14 Dec 2016 / Australia
Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources commenced its annual heightened surveillance regime for managing the risks posed by Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) beetles on vessels arriving from New Zealand from 30 November 2016.
The Maritime Arrival Reporting System (MARS) sends a BPL Questionnaire to targeted vessels, after submission of the Pre-Arrival Report. The Maritime National Coordination Centre (MNCC) then advises, through MARS - Biosecurity Status Document (BSD), if a BPL inspection or any specific biosecurity risk mitigation measures are required.
The department requests vessel masters and crew to remain vigilant for BPL and advise the department, as soon as possible, of any suspected detections of BPL.
The department will issue further notification advising of the conclusion of the BPL Flight Season.
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