The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released Industry Advice Notice 166-2024. What has changed?
China and Republic of South Korea will be added to the BMSB target risk countries list for heightened vessel surveillance ONLY.
This is intended to ensure requisite measures are in place to manage biosecurity risks associated with seasonal pests on RoRo vessels, recognising the recent rise in exotic stinkbug detections from BMSB native countries. RoRo vessels that berth, load or tranship cargo from China and/or Republic of Korea will be subject and to heightened vessel surveillance, and risk management measures where necessary.
Industry information seasons for the 2024-25 BMSB risk season have been advised IIAN 165-2024. These sessions will include information on these changes.
Further Information:
Further information on the seasonal measures for vessels can be found on our website, here or by emailing SPP@aff.gov.au.
Information on pre-arrival reporting for maritime vessels can be found on the department's website under Vessels, or by contacting the department's National Maritime Centre (NMC) by email - martitimenc@aff.gov.au or phone 1300 004 605 (in Australia) or +61 8 8201 6185 (outside Australia).
Bianca Flint
Member Support - Trade Operations | Licensed Customs Broker
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA)