Shipping appears to have largely escaped Cyclone Yasi, the storm of the century that has battered northern Queensland.

Storm hit Australia.
There are no reports of ships being lost or grounding as advance warning of the tropical storm allowed vessels to adequately prepare.

Port installations also appear to have survived the storm with very limited damage.

Dalrymple Bay and Hay Point, key coal export terminals on the north Queensland coast are preparing to resume operations

North Queensland Ports Corporation said there was no damage to its facilities.

Queensland