The Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) is a consistent maritime identification card issued to identify a person who has been the subject of a background check to ensure port security is consistent Australia-wide.
It shows that the holder has met minimum security requirements to work unescorted or unmonitored in a maritime security zone.
The MSIC is not an access card. Pilbara Ports still controls access to its maritime security zones, which is completed through a seperate process. For more information about accessing one of our ports, please head to our Site Induction page.
MSIC’s are valid for either two years or four years. Those with a four-year card must undergo a second background check after two years.
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Complete the MSIC awareness training program.
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Complete the MSIC application form at the end of the training program.
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Obtain all relevant identification documents.
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Obtain an operational need letter from your employer.
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Make an appointment with the MSIC Office.
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Attend the appointment in person with all relevant documents and have your photo taken (within 60 days).
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Make payment or provide a company purchase order at your appointment.
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You will receive an SMS and email when your MSIC is approved and ready to be printed. You must bring your previous MSIC, if still using, and photo identification (driver’s licence, passport, high risk licence etc.) to collect. Failure to bring the required documents will result in your MSIC being held until you can produce them.
Please note that Site ID is not the preferred photo identification.
If you have lost your previous MSIC, you will need to complete a Statutory Declaration.
The MSIC application wizard has been built to work with the following browsers and mobile operating systems:
Other browsers may work but are unsupported and untested.
Apply for an MSIC
The Dampier and Port Hedland MSIC Offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.
MSIC Port Hedland IMOC Building The Esplanade Port Hedland WA 6721 msic.porthedland@pilbaraports.com.au (08) 9173 9039
MSIC Dampier (Temporary Relocation) Level 1, 20 Sharpe Ave The Quarter HQ Karratha WA 6714 msic.dampier@pilbaraports.com.au (08) 9159 6500