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Channel management


Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of shipping and the management of shipping channels within the Port of Melbourne.

Its services and responsibilities in the area of channel management include:
hydrographical surveys of the port waters

  • planning and supervision of contracts for all capital and maintenance dredging of commercial shipping channels and berths
  • planning and supervision of contracts for provision and maintenance of all navigation aids for commercial shipping
  • first-response port emergency coordination including oil pollution
  • strategic planning for the future needs of commercial shipping
  • maintenance dredging.

PoMC is also responsible for the Channel Deepening Project.


Find information about shipping movements, services and suppliers in the Port of Melbourne in the Shipping Operations section on this site.

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Maintenance dredging