The Pacific 2008 International Maritime Conference: Port State Control

摘要

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is the Australian Governments self-funded statutory authority responsible for a wide range of maritime services. Apart from PSC inspections, AMSA implements the development and oversight of maritime regulatory requirements, the provision of navigational infrastructure, maritime and aviation search and rescue arrangements for an area of approximately one ninth of the world's surface, and for the management of Australia's national plan to combat oil pollution of the sea. AMSA supports various strategies in an effort to combat the current problems with ship safety standards. These activities take into account AMSAs responsibilities associated with Australia's role as both a flag state and a port state. In those areas where it is possible to actively influence events, AMSA maintains a belief in the ability of the IMO to foster a more effective maritime safety regime.