Port of Melbourne
The Harbour Master’s Directions for the port of Melbourne and Port Information Guide for the port waters of the port of Melbourne contain information and provide advice and guidance to ship’s masters, shipping agents and owners to facilitate the safe and efficient operation of shipping within the port waters of the port of Melbourne.
Harbour Master’s Directions
This document informs about:
- the role of the port authority
- the functions of the Harbour Master
- the regulations and practices that govern vessel operations
- Vessel Traffic Services operation
- anchorages, channels and berths, port services and tides
- procedures and requirements for aquatic event advices.
Current edition
View or download the Harbour Master’s Directions Edition 13.1, effective from 29 September 2023 (PDF)
Edition 13.1 supersedes all previous versions. All details are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to variation.
View or download table of major changes in Edition 13.1 (PDF)
Port Information Guide
This document should be read in conjunction with the Harbour Master’s Directions.
The 6th edition supersedes all previous versions. All details are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to variation.
Current edition:
View or download Port Information Guide – Edition 6
For more information contact:
Navigation Services Melbourne
T +61 3 9644 9758
E NavigationServices@ports.vic.gov.au