CCTVWhat is an MSIC
A Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) is a nationally recognised maritime Industry identification card.
It is a personal identity card showing that the holder has been cleared, to enter and work in maritime security zones of ports, ships and offshore oil or gas facilities.
An MSIC is required by all individuals that need to work unescorted or unsupervised in a maritime security zone. An MSIC is not an access card. The relevant authority at each port or facility controls access to its maritime security zones.
MSIC has a standard appearance recognised nationally across all Australian ports, Australian security regulated vessels and offshore oil or gas facilities.
Latest MSIC News
On 29 January 2010 the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport announced changes to enhance the current MSIC scheme.
Change Effective 1 July 2010 – The number of criminal offences precluding an individual from obtaining an MSIC has been increased.
You can find the complete list of offences known as ‘Maritime Security Relevant Offences’ by visiting the Australian Government's, Department of Infrastructure and Transport website.
Change Effective 1 December 2010 - The validity period of an MSIC will be reduced from five years to two years.
Individuals wishing to continue holding an MSIC will require a background check to completed every two years instead of every five years. There will also be an option available to receive a MSIC valid for four years on the provision of successfully completing a background check every 2 years.