Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the case for ship masters and crew seeking to align international arrangements with Australian regulatory requirements.
First-time callers to Australia face greater challenges, highlighting the need for clear, practical reference tools that simplify the technical requirements and reduce the risk of misunderstandings.
To address these challenges, Shipping Australia, in collaboration with industry representatives and regulators has initiated a structured project to transform Marine Orders 32 (MO32) and the Model Code of Practice: Managing risks in stevedoring into easy-to-follow guidance.
The aim is to help vessels improve their preparedness in line with these requirements before arrival at Australian ports, contributing to safer workplaces and helping support increased operational productivity by reducing ship turnaround time and the potential costs associated with non-compliance.
