Overview
Safe, efficient and cost-effective shipping movements at Tasmanian ports are fundamentally important to the economy of our island State.
To ensure that the regulatory framework for maritime safety supports marine service providers to meet contemporary standards, a regulatory review is being undertaken of the maritime safety and port services framework.
The arrangements supporting maritime safety and delivery of marine services in Tasmania are complex and reflect aspects of the historic governance structure for Tasmanian ports.
The review is particularly examining the framework for maritime safety functions which is currently shared by Marine and Safety Tasmania, TasPorts and the Environmental Protection Authority.
The review is considering how the regulatory model may be improved to support the delivery of port services including marine pilotage and towage, marine safety functions and the delivery of oil and chemical spill pollution management and response capability.
Initial consultation with interested groups is underway.
An extensive program of industry and community consultation with affected parties is expected to begin in late 2022 or early 2023.
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Consultation
The Department will be consulting with industry and stakeholders during the review. Register your interest here.
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