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Future of Docklands’ heritage fleet still under threat despite six-month extension

March 14th, 2025 - Sean Car

Development Victoria has backflipped from its original decision to terminate the leases of Docklands’ heritage fleet operators in June by granting them a six-month extension to remain at North Wharf until the end of the year.

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Development Victoria to meet with heritage boating operators

February 26th, 2025 - Sean Car

Development Victoria (DV) is expected to hold further talks with operators of heritage vessels on February 27 as it continues to “explore viable options and support required to relocate their operations in Docklands or elsewhere”.

Docklands welcomes British sailor Pip Hare

January 15th, 2025 - Sean Car

The Docklands boating community has thrown its arms around internationally acclaimed British Sailor Pip Hare, who departed Victoria Harbour on January 14 after staying in the precinct since late December.

Wyndham Harbour: your summer playground by the water

November 27th, 2024 - Docklands News

Nestled between Geelong and Williamstown, Wyndham Harbour is quickly becoming one of Melbourne’s must-visit waterfront destinations.

At long mast! Alma Doepel a step closer to setting sail

June 25th, 2024 - Sean Car

The restoration of the Alma Doepel celebrated a significant milestone in June as crews worked seamlessly during a six-hour process to erect the historic tallship’s masts.

News from the deck of the Alma Doepel

May 1st, 2024 - Bill Reid

Have you had a chance to take a walk down North Wharf Rd towards the Bolte Bridge where the old Victoria Harbour Control Tower sits?

Alma Doepel bunk sponsorship program off to a good start

March 29th, 2023 - Docklands News

Down in Docklands under the Bolte Bridge, there is an exciting project under way – the restoration of the “last of her kind” Australian-built, three-masted tall ship.

Only way is up for new Mission to Seafarers CEO

March 1st, 2023 - Sean Car

Recently appointed Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) CEO Neil James says the opportunity to commercialise its heritage-listed venue, while continuing its core operation of supporting seafarers, presents both “a great opportunity and a great challenge”.