Media Release
14 June 2023
Today, the Governments of Australia and Indonesia proudly announced the completion of two facilities in Jakarta, Indonesia, to improve safety measures across the maritime sector—a Solid Bulk Cargoes Testing and Training Facility and the Ship Safety Inspection Centre of Excellence.
The Solid Bulk Cargoes Testing and Training Facility will create a safer and more efficient mineral export sector by ensuring best practices in the safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes such as coal, bauxite, iron ore fines, and nickel concentrate.
Liquefaction of solid bulk cargoes can result in vessel instability and capsize—the leading cause of major fatalities during the transportation of solid bulk cargoes worldwide.
The facility will address this risk through policy, research, technical training and programs that support the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code).
The new Ship Safety Inspection Centre of Excellence will establish an effective safety inspection regime with transparent regulations and processes, ensuring reliable enforcement of SOLAS obligations and standards for both Indonesian-flagged vessels and foreign vessels visiting Indonesian ports.
The new Centre will leverage the collective expertise of the Indonesian Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), and the international maritime community, to build the necessary workforce capability to enforce compliance with international conventions.
Today, AMSA CEO Mick Kinley handed the two facilities over to DGST at a ceremony attended by DGST Director-General Pak Arif Toha, and Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Steve Scott.
“Australia and Indonesia are natural maritime partners. We share one of the longest maritime boundaries in the world, and today marks a milestone in our sea transport relationship” said Deputy Ambassador Steve Scott.
“Like Australia, Indonesia relies heavily on shipping for international trade. These new facilities will assist Indonesia to implement world best practice in the safe carriage of key exports like coal, iron ore and bauxite.”
The two facilities have been made possible by Australia and Indonesia’s Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation to foster a safer and more secure maritime environment for seafarers, vessels, and the global shipping industry.
About AMSA: AMSA is the Australian national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime search and rescue services in Australia. AMSA works collaboratively with international partners to ensure the safety and efficiency of the maritime industry.
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