Management Responsibility
BOS-PRD-01.900101
4.1.16.4 Vessel Safety Officer (OSV)
x
The Vessel Safety Officer will be an officer designated onboard each vessel (as applicable) by the
M
as
ter
. Usually, the designated Vessel Safety Officer is the
C
h
ief
O
fficer
.
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of
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:
x
Apply, follow and encourage Company policy and procedures in the performance of all tasks.
x
Ensure that Company policy and procedure is rigorously maintained with all vessel job and task
planning, with special emphasis on the correct use and application of PPE, safety equipment, Risk
Assessment, JSA use, Check-lists, Pre-task “tool box talks” and all other safety precautions relating
to job and task performance.
x
Maintain a close relationship with the
M
as
ter
and
C
h
ief
E
n
g
ineer
with regards to planning and
executing all requirements with regards to the onboard functions of the Quality Safety Management
System including (but not limited to); arranging emergency drills and exercises, vessel safety
committee meetings, crew safety meetings and related discussions, co-ordinating the vessel safety
and security activities and the necessary documentation of all such activities.
x
Maintain a close relationship with the
M
as
ter
with regards to planning and executing all
requirements with regards to the onboard security maintenance as required by the ISPS Code.
x
Familiarise him / herself with the applicable details of the vessel’s emergency signals, stations and
procedures.
x
Any other duties that the
C
h
ief
O
fficer
(if applicable) or
M
as
ter
may assign to him / her.
4.1.16.5 Vessel Safety Officer / SSO / Trainee DPO (MPSV)
TRA
I
NEE DP O
fficer
Pre-requisite:
x
Must be familiar with the safety management system and emergency procedures of the company
(SMS / Contingency manual).Allocated time for Training:
x
The minimum time allocated per day is 2 consecutive hours.
x
Captains will determine the allocated hours according to operational requirements.
x
Training hours shall be included in day working schedule of Safety officer.
x
Responsabilities :
x
As defined in IMCA 117 REV 1 FEBRUARY 2006 –Guidelines training and experience of key DP
personnel.
x
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r
a
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DPO h
as
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.
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DPO on desk: As defined in IMCA 117 : Chapter 6.4.2:
Version 04. Original date: 28/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Departments. Approved by: BOS Managing Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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