Several maritime-related rules to combat COVID have been cancelled at the Port of Geraldton, according to a new Harbour Master Instruction from Mid West Ports.
The Instruction noted that vaccinations have occurred on a global scale, that a “high” level...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/port-of-geraldton-cancels-suite-of-anti-covid-measures/
Nominations for the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open, the the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced.
“The ABAs provide important recognition for biosecurity champions across industry, government and the public. The champions are making a significant contribution towards safeguarding our nation from pests and diseases,”...
By the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
At the recent Cargo Consultative Committee (meeting 92), the DAFF gave an update on DAFF’s management process for the for the handling of Inspector General of Biosecurity (IGB), Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) and other independent reviews into Australia’s biosecurity system.
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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/biosecurity-update-82-recommendations-remain-open/
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a statement reminding customs brokers, importers, vessel masters and shipping agents that ships and containers are a pathway to spread Foot & Mouth disease.
Foot & Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects cloven-hoof animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, pigs and deer. An outbreak of FMD could result in international trade losses and market disruption. The DAFF emphasises that...
By the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Melwyn Noronha, CEO of Shipping Australia recently attended the The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) on behalf of the shipping industry. The Committee met in person on 13 July 2022 at Shipping Australia’s office in Sydney. The DAFF CCC communique (Meeting 92) is as follows:
The Chair opened proceedings by outlining the machinery of government changes that had taken effect from 1 July...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/daffs-cargo-consultative-committee-latest-communique/
New information-provision rules for managing biofouling will take effect on 15 June 2022.
“Biofouling”...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/new-biofouling-rules-in-australia/
By Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary and Head of Biosecurity, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Mr Tongue writes:
As we move into a third year of global disruption to the movement of goods and people, it is more important than ever that the department works with industry to support the COVID-19 recovery
Many of the things we take for granted have been impacted by the pandemic....
Continued controls on seafarers arriving in New South Wales now seem to be rather pointless because they can no longer fulfil their policy goals and their monetary and non-monetary costs now outweigh their benefits, Shipping Australia has said in a...
New January 2022 data from the Neptune Declaration shows that 59.8% of seafarers in its sample have been vaccinated against COVID. This is an increase of 10.3 percentage points since November 2021.
By way of comparison, the proportion of the EU...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/nearly-two-thirds-of-seafarers-now-vaccinated-against-covid/
By “K” Line
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) has obtained “Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme” (VSPS) accreditation from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment.
The company expects that the VSPS approval will reduce the schedule delay risk of car carrying vessels.
VSPS certification is granted to shipping companies that meet standards set by Australian Government, ‘K” Line reports. It adds that its...