Mackay

OVERVIEW

Situated on Mackay Harbour the Port of Mackay is Queensland's fourth busiest multi-commodity port in terms of cargo throughput. It comprises four berths catering for the export of sugar and sugar products, molasses and grain and the import of petroleum.

Cargo is supplied to Mackay by rail and road.
 

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Port of Mackay has a comprehensive Workplace Health & Safety policy.

An online General Induction guide is available and can be viewed at any time.


PORT SECURITY

Port of Mackay is currently at Security Level 1.

24 hour phone number: (07) 4955 5107
Mobile: 0417 761 086
VHF Marine: Ch 16
Email: Port Security

Vehicle Access

Vehicular access to the port will only be permitted to those drivers who possess a MSIC, or who have arranged to have had a visitor’s card issued to them by the agency they are working for.

Pre Notification of Entry

Any persons wishing to enter the Security Regulated Port (SRP), will need to have made prior application for a temporary entry card, generally through the relevant port facility manager, detailing reasons for requesting entry. It is strongly recommended that Port Security be contacted at least 24 hours in advance of intended arrival. This will expedite the checking and validation process for temporary access approval and prevent unnecessary delays.

Temporary Access

Short term visitors, tradesmen, contractors etc, who require access to the restricted zones within the security perimeter, will either need to be holders of a MSIC, or be escorted by an MSIC holder while on site. In addition they are required to be issued with a Port of Mackay specific visitor's card. Application for issue of a port specific visitor's card must be made through the agency the visitor is working for.

Access of Holders of MSIC (not issued by Mackay)

Holders of a MSIC issued by another authority, will not have access to the Port of Mackay simply because they hold a MSIC. They will be required to make application to enter the port through their contracted agency, detailing reasons for seeking entry, and also make application for a Port of Mackay specific visitor's card. MSIC holders do not need to be escorted whilst within restricted zones.

Pre Notification of Entry - Ship Arrivals

All ships are required to notify Port Security prior to arrival. The Ships Security Officer (SSO) will need to notify Port Security of:

  • the Security Officer's name and contact details;

  • crew listing and details of projected crew movements

  • expected stores; visitors; and crew changes

Crew members seeking access through the cordon will need to be able to present a photographic ID card, which will be verified against the supplied crew list.

Delivery of Goods, Cargo, Supplies to Vessels or Businesses Within the Port

The pre-notification and ID process described above will apply to all deliveries. All goods may be subjected to random search. It is strongly recommended that all goods arrive in a sealed condition as goods which, in the view of a Security Officer, appear opened or possibly tampered with, will be isolated and subject to further controls. Unaccompanied baggage will not be accepted.

Ships Visitors

Visitors to a vessel must be holders of a MSIC and satisfy ID requirements to gain access through the cordon and have a verifiable reason to enter the port. Only after satisfying the PSO of the need to visit a vessel will the visitor be permitted to enter the SRP. Visitors will also be subject to ship access controls.

Visitors will also be subject to ship access controls.

TRADE

Port of Mackay Trade

Port of Mackay Trade

MONTHLY ACTUAL THROUGHPUT
  2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
July 241,594 240,522 315,167
August 217,320 226,567  
September 383,602 285,377  
October 222,862 366,997  
November 278,334 209,922  
December 171,927 210,047  
January 156,728 147,407  
February 147,111 170,621  
March 154,276 190,967  
April 143,334 228,803  
May 183,032 259,644  
June 176,095 200,389  
Total 2,476,215 2,737,263 315,167