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PREFACE
This Code of Safe Working Practices is intended primarily for merchant
seamen on United Kingdom registered vessels.

MS (Code of
Safe Working
Practices for
Merchant
Seamen)
Regs 1998
S.I. 1998
No. 1838

Copies of the current printed edition of the Code must be carried on all
United Kingdom ships other than fishing vessels and pleasure craft, and a copy
must be made available to any seaman in the ship who requests it, in
accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices for
Merchant Seamen) Regulations 1998. There should always be an adequate
number of copies to allow the Master, Safety Officer and any members of the
Safety Committee to have their own, leaving at least one available for general
reference.
Provided that the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe
Working Practices) Regulations 1998 are met, including the requirement for
copies of the code to be easily accessible, MCA accepts that some copies may

be electronic. In all cases at least one printed copy of the Code shall be
available.
This Code is addressed to everyone on a ship regardless of rank or rating
because the recommendations can be effective only if they are understood
by all and if all cooperate in their implementation. Those not themselves
actually engaged in a job in hand should be aware of what is being done, so
that they may avoid putting themselves at risk or those concerned at risk by
impeding or needlessly interfering with the conduct of the work.
The Code is arranged in sections which deal with broad areas of concern.
The introduction gives the regulatory framework for health and safety on
board ships and overall safety responsibilities under that framework.
Section 1 is largely concerned with safety management and the statutory
duties underlying the advice in the remainder of the Code. All working on

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board should be aware of these duties and of the principles governing the
guidance on safe practice which they are required to follow.
Section 2 begins with a chapter setting out the areas that should be covered
in introducing a new recruit to the safety procedures on board. It goes on to
explain what individuals can do to improve their personal health and safety.
Section 3 is concerned with various working practices common to all ships.

Section 4 covers safety for specialist ship operations.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency wishes to acknowledge the support and
expert contributions from many working in the shipping industry, but in
particular from the members of the Industry Steering Group for the revision

of the Code:

Mr G Colclough Ex. Master,
LLB (London), FNI - Liverpool John Moores University
Captain J Davies

- NUMAST

Captain G Hicks

- NUMAST

Captain N Matthews

- The Chamber of Shipping

Mr M Ranson

- The Chamber of Shipping

Mr R Rayner

- RMT

Mr M Stubbings

- The Chamber of Shipping

Mr M Williams

- The Chamber of Shipping

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Southampton

May 1998

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CONTENTS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

SECTION 1 SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES/SHIPBOARD
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1 Risk assessment
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Key terms
1.3 Principles of risk assessment
1.4 Risk assessment in practice
1.5 What should be assessed?
1.6 Who has to carry out the assessment?
1.7 How thorough should the assessment be?
1.8 When to assess?
1.9 Elements of risk assessment
1.10 Risk assessment pro-forma
Annex 1.1 Guidance on main elements of risk assessment
Annex 1.2 Initial risk assessment

Annex 1.3 Detailed risk assessment
Annex 1.4 Detailed risk assessment - specimen

Chapter 2 Health surveillance
2.1 Duty of employers
2.2 Purpose of health surveillance
2.3 Application
2.4 What to do

Chapter 3 Safety Officials
3.1 Introduction

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3.2 Employer duties
3.3 The Regulations
3.4 Appointment of safety officers
3.5 Election of safety representatives
3.6 Safety committees
3.7 Termination of appointments
3.8 Support for safety officials
3.9 General advice to safety officers
3.10 Advice on compliance with safety requirements
3.11 Powers of safety representatives
3.12 Advice to safety representatives
3.13 Advice to safety committees
3.14 Accident investigation
Annex 3.1 Checklist for safety officer’s inspection
Annex 3.2 Voluntary statement

Chapter 4 Personal protective equipment
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Employer duties
4.3 Worker duties
4.4 Types of equipment
4.5 Head protection
4.6 Hearing protection
4.7 Face and eye protection
4.8 Respiratory protective equipment
4.9 Hand and foot protection
4.10 Protection from falls
4.11 Body protection
4.12 Protection against drowning
Annex 4.1 Hearing – Disposable earplugs – General Fitting Instructions
Annex 4.2 Hearing – Earmuffs – General Fitting Instructions

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Chapter 5 Safety signs
5.1 Safety signs
5.2 General
5.3 Role of the employer
5.4 Workers’ responsibilities

Chapter 6 Means of access and safe movement
6.1 Means of access
6.2 Use of equipment
6.3 Access for pilots

6.4 Safe movement
6.5 Entry into dangerous spaces
Annex 6.1 Standards for hold access

Chapter 7 Work equipment
7.1 Suitability of work equipment
7.2 Maintenance
7.3 Inspection
7.4 Specific Risks
7.5 Information and Instructions
7.6 Training
7.7 Conformity with Community requirements
7.8 Dangerous parts of work equipment
7.9 Electrical equipment
7.10 Protection against specified hazards
7.11 High or very low temperatures
7.12 Controls for starting or making a significant change in operating
conditions
7.13 Stop controls
7.14 Emergency stop controls
7.15 Controls
7.16 Control systems
7.17 Isolation from sources of energy

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7.18 Stability of work equipment
7.19 Lighting
7.20 Markings

7.21 Warnings
7.22 Carrying of work mobile work equipment
7.23 Overturning of fork-lift trucks
7.24 Use of mobile work equipment
7.25 Self propelled work equipment
7.26 Remote controlled self propelled work equipment
7.27 Drive units and Power Take-off Shafts
7.28 Duty of workers
Annex 7.1 Instruments which give effect to community directives concerning
the safety of products

SECTION 2 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 8 Safety Induction
8.1 General
8.2 Emergency procedures and fire precautions
8.3 Accidents and medical emergencies
8.4 Health and hygiene
8.5 Good housekeeping
8.6 Environmental responsibilities
8.7 Occupational health and safety
8.8 Employer and worker responsibilities
8.9 Consultation procedures
Annex 8.1 Summary of at sea garbage disposal regulations

Chapter 9 Fire precautions
9.1 General
9.2 Smoking
9.3 Electrical and other fittings
9.4 Spontaneous combustion
9.5 Machinery spaces

9.6 Galleys

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Chapter 10 Emergency procedures
10.1 Action in the event of a fire
10.2 Musters and drills
10.3 Fire drills
10.4 Survival craft drills
10.5 Drills and rescue from dangerous spaces (Chapter 17 should be
read in conjunction with these guidelines where more information
can be found)
10.6 Assisting a casualty
10.7 Dangerous goods

Chapter 11 Security on board
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Ship security plans
11.3 Security levels
11.4 International terrorism
11.5 Stowaways
11.6 Piracy and armed robbery
11.7 Drugs
11.8 Travel advice notices

Chapter 12 Living on board
12.1 General
12.2 Health and hygiene
12.3 Working in hot climates

12.4 Working clothes
12.5 Shipboard housekeeping
12.6 Substances hazardous to health
12.7 Common personal injuries

Chapter 13 Safe movement
13.1 General advice
13.2 Drainage
13.3 Transit areas
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13.4 Lighting
13.5 Guarding of openings
13.6 Watertight doors
13.7 Ship-board vehicles
13.8 Working on deck while ship is at sea
13.9 Heavy weather

Chapter 14 Food preparation and handling
14.1 Health and hygiene
14.2 Slips, falls and tripping hazards
14.3 Galley stoves, steamboilers and deep fat fryers
14.4 LPG appliances
14.5 Deep fat frying
14.6 Microwave ovens
14.7 Catering equipment
14.8 Knives, saws, choppers etc
14.9 Refrigerated rooms and store rooms

SECTION 3 WORK ACTIVITIES
Chapter 15 Safe systems of work
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Working aloft and outboard
15.3 Portable ladders
15.4 Cradles and stages
15.5 Bosun’s chair
15.6 Working from punts
15.7 Work in machinery spaces
15.8 Boilers
15.9 Unmanned machinery spaces
15.10 Refrigeration machinery
15.11 Scaffolding
Annex A Requirements for ladders
Annex B Requirements for scaffolding
Annex C Requirements for rope access and positioning techniques

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Chapter 16 Permit to work systems
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Permit-to-work systems
16.3 Sanction-to-test systems
Annex 16.1.1 PERMIT TO WORK – Work in unmanned machinery spaces
Annex 16.1.2 PERMIT TO WORK – Entry into enclosed or confined space
Annex 16.1.3 PERMIT TO WORK – Machinery of Equipment
Annex 16.1.4 PERMIT TO WORK – Hot work
Annex 16.1.5 PERMIT TO WORK – Working aloft/overside
Annex 16.1.6 PERMIT TO WORK – General electrical (under 1000 volts)

Annex 16.1.7 PERMIT TO WORK – Electrical high voltage (over 1000 volts)
Annex 16.2.1 SANCTION TO TEST – Electrical high voltage systems
(over 1000 volts)

Chapter 17 Entering enclosed or confined spaces
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Precautions on entering dangerous enclosed or confined spaces
17.3 Duties and responsibilities of a competent person and of a
responsible officer
17.4 Identifying potential hazards
17.5 Preparing and securing the space for entry
17.6 Testing the atmosphere of the space
17.7 Use of control systems
17.8 Procedures and arrangements before entry
17.9 Procedures and arrangements during entry
17.10 Procedures on completion
17.11 Additional requirements for entry into a space where the
atmosphere is suspect or known to be unsafe
17.12 Training, instruction and information
17.13 Breathing apparatus and resuscitation equipment

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Chapter 18 Boarding arrangements
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Positioning of boarding equipment
18.3 Lighting and safety of movement
18.4 Portable and rope ladders
18.5 Safety nets

18.6 Maintenance of equipment for means of access
18.7 Special circumstances
18.8 Pilot ladders and hoists
Annex 18.1 Construction of means of access
Annex 18.2 Corrosion of accommodation ladders and gangways

Chapter 19 Manual handling
19.1 Introduction
19.2 General
19.3 Role of employers
19.4 Advice to seafarers
Annex 19.1 Factors to be considered
Annex 19.2 Graphic illustrations of manual handling techniques

Chapter 20 Use of work equipment
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Use of tools and equipment
20.3 Hand tools
20.4 Portable power operated tools and equipment
20.5 Workshop and bench machines (fixed installations)
20.6 Abrasive wheels
20.7 Hydraulic/pneumatic/high pressure jetting equipment
20.8 Hydraulic jacks
20.9 Ropes
20.10 Characteristics of man-made fibre ropes
20.11 Work with visual display units (VDUs)
20.12 Laundry equipment
Annex 20.1 Bulldog grips

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Chapter 21 Lifting plant
21.1 Introduction
21.2 General requirements
21.3 Register of lifting Appliances
21.4 Regular maintenance
21.5 Testing
21.6 Thorough examination and inspection
21.7 Certificates
21.8 Reports, Records and marking of Lifting Equipment
21.9 Controls
21.10 Safety measurements
21.11 Positioning and installation
21.12 Lifting operations
21.13 Safe working load (SWL)
21.14 Use of winches and cranes
21.15 Use of derricks
21.16 Use of derrick in union purchase
21.17 Use of stoppers
21.18 Overhaul of cargo gear
21.19 Trucks and other vehicles/appliances
21.20 Defect reporting and testing – advice to competent person
21.21 Personnel lifting equipment, lifts and lift machinery personnel lifting
equipment
21.22 Maintenance and testing of lifts
Annex 21.1 Code of hand signals
Annex 21.1.1 Certificate of test and thorough examination of lifting appliances
Annex 21.1.2 Certificate of test and thorough examination of derricks used in
union purchase

Annex 21.1.3 Certificate of test and thorough examination of loose gear
Annex 21.1.4 Certificate of test and thorough examination of wire rope
Annex 21.2 Register of Ship’s lifting appliances and cargo handling gear
Annex 21.3 Certificate of thorough examination of lifting appliance*/Derricks
used in union purchase*/loose gear*/wire rope* as required by
regulation 11 of the merchant shipping (lifting operations and lifting
equipment) regulations 2006

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Chapter 22 Maintenance
22.1 Introduction
22.2 General
22.3 Floor plates and handrails
22.4 Maintenance of machinery
22.5 Boilers
22.6 Auxiliary machinery and equipment
22.7 Main engines
22.8 Refrigeration machinery and refrigerated compartments
22.9 Steering gear
22.10 Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
22.11 Electrical equipment
22.12 Main switchboards
22.13 Distribution switchboards
22.14 Electrical machinery
22.15 High voltage systems
22.16 Storage batteries – general
22.17 Storage batteries – Lead-acid batteries
22.18 Storage batteries – Alkaline batteries

22.19 Work on apparatus on extension runners or on the bench
22.20 Servicing radio and associated electronic equipment – general
22.21 Additional electrical hazards from radio equipment
22.22 Valves and semi-conductor devices

Chapter 23 Hot work
23.1 Introduction
23.2 General
23.3 Personal protective equipment
23.4 Pre-use equipment check
23.5 Precautions against fire and explosion
23.6 Electric welding equipment
23.7 Precautions to be taken during electric arc welding
23.8 Compressed gas cylinders

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23.9 Gas welding and cutting
23.10 Further information
Annex 23.1 Hot work. Lighting up and shutting down procedures
Annex 23.2 Earthing of arc welding systems
Annex 23.3 Hot work. Hoses and connections/assemblies

Chapter 24 Painting
24.1 Introduction
24.2 General
24.3 Preparation and precautions
24.4 Use of paint spraying equipment

Chapter 25 Anchoring, mooring and towing operations
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Anchoring and weighing anchor
25.3 Making fast and casting off
25.4 Mooring to buoys
25.5 Towing
25.6 Safe mooring of domestic passenger craft & ships launches to quays
Annex 25.1 Mooring systems
Annex 25.2 The full and safe Mooring Arrangements for small Domestic,
Passenger Craft and Ships Launches illustrating potential ‘Snap-Back’
Zones

Chapter 26 Hatch covers and access lids
26.1 Introduction
26.2 General
26.3 Mechanical hatch covers
26.4 Non-mechanical hatch covers and beams
26.5 Steel-hinged inspection/access lids
26.6 Access to holds/cargo spaces

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Chapter 27 Hazardous substances
27.1 General advice
27.2 Carcinogens and Mutagens
27.3 Prevention or control of exposure
27.4 Asbestos dust
27.5 Dangerous goods
27.6 Use of chemical agents

27.7 Dry-cleaning operations
27.8 Safe use of pesticides
27.9 Biological agents
Annex 27.1 Other substances and processes to which the definition of
carcinogen relates
Annex 27.2 Safety data sheets
Annex 27.3 Table of limit values
Annex 27.4 Practical recommendations for the health surveillance of workers

Chapter 28 Use of safety signs
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Signs and notices
28.3 Occasional signs
28.4 Electrical wiring
28.5 Gas cylinders
28.6 Pipelines
28.7 Portable fire extinguishers
Annex 28.1 International colour coding of signs

SECTION 4 SPECIALIST SHIPS
Chapter 29 Dry cargo ships
29.1 Stowage of cargo
29.2 Dangerous goods and substances
29.3 Carriage of containers
29.4 Working cargo
29.5 Lighting in cargo spaces

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29.6 General precautions for personnel
29.7 Moveable bulkheads in cargo holds

Chapter 30 Tankers and other ships carrying bulk liquid cargoes
30.1 General
30.2 Oil and bulk ore/oil carriers
30.3 Liquefied gas carriers
30.4 Chemical carriers

Chapter 31 Ships serving offshore oil and gas installations
31.1 General
31.2 Carriage of cargo on deck
31.3 Lifting, hauling and towing gear
31.4 Preparation for cargo handling
31.5 Approaching installation and cargo handling at installation
31.6 Transfer of personnel by ship to installation by ‘personnel baskets’
31.7 Transfer of personnel by boat
31.8 Anchor handling

Chapter 32 Ro-Ro Ferries
32.1 Introduction
32.2 General
32.3 Ventilation
32.4 Fire safety/prevention
32.5 Noise
32.6 Safe movement
32.7 Inspection of vehicles
32.8 Stowage
32.9 Securing of cargo
32.10 Dangerous goods

32.11 Specialised vehicles
32.12 Use of work equipment
32.13 Housekeeping

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Chapter 33 Port towage industry
33.1 General
33.2 Watertight integrity
33.3 Testing and inspection of towing equipment
33.4 Connecting and disconnecting the towing gear
33.5 Use of bridal/gog rope during towing operations
33.6 Crew safety during towing operations
33.7 Communications
33.8 Interaction
33.9 Escorting

Chapter 34 Noise, Vibration and other Physical Agents
34.1 General Advise
34.2 Prevention or control of exposure to a physical agent
34.3 Consultation
34.4 Worker information and training
34.5 Introduction
34.6 Assessing exposure to noise
34.7 Risk Assessment – Noise
34.8 Health Surveillance – Noise
34.9 Noise arising from Music and Entertainment
34.10 Types of vibration and their effects
34.11 Exposure limits set by the Vibration Regulations

34.12 Determining vibration levels
34.13 Mitigation – Vibration
34.14 Additional guidance
Annex 34.1 Examples of typical DB(A) levels
Annex 34.2 Part 1 Daily Personal Noise Exposure Levels
Part 2 Weekly Personal Noise Exposure Levels
Part 3 Peak Sound Pressure Level
Annex 34.3 Daily Exposure to different sound levels
Annex 34.4 Personal Hearing Protection

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SECTION 5 APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Standards specifications referred to in this code
A. Arranged by Code chapter
B. Arranged by number

Appendix 2 Bibliography
1. TSO publications
2. Maritime and Coastguard Agency free publications
3. IMO publications
4. International Chamber of Shipping publications
5. The International Shipping Federation publications
6. Oil Companies International Maritime Forum Publications

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION AND
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
General
1.

This Code is concerned with improving health and safety on board ship.

In the United Kingdom, the Merchant Shipping Act allows the Secretary of
State to make regulations, sometimes implementing international standards, to
secure the safety of ships and those on them. Much of the Code relates to
matters which are the subject of such regulations. In such cases the Code is
intended to give guidance as to how the statutory obligations should be
fulfilled. However, the guidance should never be regarded as superseding or
amending regulations.

2.

Many regulations lay down specific requirements for standards of safety,

equipment or operations. Some of these regulations require that a relevant
part of the Code should be consulted and the principles and guidance applied.
In these areas, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would generally accept
compliance with the guidance in the Code as demonstrating that the
Company, employer or worker had done what was reasonable to comply
with the regulations. More details about these regulations are contained in the
relevant chapters in Section 1 of this Code.

3.

References to British Standards (BS) where there is no corresponding

European Norm (EN) contained in this Code are made with the
understanding that “an alternative Standard which provides, in use, equivalent
levels of safety, suitability and fitness for purpose” is equally acceptable.

4.

The following regulations also relate to particular aspects of health and

safety at work:

MS (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999 S.I. 1999 No. 2205 - see
MSN 1731 (M+F)
MS (Means of Access) Regulations S.I. 1988 No. 1637 - see Chapter 6

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