The Port of Portland, on the northern side of Bass Strait, is strategically placed to service Victoria's growing energy industry. Oil and gas, in particular, requires a wide range of services and facilities to ensure production and cost parameters are met.

Port of Portland in combination with local businesses can provide the full range of services on a 24 hour a day, seven days a week basis when required for both rigs and rig tenders.

Full supply base services including stevedoring, storage, equipment hire, supply and security
Shipping and cargo agents
Experienced engineering and repair firms
Local and interstate transport companies
Proximity to Melbourne and Adelaide
DAFF and Customs
Air connection to Melbourne (Sharp Airlines)
Mobile crane hire

Port of Portland can provide a number of different berth options depending upon the need and time.

1. SL Patterson berth, pictured above, can be used for both long and short term operations. It is used for long term berthing and maintenance work for rigs plus crew change and reprovisioning rigs and resupply vessels.

2. KSA No. 2 berth, pictured above, has low utilisation and is easily accessible for loading and unloading operations. It is used for resupply vessels, cew changes, reprovisioning and cargo handling including ship to ship transfers. This berth also handles heavy lift items.

3. The Smelter Berth has low utilisation with open access for all loading and unloading operations. This berth is generally available also for the full range of rig tender and resupply requirements.

4. Addionally there are four other berths at the Port of Portland that are used for rig tenders or resupply vessels when required.

Please click on the following link to view the Port of Portland's Wharf Facilities and Capacities Information: Wharf Facilities and Capacities

Port of Portland offers a one-stop-shop for all marine services. These include:

Port of Portland employed Harbour Master
Port of Portland employed Marine Pilots
Port of Portland owned and operated pilot boat
Port of Portland owned and operated lines boat
Port of Portland employed linesmen
Port of Portland owned and operated tugs
Port of Portland owned and operated draft survey vessel
Port of Portland owned and operated launch for hire

Port of Portland can also provide details on local companies which provide the full range of services required by the oil and gas industry. These include: