2Purpose

2 Purpose

(1) This Order gives effect to:

(a) the Maritime Labour Convention which provides standards for:

(i) minimum requirements for seafarers working on vessels; and

(ii) conditions of employment; and

(iii) accommodation and food and catering; and

(iv) health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection; and

(b) the Code on noise levels on board ships which provides standards for protection against noise on board.

(2) This Order also prescribes additional requirements for living and working conditions on regulated Australian vessels.