Safety issue

Safety issue description

There has not been a comprehensive safety management system implemented in the Port of Gladstone with the aim of identifying, evaluating and controlling pilotage related risk.

Issue number MO-2011-004-SI-03
Issue owner Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)
Transport function Shore operations
Date issue released 30/07/2012
Issue status justification

Maritime safety Queensland has advised that it has pilotage safety management systems in place in Cairns and Townsville and has appointed a consultant to assist with the development and implementation of a single safety management system covering all of its pilotage operations.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number MO-2011-004-NSA-008
Organisation Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)
Action date 30/07/2012
Action description Maritime Safety Queensland has advised that it has pilotage safety management systems in place in Cairns and Townsville and has appointed a consultant to assist with the development and implimentation of a single safety management system covering all of its pilotage operations.
ATSB response This action should adaquatly address the safety issue
Action status Closed