Port security

The Port of Melbourne is a security regulated port as set out in the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act (MTOFSA) 2003 (Cwlth).

Operators or other stakeholders in the port, as well as operators of Australian or foreign registered ships who are unsure of their obligations under MTOFSA, should seek advice from the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government:

Tel: +61 1300 307 288
Fax: +61 3 8608 3320
Website: www.infrastructure.gov.au

Maritime security threat levels

Level 1 - The default level at which ships, ports and offshore facilities normally operate.
Level 2 - Applies while there is a heightened risk of a security incident.
Level 3 - Applies when there is a probable or imminent risk of a security incident, even though it may be not possible to identify the specific target.

Notification of a Change in Maritime Security Alert Level (MARSEC)
Masters of ships within the Port of Melbourne will be notified of any change to the level of security alert a broadcast message to shipping.  Information will also be posted on this website.

Reporting

Breaches of security, criminal activity or suspicious behaviour
Ship's Masters, all operators and other stakeholders in the port must report these immediately to the following:

1. Victoria Police emergency
   Tel: 000
2. Melbourne - VTS
   Tel: +61 3 9644 9700 (24 hours)
   VHF: Channel 12 (156.600 MHz) orChannel 16 (156.800 MHz), call sign: 'Melbourne - VTS'

Ships in port

Report security concerns, suspicions and incidents to either:

• Melbourne - VTS
  VHF: Channel 12 (156.600 MHz) or Channel 16 (156.800 MHz), call sign: 'Melbourne - VTS'
• Port Security Officer
  Tel: +61 3 9612 3646 (24 hours)

Security responsibilities

Terminals managed by Port of Melbourne Corporation
Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is responsible for all security related issues for terminals which it manages.

For a visiting ship, PoMC's Port Security Officer, is responsible for implementing the agreed security measures and resolving any issues with the Ship Security Officer or Master.

Terminals managed by other operators
The operator's Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for security.

For a visiting ship, the terminal operator's PFSO or his/her delegate, is responsible for implementing the agreed security measures and resolving any issues with the Ship Security Officer or Master.

Restricted zones

There are land-side, waterside and ship restricted zones within the port in accordance with MTOFSA and associated regulations.

The locations may change depending on the security level. Unauthorised access to restricted zones is an offence under MTOFSA and severe penalties apply.

For details of restricted zones contact:
Port Security Officer
Tel: +61 3 9612 3646

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