1. Reasons for Enactment

The general duties for safety, hygiene, and accident prevention on ships were reflected in the Seafarers Act during the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (2006). Accordingly, the enactment of “Standards for the Safety, Hygiene, and Prevention of Accidents in Ship” is called for to ensure onboard safety of seafarers.

2. Major Provisions

A. Safety management systems such as safety representative and onboard safety and hygiene committee (Articles 7 - 21)

- Illustrate detailed information on the appointment of a safety officer, a safety representative, a hygiene officer in charge of safety on the ship, and the composition of the onboard safety committee, and define the roles of each of these people.

B. Duty to report occupational accidents (Articles 22 - 25)

- In the event of an occupational accident, require the captain and the shipowner to file a report with each relevant local authority, and in the event of a serious accident, require them to inspect safety hazards and conduct public hygiene surveillance.

C. Development of safety standards for detailed safety and hygiene standards, vibration and noise during work (Articles 31 - 78)

- Develop hygiene and safety standards for protective equipment for work, boarding and disembarking safety, safety signs, lighting, introduction of a preliminary approval system, self-safety standards, onboard hygiene management, vibration and noise standards and preventive measures, and provision of personal protective equipment.

D. Education and training (Articles 79 - 82)

- Prescribe education and training details for the self-education of safety and hygiene for all seafarers and the job performance of safety and hygiene officers and safety representatives.