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Cruise shipping returns to Station Pier

Cruise shipping returns to Station Pier

16 September 2022

Cruise shipping returns to Station Pier with the arrival of the Coral Princess on Thursday 15 September 2022.

The Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy

The Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy

21 July 2022

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne released Navigating our Port Futures: The Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy today, 21 July 2022.

Ocean Onyx in Port Phillip Bay

Ocean Onyx in Port Phillip Bay

13 July 2022

The Ocean Onyx offshore exploration drilling rig in Port Phillip Bay for two weeks.

Melbourne Harbour Master leaving Ports Victoria for new role

Melbourne Harbour Master leaving Ports Victoria for new role

09 December 2021

Captain Kell Dillon, Harbour Master for the port of Melbourne, is leaving Ports Victoria to take up a new role at Maritime Safety Queensland.

Inaugural Ports Victoria CEO appointed

Inaugural Ports Victoria CEO appointed

26 November 2021

Ports Victoria welcomes the announcement of Brendan Webb as the organisation’s inaugural CEO. Follow the link to read the announcement from the Minister for Ports and Freight.

Keep Clear of Big Ships

Keep Clear of Big Ships

04 November 2021

Stay safe while enjoying time out on the water. Boaties are reminded to keep clear of big ships when out on Port Phillip, Western Port and all other Victorian waters.

Melbourne VTS team wins AMSA award

Melbourne VTS team wins AMSA award

29 October 2021

Quick thinking and resourcefulness on the job have won three of Ports Victoria’s Melbourne Vessel Traffic Services officers a prestigious maritime safety award for 2020-21.

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.

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