Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim Standard (No. 2) 1998 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1998 No. 352 Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (MARINE SAFETY CREWING FOR COMMERCIAL AND FISHING SHIPS) INTERIM STANDARD (No. 2) 1998 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 Who standard applies to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Purpose of standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PART 2—COMMERCIAL SHIPS 5 Minimum crew (other than engineers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 Minimum crew (engineers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Operation with 1 engineer only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 Operation without an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 Training for crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PART 3—FISHING SHIPS 10 Minimum crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PART 4—EXPIRY 11 Expiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SCHEDULE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MINIMUM CREW (OTHER THAN ENGINEERS) FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPS

2 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 SCHEDULE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MINIMUM CREW (ENGINEERS) FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER OF 500 kW OR MORE SCHEDULE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MARINE ENGINE DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CREW OF COMMERCIAL SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER LESS THAN 750 kW SCHEDULE 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MINIMUM CREW FOR FISHING SHIPS SCHEDULE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MARINE ENGINE DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CREW OF FISHING SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER LESS THAN 750 kW

s1 3 s2 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) PART 1—PRELIMINARY ˙ Short title 1. This standard may be cited as the Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim Standard (No. 2) 1998 . ˙ Definitions 2. In this standard— “Code” see schedule 11 1 of the regulation. “commercial ship” see schedule 11 of the regulation. “crew” , of a commercial or fishing ship, includes— (a) the crew members; and (b) ancillary personnel, for example, catering staff, bar attendants, diving instructors. “crew member” — (a) of a commercial ship—see section 58(1) 2 of the regulation; (b) of a fishing ship—see section 60(1) 3 of the regulation. “elements of shipboard safety” — (a) for a commercial ship—see section 2, schedule 3 of the Code; or (b) for a fishing ship—see section 3, schedule 3 of the Code. “engineer” — (a) for a commercial ship—see section 2, part 4, clause 34 of the Code; 1 The Code is the Uniform Shipping Laws Code adopted by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers. 2 Section 58 (Licence required to operate etc. commercial ship) of the regulation 3 Section 60 (Licence required to operate etc. fishing ship) of the regulation

s3 4 s4 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) (b) for a fishing ship—see section 3, part 4, clause 21 of the Code. “fishing ship” see schedule 11 of the regulation. “inshore operations” see section 1, part 3, clause 5 of the Code. “mate” — (a) for a commercial ship—see section 2, part 4, clause 34 of the Code; (b) for a fishing ship—see section 3, part 4, clause 21 of the Code. “metres” or “m” , in relation to a ship, see schedule 11 of the regulation. “nominated safety hand” see section 8(3). “offshore operations” see section 1, part 3, clause 5 of the Code. “partially smooth waters” see schedule 11 of the regulation. “regulation” means the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation1995. “restricted offshore operations” see section 1, part 3, clause 5 of the Code. “smooth waters” see schedule 11 of the regulation. ˙ Who standard applies to 3. This standard applies to the owner and master of a commercial or fishing ship. ˙ Purpose of standard 4. The purpose of this standard is to provide a guide on the appropriate crewing of a commercial or fishing ship to enable the ship to meet the ordinary perils of the voyage on which the ship is proceeding, or about to proceed, to satisfy the general safety obligation under part 4 4 of the Act. 4 Part 4 (General safety obligations and standards) of the Act

s5 5 s5 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) PART 2—COMMERCIAL SHIPS ˙ Minimum crew (other than engineers) 5.(1) A commercial ship with a length stated in schedule 1, column 1 and operating in an area stated in column 2 should be operated by the master and the minimum crew (other than engineers) stated in column 3. (2) As well as the crew mentioned in schedule 1, column 3, a class 1 passenger ship should have the number of extra personnel for each 50 passengers, or part of 50 passengers, stated in schedule 1, column 4 who are suitably trained in evacuation and emergency procedures. (3) However if, after having divided the total number of passengers by 50, there are 5 or fewer passengers remaining, no extra personnel are required for those remaining passengers. Example— A ship is carrying 105 passengers. Two extra personnel are required. A ship is carrying 106 passengers. Three extra personnel are required. (4) A class 1 passenger ship may have fewer extra personnel than is required by subsection (2) if— (a) the ship has— (i) a documented safety management system based on the objectives of the International Safety Management Code published by the International Maritime Organization or another similar code; and (ii) a documented safety risk management assessment of the emergency evacuation of the ship; and (b) the assessment provides for the ship to have a fewer number of extra personnel than is required under subsection (2); and (c) the ship is operating with the number of extra personnel (if any) specified in the assessment.

s6 6 s7 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) ˙ Minimum crew (engineers) 6.(1) A commercial ship with a propulsion power stated in schedule 2, column 1 and operating in an area stated in column 2 should be operated with the minimum engineering crew stated in column 3. (2) A commercial ship with a propulsion power stated in schedule 3, column 1 operating in an area stated in column 2, need not have the engineering crew required under subsection (1) if the master or a crew member of the ship has a marine engine drivers licence of at least the grade stated in column 3. (3) The master may act as chief engineer on a commercial ship on which the master is required to hold a coxswain’s licence. (4) A marine engine driver’s licence is not required on a commercial ship powered by multiple outboard engines if— (a) the propulsion power of the ship’s largest engine is less than 250 kW; and (b) the ship does not have installed— (i) auxiliary power units for low and medium electrical voltage; and (ii) a substantial pumping system for bilge, water or fuel transfer. ˙ Operation with 1 engineer only 7. Despite section 6(1), a commercial ship that is operated on offshore operations may be operated with 1 engineer if— (a) the ship is designed to operate with an unattended machinery space; and (b) the ship’s propulsion machinery may be operated from the bridge or wheelhouse; and (c) the ship’s voyage— (i) is to be less than 15 hours; and

s8 7 s8 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) (ii) starts and ends at a place where maintenance and service facilities are available; and (d) after considering the operational requirements and the fatigue factor of the crew, the owner and master of the ship reasonably believe marine safety will not be endangered by operating the ship with 1 engineer. ˙ Operation without an engineer 8.(1) This section applies to a class 1 commercial ship that— (a) is less than 35 m; and (b) was registered under the repealed Queensland Marine Act 1958 immediately before its repeal; and (c) was operated without an engineer before the repeal. (2) Despite section 6, the ship may continue to be operated without an engineer or other person holding a marine engine drivers licence if— (a) the ship is designed to operate with an unattended machinery space; and (b) the ship’s propulsion machinery may be operated from the bridge or wheelhouse; and (c) the ship is on a voyage that— (ii) is to be less than 15 hours; and (ii) starts and ends at a place where maintenance and service facilities are available; and (d) a nominated safety hand is on board the ship; and (e) after considering the operational requirements and the fatigue factor of the crew, the owner and master of the ship reasonably believe marine safety will not be endangered by operating the ship without an engineer or other person holding a marine engine drivers licence. (3) In this section—

s 9 8 s 10 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) “nominated safety hand” means a person who has— (a) successfully completed an elements of shipboard safety course; and (b) demonstrated, to the reasonable satisfaction of the owner or master of the ship, the person’s— (i) knowledge and proficiency in the operation of the ship’s fire fighting appliances, machinery and pumping systems; and (ii) ability to satisfactorily complete the operating records required by section 107 5 of the regulation, for the things mentioned in subparagraph (i). ˙ Training for crew 9.(1) Every person in the crew of a commercial ship should complete the elements of a shipboard safety course. (2) In addition, at least 30% of the crew should hold a current certificate in first aid. PART 3—FISHING SHIPS ˙ Minimum crew 10.(1) A fishing ship stated in section 3, clause 24 6 of the Code should be operated by the master and the minimum crew stated in the clause. (2) Despite subsection (1), a fishing ship with a length stated in schedule 4, column 1 and operating in an area stated in column 2 should be operated by the master and the minimum crew stated in column 3. 5 Section 107 (Owner and master of ship to ensure records etc. are kept) of the regulation 6 Section 3 (Qualifications and Manning, Fishing Vessels), clause 24 (Particular Provisions—Fishing Vessels—Minimum Safety Manning) of the Code

s 11 9 s 11 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing No. 352, 1998 for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) (3) Despite subsection (1), if a fishing ship with a propulsion power stated in schedule 5, column 1 and operating in an area stated in column 2 does not have a chief engineer as a crew member, the master or another crew member of the ship should also have a marine engine drivers licence of at least the grade stated in column 3. (4) The master may act as chief engineer on a fishing ship on which the master is required to hold a coxswain’s licence. PART 4—EXPIRY ˙ Expiry 11. This standard expires 6 months after its commencement.

10 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ¡ SCHEDULE 1 MINIMUM CREW (OTHER THAN ENGINEERS) FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPS section 5 Column 1 Ship size Column 2 Operational area Column 3 Master Mate Other personnel Column 4 Extra personnel (class 1 ships) 80 m or more Offshore operations (ships 120 m or more) Offshore operations (ships less than 120 m) Restricted offshore operations, inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 – 35 m or more, but less than 80 m Offshore operations Restricted offshore operations, inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 –

11 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) 24 m or more, but less than 35 m Offshore operations Restricted offshore operations, inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters 1 1 1 – 12 m or more, but less than 24 m Offshore operations Restricted offshore operations, inshore operations and partially smooth waters Smooth waters 1 1 1 Less than 12 m Offshore operations Inshore operations Partially smooth waters and smooth waters 1 1 1 – – – – – – – 1* 1 1 – 1 – – 1 1 1 – – 1 1 – * Qualifications for other personnel to be Coxswains Certificate of Competency.

12 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ¡ SCHEDULE 2 MINIMUM CREW (ENGINEERS) FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER OF 500 kW OR MORE section 6(1) Column 1 Ship propulsion power Column 2 Operational area 1 500 kW or more 750 kW or more, but less than 1 500 kW 500 kW or more, but less than 750 kW Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters Column 3 Chief Second engineer engineer 11 1– 11 1– 1– 1–

13 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ¡ SCHEDULE 3 MARINE ENGINE DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CREW OF COMMERCIAL SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER LESS THAN 750 kW section 6(2) Column 1 Ship propulsion power Column 2 Operational area Column 3 Marine engine drivers licence 500 kW or more, but Offshore operations less than 750 kW Partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 1 grade 2 250 kW or more, but less than 500 kW Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 2 grade 3 75 kW or more, but Offshore operations, inshore less than 250 kW operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 3 or co xswa in (see s 6(3))

14 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ¡ SCHEDULE 4 MINIMUM CREW FOR FISHING SHIPS section 10(2) Column 1 Ship size Column 2 Operational area Column 3 Master Other personnel 20 m or more, but less than 25 m Offshore operations, inshore operations and partially smooth waters 1 2 15 m or more, but less than 20 m Offshore operations, inshore operations and partially smooth waters 1 1 10 m or more, but less than 15 m Offshore operations, inshore operations and partially smooth waters 1 1 Less than 10 m Offshore operations, inshore operations and partially smooth waters 1 –

15 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ¡ SCHEDULE 5 MARINE ENGINE DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CREW OF FISHING SHIPS WITH PROPULSION POWER LESS THAN 750 kW section 10(3) Column 1 Ship propulsion power Column 2 Operational area Column 3 Marine engine drivers licence 500 kW or more, but less than 750 kW Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 1 grade 2 300 kW or more, but less than 500 kW Offshore operations Inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 2 grade 3 Less than 300 kW Offshore operations, inshore operations, partially smooth waters and smooth waters grade 3

16 Transport Operations (Marine Safety Crewing for Commercial and Fishing Ships) Interim (No. 2) No. 352, 1998 ENDNOTES 1. Made by the chief executive on 4 December 1998. 2 Approved by the Governor in Council on 17 December 1998. 3. Notified in the gazette on 18 December 1998. 4. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 5. The administering agency is the Department of Transport. © State of Queensland 1998