Changes to Marine Order 91 (marine pollution prevention – oil) come into effect on 24 February this year, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has reminded seafarers.
Marine Order 91 sets out requirements for the prevention of oil pollution from vessels.
The changes allow:
Use of electronic oil record books
• Operators will have the option to use record books in place of hard copies. This option is available for all vessels required to use the Oil Record Book (oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above), including relevant domestic commercial vessels.
• Use of an electronic oil record book must be approved by a recognised organisation or AMSA.
For information on approval for the use of an electronic oil record book, email FSC@amsa.gov.au.
Exemption of UNSP barges
Unmanned non-self-propelled (UNSP) barges may receive an exemption from certain survey and certification requirements, relating to the International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate. An IOPP Exemption Certificate may also be issued for a UNSP barge for up to five years, after a confirmation survey has been conducted.
