Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen : March 2005 Amendment

This Code of Safe Working Practices is intended primarily for merchant seamen on United Kingdom registered vessels. This consolidated edition brings together the previous Code and all subsequent amendments to Amendment 04 into one edition. Copies of the current edition of the Code must be carried on all UK ships other than fishing vessels and pleasure craft. A copy must be made available to any seaman in the ship who requests it, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen) Regulations 1998. The Code details the regulatory framework for health and safety on board ship, safety management, and statutory duties underlying the advice in the Code and the areas that should be covered when introducing a new recruit to the safety procedures on board. Consolidates all issued information as of September 2004.Stationery Office Staff is the author of 'Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen : March 2005 Amendment', published 2005 under ISBN 9780115526206 and ISBN 011552620X.