MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Safety management applies to all personnel, we have a personal responsibility both as a
‘team’ and as individuals to unsure that Safety receives the highest priority in all
operations.
Offshore operations are a potentially hazardous environment and this Safety Management
Plan has been developed to cover AMC personnel and operations at sea on board the
vessel.
Effective ‘self-policing’ of the Plan is encouraged.
The requirements of this Safety Management Plan are supplementary to the OHS&E
legislation and is the minimum requirement for the management of AMC Safety and
Health on the project.
This document is not intended to supplant or override current legislation. It is
AMC’s intention to comply with whichever require the greater compliance.
Other documents that will be referred to and be present on the vessel are:
• Shipboard Contingency Plan
• AMC Hazardous Goods and Substances Manifest (HGSM)
1.1 Line of Responsibility and Project Management Organisation
1.1.1 Introduction
The Australian Maritime College is convinced that prevention of accidents and
preservation of the environment are essential to the efficient operation of its business. The
well-being of our own and Sub-contractor employees as well as our students are a major
factor in all facets of our business since people are our most valuable asset and their
safety is a prime consideration.
Although the responsibility for safe operations and a safe place to work rests clearly with
all sections of the management, every employee and Sub-contractor must recognise his or
her responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and others. AMC will ensure that the
Health and Safety, and Policies are pursued with diligence and that everyone is aware of
their responsibilities.
To this end, the AMC has defined set objectives that we as an institution are striving to
meet. These objectives include:
• The prevention of all injuries in the workplace.
• To provide a Safe and Healthy workplace.
• To eliminate all discharges and emissions that could have a detrimental effect on the
environment.
• To establish and maintain safe and environmentally sound working procedures and
practices throughout its operation.
Chapter 1: MV BLUEFIN Safety Management Plan Page 7 of 46
Revised: November 2010