AMSA deployed its Challenger rescue aircraft from Essendon and Cairns, delivering essential liferafts, communications equipment, and a de-watering pump to a distressed vessel. The nearby cargo ship, Darya Nitya, also responded, arriving at 17:00 to assist, demonstrating AMSA’s commitment to maritime safety and emergency response.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) successfully prosecuted Universal Shipping Alliance LTD for failing to follow security protocols with the bulk goods vessel, KMAX leader. Despite ongoing engine issues and a looming cyclone season, the company ignored AMSA’s orders for a towing and rejecting plan. This case underscores AMSA’s commitment to maritime safety.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the ship Darya Shaan due to known maintenance issues. AMSA alleges that the operator, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (India), failed to report defects, leading to a 180-day ban. The vessel was found to have multiple maintenance issues, prompting AMSA to take strict enforcement actions.
The Australia Maritime Safety Authority has successfully convicted a ship’s master and shipping company for a ladder failure resulting in pilot injuries. AMSA emphasizes the importance of properly maintaining and rigging pilot ladders to prevent accidents. Neglecting ladder safety can have deadly consequences, as seen in recent incidents.
AMSA is launching a new concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) in collaboration with Tokyo and Indian Ocean MoUs, targeting seafarers’ employment conditions. Issues like wages, rest hours, and crewing levels are prevalent in MLC complaints. AMSA emphasizes the importance of respecting seafarers’ rights for a safe work environment. The CIC will run from September to November 2024.
The Australia Maritime Safety Authority issued its first ban of 2024 against the Liberian-registered bulk carrier KMAX Leader due to serious safety violations and breaches of Australian legislation. The vessel was left disabled in the Port of Gladstone during cyclone season, prompting AMSA to take swift and appropriate actions to prevent safety risks.
