Ports Victoria

Ports Victoria is happy to welcome Viking Venus as she makes her maiden call at Station Pier this Boxing Day! This stunning, state-of-the-art vessel represents the very best in small-ship cruising, and we are delighted to host her inaugural visit to Melbourne. With capacity for just 930 guests, Viking Venus exemplifies luxury and intimacy. Her design allows access to destinations often out of reach for larger ships, bringing passengers closer to the heart of the action. Vessel Highlights: Length: 227m Beam: 29m Class: Small Ships Year Built: 2021 A Maritime Tradition: As part of her maiden call, we are looking forward to the traditional plaque exchange, a time-honoured ceremony marking this special occasion. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Viking Venus and her guests. #PortsVictoria #VikingVenus #MaritimeTradition

🎄✨ **Season's Greetings from Ports Victoria** ✨🎄 We extend our warmest wishes for a joyful festive season and a peaceful conclusion to 2024. 🌟 Our dedicated team will be operational 24/7 throughout the festive period, ensuring the seamless movement of ships in and out of Victoria's commercial ports. 🚢⚓ We deeply appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you in 2025. Please stay safe and enjoy the holidays. 🎉

Ports Victoria is delighted to welcome the Norwegian Sun on her inaugural visit to Melbourne and Station Pier! Adorned with her vibrant, colourful livery, this @NorwegianCruiseLine ship is a spectacular sight and an exciting addition to our busy port. Norwegian Sun’s visit marks an important milestone in Melbourne’s maritime calendar, showcasing our city as a premier destination for world-class cruise ships. We look forward to celebrating this visit with the traditional plaque exchange, symbolising the strong maritime traditions we observe and extend a warm welcome to the passengers and crew of Norwegian Sun as they explore our beautiful city of Melbourne. Vessel Details: Guest Capacity: 1,878  Length: 258m Beam: 37m Refurbished: 2021 (originally built in 2001) Crew: 906 #PortsVictoria #NorwegianSun #VisitVictoria #NorwegianCruiseLine

Ports Victoria has appointed Odyssey Group to provide masters and deckhands for our Harbour Master vessels. These vessels are central to our Keep Clear of Big Ships boating safety program in Port Phillip and Western Port. On Tuesday 10 December, Ports Victoria’s CEO, Craig Walker, and our Health and Safety team met with Odyssey CEO, Wesley van der Spuy, and his team at Station Pier in Port Melbourne.

Ports Victoria has announced the appointment of the new Harbour Master for the port of Melbourne, Captain Mike Dunn. Captain Dunn comes to the role after 12 years as harbour master of some of the major ports in the UK. Announcing the appointment, Ports Victoria CEO Craig Walker said Captain Dunn was the standout contender from a stellar field of local and international applicants. “We’re delighted to welcome Mike to the team. He has an outstanding international reputation and his wealth of experience across many years of ports management, and before that as a respected mariner, will be a great bonus for the port of Melbourne,” he said. “I look forward to Mike building upon the work of previous Melbourne Harbour Masters and taking our operations to the next level.” Captain Dunn said of his appointment, “I would like to thank Ports Victoria for offering me this tremendous opportunity, I am thrilled to be taking on this new role and the major international move for myself and my family.” We welcome Captain Dunn to the Ports Victoria team. He is expected to start his new role in early March 2025. #portsvictoria #maritimeindustry #newappointment #portofmelbourne

Today, we celebrated the maiden call of the Silver Nova at Station Pier with a traditional plaque exchange. We were honoured to welcome Captain Cosimo Pontillo and his team as they arrived. The plaque exchange ceremony was attended by: ➡️ Glen Colaço, Station Pier Operations Manager, Ports Victoria ➡️ Capt. Cosimo Pontillo, Silver Nova ➡️ Jeff Bazelmans, Head of Strategy and Development, Ports Victoria ➡️ Aniello Nasti, Staff Captain, Silver Nova. Another proud moment for Ports Victoria and we look forward to welcoming back the Silver Nova in January and February. #PortsVictoria #SilverNova #PlaqueExchange #StationPier #MaritimeTraditions

🌟 Celebrating 125 Years of Mission to Seafarers Geelong! 🌟 Ports Victoria is proud to commemorate a remarkable milestone – 125 years of dedication and service by Mission to Seafarers Geelong. Since 1899, this incredible organization has been a beacon of hope, support, and community for seafarers visiting Geelong from around the globe. A special tribute goes to Reverend Noah Park, who has devoted 25 years to Mission to Seafarers Geelong and an impressive 35 years to the Mission to Seafarers Australia overall. Reverend Park’s dedication, compassion, and support have made a profound impact on the lives of many seafarers, providing them with comfort, guidance, and a sense of belonging. As we celebrate this historic anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers, staff, and supporters who have contributed to this legacy of compassion and care. Your tireless efforts have made a profound impact on the maritime community. Here’s to 125 years of making a difference and to many more years of continued service and support! 🚢⚓️ #MissionToSeafarers #Geelong #125Years #MaritimeCommunity #Celebration

Ports Victoria is delighted to welcome our newest on water Transport Safety Officer, Mark Hurwood to the team! After a stellar career 41-year career with Victoria Police – and 32 of those years spent policing Victoria’s waters – Mark brings a wealth of safety experience and knowledge to his new role. “It’s an incredibly important message that we need to share with our recreational boat users and everyone who enjoys our port waters, to literally ‘Keep Clear of Big Ships’,” says Mark. “I’ve seen it time and time again when novice boaties really don’t appreciate just how big these vessels are, and how difficult they are to manoeuvre if they’re forced to respond to someone who might have anchored in a channel for a bit of fishing.” “I’ve heard it said that one of these ships has the equivalent force of 117,000 charging rhinos, so they are definitely not to be taken lightly!” Having just started in the role, Mark says he’s really looking forward to doing his part to support and educate all port users, with everyone’s safety as his highest priority. “I’m really thrilled to be out there on the water again and doing what I know best to keep everyone safe. It’s a terrifically rewarding job.” #portsvictoriapeople #keepclearofbigships #maritimesafety

Not only did industry partners attend our Stakeholder Forum in Geelong last week but, we had the opportunity speak directly with some of them and now we're sharing their comments on the future of Victoria’s maritime sector. Today, it's @Peter O'Brien, CEO of Melbourne based OMC International. Thank you, Peter, for your insights and support. Together, we’re working to build a more connected and forward-thinking future for Victoria’s maritime industry. #PortsVictoria #StakeholderForum #Geelong #OMCInternational #MaritimeInnovation #Collaboration

We’re pleased to share insights from another attendee of our Stakeholders Forum in Geelong last week. Today, we’re spotlighting a testimonial from Captain Ben Favelle of the Royal Australian Navy ship, HMAS Cerberus, who joined us at the event. Thank you to the Captain for his unique perspectives and the entire crew of HMAS Cerberus for your valuable contribution in training naval personnel. Together, we’re forging a stronger, more resilient future for Victoria’s maritime community. #PortsVictoria #StakeholderForum #RAN #HMASCerberus #MaritimeIndustry #Partnership