The Permit to Work System is an important component to assist in planning work, managing communication between Port Users, deconflicting simultaneous work activities and determining potential hazard control mechanisms to support safe systems of work at East Arm Wharf, Fort Hill Wharf and within commercial shipping channels. 

The Darwin Port Permit to Work System Port Notice is issued pursuant to Section 57 of the Ports Management Act 2015 (NT) and is reviewed biennially by the Port Management Officer. 

The Permit to Work System Port Notice was updated in September 2020. Please ensure that you are referring to the most recent version of the Permit to Work System Port Notice, as can be found on our website: Permit to Work System