Port Hedland issues a Marine Safety Bulletin and this Marine Safety Bulletin introduces the harmonised safety assurance framework for vessels calling at the Port of Port Hedland through the mandatory use of: a) Port Hedland Vessel Vetting Form, and b) Port Hedland Pre-Berthing Checklist
These requirements establish a single, standardised safety verification process across all Port Hedland terminals to ensure consistent assessment of vessel condition, machinery reliability, and manoeuvring readiness prior to port operations.
For an extended period, industry stakeholders (Ship Owners, Technical Managers, operators and Port Terminals) have requested alignment and standardisation of the documentation required across the Port of Port Hedland.
This Marine Safety Bulletin represents a significant step forward in synchronising and standardising the port’s vetting and pre-berthing verification processes. The standardised forms reduce duplication, remove inconsistencies between terminal requirements, and enhance risk management.