The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a statement to industry about a “new stream of government contract-based work” in 2024. It has also announced a new delivery model for the ongoing maintenance of a network of important aids to navigation (AtoN).
AMSA is encouraging businesses to register on the AusTender network. Tenders will seek contractors for outage response and essential maintenance task, and, separately a centralised technical support function. Essential maintenance will include electrical work, general building and grounds maintenance.
Commenting on the new contract model, AMSA Acting Executive Director Kevin McEvoy indicated that the new model would open opportunities for a broader range of Australian businesses to contribute to critical infrastructure projects.
AMSA provides an network of marine Aids to Navigation consisting of about 480 AtoN located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline, which assist mariners to make safe and efficient passages.
