The Port Authority of NSW operates cruise terminals and berths along the New South Wales coastline including the Overseas Passenger Terminal, White Bay Cruise Terminal (both in the Port of Sydney), Port of Newcastle, Port Kembla, Yamba and Eden Cruise Wharf. It is responsible for the cruise schedule, which lists berthing dates three years in advance. Vessels are selected for routine inspection in the Vessel Inspection Program based on this schedule.
Vessels are prioritised for inspection based on frequency of visits, local public health capacity of the vessel’s company, recency of inspection, size and frequency of outbreaks, and number of complaints to the Public Health Unit.