The ATSB is responsible for managing and implementing emissions reduction initiatives set by the Australian Government’s Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy developed by Department of Finance.  The Strategy sets out the Australian Government’s approach to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2030 and the reinstatement of public emissions reporting. The goal of this Emissions Reduction Plan is to provide a pathway for the ATSB to contribute to the achievement of the APS Net Zero 2030 target through emissions reduction activities. This plan encompasses…

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into a collision in Fremantle inner harbour, Western Australia, at about 0615 on 30 August 2024. As reported to the ATSB, the container ship Maersk Shekou was being conducted to its berth by a Fremantle harbour pilot when it collided with the berthed tall ship STS Leeuwin II, resulting in substantial damage, and injuries to two crew members on the sail training ship. The ATSB is deploying a team of four transport…