- Operators of all ships must provide information on biofouling management practices before arriving in Australia.
- Implementation of an effective biofouling management plan and record book.
- Ship operators can demonstrate proactive biofouling management.
- Implementation is underway with a shift towards a standard operational approach.
Government Notice And Biofouling Management Updates
All shipowners, ship operators, ship masters, and shipping agents who represent international ships for Australian biosecurity clearance.
As per a recent notice from the Australian Government, there are new biofouling management requirements for ships calling at Australian ports.
An introductory period for these new requirements ended on 15 December 2023. Implementation is now focusing on transitioning to a business-as-usual approach, where operators of all ships will need to provide information on biofouling management practices before arriving in Australia.
Alternative Pre-Approved Methods
Ship operators can demonstrate proactive management of biofouling by implementing one of these three accepted management options:
- Implementation of an effective biofouling management plan and record book.
- Cleaned all biofouling within 30 days before arriving in Australian territory.
- Implementation of an alternative biofouling management method pre-approved by the department.
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