GPC operates at level 1 security unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of the Office of Transport Security. Further notification of an increase in security level will be provided at the time. The levels of Maritime security are:

Level 1 - Normal operational working level, when standard security measures are required to be in place.
Level 2 - General elevated threat where additional security measures will be required.
Level 3 - Highest threat level, where a terrorist attack may be imminent. State and federal security forces will be deployed.

The Landside Restricted Zones (LRZ) for GPC managed facilities within the Port of Gladstone include the wharves and wharf approaches. To enter these areas, a person must have authorisation to do so and produce and display a current GPC identification card and a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Entry to all other areas of a facility will require authorisation and a current GPC ID card.

The Waterside Restricted Zones (WRZ) for GPC managed berths within the Port of Gladstone is a distance of 60 metres from the wharves and wharf approaches, inclusive from the high water mark to the sea bed. To enter these areas a person must be authorised to do so and produce and display a current GPC ID card and Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

The MSIC is a nationally consistent identification card which confirms that the holder has met the minimum background checking requirements to work in a maritime and/or offshore security zone. An MSIC is not an access control card, and possession of an MSIC does not provide the right of entry to any facility within a maritime security zone. Access to maritime security zones is managed by GPC at GPC owned and operated facilities.

If you require unmonitored access within a maritime security zone you will require an MSIC. If you are a providore, truck driver, maintenance contractor, coal sampler, ships surveyor, ships agent, or work on a wharf or need access to a maritime security zone more than once a year, you will need an MSIC.

MSICs are available from issuing bodies. GPC is an agency for the Port of Brisbane who has been approved by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government as an issuing body.

Please read the steps to issuing instructions.

For more information, contact GPCs MSIC office on +61 7 4976 1270.

A security control system operates for access to GPC facilities. Individuals and organisations that need access to GPC facilities may apply for a GPC identification card.

Individuals or organisations will also need to attend a GPC site induction. Inductions are held every Monday starting at 7.30am at RG Tanna Coal Terminal. Induction bookings can be made through the GPC Security Department on +61 7 4976 1270.

 Application for GPC site identification card
 Application for replacement of GPC site identification card
 Application for permanent site vehicle pass
 Notification of scheduled delivery of ship stores
 Request for contractor to enter a Maritime Security Zone