All ships registered in the state must appoint an officer or to appoint a safety official. It is the duty of this Safety Officer/Official/Representative to use his or her best endeavours to ensure that the provisions of the Code of Safe Working Practices and the employer’s occupational health and safety policies are complied with.

The course for safety officer or representative can include the following modules:

Cost of an Accident

Principles of accident prevention

Eye Witness exercises

Safety Officers and Representatives

Safety Committee

Purpose of Investigation

Improved safety Awareness

Collecting Information

Reporting accident and report writing

Code of Safe Working Practice for Seamen