Visiting the Port

The entire Port of Ashburton site is a security regulated port, of which access is strictly controlled.

To request authorisation to access the port for work purposes, see Pilbara Ports induction portal.

Worker - unescorted access

To gain unescorted access to the port facility a person must have:

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

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

A Land-side Restricted Zone will be established from 30 minutes prior to the arrival of all dangerous goods security regulated vessels and will remain in force until 30 minutes after the departure of dangerous goods security regulated vessels.

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

Visitor - escorted 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 the Land-side Restricted Zone (when established) must be continually escorted and monitored by a person who has unrestricted access and holds a current MSIC.

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 per Pilbara Ports site may be sought from the Harbour Master or delegate, Security Superintendent, or Security Supervisor. These personnel can be contacted through the Security Gatehouse.

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

More information is available in the Site Access Control Procedure.

Ship crew access

Crew who do not possess a Pilbara Ports access 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 the port facility
They will be denied access to the port facility until the Security Gatehouse receives their details
They must sign out before leaving the port facility if they intend to return to their vessel
They may leave the port facility without signing out at the Security Gatehouse if they are not returning to their vessel
They must be in possession of photographic identification at all times

Reference documents and links

MSIC

Site Inductions

Site Access Application Form 53.2 KB | Last Updated: 19.06.20
Site Access Control Procedure 890.1 KB | Last Updated: 23.01.24