Small crew of marine pilots keep iron ore flowing through Port Headland

Port Hedland moves more tonnage than any other port in the country. Every shift relies on timing, clear communication and crews who know the harbour’s conditions inside out. Our teams operate across the port from first light to last line, supporting the hundreds of massive iron ore ships that visit every month. Each movement is planned around tides, traffic and weather so that ships can arrive, berth and depart safely. If you have seen us working on the water in Hedland, this is what it looks li

Port of Port Hedland - OMC International