Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Seaspan-Brisbane

In a recent ruling, the Hong Kong-based Seaspan Corporation, alongside the master of its container vessel CSCL Brisbane, faced legal repercussions for unlawfully discharging waste into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The incident occurred on August 6 of the previous year, when a marine surveyor from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) uncovered the violation during a routine Port State Control (PSC) inspection at Fisherman Island. The investigation revealed that the ship’s navigational route did not comply with the marine environmental protection measures stipulated under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) international convention. As a consequence of these infractions, Seaspan Corporation was hit with a hefty fine of $6,000, while the ship's captain received a $600 penalty. This case underscores the ongoing efforts to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef from pollution and environmental violations.