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You must comply with this code of practice if you are the operator of a maritime vessel in Australian waters. The code sets out the minimum standards for preventing accidents and disease on vessels that transport bulk cargoes.
A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.
Navigation Act 2012 Australian Government (Opens in new window)
Navigation Regulations 2023 Australian Government (Opens in new window)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Ship Safety Division
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port (Opens in new window)