Information about the standard terms and conditions for use of the facilities of Ports Victoria and links to relevant documents and pages on this website. Use the links in the table below to go down the page to the item you need.
Cruise vessel booking forms
- Single vessel booking form – external link
- Bulk bookings, over 5 vessel calls, can be requested using Ports Victoria’s formatted MS Excel worksheet. The worksheet is available on request to cruise@ports.vic.gov.au.
Standard terms and conditions
- Standard Terms and Conditions for the hire of Ports Victoria’s Common User wharves and terminal (PDF)
Station Pier Certificate of Condition
The Certificate of Condition (CoC) is prepared by Ports Victoria and presented to the Hirer before the vessel berths and again immediately before the departure of the vessel. The application of the CoC is detailed in Clause 17 of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Hire of Common User Wharves and Terminals (see above).
Inward Passenger Manifest Declaration
The Inward Passenger Manifest Declaration is required to be submitted as required by Clause 9 of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Hire of Common User Wharves and Terminals (see above).
Ancillary Service Provider Licence
Ancillary Service Providers (ASP) at Station Pier must apply for an ASP Licence for the cruise shipping season.
The licence is to ensure that ASP and their staff, employees, contractors and sub-contractors are compliant with Ports Victoria requirements regarding work site access conditions, occupational health and safety, insurance, maritime security, environment management and operational performance standards.
- Application form for ASP Licence (PDF)
- Guidelines for submitting an application for an ASP Licence (PDF)
- Sample ASP Licence Agreement (PDF)
Port Load Chart
- Port Load Chart (PDF) – Guidance on the maximum allowable loads permitted on wharves, piers and building floors at Ports Victoria-owned facilities.
Handling dangerous cargoes
- Handling dangerous cargoes – Information and guidelines for handling dangerous cargoes in the port of Melbourne.
Port security
- Security – Information on security at Ports Victoria’s port facilities.
Port fees and charges
- Reference Tariff Schedule – Details of Ports Victoria’s fees and charges.
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