Dampier Port Authority's pilotage directions are unclear and ambiguous with respect to the requirements for towing vessels or on the use of pilotage exemptions by crew other than the master.
The ATSB has been advised by the Dampier Port Authority that the pilotage directions have been revised and reissued with increased emphasis on the requirements when towing and on the use of exemption certificates.
The ATSB has been advised by the Dampier Port Authority that the pilotage directions have been revised and reissued with increased emphasis on the requirements when towing and on the use of exemption certificates.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by the Dampier Port Authority adequately addressed this safety issue.
