Shipboard tasks such as working at heights and/or over the side, mooring and rigging (e.g. an accommodation ladder or pilot ladder) are considered high-risk operations. Unfortunately, these tasks are often conducted in an unsafe manner. Deficiencies against Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) - Health and safety protection and accident prevention accounted for 58.5 per cent of MLC-related port State control deficiencies in 2022. These figures suggest that safe working conditions and associated practices remain an issue on board vessels visiting Australia.
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.
