- Effective and regular maintenance will result in fewer machinery failures and breakdowns. This in turn will minimise the rate of operational delays and serious incidents.
- Maintenance requires a systemic approach and should form part of the operator’s safety management system
- Introduce specific measures to identify and mitigate risks to assure the continued reliability of equipment, machinery and systems.
- Investigate technical deficiencies and failures to minimise the risk of future occurrences.
- Ensure appropriate resources are available to carry out an effective maintenance schedule.
AMSA will close from 5 pm AEDT Wednesday 24 December 2025, re-opening on Friday 2 January 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate every day (24/7). See which services are affected.
