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VICTORIAN REGIONAL CHANNELS AUTHORITY

Channels House - Level 2, 235 Ryrie St Geelong, Vic 3220
Phone: +61 3 5225 3500


VRCA

OUR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA) began operations on 1 April 2004. The VRCA was established to manage the commercial navigation of the channels in Geelong port waters and to oversee the Channel Management for the Port of Portland and Hastings. The Authority was established by the Victorian Government under the Port Management Act 1995 and the Transport Integration Act 2010.

In managing the Geelong channels, the VRCA's key responsibilities include:

  • Management of shipping control
  • Provision of navigation aids
  • Channel management
  • Marine environment protection
  • Safety and security
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Recent News At VRCA
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Planning Geelong Port Future

Port Phillip Sea Pilots carefully guided 'virtual' ships into Corio Bay this week as part of high-tech planning to ensure Geelong's shipping hub remains at the forefront of trade.

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Transforming Geelong

The Committee for Geelong has released its latest status report on the Geelong economy detailing all of the new future projects in store. 

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Port Development Strategy

The first Port Development Strategy for the port of Geelong has been released by the Victorian Regional Channels Authority.

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Safety of navigation is our priority

One of VRCA’s principal functions is to exercise general direction and control of the movement of vessels.

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Tidal Gauge - Now Online

VRCA has installed new gauges at both ends of the channel to ensure accurate information is available in real-time for all ships.

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The George Molland

The George Molland is the boat used by the Harbour Master at VRCA to patrol the Geelong Port daily.

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Ships in Geelong getting larger

The port of Geelong is the largest regional port in VIC and can lay claim to being one of the largest multi-cargo bulk facilities in AUS.

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Planning a boating trip?

If you’re preparing to head out on the water this summer, check the Bureau’s round-the-clock forecast service first.

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Marine Traffic Management System

A typical marine traffic management system is a system used by harbour or port authorities, similar to air traffic management.

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Geelong Port Education Site Launched

"My Port, My Place, My Geelong" is the new education website that is an integral part of their schools education program.

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Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Commercial ships displayed information is used to monitor the progress of traffic in the Geelong channels

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