Pilbara Ports Authority News

Australia’s New Ship Simulation Center Opened

change in tug towage techniques. These changes, combined with increasing commercial pressures, have made tug and ship simulation an essential part of ensuring the safety of vessels within port limits.   HR Wallingford currently provides ship simulation and CPD training services to the Pilbara Ports Authority, who operate Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port. Port Hedland, which exported over 460 million metric tons of cargo in 2015/16, is in the process of managing many of these growing challenges. McBride said, “To support the training requirements of Pilbara Ports