One-stop pilotage service provider
BASED in Fremantle, West Coast Pilots is WA’s largest multi-port marine pilot service provider and has steadily grown since it was established in 2003.
Currently, the company provides marine pilot services to nine different ports and facilities throughout WA.
“Our marine pilots can be relied on to give expert advice on berthing and sailing limitations, towage requirements, under keel clearance, mooring and shift ship arrangements and ship loading sequencing and documentation,” West Coast Pilots general manager Andrew Melville said.
“Our marine pilots are licensed for a number of our contracted ports, which gives them a unique perspective on port operations.
“It is the experience gained in this multi-port environment that gives West Coast Pilots an advantage over single port pilot providers,” Mr Melville said.
West Coast Pilots provides experienced Master Mariners to perform pilotage and load master functions at Shark Bay Resources’ (SBR) export facilities at Onslow and Useless Loop.
The company has an excellent safety record, working closely with SBR’s shipping department to ensure continued reliability and efficiency in marine operations at both sites.
“West Coast Pilots has been pleased to provide strong operational support to SBR during a period of increased exports from both Onslow and Useless Loop,” Mr Melville said.
“West Coast Pilots looks forward to continuing its partnership with Shark Bay Resources in the years ahead and to building on a strong relationship that began in 2005, and we wish SBR continued success in the years ahead.”
More information can be found at: www.westcoastpilots.com.au.