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31 May 2024
2024-25 Reference Tariff Schedule
Effective 1 July 2024
Acknowledgement of Country
Port of Melbourne acknowledges the Bunurong, Wadawurrung, and Wurundjeri
Peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on
which our business operates.
We recognise and value their unique cultural heritage, customs, spiritual beliefs
and relationship with the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present
and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the
communities in which we work.
We acknowledge that we work on the unceded land of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples. We recognise the past wrongdoings and injustices against
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the ongoing inequalities that continue
today.
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Contents
1 General conditions 4
2 Wharfage fees 5
3 Channel fees 7
4 Hire fees 9
4.1 Berth hire 9
4.2 Wharf access 10
4.3 Area hire 11
5 Other fees 12
5.1 Tanker inspection 12
5.2 Other gangway hire 12
5.3 Wharf inspection 12
5.4 Slipway 12
6 Other fee schedule (Non-prescribed services) 13
6.1 Security 13
6.2 Water supply 14
6.3 Dredged Material Ground 14
7 Contact information 15
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1 General conditions
This Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS) is published in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Pricing
Order approved by the Governor-in-Council in June 2016, and amended by the Governor-in-Council on
20 May 2020. Prescribed Services
1
which are regulated under the Pricing Order are denoted in this
document. The Pricing Order and Amendment to the Pricing Order are available on the Victorian
Government Gazette website, at special gazette numbers S325 (2016) and S247 (2020) respectively, at
www.gazette.vic.gov.au.
This Reference Tariff Schedule covers all port charges and fees applied by Port of Melbourne Operations Pty
Ltd as the Trustee for the Port of Melbourne Unit Trust (Port of Melbourne). The Port of Melbourne may
issue a revised Reference Tariff Schedule at any time, subject to the requirements of the Pricing Order.
The following notice periods will apply:
• Revisions to pricing taking effect on 1 July of any year will be published by 31 May in that year.
• Revisions to pricing within a financial year will be advised to Port Users 60 days before the date of
effect and published with at least 30 days notice of effect.
The Reference Tariff Schedule sets out the tariffs for Prescribed Services charged by Port of Melbourne to
customers that have not negotiated and entered into a separate agreement with the Port of Melbourne.
The use of all channels (including the shared channels for Geelong vessels) and facilities by customers
(contracting party) is subject to complying with the Port of Melbourne’s Standard Terms and Conditions
which are available on Port of Melbourne’s website at https://www.portofmelbourne.com/facilities-
development/use-of-port-facilities/.
This Reference Tariff Schedule includes certain statements and descriptions with respect to facilities and
services. Facilities and services are subject to change and the statements and descriptions contained in this
document should not be relied upon without confirmation from the Port of Melbourne.
Other fees may be payable for services that are not Prescribed Services and these fees are set out in the
Other Fee Schedule (Non-Prescribed Services).
Except to the extent implied by law, no representations or warranties are made by the Port of Melbourne,
its advisers or representatives as to the content, accuracy or completeness of the information contained in
this document or to the interpretations, deductions or conclusions, inferred from or arising out of this
document, other than the port charges and fees specified.
1
As defined under Section 49 of the Port Management Act 1995 (Vic)
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2 Wharfage fees
Wharfage fees are charged per unit of quantity, volume or weight of cargo for all cargoes, including empty
containers, loaded on or discharged from vessels or between vessels in the Port of Melbourne.
Transhipment port fee rates are applicable in respect of cargo which is transhipped from the port within 90
days of being discharged. The appropriate transhipment port fee rate will be separately charged on both
the inward and outward cargo movements. Beyond 90 days, normal rates apply for both inward and
outward cargo movements. Goods must be transhipped in the same cargo carrying unit for the
transhipment port fee rates to apply.
Wharfage fees
GST exclusive
GST
Containerised
1
- $ per TEU
2
Full – outward
112.48
11.25
Full – inward
145.13
14.51
Full Bass Strait
3
89.07
8.91
Empty (including nested units)
4
21.28
2.13
Empty (return of materials)
4&5
42.54
4.25
Non-containerised/general - $ per tonne or cubic metre
6
3.44
0.34
Accompanied passenger vehicles - $ per tonne or cubic metre
6
2.30
0.23
Motor vehicles
7
- $ per tonne or cubic metre
6
3.89
0.39
Liquid bulk - $ per tonne or cubic metre
6
Crude oil, refined oil and other liquid
5.17
0.52
Dry bulk - $ per tonne
Outwards – overseas and coastal
8
2.98
0.30
Inwards – overseas and coastal
8
4.13
0.41
Transhipment
9
Full - outward - $ per TEU
2
45.65
4.57
Full - inward - $ per TEU
2
53.83
5.38
59.21
Other
35% of the published rate
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1
Tautliners, Tassieliners and Straightliners up to and including 2.9 m in height are charged as containerised. Cargo carrying units in
excess of 2.9 m in height are charged as non-containerised cargo.
2
TEU = Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (6.1 m). Non-standard length containers are calculated on a pro rata basis.
3
Bass Strait cargo is defined as cargo that is loaded/unloaded from a port in Tasmania.
4
Except those on dedicated Bass Strait services, which will not be charged for empties/empties return.
5
Cargo carrying unit that only contains reusable packaging or dunnage.
6
Charges are based on the greater of weight or volume of the cargo.
7
Motor vehicles includes all vehicles new and second-hand primarily designed for the transportation of passengers or goods. It
includes special purpose vehicles such as ambulances, firefighting, police and breakdown vehicles, mobile cranes, road sweepers
and concrete mixers. Motor vehicles exclude:
• all agricultural, earthmoving and construction machinery including tractors, cultivators, harvesters, balers, mowers, rollers,
bulldozers, scrapers, excavators and shovel loaders
• accompanied passenger vehicles.
8
Coastal cargo is defined as cargo that is loaded/unloaded from an Australian port (including Bass Strait).
9
Transhipment cargo is defined as cargo that is unloaded from one vessel in the port and reloaded for export on another vessel.
Refer to the specific transhipment conditions on page 5.
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3 Channel fees
Channel fees are charged for the provision of channels for use by vessels in Port of Melbourne waters and
the provision of associated services. Channel fees are levied once, per ship visit, on the gross tons (GT) of
vessels using the channels or in other manners specified for the provision of channel related services.
Separate charges are applicable for the use of the shared channels (including use by vessels destined for
the Port of Geelong) and the dedicated channels. Shared channels refers to that part of Port of Melbourne
waters extending from the open ocean interface to Point Richards in the direction of Geelong and Fawkner
Beacon in the direction of Melbourne. Dedicated channels means that part of Port of Melbourne waters
that are north of Fawkner Beacon.
Users of channels must comply with the Harbour Master’s Directions and other requirements of the port.
Channel fees
GST
GST inclusive
Vessels up to and including maximum summer draught
1
of 12.10 m
Shared channels – $ per GT
0.0230
0.2534
Dedicated channels – $ per GT
0.0450
0.4953
Vessels exceeding maximum summer draught
1
of 12.10 m
Shared channels – $ per GT
0.0246
0.2703
Dedicated channels – $ per GT
0.0526
0.5783
Reduced channel fees (percentage of full charge) are applicable to the following vessels
Pure car carrier
2
75%
Passenger cruise vessel
90%
Coastal liner vessel
3
60%
Vessels using Dedicated and Geelong channels on the same entry to Port Phillip Bay
4
75%
Exempt vessels (no channel fee)
Tugs and barges based in Melbourne
Tugs and barges based in Geelong are exempt from shared channel fees
Vessels less than 200 GT
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the approved guests of the RAN, cadet and training vessels
Other vessels under special circumstances
5
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1
The maximum summer draught is the vertical distance in metres measured from the lowest point of a ship’s hull to the summer
load line. The maximum summer draught is as detailed in Lloyds Register or similar.
2
Applies only to vessels with GT: Dead weight tonnage ratio equal to or greater than 2:1 and which are carrying not less than 70%
motor vehicles. Motor vehicles include all vehicles new and second-hand primarily designed for the transportation of passengers
or goods. It includes special purpose vehicles such as ambulances, firefighting, police and breakdown vehicles, mobile cranes,
road sweepers and concrete mixers. Motor vehicles exclude:
• all agricultural, earthmoving and construction machinery including tractors, cultivators, harvesters, balers, mowers, rollers,
bulldozers, scrapers, excavators and shovel loaders
• accompanied passenger vehicles.
3
Applies only to vessels operating as a ‘common carrier’ with a fixed schedule of greater than two visits per week between
Melbourne and at least one fixed interstate destination that is published in advance.
4
Applies only to Dedicated channel charges.
5
Subject to specific approval by the Port of Melbourne in advance (e.g. second transit under MARPOL regulations).
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4 Hire fees
4.1 Berth hire
Berth hire is a time-based fee charged for the provision of berths for the purpose of loading or discharging
specialised cargo (including passengers) and lay-up or other purpose approved by the Port of Melbourne.
In return for payment of berth hire, the Port of Melbourne will aim to provide a berth, which meets the
standards described in the Port Information Guide or as subsequently amended through Harbour Master’s
Directions and published on the Ports Victoria website.
Berth hire does not apply to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and approved guests of the RAN.
4.1.1 Full charge
The full charge is calculated on total time of the vessel at berth from the first line ashore to last line cast-
off. The charge is calculated to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, rounded upwards.
4.1.2 Lay-up charge
Lay-up use includes:
• mooring at a berth for a period greater than four hours before cargo operations
2
• mooring at a berth for a period greater than two hours after completion of cargo operations
2
• mooring at a berth by vessels not intending to transfer cargoes.
Use of a berth for lay-up is solely at the discretion of the Port of Melbourne.
Any berth use designated by the Port of Melbourne for lay-up use will be charged at the hourly rate
calculated on total time of the vessel at berth from the first line ashore to last line cast-off. The charge will
be calculated to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, rounded upwards.
2
Cargo operations is defined as the time taken for actual cargo transfer only, at all applicable lay-up berths (excluding Maribyrnong
No. 1 and Holden Dock).
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4.1.3 Concessions
The Port of Melbourne will consider applications for concessions to these charges in the event that vessels
are delayed in unmooring or required to moor early at the request of the Harbour Master.
The Port of Melbourne will also consider applications to waive full charge berth hire for the time cargo
operations did not occur on gazetted Victorian public holidays.
Concessions will be calculated to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, rounded upwards.
Berth Hire
GST
GST inclusive
Full charge - $ per hour
Maribyrnong No. 1
44.67
491.41
Holden Dock
59.20
651.21
Passenger cruise ships at a berth other than Station Pier
1
73.65
810.17
Lay-up charge
2
- $ per hour
15.62
171.81
1
To apply only when vessels cannot be accommodated at Station Pier.
2
Lay-up charges are applicable at the following berths: 24 Victoria Dock; Holden Dock; Maribyrnong No. 1; 27, 28, 29 & 33 South
Wharf; 6 Yarraville; Webb Dock West 1-3 and B-F Appleton Dock.
4.2 Wharf access
Wharf access is a fee for the provision of facilities at common user areas within the Port of Melbourne for
the purpose of loading/unloading dry bulk and breakbulk cargo directly to or from a vehicle. This charge is
in lieu of an area hire charge.
Wharf access is charged at 6 Yarraville and F Appleton Dock:
• when breakbulk and/or dry bulk cargo is loaded directly to or from a vehicle
• when no area hire charge is applicable.
Wharf Access
GST
Cargo – $ per tonne
0.12
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4.3 Area hire
Area hire is a fee charged for the provision of a common user area within the Port of Melbourne for the
purpose of storage of cargo discharged from, or to be loaded onto, a vessel.
In return for payment of area hire, the Port of Melbourne will provide access to a facility on which cargo
may be stored. Provision of an area by the Port of Melbourne does not include the Port of Melbourne
taking responsibility for security of cargo which is stored at the user’s risk.
The area hire charge is calculated on total time from the earlier of the start of storage of export cargo
before the arrival of the vessel, or start of storage of import cargo, until the later of the finish of storage of
import and/or export cargo.
Area hire is charged at double rate for periods of use earlier than three days (72 chargeable hours) before
vessel arrival and for periods of use later than three days (72 chargeable hours) after finish of vessel
discharge.
Area hire charges do not apply on gazetted Victorian public holidays.
The charge is calculated to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, rounded upwards.
Area hire - $ per hour
GST exclusive
GST
Standard rate - 6 Yarraville
88.13
8.81
Standard rate - F Appleton Dock
57.27
5.73
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5 Other fees
5.1 Tanker inspection
Tanker inspection charges are fees charged for the necessary safety and compliance inspection of tankers
berthing at the following facilities:
• Holden Dock
• Maribyrnong No. 1 (hazardous tankers only)
• Yarraville (hazardous tankers only).
Tanker inspection
GST
GST inclusive
Inspection - $ per each inspection
88.91
977.98
5.2 Other gangway hire
Other gangway hire is a charge for the provision of non-passenger gangways to ships.
Hirers are responsible for the transfer of gangways to/from the wharf (if applicable) and the placement of
the gangway on and off the vessel. The Master of the vessel is responsible for the proper placement of a
gangway, including the installation of a gangway net and all other Australian Maritime Safety Authority
requirements. Other gangway hire is applicable at all wharves (special arrangements apply at Maribyrnong
No. 1 and 33 South Wharf).
Other gangway hire
GST exclusive
GST
GST inclusive
Other gangway hire - $ per day or part thereof (minimum charge 24
hours)
268.20
26.82
295.02
5.3 Wharf inspection
Wharf inspection (if required) is a fee to inspect the wharf before the vessel arrives and after the vessel
departs.
Wharf inspection
GST
Pre-vessel arrival inspection - $ per each inspection
118.62
Post-vessel departure inspection - $ per each inspection
118.62
5.4 Slipway
The Port of Melbourne operates a slipway for small vessels adjacent to Victoria Dock. Please contact Port of
Melbourne for slipway load conditions and the fee applicable for this service.
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6 Other fee schedule (Non-prescribed services)
6.1 Security
Mandatory security charges are charged for the provision of security services within the Melbourne port
area as defined from time to time in the Port of Melbourne Maritime Security Plan.
In return for the payment of security charges, the Port of Melbourne will provide:
• the relevant service as listed in the schedule
• oversight and implementation of the Port of Melbourne Maritime Security Plan and security
procedures that comply with Australian and international standards.
Minimum security services are mandatory in a Maritime Security Level 1 situation and may be increased in
higher levels of alert. Charges for increased levels of alert or compliance with directions by the Secretary of
the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Aviation and Maritime Security Division will be applied and can
be advised on request.
Security
GST
Maritime security guards - $ per guard per hour or part thereof
(minimum 4 hours)
Maritime security guard (general cargo and dry bulk)
10.27
Maritime security guard (liquid bulk)
12.26
Maritime security guard (other)
10.27
Port Facility Security Officers (for passenger cruise ships at a berth
other than Station Pier)
14.90
6.1.1 Ship security
Ship security charges are applicable at:
• F Appleton Dock
• 6 Yarraville
• 28 and 29 South Wharf
• 33 South Wharf
• other facilities as made available by the Port of Melbourne from time to time.
Security Access Control and surveillance is required at the above facilities. Surveillance is required for the
duration that a vessel is at the berth plus 30 minutes before arrival and 30 minutes after departure. This
charge is payable by the hirer of the berth.
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6.1.2 Cargo security
Cargo security charges are applicable at:
• F Appleton Dock
• 6 Yarraville
• 28 and 29 South Wharf
• 33 South Wharf
• other facilities as made available by the Port of Melbourne from time to time.
Security Access Control and surveillance is required at the above facilities at those times before arrival
and/or after departure of a vessel and when access is required to adjacent cargo storage areas. This charge
is payable by the hirer of the area.
6.1.3 Liquid bulk
Liquid bulk security charges are applicable at:
• Maribyrnong No. 1
• Holden Dock
• 6 Yarraville.
Two Maritime Security Guards are required to provide security access control and surveillance for all tanker
visits at the above facilities. This service is required for the duration that a vessel is at the berth and for one
hour before arrival and one hour after departure of the vessel (per guard). The charge is payable by the
hirer of the berth.
6.1.4 Other security services
Additional security services may be provided on request.
6.2 Water supply
Water supply is a charge for the supply of fresh water to a ship or contractor.
Water supply
GST
Water supply to ships – $ per kilolitre
N/A
Water supply to contractors – $ per kilolitre
0.55
6.3 Dredged Material Ground
The facility known as the Port of Melbourne Dredged Material Ground (located in northern Port Phillip) is
available for use to approved applicants. The price and conditions of use will be provided on application to
the Port of Melbourne.
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7 Contact information
Contact
Email
Telephone
Trade and Business
Leatrice Treharne
Head of Business Development
[email protected]
+61 4 3125 9582
Wayne Murphy
Business Development Manager – New South Wales
[email protected]
+61 4 0862 3539
Marion Kloos
Business Development Manager – Western Victoria,
South Australia and Tasmania
[email protected]
+61 4 1937 2321
Security and Emergency
Steve Holmes
Head of Landside Operations and Safety
[email protected]
+61 4 1830 7587
Pricing Inquiries
Michael Black
Head of Regulation
[email protected]
+61 4 3839 4274
Harbour Master
Warwick Laing
Harbour Master
[email protected]
+61 3 9644 9706
Vessel booking
Movement orders
PortVIEW
www.portview.com.au
+61 3 9644 9740
Shipping enquires
Melbourne VTS (Port Operations Control Centre)
+61 3 9644 9700