Bomb squad investigates major Melbourne ferry terminal

A bomb response unit was sent to investigate Melbourne's main ferry and cruise terminal on Friday (Nov 20) after sniffer dogs detected a suspicious scent in the area.

Victoria Police said the area was being investigated but no particular object had been detected.

The two ships docked at the terminal were the Spirit of Tasmania and the Dutch registered MS Noordam and passengers were left waiting at the pier.

Workers in the area said tram services had been stopped and but police had not provided any further information.