Australian Transport Safety Bureau report

TasPorts notes the release of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s (ATSB) report Collision involving Goliath and tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove.

TasPorts CEO Anthony Donald said the company noted the analysis and findings and would fully consider the report’s numerous recommendations before commenting on it specifically or in any detail.

“It’s important to note that following the incident in January 2022, the Tasmanian Harbour Master introduced a number of mandatory safety requirements for the MV Goliath’s operations at the Port of Devonport.

“Today, the vessel cannot operate in the port without a marine pilot on board, there must be a tug in attendance and made fast for both departures and arrivals and the use of the standard vessel manoeuvring system is required.”

Mr Donald reconfirmed TasPorts’ position that the protection of human life, marine assets and the environment were critical considerations for all vessel movements in Tasmanian waters.