1 Definitions
2 Purpose
3 Application
4 Exemptions & equivalents
5 Transitional
6 Review of decisions
7 Control
8 Penal provisions
9 Person in charge
10 Loading and unloading
11 Access to a ship or compartment
12 Marking of cargo mass
13 Powers and functions of surveyors
14 Safe working load
15 Testing, thorough examination, inspection and certification
16 Register of materials handling equipment and certificates of test
17 Maintenance and repairs
Appendix 1 Protective fencing
Appendix 2 Lighting
Appendix 3 Safe atmosphere
Appendix 4 Personnel cradle
Appendix 5 Test and thorough examination procedures (materials handling equipment)
Appendix 6 Safe use of materials handling equipment
Appendix 7 Cargo spaces
Appendix 8 Motors in cargo spaces
Appendix 9 Requirements for derricks
Appendix 10 Requirements for cranes
Appendix 11 Crane and derrick
controls and brakes
Appendix 12 Operator's cabin and
access
Appendix 13 Mechanical stowing appliances and other vehicles
Appendix l4 Requirements for specialised handling systems
Appendix l5 Requirements for cargo gear
Appendix l6 Unitised cargo
Appendix 17 Ladders
Appendix 18 Signalling
Appendix 19 Marking of mass
Appendix 20 Australian standards:
guide in determining
SWL
Appendix 21 Actuating force: control equipment
Appendix 22 Approved splices in wire rope
Appendix 23 Forms
9.2.3 If, in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship:
(a) a person receives an injury requiring referral to a hospital; or
(b) a component of materials handling equipment fails in operation, whether or not any person is thereby injured,
the master, on advice from the person in charge, must submit to the Manager, Marine Operations and Personnel, in AMSA through AusSAR:
(a) within four hours of the incident—an initial report in accordance with Form MO-32/5 in Appendix 23; and
(b) within 72 hours of the incident—a full report in accordance with Form MO-32/6 in Appendix 23.
Note: Two forms are available from AMSA: Form AMSA 18, which is an Incident Alert form, and AMSA 19, which is an Incident Report form.
10 Loading and Unloading
10.1 Person in charge to direct loading and unloading
A person must not, to any extent, load or unload a ship unless that person does so under the direction of the person in charge.
10.2 Loading and unloading to comply with this Part
A person must not:
(a) to any extent, load or unload a ship;
(b) use or operate any materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship;
(c) direct or purport to authorise any other person to load or unload a ship to any extent, or operate materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship; or
(d) use or direct or purport to authorise any other person to use in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship, except in the event of an emergency, any means of passage or access,
otherwise than in compliance with or as provided by this Part.
10.3 Use of equipment
10.3.1 Subject to 10.3.2, a person who:
(a) is under 18 years of age; or
(b) does not possess the necessary aptitudes and experience,
must not:
(c) operate any mechanical stowing appliance, crane or winch; or
(d) give directional signals to a driver of a crane, winch or other mechanical stowing appliance; or
(e) have responsibility for attending to cargo falls on winch ends or winch drums; or
(f) perform tasks involving hoisting, lowering or otherwise adjusting derrick gear or other materials handling equipment.
10.3.2 Provision 10.3.1 does not apply to:
(a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
(b) a person under training while properly supervised.
10.3.3 A person must not operate power operated hatch covers unless that person is:
(a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
(b) a person authorised to do so by the officer in charge of the loading or
unloading operation.
10.3.4 A person, other than a member of the crew of the ship, must not operate
ship's side, bow or stern doors, 'tween deck bulkhead doors, ramps, retractable car decks or similar ship equipment unless that person has been specifically authorised by the Master of the ship to do so.
10.4 Protective clothing
A person must not load or unload a ship unless that person wears protective clothing and other protective equipment appropriate for the loading or unloading operation, for the duration of the operation.
Note: It is the responsibilities of employers to define the protective clothing to be worn in any particular circumstances.