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Maritime Arrivals and Report System - Transforming Biosecurity Compliance

MARS is an online portal for vessel masters and shipping agencies to submit reporting required for Australian biosecurity clearance. It introduces a more advanced compliance regime, provides transparency for biosecurity officers, and lays the groundwork for new compliance initiatives.

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Maritime Arrivals and Report System - Transforming Biosecurity Compliance

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  1. Maritime Arrivals and Report System - Finance and Business Support Learning Forum August 2017 Tom Watson Conveyances and Ports Section – Compliance Division

  2. What is MARS MARS is an online portal for commercial vessel masters and shipping agencies to submit reporting required of international vessels seeking Australian biosecurity clearance. April 2017 2 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

  3. Biosecurity Status Document April 2017 3 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

  4. Vessel Compliance Scheme • MARS has enabled the introduction of a more advanced compliance regime. • The VCS aims to provide greater transparency of what biosecurity officers are looking for. • Makes clear the consequence of non-compliance with Australia’s biosecurity obligations. • Lays the groundwork for new compliance initiatives and providing evidence to support formal proceedings.. April 2017 4 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

  5. Biosecurity Management of Vessels • 17, 000 commercial vessel arrivals at over 70 ports requiring 100 officers to inspect • All vessels must report pre-arrival and the majority will be scheduled for inspection. • Limited internet connectivity on board. • Vessel masters and officers must speak English but with differing degrees of comprehension. • Vessels are under tight time restrictions in port. • There are multiple organisations requiring the Master’s attention in port.

  6. What is innovative about MARS? The questions we asked…. • Took the approach of fundamental process and policy reform. • Kept asking “Why should it be so?” • What do we need to do to support our officers? • No sacred cows. • Alignment of project to strategic objectives • A control mapping exercise and strategic outlook identified where needed to go. • Clear and consistent stakeholder expectations • Following an extensive stakeholder consultation process the MARS project developed clear expectations for each user group which guided decisions throughout the project.

  7. Biosecurity Management of Vessels Vessel Masters, Shipping Agents, Biosecurity Officers MARS is designed for use by international vessel masters and shipping agents to meet arrival reporting requirements and for the department to manage the biosecurity clearance of vessels arriving from overseas. Users Commercial Vessels Cruise, General Cargo, Barges, Break bulk, Heavy lift, Tugs, Tankers, Livestock carriers, Container, Ro-Ro's, Government/Military, Fishing NB: Does not include non-commercial movements (ie. Yachts) Scope • Paperless Efficient Transparent • Improved interface for users to facilitate accurate reporting • Automated financial processes to improve invoicing • Comprehensive recording of data for better targeting of high risks • Reduction in unnecessary intervention for compliant entities • Increased efficiencies in recording and advising assessment and inspection outcomes Intention April 2017 8 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

  8. Benefits LIFE ON EARTH LIFE ON MARS April 2017 9 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

  9. Support • Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Website • MARS and What it Means for You (Shipping Agencies and Masters) • Vessel Compliance Scheme Poster (List of demerit actions) • MARS Quick Reference Guides (Tailored to different users) • Biosecurity Clearance of Vessels and MARS online eLearning (overview) April 2017 10 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

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