Expected delays due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Australia Post has closed multiple post offices across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales and have temporarily paused delivery services across these areas. This will cause delays in the dispatch and delivery of AMSA issued documents such as seafarer certificates.

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Image of firefighters using a fire hose on a vessel" — Image of firefighters using a fire hose on a vessel

Fire and explosion incidents on ships result in the most expensive insurance claims in the marine industry. Fires spread quickly on ships and can be particularly difficult to contain, often resulting in crew abandoning ship. There have been over 70 reported serious fire incidents on container ships worldwide in the past 5 years¹.

¹ Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty AGCS (2022). Safety and Shipping Review 2022

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