This will include the vessels used in the operation, how and where the vessels can operate, and other conditions the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) considers necessary due to the nature of either a vessel or an operation. Refer to the Supporting Document.ģ.2 Requirements for engine powered domestic commercial vesselsĪ certificate of operation sets out the conditions under which a domestic commercial vessel, or fleet of vessels, must operate. Once the vessel has been chosen and prior to its use, the supervisor must undertake due diligence to ensure the vessel has the appropriate documentation and competency are current for the master and crew. This will include a risk assessment of the task to be undertaken, completed in UQSafe, so as the most appropriate vessel can be selected. The vessel chosen for research or educational purpose must be suitable for the task, requirements and conditions. The master and crew hold the appropriate certificates of competency or licences to operate the vessel ![]() The vessel is constructed and maintained to relevant standardsĪdequate resourcing of boating operations The vessel is fit for the work being undertaken The following controls must be considered in the planning and conduct of vessel operations: Have a current certificate of survey or exemption from surveyīe operated as per the safety management system. Further, that UQ meets its obligations under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (C'th) and the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 (Qld).Īny vessels used for research or educational activities wholly within the Australian economic exclusion zone is a domestic commercial vessel under the Marine Safety ( Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (C'th) and must comply with all relevant requirements of the Act and related legislation.Ī risk management process must be applied to the tasks to be undertaken, the vessels and the vessel’s routine and emergency procedures.ĭomestic commercial vessels used by UQ must:īe operated under a current certificate of operation UQ has a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (WHS Act) and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) (WHS Regulation), to ensure as far as reasonability practicable, the health and safety of persons in the workplace or where work is undertaken. Persons who are aboard a domestic commercial vessel as a passenger. Vessels that are not domestic commercial vessels, or The operation of UQ owned vessels engaged by third parties undertaking work for their own purposes if they have their own equivalent procedures in place, This procedure should be read in conjunction with the Boating Safety Procedure Supporting Document ( Supporting Document) where further details can be found. It applies to all UQ workers engaged as master, crew or special personnel on domestic commercial vessels in fieldwork, research, teaching, learning, instruction or other work at off campus locations which may or may not be registered as UQ workplaces, and where UQ is responsible for the safety of its workers and those exposed to their activities. ![]() This procedure outlines The University of Queensland’s (UQ) requirements for the operation and crewing of domestic commercial vessels and supports UQ’s Health, Safety and Wellness Policy.
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