Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The pilotage company’s procedures did not require pilots to inform launch crews whether manropes would or would not be deployed in advance of the transfer. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | MO-2013-008-SI-04 |
| 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-014 |
| Organisation | Australian Reef Pilots |
| Action date | 20/03/2014 |
| Action description |
Australian Reef Pilots advised the ATSB that it has modified its written procedures and commenced a training program to ‘ensure that pilots communicate via VHF radio to the pilot launch crew prior to disembarkation, notifying them whether manropes will or will not be deployed.’ |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Australian Reef Pilots will adequately address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |