Abbot Point, north of Bowen in North Queensland, is a coal export terminal serving Bowen Basin mines.
Anyone who needs unescorted access to a restricted zone at Abbot Point must hold a valid MSIC, including stevedores, terminal maintenance workers and marine crew.
ClientView is an Australian Government authorised MSIC issuing body. Apply online in 10 to 15 minutes, verify your identity at a participating Australia Post outlet in Bowen or Townsville, and we lodge every ready application with AusCheck each business day. Our measured median time from a complete application to AusCheck lodgement was 1 business day over the 12 months to June 2026. Start your application or read our measured processing times.
Your MSIC is a national card. An MSIC issued by ClientView is valid at Abbot Point and at every other security regulated port and offshore facility in Australia.
NQBP identifies maritime security arrangements at Abbot Point, with MSIC and local access controls managed by NQBP and the terminal operator. Confirm current requirements with the operator or your employer.
North Queensland Bulk Ports states an MSIC is valid at every NQBP port and that every person entering a restricted zone must wear one. Read NQBP's safety and security page.