Australia's Biofouling Management Requirements Update
Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has implemented phased biofouling management requirements to enhance marine biosecurity. The update includes new enforcement measures, mandatory pre-arrival reporting, and education phases to ensure vessels comply with biofouling regulations. The focus is on proactive management to prevent the spread of marine pests through effective biofouling control practices.
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Biofouling management requirements SAL Policy Council 18 October 2023 Peter Wilkinson Director Biofouling and In-water cleaning Animal Biosecurity Pestsmarine@aff.gov.au 1 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australias biofouling requirements Phased implementation Preparation for implementing Phase 2 Department system upgrades Templates and BFMP guidelines (ABFMR) Update internal training and procedures Enforcement ready Implementation Data gathering Enforcement in line with department compliance policy Ongoing monitoring and advice Plan future changes Misreporting On-board verification of pre- arrival reports Identify best practice Mandatory pre-arrival reporting on biofouling management practices & in-water cleaning intentions Phase 1 - Education phase Phase 2 Enforcement June 2022 Dec 2022 June 2023 Dec 2023 2 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australias biofouling requirements Mandatory pre-arrival reporting Accepted management options: 1. Implemented an effective biofouling management plan and record book; or 2. Cleaned all biofouling within 30 days prior to arriving in Australian territory; or 3. Implement an alternative biofouling management method that has been pre-approved by the department. 3 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Enforcement ready DAFF proportionate compliance response model Department Systems and personnel enforcement ready Education material Vessels Education and engagement DAFF Compliance Policy YES accepted management option low intervention Must be able to demonstrate through evidence upon request NO accepted management practice flagged for risk assessment by inspector 4 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Education and engagement Publish Rebuild department biofouling and in-water cleaning webpages Australian Biofouling Management Requirements Version 2 Biofouling management plans and record books Simplified guidance related to IMO Biofouling Guidelines Niche area focus Template (optional) Antifouling Guidelines and In-water Cleaning Standards 5 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
