Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The pilotage company’s procedures for positive communication of readiness between the pilot and the launch crew were adequate. However, it was common for employees to vary these communication protocols, leaving perceptions of readiness open to error and misinterpretation. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | MO-2013-008-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Australian Reef Pilots |
| Transport function | Marine: Shipboard operations |
| Date issue released | 20/03/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the actions taken by Australian Reef Pilots since the incident satisfactorily address the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | MO-2013-008-NSA-013 |
| Organisation | Australian Reef Pilots |
| Action date | 20/03/2014 |
| Action description |
Australian Reef Pilots advised the ATSB that it has commenced a training program to ‘ensure that both pilots and boat crew follow our documented communication protocols prior to pilots disembarking by pilot ladders.’ |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Australian Reef Pilots will adequately address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |