Seacare Authority Code of Practice Approval 2017
3REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS
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3 REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS
3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1.1 The principal purpose of accident investigation, reporting and analysis is to minimise the potential for a recurrence of such accidents.
3.1.2 The cause or causes of any accident or dangerous occurrence should be investigated.
3.1.3 A full report of the investigation should be made to the health and safety committee and the shipowner. Accidents and dangerous occurrences must also be reported to AMSA in the prescribed format in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act and the Navigation Act 1912.
3.1.4 Reports of accidents and dangerous occurrences should be discussed at health and safety committee meetings on board ship and steps should be taken to minimise the possibility of recurrences. The shipowner's shore management should consider the reports and, if necessary, amend the company's health and safety policy to take account of the conclusions of the investigation.
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