Changes to MSIC issuing body

The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has authorised the transfer of MSIC issuing responsibilities from Southern Ports to Veritas Engineering Pty Ltd, a Commonwealth-authorised MSIC Issuing Body. 

This means that from Thursday 3 April, Southern Ports will no longer be issuing MSICs.

From this date, should you need to apply for a new, renewal or replacement MSIC, or you need to report a conviction of a maritime security relevant offence, report a change of name or address, report a lost or stolen MSIC, or return an expired or cancelled card, please contact Veritas: 

Website: https://southernports.msic.net.au/ 

National: 1300 VERITAS (1300 837 482)

Phone: +61 8 9226 0711 

Email: msic@veritasgroup.com.au 

If your company or organisation requires MSIC cards for multiple applicants, please contact Veritas direct (msic@veritasgroup.com.au) who can help you to establish a corporate account to facilitate processing of multiple applications.

The process with Veritas is easy – you’ll just need to complete the online form, verify your identify in person at an approved provider such as Australia Post, and lodge your application. More information can be found here.

While Southern Ports will no longer be issuing MSICs, it will continue issuing Port Access Cards as normal.

For any questions relating to the transition in MSIC issuing body please contact Natalie Eastough (natalie.eastough@southernports.com.au).

*The Port of Esperance has already commenced this transition as of 24 March 2025.