A Guide to your Vessel Safety
Management System (SMS)
Disclaimer
This SMS guide and sample SMS template are provided for general information purposes only. Your
use of any of these sample documents is at your own risk.
The provision of these sample documents (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal
advice or opinions of any kind. No client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between
the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council (TSIC) and any person or organisation accessing or
otherwise using any information contained within this document.
The Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors,
officers, agents, contractors, suppliers and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses or
causes of action of any nature arising from any use of the sample SMS template or provision of these
templates or guidance document.
Acknowledgments
TSIC developed this template with the assistance of Seafood Training Tasmania, and with funding
support from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Tasmanian
Government through the Workforce Development Fund administered through Skills Tasmania.
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Contents
A Guide to your Vessel
Safety Management System (SMS) ............................................................. 0
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................................. 1
Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction to using this SMS guide ................................................................................................ 0
What level SMS do I require? ............................................................................................................ 0
What operational requirements does my SMS need? ...................................................................... 1
Operational Requirements in detail .................................................................................................. 2
Section 1) Vessel and contact details – names, numbers and addresses..................................... 2
Section 2) Risk Assessment – What can go wrong and how can it be controlled? ...................... 2
Section 3) Owner’s responsibility and authority statement ......................................................... 3
Section 4) Designated persons – who’s responsible for the vessel? ............................................ 3
Section 5) Masters Responsibility and Authority Statement – what Master is responsible for . 3
Section 6) Resources and personnel – Training and induction ..................................................... 4
Section 7) Procedures for on-board operations – putting controls in place ................................ 4
Section 8) Emergency Preparedness – a plan for emergencies .................................................... 5
Section 9) Follow-up on hazard occurrence and non-conformances ........................................... 6
Section 10) Maintenance of vessel and equipment – planned and carried out maintenance
documented in log book ................................................................................................................ 6
Section 11) Documentation – logbook requirements ................................................................... 6
Section 12) Verification, review and evaluation – revision pages................................................ 7
Where do I keep my SMS? ............................................................................................................. 8
My Safety Management System (SMS) ................................................................................................. 9
Attachment 1: Vessel and Contact Detail Form .............................................................................. 10
Attachment 2: Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................... 11
How to Categorise Risks ................................................................................................................ 11
Identify what you are going to do to address the risk including who is responsible ................... 12
Document the outcomes .............................................................................................................. 13
Attachment 3: Risk Assessment Template for vessel operations ................................................... 14
Attachment 4: Blank Risk Assessment Template ........................................................................... 18
Attachment 5: Owners Responsibility and Authority Statement ................................................... 19
Attachment 6: Designated Person Form ......................................................................................... 20
Attachment 7: Masters Responsibility Statement and Authority Form......................................... 21
Attachment 8: Vessel Safety Induction record for crew, passenger, visitor .................................. 22
Attachment 9: Annual Review of Vessel Safety and Emergency Procedures ................................ 23
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Attachment 10: Pre-Operating Check List ....................................................................................... 24
Attachment 11a: Policies and Operational Procedures .................................................................. 25
Attachment 11b: Policies and Operational Procedures for Single Handed Operators .................. 27
Attachment 12a: Emergency Procedures ....................................................................................... 30
Attachment 12b: Emergency Procedures Response ....................................................................... 31
Attachment 12c: Emergency Response for Single handed Operators ............................................ 33
Attachment 13: Planned Monthly Inspection and Maintenance Form.......................................... 34
Attachment 14: Log Book ................................................................................................................. 35
Attachment 15: Crew Records ......................................................................................................... 41
Attachment 16: Revision Form ........................................................................................................ 42
Attachment 17: Annual Review ....................................................................................................... 43
Appendix........................................................................................................................................... 44
Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 44
Useful Links ................................................................................................................................... 44
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Introduction to using this SMS guide
AMSA define a Safety Management System as a systematic way to identify and manage risk. The
objective of an SMS is to identify and manage risk on board vessels by encouraging the development
and maintenance of an ongoing safety culture.
All commercial vessel owners and operators have a legal requirement to implement and maintain a
Safety Management System (SMS) under the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV). The
owner has a duty to implement and maintain a SMS that ensures the vessel and the operations of
the vessel are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe; and a master has a duty to implement and
comply with the SMS for the vessel and the vessel operation, so far as is reasonably practicable.
These general safety duties reflect the key role that the owner and the master have in ensuring the
safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.
The National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part E specifies the AMSA minimum requirements for
the safe operation of domestic commercial vessels in Australia. It outlines what AMSA expects an
owner and operator should include in their SMS at a minimum to meet their general safety duties
and forms the basis of this document. All commercial operators (existing and new) will need to be
compliant with Part E by 1 July 2017.
The systematic documentation and maintenance of an SMS detailed within Part E will also aid
operators to meet the Workplace Health & Safety obligations defined within State based laws.
The Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, with the support of the Fisheries Research and
Development Corporation, Skills Tasmania and Seafood Training Tasmania, has developed this SMS
guide and SMS Template to help TSIC members understand and complete their SMS and be
compliant with the National Law. The following sections provide information about the obligations
under the National law. This template has been endorsed by AMSA as being compliant with SMS and
current Part E requirements (noting that AMSA are planning to review Part E during 2016) as of
August 2016.
Each section of this template SMS links to attachments at the back of the guide. These attachments
are either templates that must be completed or the attachments provide you further detail about
your SMS requirements.
To complete your SMS, you should determine what level SMS your operations require using Figure 1,
noting that vast majority of fishing operations in Tasmania require a medium level SMS. You should
then determine what content this level SMS requires using Table 1. After this, you should carefully
read each section relevant to your SMS level, then read, understand and complete all relevant
attachments and templates.
Once the physical SMS is finalised, you will need to ensure that all relevant training, induction and
schedules are completed, documented and stored as required under the National Law and defined
in Part E.
What level SMS do I require?
Fishing Vessel 3
A
B
C
D
E
Operations >200nm
Offshore
Operations within
200nm
Restricted Offshore
Operations within
30nm
Operations
Partially Smooth
Waters
Operations
Smooth Waters
Do you carry
Passengers?
HIGH Level SMS
MEDIUM Level SMS
YES
NO
LOW Level SMS
Figure 1 Flow Chart to aid in determining what level SMS is needed for your vessel
What operational requirements does my SMS need?
Note: As you are required to keep some of the information on your vessel, it may be a good idea to keep your
SMS on board your vessel and copy of it at home rather than having a split document .
Table 1 Operational Requirements for each level of SMS.
Operational Requirements
1. Vessel and contact details
2. Risk assessment
3. Owner’s responsibility and authority
statement
4. Designated persons
5. Master’s responsibility and authority
statement
6. Resources and personnel
7. Procedures for onboard operations
8. Emergency preparedness
9. Follow-up on hazardous occurrences
and non-conformances
10. Maintenance of vessel and equipment
11. Documentation
-
Log Book
-
Crew Documentation
12. Verification, review and evaluation
- Revisions Page
-
Review
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Low
level
SMS
Medium
level
SMS
High
level
SMS
Keep on
Vessel?
✓
✓
X
X
X
✓
✓
✓
X
✓
✓
✓
X
✓
✓
X
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
X
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
X
X
X
X
X
X
✓
✓
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
✓
X
✓
✓
X
X
Operational Requirements in detail
Section 1) Vessel and contact details – names, numbers and addresses
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Not required on the vessel
The following information must be recorded in writing and be easily accessible:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Name, address, phone number and email/s (if any) of the owner of the vessel
Unique identification number of the vessel;
Areas of operations;
The contact details of a person that can be communicated with at any time about the
operation of the vessel.
e) Core complement – the number of crew required by law and defined in Part E as per Table 2
below.
Table 2 Core Component as defined in Part E
Certified Crew
Uncertified
Crew
Dual
Certification
Rules
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3
1
D3
35m to < 55m
3
2
1
D3
12m to < 35m
2
2
< 12m
1
1
Vessel Length
Core
Complement
55m to < 80m
D1, D2
Attachment 1: Vessel and Contact Detail Form provides a template Vessel and Contact Details
Form. When completed, this template fulfils Section 1 SMS requirements.
Section 2) Risk Assessment – What can go wrong and how can it be controlled?
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Not required on the vessel
An up-to-date risk assessment of the operation of the vessel must be completed. A responsible
person must also be identified to ensure that actions needed to address any potential risks are
carried out (i.e. Master or the designated person). The risk assessment needs to clearly identify the
following
a) Key daily task/s performed by crew;
b) Potential risks involved performing tasks/duties that may expose risks to;
 the vessel
 the operational environment of the vessel
 persons on or near the vessel
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c) Appropriate crew for vessel
Attachment 2 provides more information about how to categorise risks, while Attachment 3
provides a Risk Assessment template complete with examples risks for different types of operations.
You need to tailor Risks to suit your specific operations. Once you have tailored this template to
match your operations, you will have a Risk Assessment as required under Section 2.
Review of the risk assessment
The risk assessment MUST be reviewed under the following situations:


If the vessel undertakes a different operation then what is normally undertaken (i.e. new
risks that are not covered in the current risk assessment are identified).
The master considers that risk to the safe operation of the vessel has either increased or
decreased.
When there has been a change or review to the risk assessment it must be documented in the
Revisions Form (See Attachment 16 - Revisions Form).
Also refer to Section 12 Verification, review and evaluation for further details of what is required to
be recorded on the Revisions Form.
Section 3) Owner’s responsibility and authority statement
Only required for high level SMS. Not required on the vessel.
This will not be required for majority of Tasmanian fishing vessel operations. More detail can be
found in Attachment 5.
Section 4) Designated persons – who’s responsible for the vessel?
Required for medium and high level SMS. Not required on the vessel
The owner must designate a person with direct access to the owner. This person is to be responsible
for monitoring the safety and pollution prevention of the vessel and ensure appropriate resources
and shore support are provided to the vessel.
Attachment 6 provides a Designated Person Form template. When completed, this template fulfils
the requirements of Section 4.
Section 5) Masters Responsibility and Authority Statement – what Master is responsible for
Required for medium and high level SMS. Must be readily accessible.
The Masters Responsibility and Authority Statement should include the following information:
a) The master’s responsibility for verifying operational requirements are being complied with.
b) The master may request owners/s assistance and make decisions for the operation,
navigation and safety of the vessel and pollution prevention to ensure compliance with the
operation requirements.
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Attachment 7 contains a template Masters Responsibility Statement and Authority Statement Form.
Given each vessel’s operations vary from one another, please ensure the master’s responsibility
statement is adjusted to suit the needs of your operation.
Once modified to suit your operations, this template fulfils the requirements of Section 5.
Section 6) Resources and personnel – Training and induction
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Not required on the vessel
The owner of the vessel must ensure each crew member or other person engaged in key on-board
operations receives relevant training as soon as practicable. This training must be given by the
master or crew member who the master has determined has the skills and knowledge to provide the
training.
Under Part E Training must include:
a) Initial safety training and familiarisation induction and on board duties training (A Safety
Induction and Vessel Familiarisation Form template can be found in Attachment 8 and A Visitor
Vessel Induction Form can be found in Attachment 8).
b) Training in key on-board operations to establish, maintain and verify the person can safely carry
out assigned duties (See Attachment 8 - Safety Induction and Vessel Familiarisation Form
template for detail).
c) Sufficient training in emergency operations, to effectively respond, maintain and follow
emergency procedures.
**Additionally, the vessel may only operate if at least one person on board holds a first aid
qualification in accordance to Part D.
Refer to Attachment 8 Safety Induction and Vessel Familiarisation Form and Attachment 9 Annual
Review of Vessel Safety and Emergency Procedures for more information and templates.
Completion AND continued scheduled review of these attachments will fulfil Section 6 SMS
requirements.
Section 7) Procedures for on-board operations – putting controls in place
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Must be kept on vessel.
Procedures for safety of the vessel, the environment and person/s on or near the vessels must be
developed for on-board operations where risks have been identified by the risk assessment. Onboard operations must be assigned to a crew member who has the knowledge and skill to perform
the task. Key on board operations that must be included are:
a) Pre-operating checks (See Attachment 10 Pre-operating checks);
b) For passenger vessels- a safety induction for operational and emergency procedures, as soon
as practicable (NA-This has not been developed as part of this SMS, as the focus is on fishing
vessels);
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c) A radio watch (unless otherwise stipulated in PART E: Schedule 2, Section 7, Subclause c (i-v).
Procedures for on-board operations can be found in Attachment 10 Pre- operating checklist, and
Attachment 11a and 11b- Policies and Operational Procedures. As each vessels operations vary from
one another, please ensure it is adjusted to suit the vessels operations on your vessel. Once relevant
to your operations, these templates will fulfil Section 7 SMS requirements.
Section 8) Emergency Preparedness – a plan for emergencies
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Must be kept on vessel.
An emergency plan must be developed and carried on board at all times. The emergency plan must
include emergency assembly station and crew must be assigned to an emergency station (See
Attachment 12a). Any incidents of or illness must be recorded in the logbook (see Section 11Documentation). A system should be in place to account for all person/s and crew on-board. The
emergency plan must include the following procedures:
-
Fire;
-
Person overboard;
-
Personal injury or other medical emergency;
-
Vessel collision;
-
Vessel grounding;
-
Vessel flooding ;
-
Adverse weather or water conditions ;
-
Other circumstances identifies in the risk assessment which may need an emergency
response.
Emergency Procedures are found in Attachment 12a, 12b, 12c. As each vessel operations varies from
one another please ensure that the Emergency Procedures are adjusted to suit your vessel.
There are other emergency responses required for passenger vessels, which are not outlined in this
SMS document (see Schedule 2, Section 8, Subclause 3 to 5).
Log Book Requirements- Emergency Situations.
Under Part E the following is a list of situations which must be recorded in a log book:
a) All illness injury of persons on boards;
b) Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment;
c) Assistance rendered for other vessels;
d) Unusual incidents;
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e) All communications sent or received for an emergency.
See Attachment 14 for a template Log Book
Section 9) Follow-up on hazard occurrence and non-conformances
Required for high level SMS only. A written record must be kept.
Identified hazard occurrence and non-conformances must be investigated
A written record must be kept of
-
Each hazardous occurrence
-
Each non-conformance
-
The action/outcome to prevent the hazard and non-conformances form occurring again
Section 10) Maintenance of vessel and equipment – planned and carried out maintenance
documented in log book
Required for low, medium and high level SMS. Must be documented in log book.
A system needs to be implemented to ensure recurring inspections are carried out for the vessel, its
machinery and equipment. The vessel must be inspected sufficiently to determine if the vessel, its
machinery and equipment complies with the maintenance and operational requirements that apply
to the vessel. It is recommended that maintenance and inspections be carried out on a monthly
basis. The following details must be recorded at each inspection:
-
Details of each inspection
-
Deficiency identified by each inspection and correcting each
Attachment 13 provides a template Planned Inspection and Maintenance Form. This must be
customised to suit specific vessel needs. Once customised, fulfils the requirements of Section 10.
Section 11) Documentation – logbook requirements
Required for low, medium and high level SMS only. Must be kept on vessel or land.
A log book must be kept for a vessel and made available upon request of inspection. Under Part E,
Log books must be kept for at least 5 years. The log book may be kept on the land or on the vessel.
A log book can be kept electronically however, a back-up arrangement must be made to prevent the
loss of information in the log book. The log book may include details the master considers relevant
about the following matters:
a) Key activities;
b) Position;
c) Navigation;
d) Summary of the weather experiences
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Additional information is required in the log book records of emergency procedures, Vessel
maintenance, must be documented in the log book. However, written records of safety and training
must be kept and may be documented in the log book. Also there is legislation in place to protect
the content and access to the log book please see subsection (7).
A template logbook can be found in Attachment 14- Log Book
Crew Documentation
Not Required for a LOW Level SMS
An up to date crew list must be readily available at all times. The crew list must include:
-
Vessel and identification number of the vessel
-
Name, home address, phone number and email of owner of the vessel;
-
Name, home address, phone number and email of the employer of the crew;
-
Name, home address, phone number and email of each crew member;
-
The name , address, phone number of each crew next of kin;
-
Capacity employed (New Crew Form);
-
Certifications;
-
Date crew member joined and left the vessel
A template can be found in Attachment 15 - Crew Records
Section 12) Verification, review and evaluation – revision pages
Revisions Page
Required for medium and high level SMS
A written record must be kept of any changes to the documents or other written records that is
required under the operational requirements. A Revisions Form (See Attachment 16: Revisions
Form) or documentation must include the following:
a) Reference number;
b) A reference to the part of the document or record change;
c) Date of change;
e) Signature of initials of the person making the change.
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Review
Required for high level SMS
An annual review must be conducted to ensure operational requirements are being meet for all on
board and offshore procedures. All the documents and written records required by the operational
requirements must be annual reviewed by the owner AND master, to evaluate the effectiveness
against the Standards as outline in Chapter 2 (See Attachment 17- Annual Review). Each review must
be documented and the outcomes or changes to the procedures must be recorded, these changes
can be recorded in the Revisions Form (See Attachment 16- Revisions Form).
Where do I keep my SMS?
As you are required to keep some of the information on your vessel it may be a good idea to
keep your SMS on board your vessel and a copy of it at home rather than having a spilt
document.
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My Safety Management System
(SMS)
For Fishing Vessel [insert name]
[Insert date of Completion]
Most recent review completed
[insert date of most recent review]
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Attachment 1: Vessel and Contact Detail Form
Owner / Operator Contact Details*
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Email:
* Note this may be the operator of the vessel and not the company or other person that owns the vessel if it is the operator who is the
person with overall general control and management of the vessel (as defined by National Law, see definition in appendix).
Vessel Details
Unique Identification of the vessel (i.e. FBL XYZ):
Vessel type (i.e. fishing):
Area of operation (A, B, C or D):
Core Complement *
Number of crew:
Appropriate crew:
*All vessels must be operating with the core complement (see Operational Requirements- NSCV Part E- Schedule 2, Section 6, subclause 9
to 13)
Contact Person *
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Email:
* Contact details of a person so that the person can be contacted at any time about the operation of the vessel
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Attachment 2: Risk Assessment
How to Categorise Risks
The risk assessment process determines the level of risk involved of something going wrong. While
there is much theory in the literature to define risk and consequence, this SMS document takes a
relatively simple approach, as identified in the following tables.
To use the identify the associated risk,
1. Use Table 1 to identify the consequence of something going wrong, noting that the most
important category in a safety context is human consequences.
2. Use Table 2 to determine the likelihood of something going wrong.
3. Use Table 3 to determine a risk rating.
Table 1 Consequence of something going wrong
Category
Impact
Human
Consequences
Vessel Operations
Environmental Impact
1. Insignificant
No injuries
No impact
Negligible / no impact
2. Minor
Minor first aid
treatment required
3. Serious
Medical treatment
required. Results in
time off from work
4. Major
Fatality
Normal operations
disrupted while issue
is rectified at sea
Significant disruption
to operations i.e.
vessel has to return to
port
Major disruptions to,
operations,
operations stopped
and vessel must
return to port, for a
period of time.
Minor environmental
impact
Significant
environmental damage
Major Environmental
damage
Table 2 Likelihood of something going wrong*
Category/
Likelihood
Explanation
1. Rare
May occur, but probably never will (exceptional circumstances).
2. Unlikely
Uncommon, but has been known to occur
3. Likely
Will occur from occasionally
4. Highly Likely
Could occur frequently
* Consequences may apply to one or more categories
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Table 3 Risk rating (likelihood and Consequence)
Consequence
Category/
Likelihood
Insignificant
Very likely
Medium
High
High
High
Likely
Medium
Medium
High
High
Unlikely
Low
Medium
Medium
High
Rare
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Minor
Serious
Major
Identify what you are going to do to address the risk including who is responsible
Risk controls
Once the risks have been determine you put in place controls to reduce the risk as far as reasonably
practicable. Controls aim to
Stop it from happening in the first place

Reduce the chance of it happening

Reduce the harm or damage that it causes if it does happen
Control options normally include:
1. Eliminate (don’t do that thing, remove that devise/gear)
2. Substitute (do that task a different safer way, use safer devise or gear)
3. Engineering (build something which makes the task/devise safer)
4. Administration (training staff and developing procedures to do the task safer)
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (protecting crew with PPE)
and are normally ranked in the same order with 1 being the most effective and 5 being the least.
Once your controls are in place you need to re assess the risk to determine if the level of risk has
been reduced so far as is reasonably practicable.
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Document the outcomes
The template in Attachment 3 outlines these steps under the headings:
Task and Hazard identification

Initial Risk (risk before implementing controls)

Risk Controls

Residual Risk (risk after implementing controls)
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Attachment 3: Risk Assessment Template for vessel operations
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Likelihood
Risk Rating
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
High
Likely
Likely
Likely
Unlikely
Minor
Serious
Serious
Serious
Crush injuries, entanglement, gear failure,
loss of vessel stability
Low
Crew induction
Appropriate trained/licenced operators
Use appropriate lifting slings or chains
Emergency stops
Not exceeding WWL
Not exceeding vessel stability criteria
Safety zones
PPE
General lifting
gear duties
(cranes, davits,
winches, pot
haulers and
capstans)
Medium








Exposure to different weather conditions
(sun, cold, rain)
Rare
Crew induction
Crew using appropriate PPE
General Deck
duties
Unlikely


Unguarded moving parts
Unlikely
Crew induction on safe use of machinery
Ensure guards fitted are in place prior to use
No loose clothing
Tie back loose hair
PPE
General
machinery
duties (anchor
winches,
pumps, motors)
Rare





Loose fishing gear leading to crush injuries
Rare


Minor
Loose lines leading to entanglement
Crew induction including on deck safety
procedures
Correct storage of loose lines (bins)
Correct storage of fishing gear
Serious

Master
Serious
Slippery unstable surfaces
General Deck
duties
Medium
Engine services as per planned maintenance
Prestart checks
Main Engine Failure, disabled vessel
Unlikely


General vessel
operations
Who is
responsible
for the
control
Serious
Risk Rating
Likelihood
Consequence
(what can cause the harm)
What are you doing to prevent it
Residual Risk
Consequence
Risk Controls
Hazard
Major
Task or Activity
Initial Risk
Major
Task and Hazard identification
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Risk Rating
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Consequence
Likelihood
Rare
Rare
Crew induction
Medical emergency drills
Qualified first aid crew
Maintaining first aid kit and supplies
Communication equipment (VHF and Mobile)
Crew induction
POB drills
Wear PLD
Engine Immobiliser
Recovery ladders
Wear PFD on deck
Unlikely











Rare





Major
High
Medium
High
High
Unlikely
Unlikely
Person Overboard
Likely
General vessel
Operations
Personal Injury
Unlikely
Medical Emergency
Major
General vessel
Operations
Serious
Boarding vessel

Serious
General vessel
operations
Crew induction including smoking policy
Fire drills
Correct storage of flammable goods
Correct refuelling precautions
Maintain and test fire detection and
smothering systems
Maintain and testing fuel and ventilation shut
down system
Engine space maintenance and house keeping
Using boarding ladder
Using gangways
Wear PFD
Boarding in appropriate weather conditions
Who is
responsible
for the
control
Serious





Fire
Residual Risk
Serious
Risk Rating
Likelihood
What are you doing to prevent it
Consequence
Hazard
(what can cause the harm)
General vessel
operations
Risk Controls
Major
Task or Activity
Initial Risk
Major
Task and Hazard identification
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Risk Rating
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
Likelihood
Rare
Rare
Rare
Consequence
Rare
Medium
High
Serious
Unlikely
Unlikely
Medium
Setting pots, traps, net entanglements
Medium
Fishing
Operations
Rare
Collision
Unlikely
General Vessel
Operations












Who is
responsible
for the
control
Major
Serious
Major
Vessel Flooding





Crew induction
Grounding drills
Qualified master on watch
Watch keeper training
Fatigue management
Regular performance checks of navigation
equipment
Current charts and navigation publications
Local knowledge
Crew induction and training drills
Maintenance of systems conducted
Regular checks of Bilge systems including
pumps and bilge alarms
Correct stowage of deck hose
Crew induction in emergency procedures
Qualified master on watch
Watch keeper training
Fatigue management
Crew induction and training
Regular checks of navigation equipment
Regular checks of navigation lights
Crew induction
Stand clear of lines, buoys and poles
Wear PPE
No loose clothing
Residual Risk
Major
Risk Rating
Likelihood
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Grounding
Major
General Vessel
Operations
What are you doing to prevent it
Consequence
Hazard
(what can cause the harm)
General vessel
Operations
Risk Controls
Major
Task or Activity
Initial Risk
Major
Task and Hazard identification
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Risk Rating
Low
Medium
High
Medium
Likelihood
Rare
Wear PFD and PLD whist on deck
Additional PPE
Wear harness (attached) whilst on deck
Fixed vessel boarding ladders
Engine POB isolation systems
Regular position reporting as sched times
AIS
unlikely
High
High
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Consequence
Risk Rating
Likelihood
Likely
Likely
Major
Working in isolation of others
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Correct foot wear
Wear PFD
Using vessel trainer to access the vessel
Securing vessel painter to trailer prior to
launching.
Good communication between vessel and
vehicle operators
Crew induction
Wear PPE
Safe storage of sharps
Safe handling training
Unlikely
Unreported POB and medical emergencies
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Unlikely
Vessel
operation
single
operators
High
Hooks, Knives, Spikes and gaffs
Serious
Fish handling
and rope work
operations
Likely
Serious
Unknown water depth
Crew induction
Wear PPE
First Aid supplies for spike and stings
Minor
Slippery uneven surfaces
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
Who is
responsible
for the
control
Serious
Launching and
retrieving
vessel
operations
Medium
Fish spike, spines and stings
Minor
Fishing
Operations
Unlikely
(what can cause the harm)
What are you doing to prevent it
Residual Risk
Serious
Risk Controls
Hazard
Consequence
Task or Activity
Initial Risk
Major
Task and Hazard identification
Attachment 4: Blank Risk Assessment Template
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Who is
responsible
for the
control
Risk Rating
Risk Rating
Likelihood
(what can cause the harm)
What are you doing to prevent it
Residual Risk
Likelihood
Risk Controls
Hazard
Consequence
Task or Activity
Initial Risk
Consequence
Task and Hazard identification
Attachment 5: Owners Responsibility and Authority Statement
Only required for high
Owners Responsibility and Authority Statement
Owners Name
Contact Details
Name of Responsible Person
(Authorised to act on behalf of the owner)
Assigned Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A statement is need here about the relationship and lines of communication between crew
members and onshore staff who are responsible for the operation requirements.
We acknowledge that ___________________________ has been designated as a Responsible
Person and has accepted the responsibilities outlined above.
Signed Owner __________________ Responsible Person: _______________________
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Attachment 6: Designated Person Form
Designated Person
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Email:
I acknowledge that I am the designated person and accept responsibility for monitoring safety and
pollution control on the vessel. The vessel has adequate safety and pollution control equipment
and systems.
Signed Designated Person: _______________________ Date: _______________________
Signed Owner: _________________________ Date: ______________________________
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Attachment 7: Masters Responsibility Statement and Authority Form
Masters Responsibility and Authority Statement
Masters Name/s
Master 1:
Master 2:
Contact Details
Master 1:
Master 2:
I/we acknowledge that I/we __________________________________am/are the Master/s of the
____________________________________ I/ We verify that the operational requirements
specified in the vessel safety management plan and operational procedures document listed
below have been implemented and adhered to.
Signed Master: (1) _______________________(2) _______________________________
* Note this is an example of the Masters Responsibilities please adjust to your vessel.
** Additionally- The master may request owners/s assistance and make decisions for the operation,
navigation and safety of the vessel and pollution prevention to ensure compliance with the
operation requirements.
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Attachment 8: Vessel Safety Induction record for crew, passenger, visitor
Induction Item (To be conducted by the master or a person who the master deems has the skill and
knowledge to provide training). * do not need to be done with passengers or visitors.
Completed
Safety Equipment (Location and Use)
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EPIRB
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PFD
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Life ring


Flares


Fire Extinguisher (specific types and use


Life raft (if applicable)


First Aid Kit


Emergency Torch


Seasickness (precautions/ remedies)


Marine radio and other communication devise

Emergency Procedures

Fire


Person Overboard


Personal Injury/ Medical Emergency


Vessel Collision


Vessel Grounding


Vessel Flooding


Adverse weather or water conditions


Other circumstances Identified by the risk assessment which needs an emergency response

Operational Procedures – Design to suit your vessel operations*

E.g. Deck duties

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E.g. Machinery duties

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E.g. Lifting gear duties


E.g. Fishing operation duties

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E.g. Launching and retrieving vessel duties


E.g. Fish handling and rope work duties

Vessel Policy – Design to suit your vessel

Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Policy


Prevention of Skin Diseases Policy

Issue and Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
This is to certify that I (print name clearly) _____________________________ actively participated in this
safety induction procedure on the vessel______________ fully understand the aspects listed above.
Signed (Inductee): __________________________
Date: _______________________
Signed Master: _____________________________
Date: _______________________
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Attachment 9: Annual Review of Vessel Safety and Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures (Must be reviewed by the owner and master)
Completed

Review use of all safety equipment

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Fire


Persons Overboard


Medical Emergency/ Personal Injury


Vessel collision, grounding, flooding


Adverse weather and water conditions


Other circumstances identified in the risk assessment which needs an
emergency plan (to be adjusted for your vessel) i.e. environmental spill

Operational Procedures (Must be reviewed by the owner and master)
Completed

E.g. Deck duties


E.g. Machinery duties


E.g. Lifting gear duties


E.g. Fishing operation duties


E.g. Launching and retrieving vessel duties


E.g. Fish handling and rope work duties

Date
Participate
1.
2.
3.
Master signature
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Attachment 10: Pre-Operating Check List
Your operational and emergency procedures and checklist should at a minimum address the controls identified
in your risk assessment. The following are examples of items that are commons to most vessels
Example Pre-Departure Checklist
Item
Daily Activity or Overnight Trips
The Weather Forecast
Engine Check
Fuel and Oil Levels
Hull Fittings
Anchor
Radio Checks
Machinery and Electronics
Bilge Pumps
Fire Fighting Equipment
First Aid
Safety Gear
PPE available
Communication
Machinery and electronic
Safety Gear and PPE
PPE
Check
Lodge with designated contact shore person.
Obtain latest weather forecast
Identified safe havens - if the weather should change
Engine turns over
Are the alternative means of propulsion in working order
(i.e. small vessel, oars, spare outboard motor)
Check all levels in propulsion unit and engines
Secured or confirm security (seacock/ bungs)
Check anchor and ground gear are present and stowed
correctly
Can you be heard loud and clear
On and Off works
On correct channel
Volume is up
Start and check operation of all gear
 Deck gear
 Steering
 Electrical
 Navigation (GPS, lights, horn)
All Communications are working (ie.phone, internet, sat phone)
Emergency stops and shut off valves are working
Check that bilge pumps are operational
Bailer in good condition
All equipment in date
All extinguishers are charged and operational
First aid equipment on board
First aid equipment is stocked
Check presence and condition of all safety gear
 PFD
 EPIRB
 Life Buoys
 Flares
Check presence, condition and accessibility of all PPE
 Gloves
 Sunscreen and Hat available
 Wet weather gear
Additional Check for Single Handed Operators
Communication
Lodge voyage plane with designated contact shore person.
Set scheduled times with shore contact
Check engine POB isolation systems are functioning
Check AIS is working correctly
Check presence and condition of all safety gear
 PLD (wear at all times)
 PFD (wear at all times)
 Harness
 Fixed vessel boarding ladders
Done all PPE prior to departure
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Attachment 11a: Policies and Operational Procedures
Policies (This is optional)
Smoking
Example: Smoking is only permitted on open deck. Smoking cannot take place during refuelling.
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Example: The master and crew shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs as any
time
Waste Disposal
Example: All general waste on board shall be secured on the vessel and disposed of on shore
Operational Procedures
Examples of operational procedure (please ensure these are adjusted to suit your vessel).
Procedures must be developed for key on board operations to address and risks identified by the
risk register/ assessment).
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Refuelling
Portable tanks are removed from the vessel
Vessel securely moored
No smoking or mobile phone use during refuelling
Access to fire fighting and spill equipment
Shut down engine
Monitor refuelling
Clean up any spills
Ensure caps/tanks are secure
Assigned Person
Master of the vessel
Sorting Catch
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Position number of fish boxes needed
Fill fish boxes with correct amount of fish
Stack boxes
Ensure all boxes are not overloaded and are balanced correctly.
Do not stack more than 4 high as they can topple
Watch for sharp spines and when filling fish boxes
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All crew who
have been
inducted
Examples of other activities which would require operational procedures
General Procedures
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Launching and Retrieving Vessel
Driving to boat ramp
Unload catch
Move around the vessel
Exposure to different weather condition
Sorting catch
Moving catch in boxes/ crates
Hook up/ snagging
Anchoring
Dive Operations
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
Diving
Preparing for a Dive (Dive plan, bottom time etc.)
Watch on Divers
Additional Emergency Procedures- Decompression illness, Shark attack/sightings etc.
Smaller boats coming along slide
Use of Davit/ winches
Netting
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Launching and retrieving nets
Removing fish from nets
Freezers storage
Live fish
Stowage of nets
Potting
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Baiting pots
Carrying pots
Launching and retrieving pots
Grapple to retrieve pots
Single Operator
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Wear engine kill switch at all times.
Be vigilant moving around “one hand for self where possible”
Wear PFD and PLB
Fatigue management
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Attachment 11b: Policies and Operational Procedures for Single Handed Operators
Policies (This is Optional- however it does cover a lot of risks associated for Single Operators)
General Operation Policy Single Operators
Design an over aching policy for Single handed operators for your vessels. Example are listed
below.
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The area of operation is restricted to conditions of favourable weather and subject to
favourable official weather forecasts for the area throughout the period of operation
The duration of the voyage should not exceed 8 hours
The vessel is not operated single handed in conditions of restricted visibility
PFD to be worn at all times by the master
PLB to be worn at all times
No overside working takes place whilst the vessel is being operated single handed
Details of the time and point of departure, voyage plan and the Expected Time of Arrival
(ETA) of every single handed voyage are left with a suitable person ashore and that person
is notified of the safe arrival on completion of each voyage (see Operational Activity Plan
Policy)
Communication should be made with a person ashore or with a vessel in company at
regular agreed intervals (see Operational Activity Plan Policy)
Engine kill-cords should be fitted and used at all times.
All the identified hazardous machinery identified in the risk register/ assessment shall be
fitted with applicable emergency cut off or stop buttons or guards that are operational
and within reach of the operator.
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Operational Activity Plan Policy Single Operators
Day Trips
For all day trips a Daily Activity Plan needs to be given in detail to the Contact Person Shore as
provided in the SMS.
Daily Activity Plans should include:
 Departure time
 Area of operation
 Operations to be conducted i.e. setting and retrieval of pots, netting, line fishing
 Scheduled call time i.e. 1500
 Estimated time of return
Overnight Trips
An Activity Plan for each day at sea outlined and given to Contact Person Ashore
should include:
 Departure time
 Area of operation
 Operations to be conducted i.e. setting and retrieval of pots, netting, line fishing
 Overnight site for anchor
 Safe haven if weather changes unexpectedly- where you would go for shelter
 Scheduled call time there must be at least 2 per day (early AM and PM).
 Estimated time of return
Schedule Calls
Must include the following:
 Location at time of call
 Any changes to the daily activity
 Any identified issues i.e. equipment not working or changes in weather/sea conditions
 Updated estimated time of return.
 There must be at least 1 scheduled call in the afternoon for day trips.
 There must be at least 2 calls for overnight trips. Early AM (before 8) to update Contact
Shore Person, that everything went smoothly through the night and one in the afternoon
(around 2 or 3 PM).
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Overdue Scheduled Calls Response Policy Single Operators
The master is to inform the Contact Person Ashore of the estimated time of scheduled calls.
Should this time be exceeded without contact being made, an attempt should be made to contact
the vessel. If the vessel cannot be contacted within 4 hours of the scheduled call time, this
overdue response is to be initiated.
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Arrange a radio call to the vessel if the earlier contact was attempted by phone
Should there be no response, contact Tasmania Police (Telephone 62302111) and advise
of the situation
Conduct an initial search of the area, the vessel was last reported in and, if found, provide
assistance as required.
If not found within 2 hours of initiating overdue response, request Tasmania Police
assistance.
Overdue Response Policy Single Operators
The master is to inform the Contact Person Ashore of the estimated time of return. Should this
time be exceeded without contact being made, an attempt should be made to contact the vessel.
If the vessel cannot be contacted within 2 hours of the estimated return time, this overdue
response is to be initiated.
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
Confirm vessels departure from the designated departure point by arranging a visual
check of the area, contacting fish processor etc.
Arrange a radio call to the vessel if the earlier contact was attempted by phone
Should there be no response, contact Tasmania Police (Telephone 62302111) and advise
of the situation;
Conduct an initial search of the immediate area and, if found, provide assistance as
required
If not found within 2 hours of initiating overdue response, request Tasmania Police
assistance.
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Attachment 12a: Emergency Procedures
Emergency Assembly Plan
Emergency Station: i.e. Portside Aft Deck
Crew Members Assigned to Emergency Station
Portside aft: MASTER
XYZ : DECKHAND
* A system need to be in place to record and confirm the presence of all persons on board (i.e.
roll call, log book signed). Design one to appropriately suit your vessel.
Emergency Contacts
Contact
Number
Medical
Police
Fire
Marine Chemical or Oil Spill (EPA)
Wildlife injuries (DPIPWE)
Fishwatch (DPIPWE)
000 or marine radio
000 marine radio
000 marine radio
1800 005 171
1300 827 727
0427 655 557
Other Contacts
AMSA
MAST
MET Bureau
MET : Boating weather forecasts warnings and
observations
MET: All current warnings
www.bom.gov.au
1900 969 940 (Cost 77 cents / min)
1300 659 216 (Cost Local Call)
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Attachment 12b: Emergency Procedures Response
Emergency Response Procedures
Emergency
Situation
Fire
Action to be taken
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
Person
Overboard
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
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



Medical
Emergency
and Personal
Injury
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






Vessel
Collision






Manoeuvre vessel to minimise spread of fire and smoke
inhalation.
Use fire extinguisher to extinguish fire if possible
Consider isolating fuel tank/s from the area
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance if situation cannot be managed safely
Put vessel ashore or abandon vessel
Notify Responsible Person Ashore
Log incident
Deploy life buoy and/or any floatable objects at hand
Maintain visual if possible
Activate GPS MOB if appropriate
Return to the person and stop the vessel, if necessary
Recover person form water
Manage the person as necessary, to prevent
hypothermia
Radio call for assistance if situation cannot be managed
safely
If Person is out of sight, manoeuvre vessel in a search
pattern, Issue PAN PAN on VHF.
Log incident
Responsible
Person/s
 Master and
Crew

Master and
Crew
Monitor health and safety of persons onboard
Administer appropriate first aid to the patient
Call for assistance VHF 16 or by phone 000 if situation
cannot be managed safely on board
Provide vessel location
Request shore contact to pre-arrange emergency
medical services upon return to the shore
Log incident and complete an incident form if serious
Make follow up contact with the injured party and
provide support as required
Replenish first aid supplies

Master and
Crew
Account for all crew
Check for injuries
Check for damage to the vessel
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance and if situation cannot be managed safely.
Use auxiliary pumps and bucket to remove water (if
needed)
If necessary prepare to abandon the vessel in enough
time not to get caught with the vessel

Master and
Crew
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Emergency Response Procedures
Emergency
Situation
Vessel
Grounding
Action to be taken
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Vessel
Flooding
(including
Sinking,
Flooding or
Capsizing)
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
Adverse
Weather or
Water
Conditions

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Notify Responsible Person ashore
Log incident
Check for damage to the hull
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance and if situation cannot be managed safely.
Determine where the safest route to deep water lies
Consider the use of anchors to stop the vessel going
further aground
If possible reduce the weight of the vessel to decrease
its draught
If it is impossible to re-float or damage is too great
remain grounded until assistance arrives
Responsible
Person/s

Master and
Crew
Assess cause and rectify if possible, e.g. put the bungs in
or block up damage
Remove water by bailing, bilge pump or powering on.
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance and if situation cannot be managed safely.
Consider running the vessel ashore
Remain with vessel because it is fitted with internal
buoyancy
Notify Responsible Person ashore
Log incident and complete an incident form

Master and
Crew
Wear PFD’s
PPE (warm clothing wet weather gear)
Secure all items on deck i.e. pots, bins, lines
Seek shelter/ safe haven
Contact Responsible Person ashore to let them know

Master and
Crew
new course and safe haven location
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Attachment 12c: Emergency Response for Single handed Operators
Emergency Response for Single handed Operators
Emergency
Situation
Fire
Emergency Response and/or Procedure
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
Person
Overboard
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
Medical

Emergency 
and
Personal 
injury

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


Vessel
collision/
grounding/
sinking






Manoeuvre vessel to minimise spread of fire and smoke
inhalation.
Use fire extinguisher to extinguish fire if possible
Consider isolating fuel tank/s from the area
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance if situation cannot be managed safely
Put vessel ashore or abandon vessel
Notify Contact Person Ashore
Log incident
Wear PFD at all times- not sure if appropriate
Wear PLD at all times
Wear lanyard when operating in rough weather
Ensure kill switch is operational and easily accessible
Activate PFD and PLB immediately.
If it is not possible to reach the vessel or shore.-Restrict
movement in the water, adopt HELP position and
endeavour to retain body heat.
SHORE CONTACT—to follow emergency procedures for
operator not reporting in.

Responsible
Person/s
Master

Master
Deliver First Aid
Any injury or sickness to be reported to shore contact
(as soon as practicable).
Assess situation (if medical emergency is low, medium
or high)
Make for shore if needed
Request shore contact to pre-arrange emergency
medical services upon return to the shore
Emergency radio call on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance and if situation cannot be managed safely
Log incident
Replenish first aid supplies

Master
Check for damage to the vessel
Notify designated contact ashore
Remove water by bailing, bilge pump or powering on.
Emergency radio calls on VHF 16 or by phone 000 for
assistance and if situation cannot be managed safely.
Remain with vessel because it is fitted with internal
buoyancy
Log incident

Master
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Attachment 13: Planned Monthly Inspection and Maintenance Form
Record checks in your logbook.
Safety Equipment

Life jacket

Life Raft

Emergency Torches

Flares

First Aid kit

EPIRB

Life rings

Fire extinguisher

Fire pumps and hose

Fire Bucket

Fire Blankets

Fire Alarms

Fixed firefighting equipment

Fuel and air shut offs
Systems

emergency)

Anchoring equipment

Mooring lines

Lifting gear

Lifting appliances

Winches and windlass
Bilge pumping system (including
emergency)
Vessel Inspection
Machinery

Steering systems (including
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
Hatches and doors

Hull, deck and combings

Bilges and void spaces
Attachment 14: Log Book
< insert vessel name and number> Logbook
Vessel owner _____________________
Vessel Name:
Vessel Number:
Address
Phone
Owner
Crew
Employer
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Email
persons on boards; Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment; Assistance rendered for other
vessels; Unusual incidents; All communications sent or received for an emergency
26/07/16
1100
Depart wharf
Dover
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S 25 kn
Pre start /
Emergencies, accidents and incidents including the following must be recorded in your logbook: All illness injury of
Barometer
Key activity or emergencies or accidents or incidents
Visibility
observations (Optional)
and speed
Crew :__________________
Wind direction
Time
Navigational, weather operational
Long
Date
Crew :__________________
Location or Lat
Masters:
5nm
1009

voyage checks
Voyage records
vessels; Unusual incidents; All communications sent or received for an emergency
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voyage checks
persons on boards; Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment; Assistance rendered for other
Pre start /
Emergencies, accidents and incidents including the following must be recorded in your logbook: All illness injury of
Barometer
Key activity or emergencies or accidents or incidents
Visibility
observations (Optional)
and speed
Crew :__________________
Wind direction
Time
Navigational, weather operational
Long
Date
Crew :__________________
Location or Lat
Masters:
vessels; Unusual incidents; All communications sent or received for an emergency
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voyage checks
persons on boards; Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment; Assistance rendered for other
Pre start /
Emergencies, accidents and incidents including the following must be recorded in your logbook: All illness injury of
Barometer
Key activity or emergencies or accidents or incidents
Visibility
observations (Optional)
and speed
Crew :__________________
Wind direction
Time
Navigational, weather operational
Long
Date
Crew :__________________
Location or Lat
Masters:
vessels; Unusual incidents; All communications sent or received for an emergency
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voyage checks
persons on boards; Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment; Assistance rendered for other
Pre start /
Emergencies, accidents and incidents including the following must be recorded in your logbook: All illness injury of
Barometer
Key activity or emergencies or accidents or incidents
Visibility
observations (Optional)
and speed
Crew :__________________
Wind direction
Time
Navigational, weather operational
Long
Date
Crew :__________________
Location or Lat
Masters:
vessels; Unusual incidents; All communications sent or received for an emergency
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voyage checks
persons on boards; Any marine incident or accident involving vessel or equipment; Assistance rendered for other
Pre start /
Emergencies, accidents and incidents including the following must be recorded in your logbook: All illness injury of
Barometer
Key activity or emergencies or accidents or incidents
Visibility
observations (Optional)
and speed
Crew :__________________
Wind direction
Time
Navigational, weather operational
Long
Date
Crew :__________________
Location or Lat
Masters:
Attachment 15: Crew Records
Name Crew Member
Capacity (tick )
Address
Deck hand 
Master 
Engineer 
Phone
Email
Next of kin
Name
Address
Phone
Date Joined Vessel_______________________ Date Left Vessel___________________________
Certifications of Crew Member (i.e. coxswains)
Date
Obtained
(optional)
Certification
Renewal Due
Copy Taken (Y / N)
(must be recorded)
(optional)
(optional)
Employment Status (Optional)
Salaried Employed
Employer’s Workers Compensation
(Yes / No)
(Yes / No)
Share Catch
Crew Members Own Insurance
(Yes / No)
(Yes / No)
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Attachment 16: Revision Form
Reference
Number
Reference to Part of Document being changed or
Record Change
E.g. 01
Fire procedure 1: Now changed to call 000 first
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Date
Initials/Name
of person
making the
change
13/12/2016 CPC
Attachment 17: Annual Review
Date
Master and
Owners
Signature
Operational Requirements Review
1. Vessel and Contact Details
Completed

2. Risk Assessment

3. Owners Responsibility and Authority Statement (High Level SMS)

4. Designated Person

5. Master’s Responsibility and Authority Statement

6. Resources and Personal

7. Procedures for onboard operations
- Operational Procedures
- Are all crew trained in the operating procedures



8. Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Procedures
- Is all crew training up to date



9. Follow- up on hazards occurrence and non- conformances (High
Level SMS)

10. Maintenance of vessel and equipment
- Have all the appropriate inspections and maintenance
taken place


11. Documentation
- Has the log book been filled out correctly
- Are crew details up to date (including Next of kin and
qualifications)



We acknowledge that the Operational Requirements Review has
been undertaken and thoroughly checked, all changes have been
documented in the Review Form (see attachment 16). Any changes
made in the operational requirements the crew have been notified
and training has been provided, which has been further
documented in record of training form or log book.
The next Review will be conducted on ____________
Signature Owner:__________________
Signature Master: _________________
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Appendix
Definitions
Owner of a vessel includes:
(a) a person who has a legal or beneficial interest in the vessel, other than as a
mortgagee; and
(b) a person with overall general control and management of the vessel.
For this purpose, a person is not taken to have overall general control and management
of a vessel merely because he or she is the master or pilot of the vessel.
As defined by Marine Safety (Domestic Vessel) National Law Act, Schedule 1, Part 1 (6) Definitions:
Owner
Useful Links
Australian Maritime Safety Authority – Domestic Commercial Vessels
https://www.amsa.gov.au/domestic/
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2013C00654/Html/Text#
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