Standardised Tug Orders for port of Melbourne – draft document open for consultation and feedback until 1 July 2026
The standardisation of tug orders is fundamental to ensuring safe engagement and manoeuvring within the port environment, minimising ambiguity and the potential for misinterpretation, by establishing a consistent and universally understood common operating language across all stakeholders.
The draft document titled V 02 – Standardised Tug Orders for port of Melbourne – CONSULTATION DRAFT has been developed and reviewed in consultation with industry stakeholders within the port of Melbourne.
The document is open for consultation and feedback by stakeholders up until 1 July 2026. Any feedback or questions on the draft document should be sent directly to NavigationServices@ports.vic.gov.aubefore this date for consideration.