Republic of Liberia has issued an advisory to inform shipowners, operators, and masters of the recently issued Safety Notice by the Harbor Master of Port of Dampier, Australia. The objective is to provide awareness for the vessels calling Port of Dampier, Australia.
Reportedly in recent years, lack of reporting and withholding of information has had the potential to cause harm and has disrupted Port of Dampier, Australia operations. Increased safety surveys by non-government agencies (third-party surveyors) have observed conditions on vessels that are reportable.
Masters shall report any defects or operational conditions identified during surveys or routine operations that compromise a vessel’s compliance with local and international regulations. These reports shall be submitted promptly to the Harbor Master. Any damage to a port facility, property of the Port Authority within the port, to a vessel, or to a navigational aid, the details of the incident and damage must be reported to the Harbor Master detailing the incident and damage as soon as practicable.
The Harbor Master’s office will as part of the functions under the Port Authorities Act 1999 take measures to keep the port safe. Harbor Master encourages early reporting to help find solutions and mitigations for the port and port operations.
Defect / incident reporting
In recent years, lack of reporting and withholding information has had the potential to cause harm and has disrupted port operations. Increased safety surveys by non-government agencies (third party surveyors) have observed conditions on vessels which are reportable. Masters shall report any defects or operational conditions identified during surveys or routine operations that compromises a vessel’s compliance with local and international regulations. These reports shall be submitted promptly to the Harbour Master. Any damage to a port facility, property of the Port Authority within the port, to a vessel, or to a navigational aid, the details of the incident and damage must be reported to the Harbour Master detailing the incident and damage as soon as practicable.
