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Broad coalition opposes Port relocation
Fremantle will be the biggest loser if the rushed Westport process goes ahead as planned by the Cook Government. [caption…
Sailing into a Trump-free Sunset, and other cruise news
Donald Trump is preparing for his second four-year term as POTUS, and it seems about 63% of Americans are either…
First Goa, now Fremantle, NZ next, then SA, and back to Goa!
Here’s a great story, with a current Fremantle connection, that has the whole of India - and now Freo folk…
Xue Long back in Port
Xue Long, a Chinese icebreaker, is back in Freo and currently at D berth. She’s in from Nansha, China. You…
What to do with STS Leeuwin – Part 2: A Replacement Vessel
WHY DOES THE LEEUWIN NEED TO BE REPAIRED? Major reason is financial. The Leeuwin’s masts and rigging are an insurance…
The arrival of the Volga in Freo – Stunning photograph by stunning photograph
On Thursday, 7 November 2024, we brought you news of Big Volga Anchored Off Freo. Well, she arrived in Fremantle’s…
Big Volga At Anchor Off Freo
It’s been quite a week at Fremantle’s inner harbour. First we had a Royal affair, with two cruise ships in…
Queen’s Entrance
The first two big cruise ships have arrived in Fremantle to herald the start of the 2024/2025 cruise season. Today,…
Crown Princess fashionably late
As we reported yesterday, the Crown Princess was expected to make her maiden call at Fremantle today arriving in the…