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Keep all relevant paperwork in yourSSM manual
Keep all your documents and papers in the clear pages supplied
at the
back of your SSM manual.
Examples of papers that should be kept are:
copies of qualifications & training records of all
crewmembers
life raft certificate/s
fire extinguisher servicing certificate/s
radio inspection reports
record of SSM company assessments, audits & inspections
record of Maritime NZ safety assessments
instructions & operating manuals.
NB: some of these will be required as part of a Maritime NZ
or SSM assessment.
Display your SSM Certificatewhere everyone on the vesselcan see
it
Anyone who works or travels on your vessel must be able to check
that
the certificate is valid, see the operational limits set on the
vessel and be
assured that the vessel is operating legally and to a safe
standard.
www.maritimenz.govt.co.nz
For more information contact:Your local Maritime Safety
Inspector
Manager, Safe Ship Management on 0508 22 55 22
Email [email protected]
9.Keep track of all safety equipmentBefore a voyage, ensure all
required safety equipment is on board and
in good condition.
Make sure all safety equipment required on your vessel is listed
in your
SSM manual.
Keep the list up to date and review when there are changes in
requirements,
or if new equipment is purchased.
Keep track of expiry dates on all safety equipment, e.g.
flares,
fire extinguishers etc.
If you carry any additional safety equipment, not listed in your
SSM manual,
ensure that it is recorded and maintained as required by the
rules.
Keep an accident registerAn accidents register plays an integral
part in preventing accidents
from reoccurring.
Discuss past accident reports with all new crewmembers as part
of their
ongoing training.
Your accident register can simply be a copy of each accident
report you ve
sent to Maritime NZ, as required by the Maritime Transport Act
1994.
Know the Maritime RulesBecome familiar with the Maritime Rules
that apply to your vessel, and
which relate to construction, equipment and t he Health &
Safety Act.
Know the operating limits of your vessel as well as any
precautions that
may be necessary due to its design or the weather or sea c
onditions.
These are detailed on your SSM certificate.
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Manage your hazards identify &either eliminate, minimise or
isolate
Your hazard management process should be sufficiently thorough
to ensure
the safety of persons during all stages of the vessels normal
operations.
Ensure you involve your crew in identifying and reviewing your
hazards.
Regularly review and assess all aspects of all hazards.
Provide training & supervisionto your skipper & crew
Ensure your skipper and crew knows and understands your
operationaland emergency procedures.
Keep a record of all emergency practice drills in either the
space supplied
in your logbook or on a separate page kept in your SSM
manual.
Keep a record of all training given to each crewmember and
ensure records
are counter signed by the crewmember.
Fill in your log bookKeep a record of your vessels movement s
and main operations, e.g. times
of starting and completing fishing, anchoring, etc. It is also
advisable to
keep detailed records of weather conditions and areas of
operation.
Record crew details for each voyage.
Make sure that all maintenance covered by the maintenance record
sheet
is entered in your logbook, as specified in your procedures. As
a minimum,
this should include daily and pre-voyage checks.
If the logbook supplied by your SSM company is not suitable for
your
vessel, develop your own in consultation with them.
If a passenger vessel record all passenger numbers.
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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Know your Safe Ship Managementprocedures & review them
regularly
It is your responsibility to work w ith your SSM company to
design your
manual. They work with you to develop the framework and you as
owner are
responsible for designing procedures that are specific and
appropriate to
your operation.
Your SSM manual contains procedures that c over normal
day-to-day operations
of your vessel as well as procedures for dealing with
emergencies.
Review your SSM manual regularly to ensure it reflects your
operation.
Make sure you clearly understand your obligations and the
responsibilities
of all personnel and organisations in your SSM system
including:
the skipperthe owner
the person in your company who looks after your SSM matters
the crew
shore side labour and support services
Maritime NZ
your SSM company.
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