Use of port facilities
Information about the standard terms and conditions for use of Port of Melbourne port facilities and links to relevant documents and pages on this website.
Use of port facilities
There are four sets of Standard Terms and Conditions.
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Channel Access (PDF)
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Owners Berthing at Port of Melbourne Dedicated Facilities (PDF)
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Owners Berthing at Port o Melbourne Common User Facilities (PDF)
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Hirers' Access to Common User Terminals (PDF)
* Standard Terms and Conditions were updated as at 25 September 2019 to reflect updates to processes and changes in law.
Port Load Chart
Guidance on the maximum allowable loads permitted on wharves, piers and shed floors at port-owned facilities at the Port of Melbourne.
- Port Load Chart (PDF)
Handling dangerous cargoes
Information and guidelines for handling dangerous cargoes in the Port of Melbourne
Bulk liquid berth guidelines and forms
These are interactive PDF forms. Please download, open in Adobe Acrobat Reader, type in your information, save and email to Port of Melbourne using the email link on the form.
Port Rule No. 1 – Dry bulk handling
The standard for handling dry bulk cargoes on vessels and wharves at the port.
- Port Rule No. 1 (PDF, 2.2Mb)
Port security
Information on security at the port.
Port pricing
Details of shipping tariffs and port charges at the Port of Melbourne
For more information
Tel: +61 1300 857 662
Email: mailto:Community.Relations@portofmelbourne.com
