10 Loading and unloading

10.1 Person in charge to direct loading and unloading

A person must not, to any extent, load or unload a ship unless that person does so under the direction of the person in charge.

10.2 Loading and unloading to comply with this Part

A person must not:

  (a) to any extent, load or unload a ship;
  (b) use or operate any materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship;
  (c) direct or purport to authorise any other person to load or unload a ship to any extent, or operate materials handling equipment in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship; or
  (d) use or direct or purport to authorise any other person to use in connection with the loading or unloading of a ship, except in the event of an emergency, any means of passage or access,

otherwise than in compliance with or as provided by this Part.

10.3 Use of equipment

10.3.1 Subject to 10.3.2, a person who:

  (a) is under 18 years of age; or
  (b) does not possess the necessary aptitudes and experience,

must not:

  (c) operate any mechanical stowing appliance, crane or winch; or
  (d) give directional signals to a driver of a crane, winch or other mechanical stowing appliance; or
  (e) have responsibility for attending to cargo falls on winch ends or winch drums; or
  (f) perform tasks involving hoisting, lowering or otherwise adjusting derrick gear or other materials handling equipment.

10.3.2 Provision 10.3.1 does not apply to:

  (a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
  (b) a person under training while properly supervised.

10.3.3 A person must not operate power operated hatch covers unless that person is:

  (a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or
  (b) a person authorised to do so by the officer in charge of the loading or unloading operation.
  10.3.4 A person, other than a member of the crew of the ship, must not operate ship's side, bow or stern doors, 'tween deck bulkhead doors, ramps, retractable car decks or similar ship equipment unless that person has been specifically authorised by the Master of the ship to do so.

10.4 Protective clothing

A person must not load or unload a ship unless that person wears protective clothing and other protective equipment appropriate for the loading or unloading operation, for the duration of the operation.

Note: It is the responsibilities of employers to define the protective clothing to be worn in any particular circumstances.