Summary of Marine Notices
Marine Notice 1/2010
Supersedes 1/2009
The purpose of this Marine Notice is to notify industry, seafarers, shipowners and other interested parties about the Marine Notices which remain current as at 31 December 2009. These Marine Notices are listed in the attachment at Table A.
All other Marine Notices are no longer valid and are cancelled. Marine Notices cancelled during 2009 are listed in the attachment at Table B.
This is an annual Marine Notice and supersedes Marine Notice 1/2009, which is hereby cancelled.
Further information can be obtained by contacting AMSA Public Relations on
(02) 6279 5820.
Mick Kinley
A/g Chief Executive Officer
6 January 2010
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
GPO Box 2181
Canberra ACT 2601
File:
007168 – 05
Internet address for all current marine notices: www.amsa.gov.au
Table A – Current Marine Notices Listing
(As at 31 December 2009)
| Number | Title |
| 04/2005 | Limitations and understanding of charts and hydrographic surveys |
10/2005 |
Carriage and use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) |
12/2005 |
Misuse of Automatic Identification System (AIS) |
13/2005 |
Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) and incorrect data |
03/2006 |
Compulsory Insurance Requirements in Australian Waters |
05/2006 |
The correct use of marine hydrometers |
07/2006 |
Helicopter Transfer Operations |
08/2006 |
Revised Pilotage Requirements for Torres Strait |
09/2006 |
Working with Australian Pilots |
12/2006 |
Ship operational discharge positions from “nearest land” |
16/2006 |
Further Information on Revised Pilotage Requirements for Torres Strait |
17/2006 |
Compliance with Marine Orders Part 42 Cargo Stowage and Securing |
04/2007 |
Safety of Fishing Vessels |
10/2007 |
Maintaining GMDSS Operator Familiarisation |
12/2007 |
Prevention of accidents with lifeboats |
14/2007 |
Coastal Pilots - Licensed Pilotage Areas |
15/2007 |
Pre-entry Reports to REEFVTS |
18/2007 |
Australian Implementation of Annex VI of MARPOL |
19/2007 |
Protection Zones for Submarine Cables off Sydney |
20/2007 |
Oxy-acetylene Welding Systems |
21/2007 |
Entry into Force of Anti-Fouling Systems Convention |
23/2007 |
Draught limitation in Torres Strait |
24/2007 |
Ship Safety and Marine Pollution in the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Waters |
25/2007 |
OH&S Incident Report Analysis |
26/2007 |
The Safe Loading, Stowage and Shipment of Solid Bulk Cargoes |
29/2007 |
Use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Differential GPS (DGPS) |
03/2008 |
Protection Zone for Submarine Cable SEA-MEW-E3 off Perth |
05/2008 |
Implementation of the IMO Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships |
07/2008 |
Transfer Operations at Sea and in Coastal Waters |
09/2008 |
AMSA Surveyors Entering Lifeboats |
10/2008 |
Safe Access to Ships Cargo Holds |
12/2008 |
Anchoring off Australian Ports |
13/2008 |
Additional Issues with Helicopter Transfer Operations |
14/2008 |
A Night-time Lookout – Photochromic Lenses and Dark Adaptation |
15/2008 |
Disposal of Dry Bulk Cargo Residues in Australian Waters |
17/2008 |
Annex IV of MARPOL – commencement of regulations for existing ships |
18/2008 |
Drugs & Alcohol |
19/2008 |
Presence of asbestos in ships |
20/2008 |
Amendments to Marine Orders Part 41 and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code |
21/2008 |
Sanctions - Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Al-Qaida and the Taliban |
2/2009 |
Update of Information Regarding Port State Control in Australia |
3/2009 |
Australian Seafarer’s Service Book |
4/2009 |
In-Transit Fumigation of Ships Cargoes |
5/2009 |
Long-Range Identification and Tracking |
7/2009 |
Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Torres Strait Pilotage |
8/2009 |
National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement |
9/2009 |
Entry into Force of Bunkers Convention for Australia |
11/2009 |
Increase in Protection of the Sea Levy from 1 July 2009 |
12/2009 |
Entry into force of SOLAS Regulation VI/5-1 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) |
13/2009 |
Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock. (ACCL) |
14/2009 |
Collision risks to Off-Shore yachts |
15/2009 |
Piracy and armed robbery against ships |
16/2009 |
Expected Actions of Bridge Teams in Australian Pilotage Waters |
17/2009 |
Possible Defect with Veleria S. Giorgio Lifebuoys |
18/2009 |
Ensuring Adequate Waste Reception Facilities |
Table B - List of Marine Notices cancelled
(As at 31 December 2009)
| MN | Title | Action |
05/2004 |
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 – Designated Shipping Areas |
Date expired |
09/2004 |
ISPS Code Security Communications by Vessels in the Australian Area |
Date expired |
10/2004 |
Confidential Marine Reporting Scheme (CMRS) |
Date expired |
11/2004 |
Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 - Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships |
Date expired |
08/2005 |
Guidelines for commercial shipping rescuing persons at sea in or adjacent to the Australian Search and Rescue Region |
No longer required |
06/2006 |
Piracy and armed robbery against ships |
Superseded by MN 15/2009 |
20/2006 |
Fuzzy (Linted) Cottonseed – Carriage Requirements |
No longer required |
06/2007 |
National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement Implementation |
Superseded by MN 8/2009 |
09/2007 |
Accelerated phase out of single-hulled oil tankers, condition assessment scheme and carriage of heavy fuel oil |
No longer required |
17/2007 |
Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers after 1 January 2008 |
No longer required |
22/2007 |
National Refrigeration and Air-conditioning licensing laws and the maritime sector - transitional licence |
No longer required |
27/2007 |
Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers |
No longer required |
28/2007 |
Maintenance and Inspection of Accommodation Ladders |
No longer required due to SOLAS amendments |
04/2008 |
Record Books Required by MARPOL |
No longer required |
06/2008 |
Long Range Identification and Tracking |
Superseded by MN 5/2009 |
08/2008 |
Change of Contact Details for Incident Alerts and Reports |
No longer required |
11/2008 |
Increase in Protection of the Sea Levy from 1 July 2008 |
Superseded by MN 11/2009 |
16/2008 |
Entry into Force of Bunkers Convention |
Superseded by MN 9/2009 |
1/2009 |
Summary of Marine Notices |
To be superseded by MN 1/2010 |
6/2009 |
Entry into force of Bunkers Convention for Australia |
No longer required |
10/2009 |
Piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Somali Basin and the Western Indian Ocean: Additional information for owners, operators and managers, shipping companies and shipmasters |
Superseded by MN 15/2009 |