Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458:body:0:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 27120–29818

tasks to be performed by the master and all crew;
(b) unacceptable risks including those arising from operations of the vessel that jeopardise:
 (i) the vessel; or
 (ii)  the vessel's stability; or
 (iii) the operational environment of the vessel; or
 (iv) persons on or near the vessel; and
(c) the person to be responsible for ensuring that actions needed to eliminate or minimise any risk are carried out;
(d) the appropriate crewing and any crewing determination for the vessel in accordance with clauses 6 and 8;
(e) risk of fatigue for master and crew and how this is to be managed;
(f) when a lifejacket must be worn by any person on board.
Examples of potential risks for paragraph (b):
           * vessel collision or grounding
           * fire
           * drowning
           * hazardous gases, including those arising from onboard sewage systems.
Note   An owner of a domestic commercial vessel may be required to manage the risk of fatigue under State and Territory work health and safety laws.

3 Owner's responsibility and authority statement
 (1) This clause does not apply to a Class 4 vessel.
      (2)  The owner of the vessel must ensure the following is recorded in a statement so that it is readily accessible:
(a) name and contact details of the owner of the vessel;
(b) name and responsibilities of any person to whom the owner has given the authority to act on behalf of the owner;
(c) the relationship and the lines of communication between the master, crew and onshore staff who are responsible for implementation of the operation requirements.
Note   There may be more than 1 owner of a vessel. A person with overall general control and management of the vessel may be an owner — see s 6 of the national law, definition of owner.

4 Designated person
       (1) Paragraph 3(b) does not apply to a Class 4 vessel and subclause 4(4) does not apply to a lower complexity vessel if the owner is the designated person.
       (2) The owner of the vessel must ensure that at least 1 person is responsible for:
(a) monitoring the safety of the vessel, the environment and all persons on or near the vessel; and
(b) ensuring appropriate resources and shore support are provided to the vessel.
       (3) A designated person must:
(a) have direct access to any individual with responsibility for the vessel's operation; and
(b) be contactable by the master or crew of the vessel.
Note for paragraph (a)   Any individual with responsibility for the vessel's operation includes the highest levels of the entity responsible for vessel operation.
       (4) The owner must ensure that the following is recorded so that it is readily accessible:
(a) name and contact information for