| 2021-22 key activities: | |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | Develop AMSA’s initial Integrated Operations Framework beginning with integration within the Response Centre (CAP) |
| 2.2 | Streamline maritime-mobile service identity (MMSI) allocation processes to improve the efficiency of distress alert systems in Australia |
| 2.3 | Strengthen Response Centre engagement activities with key stakeholders and the community including through a higher public profile |
| 2.4 | Review and enhance our Response Centre domain awareness information and situation awareness systems |
| 2.5 | Build AMSA’s enterprise integrated response capability including SAR, pollution response and complex maritime emergencies |
| 2.6 | Complete the scheduled review of the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies in collaboration with of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications to ensure incident response capability under that plan |
| Primary Enterprise risk | Moderate Risk Rating | Key mitigation strategies |
|---|---|---|
| (2) SAR or maritime environmental emergency response arrangements are inadequate | Risk Appetite & Tolerance  | Key mitigation strategies include National Response Capability Statement and National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, real time maritime and aircraft positional information system for identifying assets for emergency response purposes, mature incident management arrangements, maritime safety and distress communication services and 24/7 operation of response centre. Risk tolerance statement: We have low tolerance for practices which jeopardise the outcomes of our search and rescue operations – saving lives. We have low tolerance for risks associated with the conduct of search and rescue operations by our contracted panel providers, recognising that the nature of those operations pose an inherent risk to our contractors, their staff and the public. We prioritise training and awareness for our search and rescue staff, contractors, and stakeholders to minimise this risk. We have low to moderate tolerance for providers we use on a non-panel tasking basis. Non-panel tasking carries increased risk as the assets have not been specifically assessed prior for suitability for search and rescue. However, this risk is balanced against saving lives - and we have several specific controls in place to minimise the risk. |