Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesEighth ScheduleWork In Fishing Convention, 2007General PrinciplesPart IIResponsibilities of Fishing Vessel Owners, Skippers and FishersArticle 8 |
| 1. | The fishing vessel owner has the overall responsibility to ensure that the skipper is provided with the necessary resources and facilities to comply with the obligations of this Convention. |
| 2. | The skipper has the responsibility for the safety of the fishers on board and the safe operation of the vessel, including but not limited to the following areas: |
| (a) | providing such supervision as will ensure that, as far as possible, fishers perform their work in the best conditions of safety and health; |
| (b) | managing the fishers in a manner which respects safety and health, including prevention of fatigue; |
| (c) | facilitating on-board occupational safety and health awareness training; and |
| (d) | ensuring compliance with safety of navigation, watchkeeping and associated good seamanship standards. |
| 3. | The skipper shall not be constrained by the fishing vessel owner from taking any decision which, in the professional judgement of the skipper, is necessary for the safety of the vessel and its safe navigation and safe operation, or the safety of the fishers on board. |
| 4. | Fishers shall comply with the lawful orders of the skipper and applicable safety and health measures. |