Australia Imposes 180-Day Ban On Indian Bulk Carrier For Safety Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned an Indian Bulk Carrier ‘Darya Shaan’ for 180 days due to safety risks.

AMSA says the operator, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (India), failed to report defects to the primary engine and machinery as the vessel entered Australian ports.

AMSA inspectors boarded the Indian-flagged vessel on 26 April at the Port of Melbourne.

They found multiple problems, including impaired engine control and monitoring systems, faulty alarms, and impaired generator starting arrangements.

AMSA was informed that the operator was notified of severe safety concerns before reaching Australia.

AMSA officials warned that disregarding vessel engine maintenance can harm the marine environment and crew safety.

Negligence can cause a vessel to lose power during crucial navigation, resulting in possible groundings/collisions, they added.

The operator was aware of the issues but did not report the problems to AMSA.