Port Security

Current Security Level for the Port of Portland as of 1 March 2010:

The Port of Portland has an approved Maritime Security Plan as required under the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003. The plan was officially approved by the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services on 1 July 2004.

Port of Portland has three Electronic Security Gates for Port Entry Permit holders as follows:

RB Anderson Road gate:   Both entry and exit facility for vehicles and a TURNSTILE for pedestrian entry and exit:

No. 2 Quay Road gate:      Only EXIT traffic allowed but NO PEDESTRIANS allowed.

Main Break water gate:     Both entry and exit facility for vehicles but NO PEDESTRIANS allowed.

Water-side Restricted Zones  

Security Level 1:        No water side restricted zone

Security Level 2:        100 metre to the waterside of the berth

Security Level 3:        As for Level 2, plus the entire water area of the port boundary.

Ship Requirements

The ship's Master, prior to entering the Port of Portland, MUST report directly to the Port Control or via their respective Ship Agency the following:

• current ship security level or any change to the ship security level whilst in port;
• ship Security Officer contact details;
• list of expected visitors/contractors;
• nominated provedore;
• crew list and identification;
• any security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime Security Legislation) whilst in Port.

Security Levels

The Federal Government has determined, and will declare when necessary, three security levels.

• Level 1: Minimum appropriate protective security measures will be maintained at all times.
• Level 2: Appropriate additional protective security measures will be enacted because of heightened risk of a security incident.
• Level 3: Further specific protective security measures maintained for limited times when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

In addition to normal security measures undertaken, additional security measures on the land and water may be implemented:

• if directed by the Australian Office of Transport Security; and /or
• the current ship security level is higher than the Security Level of the Port/Port Facility.

Additional security measures may include:

• No entry without a valid MSIC Card;
• Increased number of Port Security Guards;
• Controlled access to the waterside Security Zone and /or additional Waterside Security Patrols;
• Controlled access to Ship Security Zone and Landside Restricted Zone;
• Additional fencing;
• Random or compulsory inspection of all baggage/stores and vehicles.

Responsibility for the implementation of the additional security measures will be agreed via a Declaration of Security between the Ship and Port of Portland. The Port Security Officer must be consulted and agree with the security measures proposed to be implemented.

Port Security Contacts

Capt. Syed Altaf Hussain (PSO)
Telephone: 613 5525 0944

Capt. Milinda Gammune (DPSO)
Telephone: 613 5525 0904

Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

The law, as it pertains to MSIC is reflected in the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 and the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Regulations.

The law says in part, on and from 1 January 2007, unless you are the bearer of a valid MSIC card you must not enter a maritime security zone unescorted.

For further details please contact the Port Office or visit the following sites.

www.msic.com.au
www.dotars.gov.au