MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
EMERGENCIES
SHIPBOARD POLICY NO. 1
MV BLUEFIN STANDING ORDERS
Comply exactly with the duties as written on the muster lists. These are exhibited on the
bridge and in the upper, main and lower deck alley ways.
SAFETY
1 Always wear the correct working gear for the job at hand. This will include safety
boots and a personal flotation device (PFD) during fishing operations. In addition,
safety helmets must be worn when using the derrick or winches with suspended
loads or running gear.
2 During these operations, all personnel must keep to the designed safe working areas
as shown on the deck plan in the MV BLUEFIN Training Booklet.
3 Trawl doors are to be kept closed at all times other than hauling or shooting gear.
4 Doors to the foredeck are to remain closed at all times whilst the ship is at sea.
5 In heavy weather, do not go onto the foredeck or aft of the main deck winches without
the permission of the Officer of the watch.
6 In an emergency, DO NOT RUN.
7 DO NOT sit on the bulwarks or ship’s side rails.
8 DO NOT stand in line with wires, ropes or chains under load or tension.
9 NO SMOKING is allowed anywhere within the accommodation, engine room or
bridge.
10 Unless authorised by a crew member or college staff member, all other personnel are
forbidden to make any adjustments to the bridge and engine room equipment
controls, deck machinery or anything associated with life saving appliances. Seek
permission first. If you find faulty equipment or damage something, report it
immediately to a crew member for action, repair or replacement.
PROHIBITED AREAS
Access to the engine room is not permitted unless accompanied by a crew member. Safe
clothing including earmuffs and safety boots must be worn. Long hair and loose jewellery
must be property restrained. No wet weather gear is to be worn in the machinery space.
The deck above the bridge (monkey island) is a radiation hazard and access is prohibited
without permission of the Officer of the watch and the isolation of certain equipment. This
also applies to the stern gantry and any working aloft exercise.
Chapter 1: MV BLUEFIN Safety Management Plan Page 43 of 46
Revised: November 2010