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.