Safety issue

Safety issue description

The examples of non-compliance with the requirements of Whyalla Launch Services’ safety management system indicate that the system was not fully and effectively implemented on board Switcher.

Issue number MO-2013-007-SI-03
Issue owner Whyalla Launch Services
Transport function Marine: Shipboard operations
Date issue released 09/05/2014

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number MO-2013-007-NSA-010
Organisation Whyalla Launch Services
Action date 09/05/2014
Action description

Whyalla Launch Services has advised that the company’s safety management system is being updated as a result of the findings of this incident and an audit that was carried out in December 2013. Actions are also being taken to ensure that the system is effectively implemented on board Switcher.

ATSB response

The ATSB considers that the actions taken by Whyalla Launch Services should address this safety issue.

Action status Released