Legislation

Question 1

Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Answer 1

Primary legislation that allows the Secretary of State to make regulations for the safety of ships and those on them.

Question 2

Statutory Instruments (SIs)

Answer 2

Secondary legislation that provides detailed rules and regulations under the authority of an existing Act of Parliament.

Question 3

MGN 636

Answer 3

Provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulation 1997.

Question 4

Responsibilities for health and safety on board

Answer 4

The shipowner and employer must ensure the health and safety of all seafarers and other working on board.

Question 5

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022

Answer 5

Specific regulations dealing with entry into enclosed spaces on ships

Question 6

MGN 659

Answer 6

Provides guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (entry into enclosed spaces) Regulations 2022.

Question 7

Duties of seafarers

Answer 7

Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others on board.
Cooperate with anyone else carrying out health and safety duties.
Report any unidentified serious hazards or deficiencies immediately, and
make proper use of plant and machinery.

Question 8

10 core safety leadership qualities

Answer 8

1. Instill respect and command authority
2. lead by example
3. draw on knowledge and experience
4. Remain calm in crisis
5. practice ‘tough empathy’
6. be sensitive to different cultures
7. Recognise seafarers’ limitations
8. Motivate sense of community
9. Safety of crew and passengers above all
10. Clear Communication