The Port of Melbourne is Australia's largest container and general cargo port, handling more than one-third of the nation’s container trade. This technical tour offers a great opportunity to explore the Port from the water and you will have the chance to see and learn about:
- Overview of the Port ownership model (i.e. landlord port model)
- Melbourne's unique port location
- Victoria and Appleton docks – current tenants and potential future uses
- Swanson dock swing basin – challenges with maneuvering larger vessels into Swanson Dock
- Swanson Dock East and West – operations, types of cargo and the size of vessels that call, current remediation project at SDW
- Pipelines and liquid bulk facilities
- Under the Westgate – discussion on height limitations, vessel sizes and safety measures
- Webb Dock – discussion on facilities, automation, Tasmanian Trades and Ro-ros, potential expansion at Webb Dock
Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Capacity: 40 people maximum
Cost: Free
Schedule
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| 10:00 |
Arrive at 55 Victoria Harbour Promenade for tour with Magic Charters (refer to pin on map) |
| 10:15 |
Tour departs 10:15 Sharp |
| 12:00 |
Tour concludes with return to Victoria Harbour Promenade |
