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Learn about the legislation and legislative instruments which govern the Seacare scheme.
The Seafarers Act commentary can assist you to understand the Seafarers Act.
Find out about the application of the Seafarers Act.
Read about the circumstances underwhich an exemption can be sought and view current exemptions.
Resources for HSRs including guidance on roles and responsibilities, training and the HSR registration portal.
Read more about Resources for health and safety representativesThe health and safety representatives (HSR) handbook provides guidance and information on the roles and responsibilities of a HSR.
Read more about Health and safety representatives handbookHealth and safety representatives are required to undertake accredited training courses.
Read more about Accredited coursesFind out about the guidelines for the accreditation of health and safety representative training courses
The Seafarers Act commentary can assist you to understand the Seafarers Act.
Read moreFind out about the application of the Seafarers Act.
Read moreRead about the circumstances underwhich an exemption can be sought and view current exemptions.
Resources for HSRs including guidance on roles and responsibilities, training and the HSR registration portal.
Read moreThe health and safety representatives (HSR) handbook provides guidance and information on the roles and responsibilities of a HSR.
Read moreHealth and safety representatives are required to undertake accredited training courses.
Read moreFind out about the guidelines for the accreditation of health and safety representative training courses
On 2 May 2018, the Minister for Small and Family Business, Deregulation and the Workplace, the Hon Craig Laundy MP, agreed to the Seacare Authority’s recommendation to increase the levy from $15 to $25 per berth.
Mental health workshops
As part of its commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and resilience, the Seacare Authority will be holding mental health workshops in November 2018. The workshops will aim to provide information on, and facilitate discussion around, how to support and encourage mentally healthy workplaces in the maritime industry. The workshops will be held in Perth and Melbourne in November 2018 and all Seacare scheme participants are encouraged to attend.
On 22 December 2014, the Federal Court of Australia unanimously decided in the case of Samson Maritime Pty Ltd v Noel Aucote [2014] FCAFC 182 (Samson v Aucote), that sections 19(2)–(4) of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act) extend the operation of the Seafarers Act.
Working on a vessel can be extremely high-risk, with seafarers reportedly up to 27.8 times more likely to suffer work-related fatal injuries compared to the general shore-based workforce.
