An MSIC card is required for individuals with an operational need to access maritime security zones in Australia. The cost varies by provider and duration, with options for 2-year or 4-year cards ranging from approximately $240 to $500. It is crucial to use authorized local providers, as scams involving overseas organizations exist, and applicants should ensure their personal information is safeguarded.

1. How Much Does an MSIC Card Cost?

2.  You must have an “Operational Need” for an MSIC card
 You must have a job which takes you into a maritime
security zone
 You must need unescorted access to a “maritime security
zone” at a port or offshore facility
 If you do not meet these requirements, you may not be
eligible to hold an MSIC card
Why Do you Need an MSIC card?

3. Sea Farers
StevedoresTruck Drivers
Offshore Workers
Apply for your MSIC Card
Verify your Identity
Background Checks
Confirm Your Operational Need
Issue Card
MSIC Application Process Overview

4.  There are a number of Commonwealth Approved MSIC
Issuing Bodies
 For a complete list of MSIC issuers visit:
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/mariti
me/msics/msic_issuing_body.aspx
 MSIC cards are valid nationwide at all ports around Australia
 You do not have to surrender your MSIC card when you
leave your employer, unless you no longer have an
operational need for your MSIC
MSIC Card: A national form of identity

5.  You have two options: 2 year or 4 year MSIC card
 You must return your MSIC, even before it expires if you no
longer have an operational need for your MSIC card
 Beware: Some MSIC providers charge an additional fee for
an access card to their port or facility on top of the cost of
an MSIC card
 If you do not need their access card, why pay for one?
How much does an MSIC cost?
Option 1: MSIC Card + Access Card Fee = Total Price
Option 2: MSIC Card Only = Total Price

6. Provider Website
Local or National
Provider?
2 Year MSIC 4 Year MSIC
Midwest Ports http://www.midwestports.com.au Local $ 250.00 $ 400.00
Veritas https://www.msic.net.au National $ 257.40 $ 434.50
Clientview http://www.msic-card.com.au National $ 240.00 $ 440.00
Fremantle ports http://www.fremantleports.com.au Local $ 268.00 $ 440.00
Multicard https://www.msic.com.au National $ 240.00 $ 440.00
1Stop http://www.1-stop.biz National $ 268.40 $ 445.50
Pilbara Ports http://www.pilbaraports.com.au Local $ 250.00 $ 500.00
Compare the cost of MSIC cards:
* Prices include GST
* Prices obtained from provider websites on 15 June 2015

7.  The Department of Infrastructure is aware of possible scams
originating from overseas where an individual is asked to
pay money for a MSIC and Australian work visas to gain
employment on cruise vessels.
 MSICs are only issued by organisations based in mainland
Australia—there are no foreign based MSIC issuing
authorities.
 For more information, visit:
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/mariti
me/msics/
Buyer Beware!: MSIC card scams

8.  Ensure you choose an MSIC
provider who will safeguard
your personal information
 In 2014, Multicard MSIC found
guilty of Privacy breach: details
of 9,000 MSIC applicants made
public online
 http://www.oaic.gov.au/news-and-
events/media-releases/privacy-media-
releases/multicard-pty-ltd-breaches-privacy-act
Buyer Beware!: Protect your identity