Scheme coverage & legislation Seacare is a national scheme of occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and workers' compensation arrangements that applies to defined seafaring employees. About the Seacare scheme and legislation We take a leading role in minimising the personal and financial costs of workplace injury in the maritime industry. Who is covered A national scheme of workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety arrangements for defined seafaring employees. Exemption from coverage Some or all employees on a particular ship can be exempted from coverage by the Seafarers Act in certain circumstances. Declarations of coverage A declaration confirms that a piece of legislation applies or does not apply to a specific ship. Regulations and Legislative instruments The scheme is supported by regulations and legislative instruments that describe how legislation is to be applied. Employer reporting obligations Employers and operators covered by the Seacare scheme have a range of statutory reporting requirements. Scheme performance We provide statistical data on the scheme's performance each year.
About the Seacare scheme and legislation We take a leading role in minimising the personal and financial costs of workplace injury in the maritime industry.
Who is covered A national scheme of workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety arrangements for defined seafaring employees.
Exemption from coverage Some or all employees on a particular ship can be exempted from coverage by the Seafarers Act in certain circumstances.
Declarations of coverage A declaration confirms that a piece of legislation applies or does not apply to a specific ship.
Regulations and Legislative instruments The scheme is supported by regulations and legislative instruments that describe how legislation is to be applied.
Employer reporting obligations Employers and operators covered by the Seacare scheme have a range of statutory reporting requirements.
