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Thursday, 26 October 2006Sumac, Melbourne

S E A C A R E AWA R D S

SEACARE

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The Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority) administers the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1993 and the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993. The mission of the Seacare Authority is to take a leading role in minimising the human and financial costs of workplace injury in sections of the Australian maritime industry.

The Seacare Awards recognise and acknowledge the best positive initiatives by employers, operators, seafarers and others who are leading the way in OHS and rehabilitation.

Nominations for the 2006 Awards were sought from scheme employers, employees and others who contribute to the scheme. This year, three of the four categories were aligned with the National Safe Work Australia Awards, which means that the winners of these Awards will be eligible for consideration for the Safe Work Australia Awards to be judged in early 2007.

Welcome to the Seacare Awards

Jean KittsonA multi-talented performer and writer, Jean Kittson is one of Australia’s best known and most popular

comedians. Jean earned national fame through several television programs and has amused audiences both

in print and on radio. Jean is also making her second appearance as the MC for the Seacare Awards.

Peter Davidson

On December 26th 1998, 114 Yachts left Sydney harbour in the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, yet only 44 finished. Of the remaining vessels, 12 yachts were abandoned and five yachts sank. Six men lost their lives and over 50 yachtsmen had to be winched to safety. As a paramedic aboard the first rescue helicopter to reach the survivors, Peter Davidson talks about what it took to rescue eight men from the stricken vessel Standaside. This story shows what ordinary, well-trained and motivated people can achieve.

Dinner Program

7.00pm Pre-dinner drinks 7.30pm Seating 7.35pm Welcome by Chairperson Geoff Gronow 7.40pm Entrée

7.45pm Introduction Master of Ceremonies Jean Kittson 8.00pm Main course

8.30pm Guest Speaker Peter Davidson 9.15pm Dessert

9.30pm Presentation of Awards

• Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System

• Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue

• Best Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program

• Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety

• Chairperson’s Award

10.30pm Close

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Award CategoriesCategory 1

Best Workplace Health and Safety Management SystemThis award recognises demonstrated and effective commitment to continually improving workplace

health and safety outcomes through the implementation of an integrated systems approach.

Category 2 Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue

This award recognises excellence in developing and implementing a solution to an identified OHS issue. Nomination for this award may centre on a product solution, engineering innovation, a training program,

an awareness raising activity or other risk control measure that reduces the risk of work-related injury and disease.

Category 3 Best Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program

This award recognises the parties involved in an outstanding rehabilitation and return to work program, and is open to employers or rehabilitation providers who have achieved

excellent results in the rehabilitation and return to work of injured seafarers.

Category 4 Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety

This award recognises an individual whose contribution has made an exceptional difference to OHS in their workplace.

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Chairperson’s Award This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the work of the

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Award Finalists

Best Workplace Health & Safety

Management SystemTeekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd

for the Teekay Marine Operations Management System (MOMS)

Teekay Shipping (Australia) operations involve fifteen ships, including tankers, floating storage offtakes

(FSOs), bulk carriers, a roll on / roll off vessel, and tug boats. These ships operate in accordance with

the Teekay Marine Operations Management System or MOMS. MOMS is an integrated

ship management system that drives all ships managed and operated by Teekay.

Teekay’s integrated management system demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of OHS

outcomes. OHS is fully integrated into the system. MOMS does not separate environment or quality

management from OHS management or security management.

Teekay has adopted methods to ensure communication, consultation and continual review of MOMS. The structure of MOMS allows Teekay

to easily adapt operating procedures to meet changing operational, statutory and regulatory

needs. The advantage for OHS is that incidents, technical improvements, statutory changes

etc can be immediately communicated.

The office or shore management has responsibility for ensuring that the policies, procedures, instructions and guidelines in MOMS are compliant with all statutory, regulatory requirements and industry and customer guidelines and requirements.

Implementation of MOMS commenced on 1 January 2004, with basic implementation by 1 June 2004.

The introduction of MOMS has led to a significant reduction in Lost Time Injuries Frequency rate (LTIF) and an increase in Near Miss reports.

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Health and Safety IssueTeekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd

for the Teekay Lock Out System

Failure of a ship’s tag out system led to Teekay Shipping (Australia) recognising the need to improve

safety by preventing the inadvertent activation of equipment and machinery under repair. Potential risks

exist when working on certain machinery which contains stored energy stemming from chemicals,

electricity, gas, hydraulic fluid, pneumatic, radiation, steam, thermal, water pressure and others.

The existing tag out system had limitations and was unable to provide high level protection.

The Teekay Lock Out System was introduced to suit Teekay’s specific work place. The system,

developed through a process of consultation, uses a padlock system (and other specially fabricated

and modified equipment) to ensure that on board equipment with stored energy cannot be

inadvertently activated or started whilst maintenance or repairs is being performed.

The Teekay Lock Out System was rolled out in early 2005 and is now on fifteen ships.

The system uses easy to comprehend procedures and training is provided on board by Teekay safety specialists in ports around Australia.

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Teekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltdfor the Teekay Near Miss Report /

Take 5 Pocket Note Books

One of the objectives of Teekay Shipping (Australia) is to improve safety attitudes and behaviour on

its ships and instil a behaviour based safety culture. In 2005, an OHS survey identified the need for

improved Near Miss reporting and that the Take 5, Take Time for Safety risk assessment tool was

not fully utilised. Reasons given included the difficulty of filling in paper work in different locations

and forgetting to file reports at the end of the shift.

The solution was a strategy that used a combination of three tools. Firstly, a Near Miss Report / Take 5 Checklist in the form of a pocket size note book,

which could readily be accessed while at work. Secondly, a safety presentation to emphasise and

reiterate the importance of Near Miss Reporting and the use of the Teekay Take 5 mini risk assessment.

And, thirdly, a poster campaign.

Teekay’s Near Miss report / Take 5 pocket note books solution has been shared with other companies and has helped to raise safety awareness, thereby minimising injuries and accidents. The solution has contributed to Teekay’s outstanding safety record to date in 2006 of zero lost time injuries.


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Mermaid Marine Australia Ltdfor the FPSO Offtake Support

– engineering a safer vessel solution

Mermaid Marine Australia operates across four regional locations in Australia. Over the past five years Mermaid Marine has grown from a privately owned company with

just one vessel to a large and diversified marine company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The

company offers an integrated range of services, including wharf facilities, lay down and warehouse

areas and ship repair and slipway facilities. Health, safety and the environment are key drivers.

Floating production, storage and offtake (FPSO) vessels are commonly used for remote oilfields that are not of

sufficient size to support large platform developments. The FPSO processes and stores oil which is

offloaded intermittently. During the offtake process there is a risk that the offtake tanker may collide with the FPSO. To minimise this risk an Offtake Support Vessel (OSV) is used. The OSV is equipped with an aft towing

winch and carries out the static tow over the stern, which presents into the prevailing weather, meaning that in

rough weather waves often wash over the vessel’s deck restricting safe working access.

Mermaid Marine’s solution to the risks with offtake operations is to design safety features into the OSV. Mermaid Marine is currently building an OSV, ‘Mermaid Sound’, which will include: • static tow services over the bow so that the vessel is headed into the oncoming wind and sea. Personnel will be able to work on the aft deck with no risk of waves washing up the deck, meaning that crew fatigue is reduced and crew comfort increased, • active stability tank to reduce rolling. This provides a more stable platform for the crew, • dedicated pilot transfer area which is in full view of the OSV Master, • resilient mounting of the main generators, high specification linings, silencers in air inlet ducting. These reduce noise and vibration levels in accommodation improving crew comfort, • vessel crew are housed in single person cabins, • Novec 1230 fire fighting system agent that is safe for use in occupied areas.


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Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) Pty Ltdfor the Anchor Handling Training Video

Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly listed Norwegian company

Farstad Shipping ASA, which operates a fleet of over fifty specialist vessels supporting the offshore oil

and gas industry world wide.

Farstad employs approximately 350 seafarers in the Indian Pacific region and a very strong focus is placed

on health, safety and the environment. Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) currently manages seventeen

of those vessels, of which fourteen are in Australian waters. These vessels are mainly

anchor handling vessels.

Anchor handling operations between supply vessels and drilling rigs is very high risk and dangerous

work, with the potential for serious injury or death. During anchor handling operations between supply

vessels and drilling rigs crew members at times have to be out on deck with wires under extreme

tension and with the potential to cause serious injury or death if they part and strike someone.

The work conditions do not make it easy to do on the job training.

The crew of the Far Saltire developed an anchor handling training video as a visual learning tool so that the risks and appropriate work practice could be demonstrated. Filming the process enabled the production of a training and hazard awareness video, after appropriate editing and the addition of illustration and commentary.

Paul Milburn coordinated the filming, narration and scenes of the training video project. Carl Allan used his knowledge gained at sea, including more than 10 years as a HSR, as well as knowledge of photography and various computer programs experience. The project was encouraged by Captain Jurgen Rust and supported by and involved the crew of Far Saltire.

The video, in the form of a DVD, uses a number of communication techniques and has proved to be an effective tool for enhancing knowledge and safety outcomes.

In January 2006 the crew won a Farstad Safety Reward for their solution. The DVD has been circulated across the Farstad organisation worldwide.


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MP Safety Management, ASP Ship Management Pty Ltd

and Mr Geoff Donovan

Since 1996, MP Safety Management, an approved rehabilitation provider under the Seacare scheme, has

been working with injured seafarers and has developed many rehabilitation and return to work programs. ASP Ship Management, as part of the global ASP Shipping

Group, provides a full range of technical and commercial ship management services.

In an accident onboard the River Embley on 14 October 2005, Mr Geoff Donovan received second degree burns

to over 45% of his body. The successful rehabilitation and return to work of Mr Donovan is an excellent

example of what can be done.

MP Safety Management and ASP Ship Management commenced its rehabilitation process promptly. They

worked closely with Mr Donovan, his family and colleagues. The initial claim duration was estimated at

12-18 months. All parties worked together, allowing Mr Donovan to progress quickly through his

rehabilitation program.

MP Safety Management developed a physical upgrading program for Mr Donovan, which looked at key aspects of physical tolerance required to remain at sea for a full six week swing. On 19 June 2006, approximately 8 months after the incident, Mr Donovan returned to all aspects of his normal duties as a Chief Engineer. He successfully completed his initial six week swing back at sea and has been certified as medically fit for duties at sea.

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MP Safety Management, Teekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd

and Mr Douglas Craig

MP Safety Management and Teekay Shipping (Australia) have worked very closely with Mr Douglas Craig since

he injured his lower back on the Samar Spirit on 1 October 2003. The cooperation of all parties

is demonstrated by a positive RTW outcome to a shore based position.

Mr Craig’s rehabilitation was closely supervised by Teekay. Teekay provided alternative work opportunities

that took account of Mr Craig’s skills and experience. On 25 November 2003 he commenced suitable duties

at Teekay’s head office in Sydney as an Assistant Vessel Manager. However, Mr Craig’s condition was assessed

by a specialist as not having improved with physiotherapy.

MP Safety Management became involved from 1 July 2004, at which time it was unlikely that Mr Craig would return to sea without restriction. MP Safety Management arranged a graded exercise and physiotherapy program. Mr Craig successfully worked through his rehabilitation under a return to work program.

In October 2004, Mr Craig was assessed as not being able to return to his normal duties as a Chief Engineer. On the basis of Mr Craig’s excellent performance during his return to work period Teekay agreed to him continuing as an Assistant Vessel Manager at Teekay’s head office.

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TT Line Pty Ltd and Mr Michael Lillis

TT Line operates passenger ferry services across Bass Strait, using Spirit of Tasmania I and II. Both

vessels have 750 berths and have a variety of cabin accommodation and restaurant and bar facilities.

Mr Michael Lillis worked as a Steward with TT Line from 1985, working on both the Abel Tasman and the

Spirit of Tasmania. His work involved rapid and repetitive chopping, cutting and gripping and

some heavy lifting. Medial epicondylitis of both elbows was diagnosed in June 1999.

Based on a rehabilitation evaluation Mr Lillis’ work and duties were modified to keep him gainfully employed in the same area, but the symptoms persisted. In November 2000 Mr Lillis agreed

to a transfer to a new position that did not aggravate or accelerate his condition.

However, Mr Lillis’ symptoms did not improve. An operation on the left elbow was not successful. Mr Lillis’ substantive position was not filled permanently until it was evident that he would not be returning. In July 2002, an assessment determined the need to create a new position for Mr Lillis.

The arrival of the two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels in August 2002 and the decision to have shore based cleaning staff provided the opportunity to trial Mr Lillis in one of those positions, structured to his physical constraints. By October 2002 the new role had relieved Mr Lillis’ symptoms. With the support of TT Line, Mr Lillis has since undertaken a HR Management Certificate course to improve his supervisory skills. In May 2006, Mr Lillis was made permanent as a shore based Cleaning Supervisor. His work over the past two years has been assessed as excellent.












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Captain Scott LaughlinP&O Maritime Services Pty Ltd

for Senior Officer ISM & Legislation Training

Captain Scott Laughlin is 37 years old and has been with P&O Maritime Services for 12 years, commencing as a third mate on the RSV Aurora Australia and rising through the ranks. He was appointed master in 2003.

In 2005 Capt Laughlin was approached to take on the challenge of improving awareness of the

International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM),

as covered by P&O Maritime Services’ Safety Management System, and key legislative

requirements for masters and all ship senior officers. He developed and produced the course content,

documentation and accompanying presentations, much of which was done in his own time.

Capt Laughlin has delivered the training to senior officers across the P&O Marine Science & Research fleet. The

training requires minimum modification when being delivered to other businesses in differing environments

because most of the legislative requirements are based on international conventions and codes such as SOLAS,

MARPOL, ISM, ISPS etc. Capt Laughlin is also developing tailored versions for other P&O businesses.

Captain Christopher LeverASP Ship Management Pty Ltdfor individual contribution to workplace health and safety

Captain Christopher Lever commenced his career with BHP and was a regular crew member of Iron Gippsland, Iron Monarch, Seakap and Iron Sturt. With the change of ownership of Iron Sturt to Jebsens Coastal Shipping and contracting of ASP Ship Management for technical management he was promoted to Master of the Iron Sturt, his first command.

Capt Lever has demonstrated a strong commitment to OHS. During his time on board MS Vigsnes (nee Iron Sturt), Capt Lever has been instrumental in maintaining a very good safety record on board the vessel. Capt Lever successfully developed ship specific procedures within the ASP Quality System. Also, the level of training and promotion that has occurred from on board his vessel is evidence of his commitment to OHS. ASP Ship Management has been impressed by decisions taken by Capt Lever in carrying out his duties, such as giving paramount importance to the safe navigation of vessels over commercial pressures.

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Captain John WhiteheadASP Ship Management Pty Ltd

for individual contribution to workplace health and safety

Captain John Whitehead joined the Blue Star line in 1962. In the following years he served with

Associated Steamships Pty Ltd. He then joined CSR and he has served on Silver Hawk, Silver Harrier,

Ormiston (his first command), Goliath and most recently Kowulka. ASP Ship Management is now technical manager of the MV Kowulka.

Capt Whitehead has shown particular passion in his use of and belief in the International Safety

Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention (ISM Code). He considers the development of the ISM code an important step

in improving safety for those on board and for the vessel as a whole. He has translated this belief into

significant achievements on board MV Kowulka, which has operated for three years without a lost time

injury and within that period, one year without a medical treatment case.

Capt Whitehead has been actively involved in the review of ASP Ship Management’s quality

system, involving his crew to ensure the results are as comprehensive as possible. This has resulted

in procedure change requests, many of which are safety related.

Mr Lee GravolinTeekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltdfor individual initiative to achieve risk mitigation (The Fall Arrester System)

Mr Lee Gravolin is a Deck Officer (Second Mate) on the roll on roll off ship Iron Monarch, operated by Teekay Shipping (Australia). He is responsible for the safe loading of cargo, including the supervision of the shore staff who operate the straddle cranes and the overhead gantry cranes used to load and unload the ship, as well as the ship’s crew. Mr Gravolin is also in charge of the ship’s medical supplies, life saving equipment and fire fighting equipment. As the ship’s OHS representative, he deals with safety issues onboard in consultation with the Captain, Officers and crew.Mr Gravolin is firmly committed to the safety of his ship and all aboard. He identified a serious safety issue where the use of the existing non retractable fall arrester, necessary when resetting the operating system in the case of a break down of the gantry crane, could mean being suspended over a deep open hatch in a fall position.Mr Gravolin sought advice on modifications to ensure less gantry crane breakdowns and so eliminate the need to climb into the crane, which required the use of a fall arrester. He also championed the introduction of a superior designed fall arrester.Mr Gravolin liaised between the Teekay Safety Coordinator, the Vessel manager, supply company and the crew, to ensure input into the decision process for the selection of the most appropriate fall arrest system. The owner and operator have agreed to the proposed modifications and the replacement of existing fall arrestors for the superior design.

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The Seacare Authority would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the Seacare Awards & Conference 2006

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Phone: 02 6275 0070 Fax: 02 6275 0067

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Please note the event sponsors have not sponsored the award categories nor participated in the judging process.

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