Lack of knowledge of the properties and hazards of substances

Supervision carried out by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has revealed that the crew and the shipping company have a lack of knowledge of the properties and hazards of hazardous substances that are brought on board.

Everyone on board must be informed of possible risks and this information must always be available and communicated in the working language on board.

References:

Act relating to ship safety and security (Ship Safety and Security Act)

Regulations of 1 January 2005 No. 8 on the working environment, health and safety of persons working on board ship

Regulations of 1 January 2015 No. 1191 on a safety management system for Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units

Regulations of 16 December 2016 No. 1770 on safety management for small cargo ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, etc.

Lack of knowledge of the properties and hazards of substances

Legislation