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Harbour Control

Harbour control is the responsibility of Ports Victoria under direct control of the Harbour Master.

Vessels underway or at anchor within the port or in the vicinity of the port, must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 14 & 16. Ship Masters, agents and visitors to the Port of Hastings should contact the Harbour Master (Kylie McDonald) on +61 3 5225 3565 or email hastings@ports.vic.gov.au for all information concerning commercial shipping and for instructions on movements of vessels.

The Commercial Shipping Channels of the Port of Hastings are the responsibility of Ports Victoria and are under direct control of the Harbour Master.