Maritime Safety Queensland have advised that further meetings have taken place with the operator of the mine and confirmed orders for new equipment and replacement navigation aids have been placed. Most replacements are scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2015.
The reporter suggested that the Moormaster Automated Mooring system would be the perfect system for this port, but the regulator has advised that due to the currents and exposure at this particular port, this system is not a viable option.
