New tug berth completed at Queensland’s Mackay Port

Photo: North Queensland Bulk Ports

The Port of Mackay in North Queensland now boasts a new multi-million dollar purpose-built tug berth facility.

The dedicated tug berth facility is located inside the secure port area and will cater for the existing tug fleet and provides flexibility for future growth.

The facility includes a floating pontoon and gangway that can berth up to two tugs. The berths can also accommodate larger and more powerful tugs.

Two pilot boat berths have also been included.

Construction of the new facility was carried out by local company the Pacific Marine Group. It is the largest in a series of recent, significant investments totalling $17 million aimed at boosting the port for current and future trade.


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