Marine Order 504 Familiarisation (including Designated Person)

Course Duration

1 Day

Course Objectives

• Shipboard operations
• The interpretation and requirements of Marine Order 504 - as issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
• The basis and need for safety management systems and managing all identified risks
• Roles, responsibilities and authority of the Designated Person
• The importance of effective communication with vessel personnel and top management
• Ensuring timely and effective assessments, reviews and audits to identify nonconformances
• Accident, incident, hazardous occurrence and near miss analysis, reporting and corrective action