Berthing Capacity in Melbourne (VNF 2018/030)

A series of trials and simulations have increased the ability of post-panamax vessels to berth at Swanson Dock in Melbourne.

In the past, post-panamax vessels on either side of Swanson Dock have been at times a constraint on vessel movements.

Tug company Svitzer has been working with Port Phillip Sea Pilots, the Victorian Ports Corporation and Port of Melbourne to determine how such vessels can be best manoeuvred into port.

Svitzer is using its fleet to full capacity in Melbourne, with a view to minimising customer delays, and allowing for safe and efficient vessel movement.

The end result is a lot of the users of Swanson Dock are now in a better position to accommodate larger vessels.

For more information about the trials click HERE.

This is a positive outcome as  anything that improves and grows throughput with larger vessels is highly beneficial for all port users and the Victorian economy.


Zoran Kostadinoski
Regional Manager VIC / TAS / SA, CBFCA