Published on Australian Maritime Safety Authority (https://www.amsa.gov.au)
Key messages
- Effective and regular maintenance will result in fewer machinery failures and breakdowns. This in turn will minimise the rate of operational delays and serious incidents.
- Maintenance requires a systemic approach and should form part of the operator’s safety management system
- Introduce specific measures to identify and mitigate risks to assure the continued reliability of equipment, machinery and systems.
- Investigate technical deficiencies and failures to minimise the risk of future occurrences.
- Ensure appropriate resources are available to carry out an effective maintenance schedule.