

inspection and service was completed on BrPA’s 100T Demag Crane. In response to the important<br />

nature <strong>of</strong> maintaining crucial infrastructure and assets, BrPA implemented a computerized<br />

maintenance management system and are developing an employee in a Maintenance Planning and<br />

Store role. An additional supplementary welder was also employed.<br />

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