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procedures to deal with the risks;
(e) antidotes for the substances.
Note   The Medical first aid guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods is published jointly by the IMO, WHO and the ILO. It is also known as the Chemicals Supplement to the International medical guide for ships, which is published by WHO.
       (4) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that the antidotes and personal protective equipment mentioned in subsection (3) are available on board when dangerous goods are carried.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (5) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that:
(a) the medicine chest and medical equipment are properly maintained; and
(b) adequate medical supplies to treat a diseased or injured person are carried on board.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (6) The master of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure each of the following:
(a) an inspection of the medicine chest and medical equipment is carried out at least once every 12 months; and
(b) the labelling of medicine is correct and easily read;
(c) the expiry date of the medicine is easily read;
(d) the expiry date of the medicine is monitored;
(e) the medicine is stored correctly;
(f) directions for the use of medicine are easily read;
(g) the medical equipment is in good condition and functioning correctly.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (7) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that expired medical supplies are replaced by the earlier of:
(a) arrival at the next port of call at which medical supplies may be replaced; or
(b) within 3 months after their expiry dates.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (8) An offence against subsection (4), (5), (6) or (7) is a strict liability offence.
       (9) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsections (4), (5), (6) or (7).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

70 Medically qualified person on board
       (1) For paragraphs 72(1)(b) and 73(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, the distance is 650 nautical miles.
       (2) For paragraphs 72(2)(b) and 73(2)(b) of the Navigation Act, the distance is 120 nautical miles.
       (3) For subsections 72(2) and 73(2) of the Navigation Act, to be qualified the person must hold a certificate attesting to satisfactory completion of an approved course of study that complies with the training and assessment standards mentioned in paragraphs 1 to 3 of section A-VI/4 of the STCW Code.

71 Control of certain drugs
       (1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that a register of controlled drugs is kept on board.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   The use of certain drugs is regulated in Australia — for further information see www.tga.gov.au/industry/scheduling-poisons-standard.htm and consult a dispensing pharmacist.
       (2) The