Vessel-Check - Aquatic Biosecurity Risk Management Tool Invasive marine pests are a threat to the biosecurity of aquatic environments, fisheries and other maritime industries. The pathway is often through the biofouling of a vessel’s hull This risk is expected to increase over the next 30 years as global shipping increases significantly The economic impact of managing established pests could be substantial. It is far more cost-effective to prevent the invasion rather than attempting to eradicate or manage the pest after it is established Currently, there is a lack of connectivity between authorities with the documentation of biofouling information which, in some cases, is quite antiquated Vessel Check is a cloud-based, risk reporting tool that centralises the storage of biosecurity data and management actions. It provides a consistent, transparent and automated risk calculation of a vessel’s biosecurity risk in-line with IMO guidelines. Vessel Check reduces the risk of a marine pest invasion by raising pre-border awareness and education, improves reporting efficiency for vessels and regulators alike, and allows each authority to customise in accordance with their regulations Vessel-Check Users •Biosecurity Regulators -Environmental management agencies -Government -Defence -Ports -Oil & Gas Companies •Maritime Industry -Vessel Owners -Vessel Operators & Agents -Service providers (Inspections, Cleaning, Paint Companies Etc.) Regulator Benefits •Reduced risk of IMS transfer into a jurisdiction •Ability to optimise the allocation of resources for high risk vessels. •Business intelligence supporting budgeting and response preparation •Ability to assess a jurisdiction’s overall risk profile •OHS benefits -i.e. minimise on ground exposure for staff to only priority vessels •Good governance •Clear regulatory definition Vessel Owner Benefits •Minimise regulatory interaction time •Transparent regulatory requirements •Reduced duplication of data entry •..