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assessment
      (1) This clause applies for all vessels.
Note   For additional risk assessment requirements for Class 4 vessels — see clause 1 of Schedule 2.
       (2) The owner of the vessel must ensure the following:
(a) that the risk assessment is prepared in consultation with the master and crew of the vessel;
(b) that a risk assessment of the operation of the vessel is carried out;
(c) that the risk assessment is documented and the document kept up to date;
(d) that the risk assessment is reviewed if:
 (i) the vessel undertakes an operation that differs from that normally undertaken by the vessel; or
 (ii) the master of the vessel considers that the risks may have changed; or
 (iii) the vessel is involved in a marine incident;
(e) that the risk assessment, including the determination of appropriate crewing, is:
 (i) readily accessible to the master and crew; and
 (ii) given, on request, to the National Regulator or a marine safety inspector.
Note for paragraph (c)   A risk register is an example of a suitable way to document the risk assessment.
       (3) The owner must ensure that the risk assessment identifies the following:
(a) the key daily tasks to be performed by the master and all crew;
(b) any potential risks involved in the conduct of any task that may expose the following to unacceptable risks:
 (i) the vessel;
 (ii) the operational environment of the vessel;
 (iii) persons on or near the vessel;
(c) the appropriate crewing for the vessel;
(d) when a lifejacket must be worn by any person on board;
(e) a person to be responsible for ensuring that actions needed to eliminate or minimise any risk are carried out.
Examples of potential risks for paragraph (b):
           * vessel collision or grounding
           * fire
           * drowning
           * hazardous gases, including those arising from onboard sewage systems.
Note for paragraph (c)   For appropriate crewing requirements see clause 6.

3 Owner's responsibility and authority statement
 (1) This clause applies for all vessels other than Class 4 vessels.
      (2)  The owner of the vessel must ensure that a statement about the following matters is prepared and kept so that it is readily accessible:
(a) the name and contact details of the owner of the vessel;
(b) the name and responsibilities of any person to whom the owner has given the authority to act on behalf of the owner;
(c) a statement about the relationship and lines of communication between the master, crew and onshore staff who are responsible for implementation of the operation requirements.
Note 1   This document is usually known as the owner's responsibility statement.
Note 2   There may be more than 1 owner of a vessel. A person with overall