The current Security Level for the Port of Portland is:
SECURITY LEVEL 1
The Port of Portland has an approved Maritime Security Plan as required under the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003. The plan was officially approved by the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services on 1 July 2004.
Security Gates
Port of Portland has three (3) Electronic Security Gates for Port Entry Permit holders as follows: | |
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RB Anderson Road Gate Both entry and exit traffic allowed | NO PEDESTRIANS allowed |
No. 2 Quay Road Gate Only exit traffic allowed | NO PEDESTRIANS allowed |
Main Breakwater Gate Both entry and exit traffic allowed | NO PEDESTRIANS allowed |
Waterside Restricted Zones
Waterside restricted zones | |
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Security Level 1: | No waterside restricted zone |
Security Level 2: | 100 meter to the waterside of the berth |
Security Level 3: | As for Level 2, plus the entire water area of the port boundary |
Ship Requirements
The ship’s Master, prior to entering the Port of Portland, MUST report directly to the Port Control or via their respective Ship Agency the following:
- current ship security level or any change to the ship security level whilst in port;
- ship Security Officer contact details;
- list of expected visitors/contractors;
- nominated provedore;
- crew list and identification;
- any security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime Security Legislation) whilst in Port.
Security Levels
The Federal Government has determined, and will declare when necessary, three security levels: | |
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Security Level 1: | Minimum appropriate protective security measures will be maintained at all times |
Security Level 2: | Appropriate additional protective security measures will be enacted because of heightened risk of a security incident |
Security Level 3: | Further specific protective measures maintained for limited times when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target |
Further specific protective measures maintained for limited times when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target
- if directed by the Australian Office of Transport Security; and/or
- the current ship security level is higher than the Security Level of the Port/Port Facility.
Additional security measures may include:
- No entry without a valid MSIC Card;
- Increased number of Port Security Guards;
- Controlled access to the waterside Security Zone and/or additional Waterside Security Patrols;
- Controlled access to Ship Security Zone and Landside Restricted Zone;
- Additional fencing;
- Random or compulsory inspection of all baggage/stores and vehicles.
Responsibility for the implementation of the additional security measures will be agreed via a Declaration of Security between the Ship and Port of Portland. The Port Security Officer must be consulted and agree with the security measures proposed to be implemented.