Pilotage Services Providers Standard

From 1 March 2023, all pilotage services providers (PSPs) in Victoria must be licensed by Ports Victoria, under changes to the state’s Port Management Act.

Resumption of shipping ports of Melbourne and Hastings

Resumption of shipping ports of Melbourne and Hastings.

Update on potential disruption to towage services in the ports of Hastings and Melbourne

Ports Victoria planning for the potential disruption to towage services in the ports of Hastings and Melbourne. Update 2

Potential disruption to towage services in the ports of Hastings and Melbourne

Potential disruption to towage services in the ports of Hastings and Melbourne

Caretaker period before Victorian election

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 26 November 2022, the Victorian Government has assumed a caretaker role from 6 pm on 1 November 2022.

Cruise shipping returns to Station Pier

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

The Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy

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

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

Melbourne Harbour Master leaving Ports Victoria for new role

Inaugural Ports Victoria CEO appointed

Keep Clear of Big Ships

Melbourne VTS team wins AMSA award

In support of seafarers

HMAS Melville visit to Station Pier

VPCM and VRCA to combine as Ports Victoria