Tag: Australia

Maritime Authorities work to clean up oil spill off Australia

Australia's north-east coast is recognised as one of the most sensitive and unique ecological region

AMSA awards emergency towage contracts

Saving life at sea - Legal issues

Excessive security demands in Australia for pollution offences

BIMCO Endorses IG Oil Pollution Indemnity Clause for Australian Trades

MOL Announces the Rotation Changes of North East Asia Australia Service

AMSA issues Marine Notice re Transition to MASTREP

New Navigation Act 2012 and Marine Safety National Law At 2012 Century-old maritime laws will be replaced with new requirements for commercial seafarers and vesselswith the commencement of the Navigation Act 2012 and Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel)National Law Act 2012 today.These are the biggest reforms to Australia's maritime sector in more than 100 years, with the AustralianMaritime Safety Authority administering both acts."The Navigation Act 2012 sees Australia's maritime laws reflect the expectations of a modern shippingindustry," AMSA's CEO Graham Peachey said.The fundamental requirements for ships to be seaworthy remain unchanged while the new NavigationAct highlights the need for ships to be operated and navigated safely by competent seafarers who havedecent working and living conditions.The Navigation Act also provides AMSA with a range of new measures to ensure compliance with safetyand environmental requirements including increased financial penalties for non-compliant vessels,exclusion of vessels from Australian ports with poor inspection histories, issuing on the spot infringementnotices for marine order offences."AMSA recognises that the majority of the shipping industry seeks to ensure that ships are operatedsafely and with no damage to the environment," Mr Peachey said.Today also marks the introduction of the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety, withAMSA becoming the national ...

Australia s Navigation Act contains new provision re MLC