A ship was brought alongside and loaded during Easter. This has moved the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance closer to lifting the force majeure it declared two weeks ago after the terminal was damaged by Cyclone Ului.
"As part of the recovery process at Hay Point Coal Terminal a vessel was brought alongside Berth 2 on Friday April 2 to allow testing and commissioning of conveyor belt systems, shiploader and berthing arrangements,” A BMA spokesperson said.
“Ship loading commenced late Friday evening from that berth.
“Testing will be conducted on Berth 1 tomorrow, which will include bringing a vessel alongside the berth."
The neighbouring Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal escaped any serious damage from the cyclone and resumed shipping on March 24.
