The Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
A Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) is a card used to identify a person who has been the subject of a background check to ensure Australia-wide port security.
It shows that a holder has met the security requirements to work unescorted or unmonitored in a Maritime Security Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGES TO MSIC ISSUING BODY
From Thursday 3 April 2025, Southern Ports is no longer managing or issuing MSICs. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs authorised the transfer of MSIC issuing responsibilities from Southern Ports to Veritas Engineering Pty Ltd, a Commonwealth-authorised MSIC Issuing Body. Read more here.
While Southern Ports will no longer be issuing MSICs, it will continue issuing Port Access Cards as per normal. These will either be issued as a separate swipe card, or if you have a compatible MSIC access can be activated on your MSIC. You will need to attend one of our Ports during business hours to activate site access.
APPLY FOR A MSIC
To apply for a Maritime Security Identification Card visit Veritas at https://southernports.msic.net.au
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