Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Dampier Port Authority's pilotage directions are unclear and ambiguous with respect to the requirements for towing vessels or on the use of pilotage exemptions by crew other than the master. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | MO-2010-006-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Dampier Port Authority |
| Transport function | Shore operations |
| Date issue released | 18/07/2011 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB has been advised by the Dampier Port Authority that the pilotage directions have been revised and reissued with increased emphasis on the requirements when towing and on the use of exemption certificates. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | MO-2010-006-NSA-014 |
| Organisation | Dampier Port Authority |
| Action date | 18/07/2011 |
| Action description | The ATSB has been advised by the Dampier Port Authority that the pilotage directions have been revised and reissued with increased emphasis on the requirements when towing and on the use of exemption certificates. |
| ATSB response | The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by the Dampier Port Authority adequately addressed this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |