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Changes to the method of applying for an AMSA issued STCW qualification

AMSA has issued Marine Notice to draw the attention of ship operators, masters, officers and ratings, seafarer training organisations and marine pilots to a new method of applying for certificates and/or endorsements issued, revalidated or replaced in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended (STCW) and Marine Order 3.

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AMSA MO32 re Cargo Handling Equipment to come into force

Applicable to owners and operators of vessels loading and discharging in Australia Lloyds Register has issued Statutory Alert to remind operators of all vessels loading and discharging cargo in Australia the need to comply with the requirements of Marine Order 32 (MO32) from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).Recent events have highlighted the consequences of non-compliance, with one vessel having to depart Australia after being unable to discharge her cargo. The UK P&I Club has also issued relevant news alert regarding container stow working space in AustraliaAMSA has advised that with immediate effect it will cease to use its risk assessment process as a means of resolving disputes relating to the loading and unloading of cargo. Regulation will now rely on MO32 and its current wording.Mandatory provisionsProvisions in MO32 which use the word must are considered mandatory by AMSA. If a ship is not compliant with a mandatory provision related to a loading /unloading requirement at the current port then the affected area of the ship must not be worked unless an exemption or equivalent is in place. The following procedures apply:If AMSA is in attendance, an SVCC (non-convention deficiency notice) noting the non-compliance will be issuedThe PIC (Person in ...

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Adequate port waste reception facilities

AMSA Marine Notice 14/2013 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a Marine Notice 14/2013 regarding adequate waste reception facilities. Ships should make waste reception arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of arrival and should also report instances when adequate waste reception facilities are not available.The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ships' waste is vital to preventing marine pollution. As a Party to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Australia must ensure that reception facilities are available in ports and terminals adequate to the needs of ships using them for oily waste, residues of noxious liquid substances, sewage, garbage, exhaust gas cleaning residues and ozone depleting substances.Arranging for waste receptionInformation on arranging for waste reception may be accessed online at www.amsa.gov.au/environment/legislation-and-prevention/waste-reception-facilities/index.asp Links to waste reception contact points for Australian ports can also be accessed on this webpage, or accessed directly through the Port Reception Facilities database within IMO's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) http://gisis.imo.org/Public/Ships' crews and agents are encouraged to make waste reception arrangements where possible at least 24 hours in advance of the ship's arrival in port, although specific requirements may vary. The IMO has developed a standard ...

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