The Kimberley Ports Authority’s (KPA) head office is located in Broome, and since July 2026 KPA has assumed direct management of the Port of Derby. KPA has regulatory responsibilities for the following ports:
- Port of Wyndham (leased and managed by Cambridge Gulf Ltd), and
- Port of Yampi Sound
Responsibilities
The Port Authorities Act 1999 (WA) outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Kimberley Ports Authority:
- To facilitate trade and to plan for growth and development of the port.
- To control business and other activities in the port.
- To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the port.
- To maintain and preserve property controlled by the port.
- To protect the environment in which the port operates.
- To use port assets for profit.
- To act in accordance with prudent commercial principles.
Vision
To be known as progressive partners who foster trade.
Mission
To responsibly grow and connect the Kimberley.
Kimberley Ports Authority Master Plan
The Kimberley Ports Authority has finalised a 50 year Master Plan covering the Ports of Broome, Derby, Yampi Sound and Wyndham.
Consultants Black Quay prepared the plan in liaison with current and potential port customers, port managers, government agencies, Indigenous groups and Chambers of Commerce throughout the Kimberley.
A diverse range of industries rely on the regional ports in the Kimberley including tourism, agriculture and aquaculture, resources, general and bulk cargoes.
Growth in these trade sectors will trigger specific port developments to respond to shipping opportunities and prospective new industries.
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