It is important that all reasonable and practical safety measures be in place for safe access to protect workers and others from injury. It is the responsibility of the master of the vessel to ensure that people boarding and embarking a moored vessel can do so safely.
Some of the risks to consider include:
You can manage the risk of falls and injury on your vessel by:
Masters should refer to the links below for more information about their responsibilities under the law.
Links
[1] https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1705/mcop-managing-the-risk-of-falls-at-workplaces-v1.pdf
[2] https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/forms-and-resources/safety-alerts/safe-accessegress-to-marine-vessels-in-port
[3] https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/national-standard-commercial-vessels-nscv
[4] https://www.amsa.gov.au/node/1461