Shipping Control and Communications

Point Lonsdale Signal Station - 24 hour operation

Point Lonsdale Signal Station monitors and controls vessel movements at Port Phillip Heads and South Channels.

CALL SIGN: "Point Lonsdale"

Melbourne Harbour Control - 24 hour operation

The prime function of Melbourne Harbour Control is to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of shipping within port waters, including

• co-ordination of port services
• dissemination of relevant information
• updating the shipping programme

CALL SIGN: "Harbour Control"

Geelong Port Marine Control - 24 hour operation

Geelong Port marine Control monitors and controls traffic within Geelong port waters.

CALL SIGN: "Geelong Port"

Communication Frequencies

Radio Telphone VHF

All vessels are to monitor channel 12 in port waters.