Safety and security throughout the Fremantle Passenger Terminal are afforded the highest of priorities.
Government-regulated security requirements are a key focus of Fremantle Ports. Frontline security roles are primarily performed by contracted specialist security firms, with Fremantle Ports maintaining a strong policy, management and coordination role.
In accordance with Federal maritime security requirements, secure zones have been established within the Passenger Terminal building to facilitate the screening of passengers, visitors and baggage.
Security arrangements are established for everyone’s safety. Please follow directions given by security personnel and proceed through security screening checkpoints as instructed.
Passenger screening
All passengers and visitors entering the Passenger Terminal may be subject to screening on entering the Passenger Terminal dependent on agreed security arrangements with the Office of Transport Security and the passenger ship.
All departing passengers are subject to security screening prior to boarding the ship. The screening process seeks to detect prohibited items such as weapons, including knives. Detection of these items at screening points may increase the wait time for passengers and we request your patience.
Checked baggage is also subject to x-ray screening.
All screening at the Passenger Terminal is performed to Australian Government standards by trained personnel using x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors and hand-held metal detectors. Explosive trace detection systems may be introduced at the passenger screening points, with random screening of passengers and carry-on goods.
Pick up/drop off
For security reasons, vehicles collecting or dropping off passengers at the front of the Passenger Terminal must be attended AT ALL TIMES. Any vehicle left unattended will be subject to an immediate fine and may be towed.
Limited short-term parking is available for free in front of the Passenger Terminal building. This area has been designated for the convenience of passengers for set down and pickup only.
Due to operational and security requirements, long-term parking is not available in front of the Passenger Terminal building.
For long-term parking availability in Fremantle, please contact the City of Fremantle’s parking department on 9432 9860.
Any vehicle left unattended after the sailing of a cruise vessel will be subject to an immediate fine and may be towed.
Unattended baggage
Baggage must never be left unattended in public areas. All such baggage will be treated as suspicious. All baggage should be clearly tagged with your contact details.
Security-related threats
Passengers and visitors are warned that all threats and comments made about carrying of weapons or explosives — whether intended as a joke or not — will be taken seriously and may result in the person involved being removed from the Passenger Terminal or being prosecuted.
Passenger Security
