Good question P2...
Indeed, where is AMSA? These ferries are “Domestic Commercial Vessels”. AMSA has jurisdiction re 'seaworthiness, manning and operator certification, under the Maritime Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.
Clearly there are some very real safety issues; concerns with regard to the basic design and construction; concerns with regard to the quality of structural welding; concerns regarding the damage inflicted crossing Sydney Heads in 'big swell' all of this and there is an on going systematic problem with the steering systems. The things which are most concerning are (in no particular order) the role OTSI has played thus far: the response to the NSW Estimates questions from government officers and, the clear lack of faith the Masters have in the 'reporting' system contained within the SMS (Safety Management System).
On land, in the air or at sea 'luck' will only get you so far; and the NSW government has, so far, been very fortunate, mostly due to the skill and experience of the crews. Time this whole mess was exposed and the public given back that which they paid for; a safe journey in a seaworthy ship. Perhaps that journey could begin with a home grown service operator who can be held to account and the profits kept 'on shore'. Before there is a serious event...
Toot – toot....
Indeed, where is AMSA? These ferries are “Domestic Commercial Vessels”. AMSA has jurisdiction re 'seaworthiness, manning and operator certification, under the Maritime Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.
Clearly there are some very real safety issues; concerns with regard to the basic design and construction; concerns with regard to the quality of structural welding; concerns regarding the damage inflicted crossing Sydney Heads in 'big swell' all of this and there is an on going systematic problem with the steering systems. The things which are most concerning are (in no particular order) the role OTSI has played thus far: the response to the NSW Estimates questions from government officers and, the clear lack of faith the Masters have in the 'reporting' system contained within the SMS (Safety Management System).
On land, in the air or at sea 'luck' will only get you so far; and the NSW government has, so far, been very fortunate, mostly due to the skill and experience of the crews. Time this whole mess was exposed and the public given back that which they paid for; a safe journey in a seaworthy ship. Perhaps that journey could begin with a home grown service operator who can be held to account and the profits kept 'on shore'. Before there is a serious event...
Toot – toot....