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AMSA (Australia Maritime Safety Authority) has issued marine notice 03/2021 with information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.
The notice contains information for Australian registered ships as well as non-Australian registered ships about the requirements for a bunkers certificate. The notice also explains the requirements for oil tankers. If a ship to which the Bunkers Convention applies enters or leaves an Australian port or offshore facility and does not carry a valid bunkers certificate the owner or master of the ship may be subject to substantial penalties—up to AUD$555,000 for the owner and AUD$111,000 for the master.
The full text of AMSA Marine Notice 03/2021 can be read HERE
Related Club publications
Circular L.78 Entry into force of the Bunker Convention
Circular L.82 Entry into force of the Bunker Convention State Certification
Circular L.83 Entry into force of the Bunker Convention – State Certification
