DESS Aquaculture Shipping is hiring a Master & Chief Officer for their Live Fish Carrier, Aqua Spa. The vessel is currently working out of Hobart, Tasmania. More information can be found on the linked job ad. ...
The Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) has developed routine environmental cleaning guidelines in the community which are now published on the Department of Health website. Whilst ICEG have not developed a separate maritime-specific guideline for cleaning, this guideline covers cleaning requirements for frequently touched surfaces and minimally touched surfaces and ICEG are satisfied that it is directly applicable to the maritime environment. A link to this information, along with information regarding routine cleaning in the maritime environment, has...
More information regarding the AMOU's lobbying for a national approach to exemptions from border restrictions and self-isolation can be found in the memo from AMOU President, Tim Higgs. AMOU-Memo-2020-25-All-membersDownload ...
AMSA has decided to extend STCW certificates by six months if the person applying does not meet revalidation requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information can be found on the AMSA website or the Exemption. EX42-issue-200329ZDownload ...
On 1 April 2020 Australian Border Force issued new restrictions on commercial maritime vessels and crew. You can download them below. ABF-Maritime-Advice-01-April-2020Download ...
This month's special Coronavirus edition of the Industrial Report focuses on the pressure employers are placing on maritime workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-March-COVID-19-Industrial-Report-Download ...
TAFE NSW is looking for people with current maritime experience for part time casual teaching roles in Newcastle. More information can be found in the linked job ad. ...
Unfortunately, the monthly member's meetings scheduled to be held on 31st March and 28th April have been cancelled due to disruptions associated with COVID-19 and the need to limit face to face interactions. The AMOU will confirm the dates of future meetings as more information comes to hand. ...
You can find the latest precautionary self-isolation requirements for commercial vessels entering Australia here. ABF-Commercial-Vessel-Advice-20-March-2020Download ...
Below is a letter from Liam O'Brien, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions. Dear comrade, Today the ACTU Centre for Health and Safety has launched the Covid-19 resource page. This page will be regularly updated to provide unions, HSRs and workers information on how they can protect their workplaces from Covid-19. We are also campaigning for the Government to introduce two weeks special paid leave for all workers impacted by Covid-19. There are currently over 3 million...