Brochures & other publications

The following publications are available to port users and the public.

Draft Port Development Plan
The draft Port Development Plan sets out Port of Melbourne Corporation’s 30-year vision for the Port of Melbourne. The plan outlines how the future trade growth through the port can be accomodated and how Melbourne can remain the nation’s premier container port delivering ongoing economic benefits to the state.

View or download the draft Port Development Plan in full (PDF) or the summary document (PDF). For more information view the Port Development Plan page.

Safety and Environment Management Plan
Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is required to develop both an environment management plan and a safety management plan for the Port of Melbourne. As safety and environmental management is a high priority for PoMC, an integrated Safety and Environment Management Plan (SEMP) was developed, certified and introduced on 1 July 2005.
View the Safety and Environment Management Plan publication (PDF, 1.31Mb)

Ports Agenda 2004
The Victorian Government released two documents at the Ports Agenda 2004 announcement on 12 November 2004 - Ports Agenda 2004 – Overview: Building capability and sustainability for the future
- Victorian Ports Strategic Framework, November 2004.

Welcome to the Port of Melbourne: Port Profile
An overview of the Port of Melbourne, outlining the port's strategic advantages, its cargo facilities, scale and range of cargo handled, shipping management and channels, community involvement, education and more.
View the Welcome to the Port of Melbourne: Port Profile publication (PDF, 656kb).

Notices to Ships: Marine Pollution in Victorian State Waters
Published in conjunction with the Marine Safety Victoria, EPA Victoria and Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Includes state environmental requirements, controls in port waters and procedures for reporting marine pollution incidents.
View the Notice to Ships: Marine Pollution in Victorian State Waters publication (PDF, 420kb).

Securing a Sustainable Future
The Land Use Plan for the Port of Melbourne. The plan covers the land owned by PoMC and provides a 20-year strategic planning framework for land use, transport and infrastructure and environmental management in the port. Read more about the Land Use Plan .

For more information contact:

John Riley
Strategic Land Use Planning
Port of Melbourne Corporation

Tel: +61 3 9683 1375
Email: john.riley@portofmelbourne.com