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Australian Maritime College

MV BLUEFIN DOCUMENT CHANGE REQUEST FORM

Date

Document Name

Page No

Requested Change

Signed: Master MV BLUEFIN

Signed: Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

DISTRIBUTION LIST

Copy Issued to Date of Distribution byMaster MV BLUEFIN

1 Director AMC Ports and Shipping

1 Risk Advisor AMC1 Business Services Manager AMC Search

5 Master MV BLUEFIN

REVISION HISTORY

Rev Date Pages Reason For Issue ORIG Check Approved

Note: Previous revision history is located in the Revision History Folder locatedin the Bridge Document Library and records kept for 5 years.

Chapter 1: MV BLUEFIN Safety Management Plan Page 1 of 46Revised: November 2010


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CONTENTS

DISTRIBUTION LIST......................................................................................................... 1

REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................... 1

CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... 2

DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 4

DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................... 5

SAFETY INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 6

1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 71.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Line of Responsibility and Project Management Organisation 71.1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 71.1.2

Project Management ........................................................................................................... 8

2.0

POLICIES ............................................................................................................. 12

2.0 POLICIES2.1 UTAS Occupational Health and Safety Policy 122.2 Alcohol Policy 14

3.0 SAFETY ORIENTATION/INDUCTION.................................................................. 173.0 SAFETY ORIENTATION/INDUCTION

4.0 SAFETY MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 184.0 SAFETY MEETINGS

4.1 Toolbox Meetings 184.2 Weekly Safety Meetings 19

5.0 REGULATIONS.................................................................................................... 205.0 REGULATIONS

6.0 COMMUNICATIONS............................................................................................. 216.0 COMMUNICATIONS

7.0

REPORTING SCHEDULES INCLUDING INCIDENTS......................................... 22

7.0 REPORTING SCHEDULES INCLUDING INCIDENTS

7.1

Daily Reports 22

7.2 Incident Reporting 22

8.0 AMC ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS REPORTING............................................. 238.0 AMC ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS REPORTING

8.1 Responsibility for Compiling Reports 238.2

Method of Reporting 23

8.3 Submission of Reports 238.4

Investigation and Review 24

8.5 Follow-Up Actions 24

9.0 PERSONNEL........................................................................................................ 259.0 PERSONNEL

9.1

Masters Review 25

9.2

Selection/Competence 25

10.0 WEATHER MONITORING.................................................................................... 2610.0 WEATHER MONITORING

11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT............................................................ 2711.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

12.0 INSPECTIONS...................................................................................................... 2812.0 INSPECTIONS

13.0 VESSEL TO VESSEL TRANSFER....................................................................... 2913.0 VESSEL TO VESSEL TRANSFER

14.0 MEDICAL FACILITIES ......................................................................................... 3014.0 MEDICAL FACILITIES

15.0 WORK ON DECK ................................................................................................. 3115.0 WORK ON DECK

16.0 LAUNCHING AND RECOVERY OF TOWED EQUIPMENT................................. 3216.0 LAUNCHING AND RECOVERY OF TOWED EQUIPMENT

17.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS..................................................................................... 3417.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS


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18.0 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE.............................................................................. 3518.0 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

19.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES................................................................................. 3619.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

20.0 OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN....................................................................... 3820.0 OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN

20.1 Introduction 3820.2 National Plan Objectives 38

20.3

Safety Priorities 38

20.4 National Plan Divisions of Responsibility 3820.5

National Plan Operations 39

20.6 Oil Spill Response 39

21.0 MARINE FAUNA................................................................................................... 4021.0 MARINE FAUNA

22.0 SHIPBOARD POLICIES....................................................................................... 4222.0 SHIPBOARD POLICIES

List of Appendices:

Appendix 1 Bridge Related Documents

Appendix 2 Engine Room DocumentsAppendix 3 Deck Operation DocumentsAppendix 4 Check List DocumentsAppendix 5 Student Training Related DocumentsAppendix 6 Permits to Work DocumentsAppendix 7 Specification/Survey DocumentsAppendix 8 ReportingAppendix 9 Register of Shipboard Logs


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DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION

The Motor Vessel (MV BLUEFIN) is operated by AMC.

The AMC is an institute of UTAS. The vessel is also used by AMC Search which is anAS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 accredited company and has a vessel Health, Safety andEnvironmental Management System that complies with the International MarineOrganisations (IMO) International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

AMC Search is the commercial arm of the Australian Maritime College which is based inLaunceston, Tasmania.



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DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS

The following definitions/abbreviations may be found in this document and/or otherreferenced documents.

Vessel Owner - UTAS

Medivac - Medical EvacuationAMC - Australian Maritime CollegeAMOSC - Australian Marine Oil Spill CentreAMRCC - Australian Maritime Rescue Co-ordination CentreAMSA - Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityDPA - Designated Person AshoreFAC - First Aid CaseHAZID - Hazard Identification

HAZOP - Hazard and Operability StudiesISO - International Standard OrganisationJSA - Job Safety AnalysisLTIFR - Lost Time Injury Frequency RateMARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,

73/78MOSAP - Marine Oil Spills Action PlanMTC - Medical Treatment CaseNM - Near MissOHS&E - Occupational Health Safety and EnvironmentPPE - Personal Protective Equipment

Rep - RepresentativeSMS - Safety Management SystemSOLAS - International Convention or the Safety of Life At SeaSOP - Standard operating ProcedureSOPEP - Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan



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SAFETY INTRODUCTION

Objective

The prevention of accidents and injury is the primary objective on this and all AMCoperations, and great importance is placed on ensuring and maintaining the health andsafety of employees. Furthermore, AMC wishes to protect all persons with whomemployees may have association during work activities. It is therefore the policy of AMCto observe and comply with all statutory provisions and to take any additional measuresthat it sees fit in the pursuance of safety.

Individual Responsibility

All employees of the Australian Maritime College are:

responsible to themselves, their families, and their fellow workers to apply safe-minded, common-sense practices to all work habits.

required to co-operate in implementing the requirements of all Health, Safety andEnvironmental laws, codes of practice, and work instructions.

All personnel should:

challenge and report all unsafe acts, accidents, and near misses - when they occur -to their immediate supervisor.

refrain from any action or omission or anything that constitutes a danger to anyperson and are to be alert to such dangers, advising their immediate supervisor.



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Safety management applies to all personnel, we have a personal responsibility both as a

teamand as individuals to unsure that Safetyreceives the highest priority in alloperations.

Offshore operations are a potentially hazardous environment and this Safety ManagementPlan has been developed to cover AMC personnel and operations at sea on board thevessel.

Effective self-policingof the Planis encouraged.

The requirements of this Safety ManagementPlanare supplementary to the OHS&Elegislation and is the minimum requirement for the management of AMC Safety andHealth on the project.

This document is not intended to supplant or override current legislation. It isAMCs intent ion to comply with whichever require the greater compl iance.

Other documents that will be referred to and be present on the vessel are:

Shipboard Contingency Plan

AMC Hazardous Goods and Substances Manifest (HGSM)

1.1 Line of Responsibi lity and Project Management Organisation

1.1.1 IntroductionThe Australian Maritime College is convinced that prevention of accidents andpreservation of the environment are essential to the efficient operation of its business. Thewell-being of our own and Sub-contractor employees as well as our students are a majorfactor in all facets of our business since people are our most valuable asset and theirsafety is a prime consideration.

Although the responsibility for safe operations and a safe place to work rests clearly withall sections of the management, every employee and Sub-contractor must recognise his orher responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and others. AMC will ensure that theHealth and Safety, and Policies are pursued with diligence and that everyone is aware of

their responsibilities.

To this end, the AMC has defined set objectives that we as an institution are striving tomeet. These objectives include:

The prevention of all injuries in the workplace.

To provide a Safe and Healthy workplace.

To eliminate all discharges and emissions that could have a detrimental effect on theenvironment.

To establish and maintain safe and environmentally sound working procedures andpractices throughout its operation.


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To comply with all statutory obligations concerning Health, Safety and theEnvironment.

To provide training for all personnel to enable them to work safely and avoid damageto the environment.

To develop a high degree of health, safety and environmental awareness among allstaff.

To provide and maintain procedures for effective response to any emergency thatmay befall our personnel and/or equipment at any of the locations that they may findthemselves.

To maintain and monitor AMC performance.

Safety is the preservation of Life, Property and Natural resources from accidental loss. Toaid in accomplishing these objectives, every person involved must realise the potentialconsequences of accidents and environmental damage and comply with those restraintsnecessary to prevent them.

1.1.2 Project ManagementAMC policy is that OHS&E matters are the responsibility of line management, even thoughSafety Advisors or Co-ordinators may be appointed within AMC. ThePrincipal's PolicyStatements, included at the front of this document, make it clear that responsibility isdelegated down through the normal management tree, in such a way as to place the onusfirmly on each supervisor for safe operation within his own section or department ofactivity.

The Principal has delegated responsibility through Director NCPS. to the Vessels Master.All field activities associated with the mobilisation, operation and demobilisation for thevessel at sea are therefore under the direct control and responsibility of the Master. The

Master has full authority to stop work or any part of the operation associated with thevessel on safety grounds if he believes that by not doing so will or may present anunacceptable risk.

Responsibilities of personnel for OHS&E are:

Onshore

The Principal Defining College Targets Implementing the strategy and the systems Reviewing and correcting at local level

AMC Risk Advisor Acting as a focal point for OHS&E and Risk Managementwithin AMC

Assisting the NCPS Increasing employee safety and environment awareness Promoting health and safety commitment within AMC Compiling company safety statistics Obtaining and controlling reports Preparing local documentation Undertaking inspections and audits as required Investigation of Incidents/Accidents as required


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AMC Search Overall operational control of Contracted projects Safety co-ordinator for Contracted projects Contract Project logistics support Focal point for client contact

OFFSHORE

Vessel Master In command of the vessel

Has overall responsibil ity for the safety of the vessel andALL personnel onboard

Maintain vessel Safety Management System/Plan Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements Manage/review SOPs and JSAs, risk assessment (as

required) Ensuring compliance with all vessel Owner/Operator, AMC

and Client/s safety philosophies and procedures Nominated vessel OHS&E Rep/Advisor Holding vessel safety drills and meetings Compiling Accident and Incident Reports as appropriate. Reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards to vessel and

AMC management Investigation of all accidents, incidents and hazards Wearing of appropriate PPE Advising fellow employees of hazardous situations Promoting a mature approach to working safely Promotion of health and safety awareness amongst all

employees

DPA Assist Vessels Master to maintain AMC Safety ManagementPlan/System

Ensuring compliance with all Client/s project safetyphilosophies and procedures

Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements Nominated AMC Offshore Operations OHS&E Rep/Advisor Undertaking inspections and audits as appropriate Attendance at appropriate vessel safety meetings Participation in and adherence to all safety instructions,

procedures and safety activities on the vessel Regular review of offshore operations JSAs and Risk

Assessor Reviewing Accident and Incident Reports Reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards to management

and statutory authorities Investigation of all accidents, incidents and hazards Responsible for liaison with Clients Offshore Reps Wearing of appropriate PPE Advising fellow employees of hazardous situations Presenting a mature approach to working safely


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Promotion of health and safety awareness amongst allemployees.

AMC Personnel Compliance with vessel and AMC Safety ManagementSystems/Plans

Compliance with all Client/s and vessel safety philosophiesand procedures

Compliance with all statutory requirements Participation in and adherence to all safety instructions,

procedures and safety activities on the vessel Attending appropriate safety meetings Participation in JSA preparation and review Reporting all incidents, accidents and hazards to Vessel

Master and Risk Advisor Wearing of appropriate PPE Advising fellow employees of hazardous situations Presenting a mature approach to working safely

Vessel Crew Compliance with vessel and AMC Safety ManagementSystems/Plans

Compliance with all Client/s and vessel safety philosophiesand procedures

Compliance with all statutory requirements Participation in and adherence to all safety instructions,

procedures and safety activities on the vessel Attending appropriate safety meetings Participation in JSA preparation and review Reporting all incidents, accidents and hazards to Vessel

Master and Risk Advisor Wearing of appropriate PPE Advising fellow employees of hazardous situations Presenting a mature approach to working safely

All personnel have a responsibility both to themselves and to AMC for their own safety andfor the safety of equipment and property within their area of responsibility. Supervisors atall levels have personal and individual responsibility for the safety of each person undertheir supervision, direction, or control. Accident prevention is an important part of everysupervisors job.

Each member of the crew has a responsibility for acting safely in his day-to-day work, andfor reporting unsafe situations to his supervisor at the earliest opportunity.

The Contractors Safety Organisation is shown overleaf.



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MV BLUEFIN LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY

AMC Principal /

Pro Vice ChancellorMalek Pourzanjani

Designated PersonsAshore

John LloydDavid Waldron

AMC DirectorPorts and Shipping

John Lloyd

Master BLUEFIN

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2.1 UTAS Occupational Health and Safety Policy

This policy is located at:

http://www.human-resources.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/8687/ohs.pdf


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2.2 Alcohol Policy

This policy is located at:http://www.human-resources.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/8688/alcohol.pdf



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All AMC personnel shall attend an induction meeting to introduce them to the health andsafety requirements of the project. The induction meeting shall aim to make personnelaware of safety and environmental regulations and systems to assist them in carrying out

their work in a safe manner, at all times regarding their own safety, that of their colleagues,the environment and other personnel onboard the vessel.

Induction meetings for all AMC personnel will be undertaken as follows:

Project Induction, at AMC, that will:

Acquaint personnel with the site, the nature of the project, the method for identifyingand eliminating hazards (Hazard Analysis and JSA), the hazards that personnel mayencounter, the tools, plant and equipment and safe practices to be used to minimiseincidents.

Review of the Safety Management Plan. Review the contents of Health and Safety manuals, stressing the sections applicable

to personnel and the project. Advise of the requirements for working safely and that failure to follow safe practices

may result in disciplinary action and removal from the vessel. Reporting procedures in the event of an incident. Emergency procedures on board the vessel.

Vessel Induction, on the vessel, that will address:

Vessel layout Emergency procedures Location of emergency equipment Location of fire fighting equipment Location of life saving equipment Muster stations Hazards that may be encountered and safe practices to be used to minimise

incidents First Aid procedures

The conduct of the vessel safety orientation/induction should be noted on the appropriate

vessel induction record sheets.

Chemicals or hazardous goods cannot be brought onboard without permission of theMaster, MSDS must be provided.


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Face to face meetings, both formal and informal, are an essential part of the SafetyManagement System (SMS) process.

OHS&E meetings will be held as follows:

FREQUENCY COMPRISED OF

Department/Mob Meeting Prior to personneldeparting AMC for sea

Vessels Master.DPA

Depart/MobilisationMeeting

Prior to commencement ofequipment mobilisation

Vessels MasterChief EngineerVessel personnelClient/s RepresentativeOthers as required

Toolbox Meetings Daily and/or at shift changes andfollowing an incident to report the

findings of the Incidentinvestigation.

Note: Dot point minutes to betaken and noted in Ships Log. Tobe noted on Weekly/project Safetyreports.

Vessels PersonnelOthers as required

Safety Meetings The first meeting is to be held priorto the vessel departure.This first meeting should be held inconjunction with the vesselemergency drill immediately ondeparting port. Following the firstmeeting, the frequency of follow onmeetings will depend on voyageduration and nature of activity. Tobe determined by Master.Minutes are to be taken for thismeeting.

Vessel MasterVessel personnelClient/s Representative Othersas required

Job Safety Analysis andRisk Assessments

Change of taskCritical activitySignificant hazards noted

Vessels CrewOperating teams and otherspecialist advisors

Incident Investigation Within 24 hours of Incidentoccurring

Vessel MasterClient/s RepresentativeOthers as required

4.1 Toolbox Meetings

Toolbox meetings shall be held at each shift change and should include the followingitems:

Work activities undertaken during previous shift Anticipated work to be undertaken during next shift Any hazards that have not been actioned Individual concerns of employees Any problems experienced during the previous shift


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In addition to shift change Toolbox meetings, a Toolbox meeting, which should be nolonger than fifteen minutes duration, shall be held on site following an incident and/or asrequired and items covered shall include, but not be limited to:

Review of injury and accident reports

Items of general safety importance to the site Areas of safety interest to meeting participants Project safety rules and policies Systems and procedures

Toolbox meetings shall also be used as an educational forum to improve employeesknowledge and understanding of health and safety systems and rules and requirements.

4.2 Weekly Safety Meetings

Safety meetings should discuss OHS&E issues that are associated with the provision of

services by AMC and vessel operations. The meeting should be minuted and shouldinclude a corrective action list, including completion dates and persons responsible forensuring satisfactory completion of action items. Copies of the minutes should bedistributed to the Vessel Master, DPA and AMC Risk Advisor.



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55..00 RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS

AMC will abide by all relevant Commonwealth and State Government regulationsapplicable to the operations to be undertaken by AMC.

Some of the regulations applicable:

Commonwealth of Australia Navigation Act 1912 (Division 14 Part IV)Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP)Small Craft Australian Ship Reporting System (SC AUSREP)

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974Consolidated Edition, 1997 and 1996 Amendments

Schedule 7 Occupational Health and Safety (part of the 1967 P(SL)A)(Commonwealth)

Australian Maritime Safety Authority National Contingency Plan to Combat Pollution

of the Sea by Oil International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78

Consolidated Edition, 1997)


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66..00 CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS

The primary communication process in the safety organisation is one-to-one contactbetween a person and his/her immediate superior and subordinate. The Chain ofCommand is also a Chain of Communication.

Matters such as policy changes will be published by senior management, and may beissued in the form of a circular to all staff, but it is the responsibility of each manager andsupervisor also to explain the content and intention of the matter to his/her immediatesubordinates.

Both written and verbal communication is appropriate, depending on the geographicallocation of the parties.


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7.1 Daily Reports

The daily report is to be sent to the DPAs by the Vessel Master and wherever possible will

be sent prior to 12.15 mid-day.

It is to refer to the preceding 24 hour period and is to contain a section on safety. Thesafety section should itemise the following:

Incidents

Injuries

Near-misses

Identified safety hazards

Record of safety drills

Safety meetings held

7.2 Incident Report ing

An Incident is an unplanned event that causes or could have had potential to cause injuryor damage to personnel or property and involves:

Any personnel of AMC in the course of their employment, and;

Occurs at a place under the control of the Client/s, or AMC while engaged in activitiesrelated to the project, or;

Involves operations of the Clients, or AMCs property, plant or equipment.

The Client/s shall be advised immediately by the Vessels Master and AMC of anyaccident/incident or near miss. The Vessels Master and Client/s Representative are toconduct an investigation as to the causes of all Incidentsand record the information onthe UTAS Incident Form. A copy of the UTAS Incident Form must be supplied to AMCwithin 24 hours of the occurrence of the Incident and shall include recommendations toavoid a recurrence of the Incident. Refer to http://www.amc.edu.au/occupational-health-safety& (select Incident Form). Any offshore operation hazards identified during theinvestigation will be rectified by AMC and procedures amended accordingly.


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It is a requirement that reports are to be submitted in the following circumstances:

Vessel accidentsinvolving personnel whether on duty or not, and whether injured or

not. Personal injury(a) to any person whilst on AMC premises or AMC business, or

travelling to or from AMC business or place of work; or (b) to a non-employee, if theaction of an employee whilst on an AMC activity or using AMC property may havebeen a contributory factor.

Property Damageto property that is (a) owned by, hired by, or is the responsibilityof, AMC, whether or not it is being used on AMC business at the time, or (b) ownedby any other party and which has been affected by the actions of AMC or anyemployee.

Near missesin the above three categories.

Depending on what happened, reports in more than one of the above categories may berequired for the same event.

8.1 Responsibi lity for Compiling Reports

For accidents and incidents on board, it is the responsibility of the Master to arrange forthe accident report to be compiled, irrespective of who may technically employ theperson(s) involved. This reporting process must be completed within 24 hours of theaccident and, wherever possible, the report must be reviewed locally by the DPA.

8.2 Method of Report ing

To ensure consistency of information within the AMC, the proper reporting forms are to beused at all times to report incidents/accidents involving AMC personnel/operations. Theseforms are:

AMC Hazard Report To be used when no injury orvessel damage is sustained, butwhen an incident has occurred.

http://www.amc.edu.au/occupational-health-safety& (select Hazard Report Form)

AMC Incident AccidentReport

For use in every event ofpersonal injury, however andwhenever sustained, except

those classified as First AidCases.

http://www.amc.edu.au/occupational-health-safety& (select Incident Form)

AMSA Incident AlertForm 18

4 hours http://www.amsa.gov.au/Forms/ship_ops.asp& (select Form 18)

AMSA Incident ReportForm 19

72 hours http://www.amsa.gov.au/Forms/ship_ops.asp& (select Form 19)

8.3 Submission of Reports

All reports are to be submitted in the first instance to the DPA, who is to advise the AMC

Risk Advisor of the facts.


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The AMC Risk Advisor is to send a copy of all reports to the Director NCPS and is to logthe report in the appropriate register.

8.4 Investigation and Review

Investigations and Reviews are not primarily intended to apportion blame, but to makemore generalised deductions which can lead to improved safety performance within AMC.

The Vessel Master and Client/s Representative are to conduct an investigation as to the

causes of all Incidentsand record the information on the appropriate AMC form(seeAppendix E). A copy of the AMC form must be supplied to AMC within 24 hours of theoccurrence of the Incident and shall include recommendations to avoid a recurrence of theIncident.

Depending on the seriousness of the incident, a formal investigation may be conducted byAMC, the Client/s and any other interested party.

All accident and incident reports are to be reviewed by AMC Management.

Where appropriate, AMC will review any accident, incident, or investigation report.

8.5 Follow-Up Actions

Reviews of accidents and incidents can be expected to recommend either changes toprocedures or work instructions, improved control of processes, additional or re-directedtraining, etc.

It is particularly important that those who provide reports describing near misses ordangerous occurrences are made aware that action to resolve the original problem hasbeen considered at an appropriate level, and action has been taken where necessary.



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9.1 Masters Review

The Masters review will be conducted in December of each year, on completion the review will be

sent to the DPA for evaluation and reply then forwarded to senior management within AMC.

The Masters review will contain the following information:

Deficiencies and recommendations of the Safety Management System.

Results of internal and external safety audits.

Accidents and incidents, operational risks and hazardous situations.

Reviews conducted on work instructions SOPs and JSAs.

Crewing and crew training.

Condition of the vessel and equipment.

Support of and communication with management.

9.2 Selection/Competence

Marine crew for the survey are provided by the vessel operator to meet the requirementsof the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders for vessel operations.

All marine crew provided by the vessel operator to have Seagoing Qualificationsinaccordance with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders Part 3.


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The work area is prone to Gales/Storms, the risk varying with the time of year. The highrisk period is between May and September, so the weather situation will be continuallymonitored, so that appropriate action can be taken if required.


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Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn on the vessel as directed by theVessel Master, will comply with the relevant Australian Standards.


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1122..00 IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONNSS

On completion of vessel mobilisation and prior to the vessel departing point ofmobilisation, a Walk-Around of the vessel is to be carried out by the Client/sRepresentative and Vessel Master. The Walk-Aroundis to check that the installation of

offshore equipment has not induced any unidentified safety hazard and that all equipmentis secured for sea.


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1133..00 VVEESSSSEELLTTOOVVEESSSSEELLTTRRAANNSSFFEERR

The majority of vessel-to-vessel transfers will be between BLUEFIN and the workboat,should the requirement exist then the following is to be observed.

Transfers between vessels are only to be carried out following careful assessment of theprevailing conditions at time of transfer by both Vessel Masters. BOTHVessel Masters

MUSTagree that the transfer of personnel and equipment can be carried out in a safemanner before the transfers commence.


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1144..00 MMEEDDIICCAALLFFAACCIILLIITTIIEESS

The BLUEFIN has limited medical facilities onboard. The vessels medical locker ismaintained to Scale 2B.

The Vessel Master has overall responsibility for initial attendance or treatment of anyillness, injury and medivac.


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1155..00 WWOORRKKOONNDDEECCKK

Particular care is required when handling any overside equipment and the Vessels Masteris to ensure that the correct and safe procedures are understood and implemented for allback deck work.

Those working on the back deck during operations are reminded that:

Coveralls should be worn

Non-slip safety footwear is to be worn

Lifejackets are to be worn by anyone near any opening in the guard railing orbulwarks, or when outboard of either of these

Nobody should be on the back deck alone

Hard Hats to be worn when items are being lifted.


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1166..00 LLAAUUNNCCHHIINNGGAANNDDRREECCOOVVEERRYYOOFFTTOOWWEEDDEEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

Injuries have occurred in the past when heavy loads are lifted off the deck prior to swingingover the side or stern. Steadying lines should always be used, even in calm weather, soas to minimise unwanted movement of the load.

Launching

Site survey equipment is launched in compliance with manufacturers operation manuals.Prior to deployment a visual inspection is made, and tests are performed of all systems.Before equipment is deployed the weather conditions are assessed for operatingtolerances. The conditions are likely to be out of tolerance when the weather or sea statecauses any of the following:

(i) When vessel motion is such that there is a risk to personnel or equipment duringpotential launch or recovery operations.

(ii) Line keeping by the vessel is out of specification.(iii) The recorded data is of a poor quality and thus no longer meets the specifications.

Once the weather conditions are suitable for site survey operations, overside equipment isdeployed in a pre-determined sequence to minimise entanglement, and the risk of injury topersonnel. Apart from the seismic streamer that is deployed directly from the streamerwinch, all sensor and source tow cables are deployed through blocks either suspendedfrom the 'A' frame type gantry, or from davits provided for the purpose. All lifting pointshave been load tested. Only essential personnel are on the back deck at this time.

Personnel working on deck should wear the specified clothing, e.g. overalls, correct safetyboots with non-slip soles, good working gloves, if appropriate, flotation devices in theareas marked, and hard hats.

Before any equipment is launched or recovered, the officer of the watch is informed. If inhis opinion, or in his absence that of his nominated deputy, it is not safe due to weatherconditions to launch or recover equipment, the action must not be allowed to take place.

Immediately prior to deployment of any equipment, the bridge, engine room and dutypersonnel are informed through the intercom system or hand held radios.

The speed of the vessel during launching will be kept as low as possible for the equipmentbeing launched.

Recovery

Future expected weather conditions should be considered so that overside equipment maybe recovered before deteriorating weather conditions get too bad to allow safe recovery.

Site survey equipment is recovered in compliance with manufacturers operation manuals,in a pre-determined sequence to minimise entanglement, and the risk of injury topersonnel. Only essential personnel are on the back deck at this time.


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Immediately prior to retrieval of any equipment, the bridge, engine room and dutypersonnel are informed through the intercom system or hand held radios.



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The purpose of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is to:

Identify potential hazardous conditions and means of their control

Form the basis for the development of safe procedures Assist in training employees in job procedures

Identify more efficient methods of performing work

JSAs are prepared by:

Breaking the Job down into steps

Identifying the potential hazards associated with each step

Identifying hazard controls/safe work procedures

Stages of a JSA should be:

1. Identify the job to be analysed.2. Review any existing JSAs3. Break the job down into steps4. Identify the hazards and risks associated with each step and who or what might be

harmed5. Assess the potential of each hazard6. Develop solutions to eliminate or control the potential hazards7. Consider the effect of CHANGE in all of the above stages8. Record the JSA

9. Review the job on completion and update the JSA as necessary

Prior to the commencement of all operations/deployments for the first time, and anychanges to procedures, the JSAs are to be reviewed for suitability for the prevailingconditions.

JSA meetings and subsequent review of JSAs are to be documented in Safety MeetingMinutes.

JSAs are dynamic documentsand will be updated as new equipment and/or prevailingconditions change.

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Changes of personnel, equipment, processes and procedures have the potential foradverse effects on occupational health, safety and the environment (OHS&E) if notmanaged correctly.

Effective Management of Changeis pivotal to ensuring safe operations.

The degree to which change procedures are likely to be subject of formal control will be afunction of the extent of the change required and the risk associated with the operation.

The following types of change require formal control mechanism:

Modification to company owned plant and equipment

Proposed changes in operating procedures that take equipment outside of designoperating parameters

Significant change request in the course of offshore operations

Significant change to maintenance procedures

Significant change to organisation structures

When a change of personnel, equipment, process and/or procedure has been identified,the OHS&E issues should be reviewed according to the nature of the change and potentialconsequences and risk assessments.

In reviewing the change the following should be addressed:

Identification and documentation of the proposed change and its implementation. Responsibility for reviewing and recording the potential OHS&E hazards from the

change or its implementation.

An assessment of the effects of the proposed change and on inter-related orassociated facilities or operations.

Planning for the implementation of that change, including adequate documentation ofthe change.

Any special precautions required to maintain safe operations during implementationof the change.

Documentation of the agreed change and implementation procedure, including:o Measures to identify OHS&E hazards and to assess and reduce risks and

effects;o Communication and training requirements;o Time limits, if any;o Verification and monitoring requirements;o Acceptance criteria and action to be taken if breached;o Authority for approval to implement the proposed change.

During the course of offshore operations, should a significant change be required, theVessels Master is to discuss the change with the client's on-site representative, documentand forward to AMC Risk Advisor and DPA for review/approval.


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Water

Drinking water supplies, biological habitats and recreational usage depend on water

quality; therefore, surface and groundwater should be safeguarded by careful practices inthe field.

Vegetation

Accessing and operating within an area may require some temporary alteration tovegetation. This should be minimised because disturbance to vegetation may result insubsequent erosion and can raise aesthetic issues. Cutting down or driving overvegetation can also affect feeding and nesting of animal wildlife.

Animal Wi ld li fe

Operators should be alert to the presence of animal wildlife in an area during geophysicalactivities, which may cause temporary relocation of animals. Care should be taken to avoidadversely affecting nesting, feeding and migration.

Aquatic Li fe

At times it may be necessary to adjust geophysical operations due to effects on aquatic lifesuch as migratory and breeding areas and seasons. Local authorities, experts, and/oragencies should be contacted for information early in the planning process. Coral reefs

require special avoidance plans, particularly with respect to energy sources, recordingcables, and anchoring. Consider noise and boat speed effects on aquatic life.

Erosion

Erosion is a gradual, natural process caused by wind and water. Altering surfaceconditions can change the rate and pattern of the erosion process. Erosion controlmeasures can reduce the effect of operations, particularly in areas with steep slopes, highwinds, rapid water flow or freezing and thawing weather conditions.

Ai r

Emissions and noise are factors that can disturb wildlife and humans. Emissions includeexhaust and odours from engines, camps and incinerators. Properly designed, maintainedand operated equipment can reduce these effects.

Waste

Waste materials may include petroleum products and solvents, general camp wastes suchas food, trash and sewage, and equipment wastes such as worn-out parts. While somewastes can be disposed of properly on site, some will require transportation to anauthorised recycling or disposal facility.


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Cultural and Subsistence

Varying cultures will be encountered by geophysical crews. Local customs, traditions andreligious beliefs should be considered while planning and conducting an operation.Communication with area residents can often minimise concerns.

Commercial and Recreational Activities

Existing commercial and recreational activities are generally compatible with geophysicaloperations. Communication with area users can improve co-ordination among parties,whether on land or water.



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20.1 Introduction

AMC is aware of the environmental damage that may occur from an oil spill and as such

we will strive always to carry out our work in the manner best calculated to minimise therisk of oil spills.

Australia has in place a national strategy to respond to marine oil spills, this is known asthe National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil (National Plan). The purpose ofthe National Plan is to maintain a national integrated Government and industryorganisational framework capable of effective response to oil pollution incidents in themarine environment.

In addition to the National Plan, AMC has in place an Oil Spill Contingency Plan located inChapter 2, Section 6.11.

The National Plan is managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

20.2 National Plan Objectives

The National Plan provides a national framework for responding promptly and effectively tomarine oil pollution incidents by designating competent national and local authorities.

20.3 Safety Priorit ies

In the event of an oil spill from the vessel the following safety priorities will be followed:

Personnel safety

Prevention of fire

Eliminate the source of the spill

Protection of the environment.

20.4 National Plan Divisions of Responsibility

The lead agency/organisation responsible for providing a response to marine oil spills is:

At oil exploration rigs, platforms and pipelines.

The relevant oil Company with assistance, as required from the National Plan StateCommittee or AMSA, depending on area of jurisdiction.

At oil terminals.The relevant oil Company under the industry Marine Oil Spills Action Plan (MOSAP)arrangements, unless the response is beyond the capability of its resources, in whichcase responsibility is transferred to the respective State/Territory through the NationalPlan State Committee, with assistance from AMSA as required. Ultimateresponsibility for coastal waters and foreshore areas rests with the State/Territoryand oil companies are required to enter into pre-designated response arrangementswith that agency in each Sate/Territory.


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In ports (other than oil terminals) and within the three-mile coastal waters limit.The responsible State/Territory authority through the National Plan State Committee,with assistance from AMSA as required.

Beyond the three-mile coastal waters limit.

The Commonwealth through AMSA, except in those incidents when oil is likely tocome ashore. In these circumstances, the State/Territory through the National PlanState Committee will be the lead authority for protecting the coastline while AMSAassumes responsibility for the ship operational matters, such as salvage.

In the REEFPLAN area of the Great Barrier Reef.The Queensland Government through the National Plan State Committee, withassistance of AMSA as required.

20.5 National Plan Operations

The National Plan operations are based on a three-tiered response arrangement asfollows:

Tier 1Small local spills, less than 10 tonnes.Such incidents are usually associated with ship transfer or bunkering operations at ajetty, pier or mooring and around waterside storage tanks.

Tier 2Medium spills, local or at some distance from operational centres, 10 to 1000 tonnes.These incidents are typically associated with shipping incidents in ports or harbours,

estuaries or coastal waters, but could be near-shore exploration and productionoperations.

Tier 3Large spills, greater than 1000 tonnes.This covers major incidents, normally involving oil tankers or other vessels havinglarge amounts of bunker oil.

20.6 Oil Spill Response

In the event of an oil spill from the vessel, the response will be as per the vesselsShipboard Contingency Plan (Chapter 2) and SOPEP Manual.



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It is recognised that seismic surveys have the potential to impact on marine life such asmammals, fish, turtles, corals and other invertebrates, plankton and birds. However,research on the effects of seismic surveys on marine fauna indicates that seismic firing

affects only a few faunal groups and only for a limited duration. The susceptibility of biotato seismic surveys may vary throughout the life-cycle of the fauna, as a function of theirdistribution, anatomy and behaviour. For those fauna identified as being more susceptible,environmentally sound operational procedures are necessary to avoid or reduce thepotential impacts.

Seismic surveys in Australia are carried out using airguns, AMC do not operate anyairguns during drilling rig geo-hazard site surveys.

When required to determine sub-seabed information during drilling rig geohazard sitesurveys, AMC use a Boomer Plate to produce the sound. Boomer Plates used by AMC

are electromechanical sound producing devices that consist of an electrical coil which ismagnetically coupled to the plate (metallic disc) which is behind a rubber diaphragm.Energy contained in the surface electrical storage capacitors discharge into the coil,causing induced currents in the plate that result in an outward force. The rubberdiaphragm forces the plate back slowly against the coil after each repulsion. The resultantacoustic pressure pulse is broad spectrum in nature.

Environment Australia documents suggest that sound levels over 140db may significantlydisturb whales that are present. Sound levels from Boomer Plates used by AMC aretypically around 45db.

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Visual check for whales

Prior to commencement of survey operations

No whales sighted

After commencement of survey operations

Completion ofsurvey

Whales do notinclude cow/calf pair

Whales sightedNo whales sighted

Commence deploying

over-the-side

equipment

Continued whalesurveillance

Whales sighted

Cease survey untilwhales beyond 1.5

km

Whales includecow/calf pair

Cease survey untilwhales beyond 3 km

Submit whalesighting log-sheets

to EA

Continue surveyoperations and

whale surveillance

Record whale

sightings on logsheet

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2222..00 SSHHIIPPBBOOAARRDDPPOOLLIICCIIEESS

Policy 1: MV BLUEFIN - Standing Orders

Policy 2: MV BLUEFIN - Fatigue Management


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SHIPBOARD POLICY NO. 1

MV BLUEFIN STANDING ORDERS

EMERGENCIES

Comply exactly with the duties as written on the muster lists. These are exhibited on thebridge and in the upper, main and lower deck alley ways.

SAFETY

1 Always wear the correct working gear for the job at hand. This will include safetyboots and a personal flotation device (PFD) during fishing operations. In addition,safety helmets must be worn when using the derrick or winches with suspendedloads or running gear.

2 During these operations, all personnel must keep to the designed safe working areasas shown on the deck plan in the MV BLUEFIN Training Booklet.

3 Trawl doors are to be kept closed at all times other than hauling or shooting gear.

4 Doors to the foredeck are to remain closed at all times whilst the ship is at sea.

5 In heavy weather, do not go onto the foredeck or aft of the main deck winches withoutthe permission of the Officer of the watch.

6 In an emergency, DO NOT RUN.

7 DO NOTsit on the bulwarks or ships side rails.

8 DO NOTstand in line with wires, ropes or chains under load or tension.

9 NO SMOKINGis allowed anywhere within the accommodation, engine room orbridge.

10 Unless authorised by a crew member or college staff member, all other personnel areforbidden to make any adjustments to the bridge and engine room equipment

controls, deck machinery or anything associated with life saving appliances. Seekpermission first. If you find faulty equipment or damage something, report itimmediately to a crew member for action, repair or replacement.

PROHIBITED AREAS

Access to the engine room is not permitted unless accompanied by a crew member. Safeclothing including earmuffs and safety boots must be worn. Long hair and loose jewellerymust be property restrained. No wet weather gear is to be worn in the machinery space.The deck above the bridge (monkey island) is a radiation hazard and access is prohibitedwithout permission of the Officer of the watch and the isolation of certain equipment. This

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WORK BOATS

Only appropriately qualified and equipped personnel may operate the ships workboat(s)and only after permission is obtained from the Master or Officer of the watch.

SWIMMING

Recreational swimming is prohibited.

A permit for diving or free diving associated with ship operation or maintenance must beobtained from the Master prior to appropriately qualified personnel carrying out theirduties.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

MV BLUEFIN is a dry ship. No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted on board. Alcohol is

only permitted at the Masters discretion i.e. when the ship is not operational and forguests only during an onboard function.

MEDICAL AND ACCIDENTS

Persons taking regular prescribed medicines or drugs must inform the Master prior todeparture. Any injury sustained must be reported to a crew member and the Master fortreatment and the filing of an Incident Report.

MESS ROOM, GALLERY AND ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable dress is expected within these areas. Dirty work clothes and wet weathergear is not acceptable.

The condition and cleanliness of your cabin and local bathroom is your responsibility.Before leaving the ship at the end of the voyage, these cabins and bathrooms will be cleanand tidy.

Signed: _______________________Master, MV BLUEFIN

Date: _______________________



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SHIPBOARD POLICY NO. 2

MV BLUEFIN FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

The Australian Maritime College will provide a fatigue management framework designed to

ensure that employees are fit for duty at all times. This framework will provide adequateopportunity for recovery sleep between shifts to ensure an employees performance is notimpaired by fatigue; as per Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995; Workplace Health andSafety Regulations 1998; IMO Resolution A.772 (18) and AMSA Marine Orders Part 28.

Scope

This policy applies to the AMC Vessel MV BLUEFIN which undertakes seafaring trainingand contract Charters. With the objectives of the Australian Maritime College policies inmind, AMC will use appropriate risk assessment tools to measure, mitigate and monitorthe risks associated with fatigue. In addition, mitigation strategies will be reviewed and

audited to ensure compliance with OH&S requirements.

Objectives

The Fatigue Management Framework will be designed to provide:

Input from employee representatives and independent professionals

Appropriate management of:o Risks associated with shiftworko Identification of psychosocial hazardso

Both employer and employee responsibilities to ensure legal and OH&Scompliance

Objective assessment of planned and actual rosters to identify and manage workrelated issues, using fatigue issues, using fatigue monitoring software and a riskmanagement approach based on ISO 31000; Marine Orders Part 28

An auditable system to monitor planned actual rosters to ensure employee fatigue doesnot give rise to an unacceptable risk

Induction, training and education designed to assist managers, employees and theirfamilies, in addressing shiftwork and fatigue related issues

In relation to Marine Orders Part 28 Operations Standards and Procedures 6.2.3states, the requirements of 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 need not be maintained in the case of an

emergency or drill or in any other overriding operational conditions.

Definitions

IMO Means the International Maritime OrganisationAMSA Means the Australian Maritime Safety Authority established by the

Australian Maritime Safety Act 1990Fatigue Is generally described as a state of feeling tired, weary or sleepy, that

results from prolonged mental or physical work, extended periods ofanxiety, exposure to harsh environments, or loss of sleep. The result offatigue is impaired performances and diminished alertness, as stated in theIMO Guidelines on Fatigue 2002.



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Responsibilities

Both the AMC and its employees have a shared responsibility to avoid fatigue relatedperformance impairment:

AMC will ensure that, in the context of the performance required, employee rostersallow adequate breaks for recovery between shifts

Individuals have a duty of care to ensure adequate sleep is obtained between shiftsand out of hours activities do not cause fatigue or impair performance

At no time should an employee put themselves or others at risk.

Duties/Operations

Hours of work and rest must be recorded by all members of the crew and monitored by theMaster using (Appendix 4.6 Hours of Work and Rest Log Sheet). These forms must beavailable for inspection for a period of no less than 12 months from the date thewatchkeeping duties took place.

At the end of the Charter mobilisation and pre-voyage preparation stage is at the Mastersdiscretion whether it is appropriate for crew to spend an amount of time preparing and thendeparting the wharf after mobilising. If it is the Masters opinion that persons are or maybe fatigued it may be that the actual sailing time will not be until the following day.

Hours of work and rest for crew may vary during a 24 hour period.

Training in this policy and use of the Fatigue Management Hours of Work and Rest sheet

will be provided by the Master or his nominee.


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CHAPTER 2 - BLUEFIN SHIPBOARD CONTINGENCY PLANS (Rev Nov 2010).doc Page 1 of 21Revised: November 2010

Shipboard Contingency Plans

0.0 Index

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Section Title

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11..00 PPUURRPPOOSSEE

1.1 To provide guidance and advice to enable the Master and ship's company to dealwith accidents or emergency situations.

1.2 It is not possible to cover every eventuality. This document is intended to provide aframework on which the Master can build to cope with the situation at hand.

1.3 Where an oil pollution incident has occurred, reference should be made to theShipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) Manual (Appendix 8.4).


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2.1 If a ship is involved in an accident or emergency situation whereby the safety of life,the ship, cargo or the marine environment is threatened, the Master has theresponsibility to take whatever action he sees fit to minimise the risks and to save

life.

2.2 In deciding if assistance is required, the Master should always assume that theconditions will worsen and take whatever action is necessary as soon as possible.

2.3 Masters must summon assistance in good time in the event that the ship is indanger. The Australian Search and Rescue authorities and other ships can bealerted using the "safety" or "urgency" signal depending upon the seriousness of thesituation.

2.4 If immediate tug assistance is required, the Master has the right to make his own

terms with whoever is able to assist him. This will usually be agreement to a Lloyd'sOpen Form Contract (LOF 90). There is no need to sign anything initially but merelyto make a verbal agreement. The fact that an agreement has been made and withwhom should be recorded in the Deck Log Bookand in the Official Log Book.AMC should be informed at the first available opportunity.

2.5 If tug assistance is required when the ship is in no immediate danger, the Mastershould contact AMC. AMC will endeavour to arrange a tow on the best termsavailable. The Master must keep the situation under review and if it deteriorates hemust take any action necessary to maintain the safety of life and of the ship.

2.6 Whatever the emergency, AMC should be informed as soon as is practicable. It isgenerally in the best interests of AMC and the Master if the first report of anyaccident or incident comes to AMC directly from the Master and not from a thirdparty. This however, does not detract from the Masters complete authority and dutyto take whatever steps he thinks necessary to ensure safety and the prevention ofpollution.

2.7 Masters should be guided at all times by their primary responsibilities which are forthe safety of those entrusted to their care, the safety of the ship and the protectionof the marine environment. All other considerations are secondary to these.

2.8 In a salvage situation, the Master remains in command even when salvors areappointed. While the Master and his crew should make all efforts to assist and cooperate with the salvors the Master may override their advice if he has good cause.A detailed record of any salvage services received should be kept.

2.9 In any casualty situation it is probable that the ship will be contacted in one way orother by radio, television or press representatives to answer questions or makestatements. Masters, Officers and crew are to refer all such questions andrequests for statements to AMC.


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3.1 If a ship is involved in an accident or emergency situation the Master must reportthe matter to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Harbour Authority or otherrelevant local authority and to AMC as soon as possible. In order to save valuable

time and to transmit the maximum information. A standard form of initial reportwhich follows the IMO Guidelines should be made as follows:

Name of ship

Ships position (lat/long, brg, port/berth)

Ports to and from

Nature of casualty (collision, grounding, fire, oilspill, etc)

Nature and extent of damage

Name of charterer or agent with any contact names and after hours oremergency phone numbers

Name, nationality, type and situation of any other ship involved Any casualties or fatalities

Nature of any services required (towage, helicopter, lifeboat, medical, fire, etc)

Services already summoned

National, local or any other authorities or agencies already informed

State of weather and sea, present and forecast

Other relevant comments

Date and time of report.

In the event of a spillage bunkers the following items should be added:

Type of fuel and which tank(s)

Cause of incident, if known eg. overflow, burst hose, hull damage, etc

Estimate of quantity spilled

Estimated current rate of spillage

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4.1 Regular fire-fighting and life-saving appliance drills must be carried out inaccordance with the requirements of Merchant Shipping Notice. The events at suchexercises must be recorded in the Official Deck Log Book and Maintenance Log

Book.

4.2 The Master shall ensure that drills are carried out for the identified emergencies.The purpose of these drills is to:

a Improve awareness of the potential hazards facing personnel and the shipsb Increase the standard and speed of response to identified potential emergency

situations.

4.3 The following drills and exercises can be carried out on the vessel or at anothersuitable location i.e. AMC Fire Training Centre. The drills listed below should be

completed in 12 months as per Appendix 4.10.

Fire in Accommodation

Abandon Ship

Grounding

Man Overboard

Collision

Personal Injury/Illness

Oil Pollution

Power Failure

Steering Gear Failure Fire in Cargo

Fire in Engine Room

Escape from Enclosed Spaces

Piracy Attacks.

4.4 Plans for all identified potential emergencies shall be held in each ShipboardContingency Plan Manual.

Each Plan includes, as a minimum:

The allocation of duties and responsibilities on board

Actions to be taken to regain control of a situation

Communication methods to be used on board and between ship and shore

Procedures for requesting assistance from third parties, if required

Procedures for notifying AMC and relevant authorities

Checklists to aid in monitoring and reporting.

4.5 All completed drills shall be recorded by entries in the AMSA Official Log Book andincluded in the AMC Record of Crew Training Drills (Appendix 4.10). This recordshall include personnel involved, equipment used and details of any problems

encountered, and shall be signed by the Master.


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4.6 The effectiveness of these drills shall be formally reviewed at the on board safetymeetings. Any suggested improvements arising from these reviews shall betransmitted to AMC for approval as soon as is practicable, and in any event fromthe next port.


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In the event of:

At Sea

Accident orEmergency Situation

Master to Notify

Nearest port state

Designated Person

Ashore

Agent of nearest Port

Communications

Sat Telex - Phone

Radio Telex - Phone

VHF

Telephone & Fax

Master to Notify

Harbour Authority

Terminal Authority

Designated Person

Ashore

Local Agent

Fire Brigade

In Port

Take Action

Follow up reports

Complete the following

Ships log - Official Log

Damage report if applicable

Safety Officers Report


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6.1 Critical Plant failures (1 Main Engine, 2 Power Failure and 3 Steering gear)

6.2 Collision (1 at sea and 2 inner waterways)

6.3 Grounding

6.4 Fire

6.5 Abandon Ship

6.6 Man overboard (1 immediate discovery and 2 unknown time)

6.7 Personnel injury or illness

6.8 Cargo shifting

6.9 Piracy

6.10 Salvage of own ship

6.11 Oil Pollution

6.12 Flooding

6.13 Responsibilities

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The following contingency plans detail the action to be taken during each identifiedaccident or emergency situation:

6.1 Critical Plant Failu re

6.1.1 Main Engine FailureImmediate Actions

Bridgea Call Masterb Exhibit not under command signalsc If in danger of grounding, consider:

Anchoring

Towaged Inform AMSA/SAR as appropriate and shipping in the vicinitye Inform AMC.

Engine Rooma Call Chief Engineerb If blacked out restore electrical powerc Check main engine starting interlocks not activatedd Locate faulte Check main engine systems operationalf Restart main engineg Proceed on passage.

6.1.2 Power FailureImmediate Actions

Bridgea Call Masterb Exhibit "Not Under Command" signalsc If in danger of grounding, consider:

Anchoring

Towaged Inform AMSA/SAR as appropriate and shipping in the vicinitye Inform AMC.

Engine Rooma Locate faultb Check prime mover is runningc Check reverse power/preference trips restd Standby pumps to manual modee Restore switchboard powerf Restart all required pumps and auxiliary machineryg Check appropriate ships side valves openh Restart ventilation fansi Restart main engine systems

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l Standby pumps to automatic modem Check sewage systemn Inform Bridge that power restored.

6.1.3 Steering Gear Failure

Immediate Actions

Bridgea Call Masterb Exhibit "Not Under Command" signalsc Main Engine to be stoppedd If in danger of grounding consider:

Emergency Steering

Anchoring

Towagee Inform AMSA/SAR as appropriate and shipping in the vicinity

f Inform AMC.

Engine Rooma Call Chief Engineerb Locate faultc Check Electrical Supplyd Check oil levelse Change over to emergency steering (if required)f Test steering gear/bridge talkback systemg Proceed on passage.

6.2 Collision

6.2.1 Coll ision at SeaImmediate Actionsa Call the Masterb Check for personal injuries, damage to ship and cargo. Check for possible

leakages, take soundings of tanks and bilges.c Crew stand-byd Prepare life-rafts and life-saving equipmente Keep the radio station or stand-by with current and updated position available

f Show applicable signal from the International Code of Signals. (VHF could alsobe used to indicate distress)g Fix time for and position of the collisionThen:h Take necessary actions to minimise further damages to personnel, environment

and ships. (SOPEP Manual to be used in case of oil spill)i Contact the other ship:

State your ship's name, call sign, port of registry

Nationality, owners name and your destination

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If interlocked agree with the other ship whether you should separate theships or not, considering the risk (for any of the two ships) of, oil spill,sparks, ignition of fire, fire spread between the ships, sinking andmanoeuverability

Maintain contact on VHF as long as needed

j Report to AMC by the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them continuouslyinformed

k Enter continuously any actions taken in ship's log book.

6.2.2 Collis ion in Inner Waterways (Pilotage Waters) and within Port AreasImmediate Actionsa Call the Masterb Check for personal injuries, damage to ship and cargo. Check for possible

leakages, take soundings of tanks and bilges. (SALVAGE OF OWN SHIP PLANto be used in case of salvage)

c Crew stand-by

d Prepare life-boats and life-saving equipmente Keep the radio station stand-by with current and updated position availablef Show applicable signal from the International code of signals.(VHF could also be

used to indicate distress)g Fix time for and position of the collisionThen:h Take necessary actions to minimise further damages to personnel, environment

and ships. (SOPEP Manual to be used in case of oil spill)i Contact the other ship or the Owner of the object damaged or any other

responsible party (for example Captain of the Port or Lockmaster):

State your ship's name, call sign, port of registry, nationality, Owner's nameand your destination

Request the same information from the other ship

Offer your help and assistance to the other ship

Consider danger to other traffic

Maintain contact on VHF as long as neededj Report to AMC by the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them continuously

informed. Report on VHF to Port Authoritiesk Enter continuously any actions taken in the ship's log book.

6.3 Grounding

Immediate Actionsa Call the Masterb Check for personal injuries, damages to ship and cargo. Check for possible

leakages, take soundings of tanks and bilges. (SALVAGE OF OWN SHIP PLANto be used in case of salvage)

c Crew stand-byd Prepare life-boats and life-saving equipmente Keep the radio station stand-by - with current and updated position availablef Show applicable signal from the International Code of Signals Manual. (VHF

could also be used to indicate distress)g Lay down the exact position on the sea chart indicating the heading. Fix time

h Take soundings around the ship. Sketch the ship with draft before and after thegrounding indicating soundings taken as well as the bottom texture. Record thetime soundings taken


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i Check tide table for HW and LW times and rangej Check weather forecast, wind and current, direction and forcek Consider the risk of heavy waves, strong current or flood, and if filling of empty

tanks is needed in order to prevent the ship from drifting higher up or off thegrounding spot

l Judge whether refloat attempts should be made or not based on aboveinformation and trimandstability calculations as well as possible damages topropeller and rudder, which may cause manoeuvring problems once refloated.Consider the increased risk of oil spill

m Do not underestimate the risk of oil spill. Therefore, always make preparationsfor oil pollution preventions. (Ref: SOPEP Manual). Some state authorities mightrequire clean-up contractors on stand-by before any refloat attempts are allowed

n It could be wise to wait with the refloat attempt until the ships position on thegrounding spot, possible damages to the propeller, rudder. main engine,steering gear and/or lubricating oil tanks are thoroughly examined, as well as thearrival of the Clean-Up Contractors

o Take necessary actions to minimise further damages to personnel, environmentand ships. (SOPEP Manual to be used in case of oil spill).

Then:p Report to AMC by the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them continuously

informedq Enter continuously any actions taken in ship's log book.

6.4 Fire on boardImmediate Actionsa Call the Master and sound the Muster alarmb Shut off fans, dampers, skylights, fire doors, other openings, stairways, ramps

etcc Locate the fired Crew stand-by prepare for fire fightinge In port call the fire brigadef Prepare life-rafts and life-saving equipmentg Keep the radio station a stand-by - with current and updated position availableh Show applicable signal from the International Code of Signals. (VHF could also

be used to indicate distress)i Check that nobody is missing and trapped (verify at muster stations)j Fix time and position.

Then:k Seal off (gas-tight) the affected areal Search the affected aream Decide on the best way to fight the fire based on: all available information and

knowledge of contents of the affected area and its surrounding information onhazardous and dangerous goods onboard

n Fight the fire (together with the fire brigade if required). Pay attention to:

risks for explosion and spread of fire onboard and ashore

loss of stability when using water

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Halon fixed fire fighting system to be used if required, keeping in mind theprocedures for using Halon. Keep the area shut off. (Order replacement ofHalon for next port of call)

towage/salvage could be needed. (Plan Salvage of own shipto be used).o Report to AMC by the fastest and most efficient way. Keep them continuously

informed

p Continuously watch and measure the temperature in the affected area and itssurroundings.

6.5 Abandon shipImmediate Actions

Bridgea The Master will give the verbal order to abandon.b Fix ship's positionc Sound "Mayday" signal with positiond Main engine stopped and propeller secured

e Overboard discharges stopped especially IWO craft launch areas.f Extra blankets, water, food etc. to craft (if time permits)g Check all hands at muster stations with lifejackets and thermal suits if applicableh Run out painters from boats if applicablei Deploy life rafts.Then:j Some ship's have been reboarded after abandonment during fire etc. To aid

survivability of the ship some additional items are recommended (where timepermits):

Shut all watertight doors

Close all fuel at closing valves in Engine Room.

6.6 Man overboard

6.6.1 Man Overboard Immediate DiscoveryImmediate Actionsa When the officer of the watch is notified that someone has fallen overboard he

shall:

Drop one or both light and smoke buoys located on the bridge wings

Sound the Muster signal

Call the Master

Notify the engine roomb Bring the ship back to the scene of the accident with a suitable manoeuvre, for

example Williamson turn. reduce the speedc Stop when back at the scene of the accident. Launch work boat if nessesery and

safe to do so.d Fix time and positione Notify ships in surrounding waters, coast radio stations and Search and Rescue

Centresf Enter continuously any actions taken in ships logbookg If the person is found injured, decide if the injuries can be treated onboard or if

medical assistance should be requested

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Then:i If the missing person cannot be found immediately, a search operation should

be organised in accordance with IAMSAR Search and Rescue Manualj If the missing person is not found or is found dead or seriously injured, inform

AMSA form 18 and form 19 and complete an AMC Accident Report

6.6.2 Man Overboard Unknown Point of TimeAt Time of Discoverya When the officer of the watch finds out that someone is missing and may have

fallen overboard he shall:

Call the Master

Keep the radio station stand-by

Sound the muster signal.b Organise a search of the entire ship to make sure that the missing person is

not onboardc Following facts can, among other things, be of importance:

Observations about the missing person; when and where last seen.Condition and other relevant information (family and personality etc). watertemperature

The course at time of accident

Wind and current, direction and force

Speed before and at time of accident according to log reading

Bearings and dist