The Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA) |
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 manage the channel licences for the Port of Hastings and Port of Portland.
The Authority was established by the Victorian Government under the Port Services (Port of Melbourne Reform) Act 2003.
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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❊ Address ❊
⊜ Level 5, 65 Brougham Street Geelong 3220 View Map
✆ Telephone: +61 3 5225 3500
❊ Web Links ❊
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