Functions and duties of master
9 Functions and duties of master
The master of a vessel must ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with this Order, including loading and unloading, and testing, examination and inspection of material handling equipment.
Note Division 4 of Part 4 of Chapter 3 of the Navigation Act deals with offences and civil penalties for passenger and cargo operations.
For paragraph (l) of the definition of marine incident in subsection 14(1) of the Navigation Act, the failure in operation of a component of material handling equipment, whether or not a person is injured because of the failure, is prescribed.
Note 1 The owner and master of a vessel must report marine incidents to AMSA - see sections 185 and 186 of the Navigation Act.
Note 2 For the prescribed periods for reporting marine incidents - see Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013. Approved forms for the reporting of marine incidents are available on AMSA's website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
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