Memorandum of understanding with Australian Maritime
Safety Authority signed
On 14 August 2002, a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Court and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
("AMSA") was formally entered by the Chairman
of AMSA, Dr Kenneth Moss, (pictured left) and the Chief
Justice, the Hon Michael Black AC.
The AMSA Memorandum:
briefly describes the role of the Marshal and of
AMSA;
identifies for the Marshal those operations that
contain inherent safety considerations;
sets out arrangements for the provision of advice
on issues relating to the safety of a ship in the Marshal's
custody; and
provides an agreed two-way channel of communication
between the Marshal and AMSA staff during an arrest
and subsequent custody of a vessel.
Memorandum of understanding with Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities Incorporated
On 13 September 2006, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Court of Australia and the Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities Incorporated (AAPMA) was formally signed by the AAPMA Executive Director Mr John Hirst and the Chief Justice, the Hon Michael Black AC.The Memorandum specifies an array of mutual assistance arrangements between the Federal Court, the AAPMA and its members.
The AAPMA Memorandum:
outlines the form of assistance thatthe AAPMA and its members willprovide to theFederal Court and Officers of the Court;
identifies the important interaction arrangements for advice and lines of communications necessary for Court work and the integration with port operations;
facilitates improved Court Officer training through port Safety Induction opportunities;
Improves the Federal Court’s communication to port authorities relating to Court officer work and its influence on port operations.
Further information and contact details
For further information about commencing a proceeding or applying for an arrest warrant, please contact a registrar of the Court.
For further information about the conduct of an arrest once a warrant is issued, or about a ship or property that is in custody, please contact the admiralty marshal responsible for the arrest. This will usually be the Marshal in the District Registry where the ship or property is located.
