Port Hedland is the world's largest bulk export port by tonnage, moving more iron ore than any other port on earth. BHP, Fortescue and Roy Hill all operate dedicated iron ore export terminals here, together shipping several hundred million tonnes a year to steel mills across Asia.
Anyone who needs unescorted access to a maritime security zone at Port Hedland must hold a valid MSIC, including stevedores, marine pilots, tug and mooring crews, rail and terminal maintenance workers, and contractors servicing the iron ore export facilities.
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 Port Hedland, 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 Port Hedland and at every other security regulated port and offshore facility in Australia.
BHP, Fortescue and Roy Hill each operate their own terminals with separate site inductions, and FIFO rosters are common in the Pilbara. Confirm current local requirements and induction timing with your employer or terminal operator before your first shift.