11Use of equipment

11 Use of equipment

(1) A person may operate a power operated hatch cover on a vessel only if the person:

(a) is a seafarer of the vessel; or

(b) has been authorised to do so by:

(i) the officer in charge of the deck watch; or

(ii) the chief mate; or

(iii) the master of the vessel.

(2) A person may operate vessel’s side, bow or stern doors, ‘tween deck bulkhead doors, ramps, retractable car decks or other vessel equipment related to cargo space access only if the person:

(a) is a seafarer of the vessel; and

(b) is authorised to do so by the master of the vessel.

(3) A person must not use an item of material handling equipment, mechanical ventilation equipment, lighting or other equipment used in loading and unloading for a purpose other than its intended purpose.

(4) An offence against subsection (1), (2), or, (3) is a strict liability offence.

(5) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1), (2) or (3).

(6) Material handling equipment that is used for loading or unloading a vessel and that is not mentioned in this Order must comply with the ILO Code.