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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
As indicated in the Discussion Paper on the Draft Code of Practice for Health and Safety in Shipboard Work released for comment on 22 December 2017, the Seacare Authority agreed to consider including a specific chapter on offshore support vessels in the final Code.
The Seacare Authority met in Melbourne on 30 November 2017. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out below.
The Seacare Authority endorsed the content of its 2016-17 annual report, which will be published on the Seacare website in October 2017.
The Seacare Authority has, following a period of consultation, granted two exemptions for a further 12 months under section 20A of the Seafarers Act:
