Port of Weipa dredging about to begin April 16, 2021, by Eldin Ganic North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) CEO Nicolas Fertin said that the TSHD Brisbane is due to begin the Port of Weipa dredging work from late April. “Maintenance dredging works are an integral part of port operations,” Mr Fertin said. “In the same way we maintain roads and rail lines for freight transport, we need to look after our port infrastructure to keep trade flowing. “Regular maintenance dredging ensures efficient, navigable shipping depths for our port users. “It’s undertaken by port authorities around the world and is critical for maintaining port infrastructure.