The risk assessment process will identify the various hazards / risks applicable to the vessel. Controlling these risks will require specific SafeWorking Practices to be developed and followed. These could include forexample:
- Towing
- Salvage operations
- Diving operations
- Passenger services
- Helicopter operations
- Anchor-handling
- Supply operations
- Personnel transfer at sea
- Carrying deck cargo
- Non-routine Fishing
- Tug operations
- Barge operations
- Rebuild
- Maintenance
- Vessel conversion
Each vessel will be required to fully identify, assess, develop and implement safe working practices for all possible / likely circumstances. And make sure that crew are fully trained to safely undertake these operations.