Corporate Body

South Australian Ports Corporation (Ports Corp) (1995 - 2001)

State of South Australia

From
1995
To
2001
Functions
Maritime Industry and Regulatory Body
Reference No
State Records South Australia Agency ID: GA660

Summary

In 1995 South Australian Ports Corporation also known as Ports Corp was established. Ports Corp was a statutory authority and took over the responsibilities and functions of the former Department of Marine and Harbours (1967 - 1995). Ports Corps works closely with private industry and other government agencies to manage public port assets like wharves, establish and maintain navigational aids, and support shipping services. In 2001 Ports Corps was privatised and its responsibilities passed to a private company called Flinders Ports.

Timeline

 1838 - 1843 South Australian Department of The Harbour Master
       1843 - 1860 South Australian Harbor Department
             1860 - 1925 South Australian Marine Board
                   1913 - 1966 South Australian Harbors Board
                         1967 - 1995 South Australian Department of Marine and Harbors
                               1995 - 2001 South Australian Ports Corporation (Ports Corp)

Published resources

Resource Sections

  • 'GA660 South Australian Ports Corporation (Ports Corp)', in Agency Details, State Records of South Australia, State Records of South Australia. Details

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