Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba.

With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales contribute billions of dollars to our economy; create thousands of jobs and support countless businesses.

Port Authority works 24/7 to ensure the safety of these ships, the security of our working ports and the protection of our marine environment.

Across six ports, Port Authority delivers safe and efficient marine services, including: harbour masters; marine pilotage; aids to navigation; vessel traffic services; emergency response; hydrographic surveying; port management, dangerous goods regulations and cruise terminal operations.

Port Authority of New South Wales keeps our ports safe, secure and open to the world.

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation is a global leader in highly-engineered polymer solutions in the marine, infrastructure and renewable energy industries. It manufactures and installs bespoke fender systems, docking and mooring equipment, navigation and piloting solutions, oil and gas transfer technology and vessel efficiency technology for marine environments all over the world. Its polymer engineering expertise also extends to its range of general marine products, including navigation aids and buoys. Performing in some of the harshest environments, its principal infrastructure offerings include sealing systems for tunnels, dredging hoses, water management solutions, building vibration isolation, and polymer seals for offshore applications.

WGA is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning engineering and project management consultancy with a history of developing long-term collaborative client relationships.  WGA operates across Australia and New Zealand with representatives in all states and territories (Australia), and the north and south islands (NZ). WGA is owned by employees and has deep roots in our communities. As one of the largest independent ports and maritime consultancies in Australia, WGA delivers robust and innovative solutions that pay respect to environmental, social, and economic factors. Our dedicated team of maritime and coastal engineers bring with them a comprehensive understanding of the design considerations unique to the marine environment. We provide maritime engineering expertise including port planning, feasibility studies, inspections, engineering design, project management and construction supervision. Our coastal team provide broad capability with metocean data collection facilitation and the capacity to use state-of-the-art numerical models to predict hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport and scour in coastal environments.

Arup is a global, independent firm of planners, designers and engineers offering a broad range of multidisciplinary services across the built environment. We are driven to help solve the socio-economic, energy transition, and climate change-induced challenges faced by ports, maritime asset owners, and coastal communities, towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

The ShibataFenderTeam Group is the leading international fender manufacturer with 60+ years of group experience in fender production and an extensive global network with local support. Providing safety critical fender systems, the ShibataFenderTeam Group has a strong focus on manufacturing all major components in-house, ensuring highest quality and reliability at their own production facilities in Europe and Asia. As a specialist for customized fender solutions, they offer high-quality products at competitive prices. SFT offers the full range of marine fender products, from simple rubber profiles up to highly engineered systems as well as accessories and fixings.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 8,500 talented people across more than 50 offices in Australia and New Zealand. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. WSP offers a full range of port, maritime and coastal services in support of the industry. A full offering is provided in combination with our materials handling team; inland distribution is supported by our strengths in intermodal facilities and freight and logistics.

Boskalis is a leading global dredging and marine expert. As a leading dredging and marine contractor and services provider we offer a wide range of services comprising:

• the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal defence and riverbank protection
• the execution of projects and marine services for the offshore energy sector including subsea, heavy marine transport, lift and installation services
• marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys
• towage and terminal services
• marine salvage services and projects.

With safety as our core value, we provide all-round, innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world.

The Water Research Laboratory is a world-leading fundamental and applied research organisation tackling the most challenging water engineering problems faced by the world today.

Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and part of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW Sydney, our globally-esteemed laboratory is home to advanced facilities, equipment and personnel comprising the most experienced and creative problem solvers in their respective areas of research and industry.

For over 60 years we have successfully bridged the gap between industry and academia. Combining professional engineers and scientists completing commercial studies, with an academic team focused on education and research.

Bluemont Kyowa Rock Bags are engineered specifically for erosion and scour protection use on

• Ports, wharves, pylons, beaches, offshore submarine cables and pipelines
• Dams, outflows, rivers, creeks, table drains, waterways and drainage channels
• Bridges, road embankments & cuttings

Projects examples include Lyttelton Port major upgrade, Clare Weir Qld, Stockton Beach, Wamberal Beach, many bridges and culverts in Australia and NZ. Made in Japan for over 35 years, over 24,000 projects with over 1.1M rock bags installed. Tested at WRL UNSW.

MoorMarine is a leading Australian based harbour equipment supplier and service provider. With our partners, and extensive in-house experience and engineering capabilities, we offer our customers cost effective and high quality harbour equipment solutions. MoorMarine’s large range of products and services including marine fenders, marine bollards, marine gangways, Quick Release Hooks, Berthing Aid Systems, Nav-Aids and NDT equipment integrity scanning services.

Specialist Port Equipment (SPE) are suppliers of high-quality Berthing, Mooring, Loading and Access equipment used to improve safety, efficiency, and operations across all types of ports.

SPE’s works with the following leading international manufacturers:

• ShibataFenderTeam: Marine Fenders and Bollards
• Straatman: Quick Release Hooks and Mooring Aids
• Kannon: Marine Loading Arms
• Verhoef: Access Platforms

SPE combines the latest product and operational knowledge with local hands-on industry experience to provide complete confidence through design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of critical port equipment.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve-because they’re our communities too. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Navigate Hydrographic are the makers of hydrographic data visualisation software designed for engineers, harbour masters, and any other end users of hydrographic data. We have produced an easy-to-use package that allows information to be obtained from this data quickly and easily, saving time and money in running projects that involve any kind of underwater survey. It is perfect for applications such as berth and channel depth declaration, dredging, construction and sedimentary flow analysis. It not only makes data look smart, but be smart.

SiteHive develops real-time environmental monitoring and management technology that transforms how people manage environmental compliance. We harness modern technology to provide software and devices that are not only easy to use, but deliver dramatic time and cost savings. SiteHive allows people to manage environmental aspects – noise, dust, vibration, water and weather – in real time. With new ways of working that make things easier, more effective, and lower cost. Teams are using SiteHive to manage environmental impact proactively. They are making immediate, confident decisions and keeping their stakeholders informed. They are reducing costs and seeing real budget savings.  SiteHive enables proactive environmental management that keeps teams and communities safe, builds stakeholder trust, and minimises environmental impact.

UCC provide solutions to corrosion and material degradation issues across the Oil and Gas, Water, Energy, Marine, Mineral Processing and Civil Infrastructure sectors. UCC are uniquely innovative when it comes to solving corrosion and material degradation problems associated with infrastructure assets. This innovation is borne out of specific experience in this field and a passion for delivering unsurpassed service to our clients.

HUESKER Australia a leading manufacturer of geosynthetic products, specializing in the development, manufacture, supply, and installation of geosynthetics. HUESKER proudly collaborates with PROSERVE, boasting over 50 years of expertise in marine construction. This dynamic partnership combines innovative geosynthetic solutions with PROSERVE’s profound understanding of the complexities involved in underwater concrete work. With cutting-edge construction methods, erosion control solutions, or lining services, we offer unparalleled value to our global clientele. Committed to excellence, our collaboration ensures the development of robust and reliable structures, addressing the unique challenges of construction beneath the water’s surface. With a shared dedication to quality and innovation, HUESKER Australia and PROSERVE redefine possibilities in the realm of geosynthetics and marine construction.

At Menard Oceania, we design and construct ground engineering solutions that set the standard for ground improvement within the region. Our scope includes small to large infrastructure-based solutions across a broad range of market segments for private and public stakeholders, including Transport, Dams, Ports and Coastal Infrastructure, Industrial and Commercial Buildings, Heavy Industry, and Mining. Menard Oceania is the Australian subsidiary of Menard and part of Soletanche Freyssinet Group, which are world leaders in geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineering construction.

Redefining Maritime Training with Online Learning and Virtual Reality Simulators

The Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy pioneers maritime education with advanced cutting edge virtual reality training, sales and subscription services, complemented by cutting edge online learning platform. Engaging students and companies from all fields within the Maritime sector including and not limited to Maritime Pilots, Navy, Fishing companies, Indigenous communities as well as the construction industry. Both the online learning and Maritime VR Simulators help accelerate skill development, offer more flexibility, and reduce if not eliminate risk associated with the Maritime sector. See this technology on display at this year’s event.

Established in 1968, Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd, is a subsidiary of Winn & Coales International and specialises in the manufacture and supply of corrosion and chemical resistant coatings and linings for the long-term protection of steel, concrete and timber surfaces in the toughest corrosive environments. The company is at the forefront of innovative corrosion prevention technology, focussing on developing an extensive range of custom solutions to meet the specific needs of different industries within Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Further to this, Denso Australia has also established a trusted network of exclusive agents who are available to assist in these regions.