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31 Aug 2026 / Australia
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on the securing of cargo units and cargo transport units from September 1 to November 30, 2026. The campaign will form part of routine Port State Control inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at Australian ports and is being carried out jointly across the Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) regions. A vessel will generally undergo only one inspection under the campaign within each MoU region.
During inspections, AMSA officers will assess compliance with cargo securing requirements under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Areas of focus will include the availability and use of an approved Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), cargo stowage and lashing arrangements, weight distribution practices, cargo plans, container verified gross mass records, cargo safe access plans, and the condition and suitability of cargo securing equipment. Inspectors will also review bridge visibility compliance and shipboard procedures for heavy weather navigation and cargo loss prevention.
AMSA recommends that vessel operators and Masters ensure cargo is loaded, stowed, and secured in accordance with SOLAS requirements and the vessel's approved CSM. The authority also advises reviewing cargo securing procedures, confirming that securing equipment is approved and properly maintained, verifying that officers and crew are familiar with onboard requirements, and ensuring all relevant records and supporting documentation are readily available for inspection.
Any negative response recorded during the inspection campaign must be supported by a deficiency. Deficiencies identified during the campaign may result in actions ranging from deficiency notices to vessel detention, depending on their nature and severity.
Sources: AMSA: Prepare now for the cargo securing inspection campaign
