Visiting the port

To gain unescorted access to port facilities a person must have:

• Successfully completed Pilbara Ports site induction
• Submitted a completed site access application form
• Submitted a clear drug and alcohol test, less than 30 days old

Personnel who require access to a Land-side Restricted Zone within the port facilities must have a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

People who do not meet these criteria are classified as a visitor and must be escorted by a person who has unrestricted access.

The following people must be escorted by a person who has unrestricted site access:

• Those who have not completed a site induction
• Those who have not completed a site access form 

Visitors who require access to a Land-side Restricted Zone must be continually escorted by a person who has unrestricted access and holds a MSIC card. 

Failure to comply with these conditions may result in visitors being permanently removed from Pilbara Ports property.

Escorted visitors must:

• Swipe their visitor access card on all swipe card entry readers
• Not perform manual labour on a Pilbara Ports site
• Not use tools or other machinery

Individuals who are not entitled to unrestricted site access are limited to five escorted visits within a 12 month period. In exceptional circumstances, an extension to the maximum five escorted visits may be sought from the Harbour Master or delegate, Security Superintendent or Security Supervisor, all of whom can be contacted through the Security Gatehouse.

Any visitor may have up to three escorts, allowing some flexibility whilst on site. 

More information is available in the Site Access Control Procedure. 

Crew who do not possess a Maritime Security Identification Card and have not completed the Pilbara Ports site induction are regarded as visitors and must be escorted at all times.

The only exception to this rule is if crews are attending to routine ship duties. When attending to ship duties crew are to remain in the immediate vicinity of the vessel.

It is the responsibility of the agents to ensure that ship crews are aware:

• Their details must be submitted to the security gatehouse before entering port facilities
• They will be denied access to port facilities until the security gatehouse receives their details
• They may leave port facilities without signing out at the security gatehouse if they are not returning to their vessel
• They must sign out before leaving port facilities if they intend to return to their vessel
• They must be in possession of photographic identification at all times

MSIC 

Site Inductions