Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements
This Focused Inspection Campaign has been initiated in response to several incidents where containers have been lost into the sea and to the subsequent identification of inadequate cargo stowage and securing arrangements onboard vessels arriving at Australian ports. The Campaign will target vessels that have, or are required to have, cargo stowage and securing arrangements approved under SOLAS Chapter VI Regulation 5.6.
AMSA expects all cargoes carried to be in full compliance with the vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual, as approved.