Safety

TasPorts is committed to conducting its business activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, whilst protecting the health and safety of employees and local communities.

Through advocacy and compliance, we promote social and economic growth that is safe and sustainable for our environment.

Safety Strategy

TasPorts is committed to conducting its business activities in a safe and responsible manner. To deliver on this, we have developed a two-year (2023-2025) integrated Health and Safety Strategic Plan.

This strategy defines four key objectives:

  1. Prevent fatalities in our business
  2. Lead safe outcomes
  3. Create a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
  4. Improve participation and communication mechanisms

Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) and the Crown engage TasPorts, under a Deed of Agreement, to perform specific functions within primary and secondary port areas under the Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997, Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017 and Pollution Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1987, including:

  • provision of pilotage services
  • regulation enforcement in pilotage areas
  • maintenance of navigation aids
  • maintenance of a communications system
  • provision of emergency response
  • provision of a response to marine based pollution

TasPorts Health, Safety and Environment Policy