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In support of seafarers

In support of seafarers

07 June 2021

Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, seafarers have kept ships sailing around the world to deliver the goods we need.

HMAS Melville visit to Station Pier

HMAS Melville visit to Station Pier

03 March 2021

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Melville will visit Station Pier from 5 to 10 March 2021.

VPCM and VRCA to combine as Ports Victoria

VPCM and VRCA to combine as Ports Victoria

03 March 2021

Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) is to combine with Victorian Regional Channels Authority to create a new organisation called Ports Victoria.

Maritime heritage group visits Station Pier

Maritime heritage group visits Station Pier

03 February 2021

Board members of the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network visit Station Pier.

Station Pier operations update

Station Pier operations update

11 November 2020

An update on operations at Station Pier, at 11 November 2020

New VTS era for Melbourne

New VTS era for Melbourne

25 September 2020

The innovative new Vessel Traffic Service system being installed in Melbourne will enhance safety and efficiency.

Station Pier operations update

Station Pier operations update

28 August 2020

An update on operations at Station Pier, at 28 August 2020.

West Finger Pier remains open during works

West Finger Pier remains open during works

13 August 2020

West Finger Pier will remain open to the public during routine maintenance works nearby. The works started on 12 August 2020 and will continue for around four weeks.

VPCM’s CEO thanks supporters of the CEO Sleepout

VPCM’s CEO thanks supporters of the CEO Sleepout

19 June 2020

VPCM’s CEO, Rachel Johnson, gives sincere thanks to everyone who donated to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 18 June 2020.

The Ocean Onyx drilling rig at anchorage

The Ocean Onyx drilling rig at anchorage

05 June 2020

The Ocean Onyx is an offshore exploration drilling rig currently in a Port Phillip Bay anchorage.

Station Pier operations

Station Pier operations

05 June 2020

An update on operations at Station Pier at 5 June 2020.

Point Lonsdale Lighthouse maintenance

Point Lonsdale Lighthouse maintenance

25 May 2020

The heritage-listed Point Lonsdale Lighthouse will undergo routine maintenance works during the winter months.

Ships to sound horns in recognition of seafarers

Ships to sound horns in recognition of seafarers

29 April 2020

In Melbourne and all around the world, ships in ports will sound their horns at noon, local time, on Friday 1 May 2020.

Blue Marlin entry to the bay and operations at Station Pier

Blue Marlin entry to the bay and operations at Station Pier

14 April 2020

The semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin is due to enter the bay on Wednesday15 April 2020. 

MV VIKING ORION DEPARTS

MV VIKING ORION DEPARTS

09 April 2020

There are no cruise vessels at anchor or alongside in Port Phillip Bay. The last cruise vessel for the 2019/20 cruise season, MV VIKING ORION, sailed from Station Pier at 17:00hr on Thursday 09 April 2020

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