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Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is the strategic port manager for the Port of Melbourne. It provides integrated management and development of both the land and water side of the port.

PoMC is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of shipping and the management of shipping channels within the Port of Melbourne.

Its services and responsibilities for channel management include:

  • hydrographical surveys of the port waters
  • planning and supervision of contracts for all capital and maintenance dredging of commercial shipping channels and berths
  • planning and supervision of contracts for provision and maintenance of all navigation aids for commercial shipping
  • first-response port emergency coordination, including oil pollution
  • strategic planning for the future needs of commercial shipping

For more information about the PoMC, visit the corporate website

PoMC is commited to the sustainable development and management of the Port of Melbourne, to access PoMC's environmental policy follow this link.