Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00338:reg:86:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00338
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 86 (pt 1/9)
Character Range: 23842–26590

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       (2) The master of a vessel must:
(a) assign to seafarers emergency duties, including damage control duties; and
(b) provide instructions to seafarers on those duties.
Note   If the size of the crew permits, specialised emergency parties could be designated to deal with specific emergencies and duties.  In other cases, the whole crew might muster at a specific point (except those whose duties necessitate them remaining at their posts, or whose emergency duties require them to undertake a specific duty, such as a person in charge of emergency radio communications) and be given relevant tasks as appropriate.
       (3) The master must ensure that the assignments made under subsections (1) and (2) are:
(a) recorded in the muster list; and
(b) displayed on the vessel in a way that the seafarers can easily see them.
Note   Regulations 8 and 37 of Chapter III of SOLAS set out arrangements for the muster list and emergency instructions.

24 Responsibilities of owner and seafarers
 (1) The owner of a vessel must give a copy of this Order to:
(a) the master of the vessel; and
(b) for a passenger vessel — each officer or other person who is directly responsible to the master for a department of the vessel.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (2) The master of a vessel must ensure the following:
(a) the requirements of this section are met to the extent that each seafarer knows his or her assigned emergency stations and duties, and the emergency procedures generally;
(b) each seafarer is trained in the operation and application of all life‑saving, fire fighting and other emergency appliances and equipment of the vessel;
(c) entries are made in the vessel's official logbook recording each drill, practice muster or training session held for section 19;
(d) if a drill, practice muster or training session required by section 19 is not held — an entry is made in the vessel's official logbook stating the reason that it was not held.
       (3) Each officer or other person mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) must:
(a) be familiar with the requirements of section 22 and subsections 23(1) and (2); and
(b) ensure that all seafarers under his or her control are instructed in:
 (i) their assigned duties under subsection 23(1); and
 (ii) the survival craft, fire and damage control drills.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (4) An offence against subsection (1) or (3) is a strict liability offence.
       (5) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (3).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.
Division 4 Atmosphere sampling and measuring

25 Atmosphere sampling and measuring
       (1) An owner of any of the following vessels must ensure that the vessel has on