Australia

Asian Gypsy Moth

USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have strict requirements to prevent the entry of Asian Gypsy Moth into their countries, targeting vessels which have called at certain ports in Far East Russia.

Australia

We have not discussed the Asian Gypsy Moth problem with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection service (AQIS), and summarise their procedures as reported.

The regulations are similar to US and Canada, except AQIS will determine as part of the pratique vessel monitoring system (VSM) the risk of any vessel based on information provided by the master and ship agents. AQIS will then decide whether the vessel can be given pratique. It is the responsibility of the VMS officer to inform the master and ship agent of pratique status and to inform the AGM survey officer that an inspection will be required.

Further information can be obtained from AQIS Canberra at (06) 272 3307.