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Complex maritime emergencies workshop

In June 2018 our Response Division delivered a workshop in Melbourne which explored how Australia could deliver an effective response to a complex maritime emergency.

Over 70 participants from 40 agencies, across Australian and Victorian Governments and the port and salvage industry participated in the workshop.

The scenario for the workshop centered on the capsize of a large cruise ship in the waters outside Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. The workshop was opened by our CEO, Mick Kinley, and the Emergency Services Commissioner for Victoria, Craig Lapsley; both of whom emphasised the need for building a capability that draws on whole-of-government capabilities, recognising that the requirements of such an event would outstrip the resources of any single agency or jurisdiction.

Using a ‘Design Thinking’ method, workshop participants were taken through a range of activities designed to develop new ways of working. The workshop considered a range of issues including:

The workshop was considered a great success and identified many learnings which will inform the development of a national framework for managing large scale maritime emergencies.

Chatrooms - Routine vs Crisis emergencies


Workshop illustration—Routine vs crisis emergencies

Last updated: 28 October 2020