 The VCA was formally abolished on 31 March 2004, and on 1 April, the PoMC became the channel management authority for Melbourne, while the VRCA was set up to manage the channels of the ports of Geelong, Portland and Hastings.Its inaugural CEO was Ian Scott, the last CEO of the VCA, and its chairman was Michael Dowling.The VRCA took responsibility for planning, operation and management of the channels serving the Port of Geelong.