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Statement on the fishing industry's compensation claim - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has always been keen to provide compensation to commercial fishers as required for the loss of access to fishing grounds caused by the Western Basin Dredging Project. GPC’s estimate from fisheries data of the total annual gross revenue from the commercial seafood harvest in the Western Basin is around $350,000 to $400,000. read more ...
Cutter suction dredging resumes - Thursday, January 26, 2012
The cutter suction dredge Al Mahaar and three backhoes are in operation in the Western Basin. In consultation with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and the Dredge Technical Reference Panel, normal dredging operations resumed at 10.15am today. read more ...
Cutter suction dredging stopped - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
As part of the adaptive approach to manage the dredging project, a voluntary suspension of cutter suction dredging is in place. Before 6pm this evening cutter suction dredging operations were stopped. Turbidity levels in the Gladstone harbour have been affected by the king tides currently occurring. read more ...

GPC’s Port of Gladstone and Port Alma are at Maritime Security Level 1

Leo Zussino
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Leo Zussino, Chief Executive Officer at GPC Leo's main focus is on directing and controlling our business and operational activities, providing leadership by developing plans and strategies to ensure short and long term objectives are achieved.

In 2011/12, Leo's main focus will be on ensuring the strategic planning and the development of additional port facilities is conducted in a manner which meets the needs of the State, the region and the expanding industries in Central Queensland whilst ensuring the ecological health of GPC's ports is maintained.


Mike Galt
COMMERCIAL GENERAL MANAGER
Mike is principal financial adviser to the CEO and Board, and is responsible for managing our commercial strategy, governance and risk management functions. His department also manages the port property portfolio, information systems, procurement, marina, Port of Bundaberg and new business functions.

In 2011/12, Mike's focus will be on establishing long term commercial contracts with new and existing Port customers to ensure stable and secure commercial outcomes into the future. Improving efficiency and governance will also be a priority, as will be the investigation into the introduction of a new business system.
Gary Carter
ACTING PORT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT GENERAL MANAGER
Gary is responsible for all activities undertaken by the Port Planning and Development department which include the full spectrum of Engineering Services associated with planning, project development and asset management of port infrastructure as well as the earthworks operational activities.

In 2011/12, Gary's focus will include the full spectrum of engineering and planning associated with development of the Port's existing and future port infrastructure as well as the earthworks operational activities. In addition, planning for expansion of the Gladstone channel and infrastructure for services to shipping will be a major focus.
Allan Brown
CARGO HANDLING OPERATIONS GENERAL MANAGER
Allan is responsible for the management of all cargo handling activities and associated infrastructure. This includes operating capability and performance, terminal asset management and maintenance, engineering support and service delivery improvement programs.

In 2011/12, Allan will continue to focus on operational capability and performance through the Continuous Improvement Program and Capricorn Coal Chain Maximisation Project. Allan will also oversee the implementation of operational support systems and the integration and optimisation of port expansion assets, embedding our asset management plan and reliability centred maintenance system.
John Sherriff
SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND RISK GENERAL MANAGER
John is responsible for ensuring GPC fulfils its legislative obligations for safety, environment and security; has a systematic approach to routinely identify risks and ensuring that control mechanism are in place to appropriately manage these risks.

In 2011/12, John's focus will be on establishing and refining systems which enable safety, environment and risk issues to be managed in an effective and efficient manner throughout our organisation.
Trina Schmidt
CORPORATE & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS GENERAL MANAGER
Trina is responsible for community focused services such as the marina parklands as well as internal and external communications for the port’s stakeholders. Her team also provides support to the Port through the provision of health services, security, employee relations and training.
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