North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is a leading port authority responsible for world-class facilities at the working ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point and Weipa.
As a port authority, NQBP is responsible for:
- strategic port planning
- port business development
- port infrastructure development
- environmental management and marine pollution (within port limits)
- port security and safety
- port efficiency
- maintaining navigable port depths for shipping
- issuing licences, leases and permits to other organisations for use of port land, infrastructure and facilities.
NQBP has a multi-user access policy in place at its ports to facilitate the highest possible utilisation of port infrastructure and greatest possible operational efficiency.