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The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is aimed at seafarers on New Zealand registered SOLAS ships.
The Code reflects the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, the Maritime Transport Act 1994, the Maritime Rules and the Marine Protection Rules.
Although the Code is intended primarily for seafarers, the practices recommended apply to both employers and employees alike, and it can be effective only if all understand it and co-operate in its implementation.
The Code is divided into four key sections:
- Section 1 deals with safety management and the statutory duties underpinning the advice in the remainder of the Code
- Section 2 sets out the safety procedures that should be brought to the attention of new recruits
- Section 3 is concerned with various working practices common to all ships
- Section 4 covers safety for specialist ship operations.
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