Anyone working within a maritime security zone is required to have and display a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC). The MSIC is a nationally consistent identification card which is an important part of securing the maritime sector from acts of terrorism and unlawful interference.
As an approved MSIC issuing body, The Port of Brisbane is required to adhere to stringent security standards set forth by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. In 2019 Home Affairs released a raft of changes to the national system. These changes included security features designed to make the cards easier to verify and harder to replicate, better protecting a card holder’s identity.
Implementing these changes on the existing on-premise system presented a significant challenge, so the Port of Brisbane team came to us for an alternative solution.