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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Duties relating to health and safety on ships - Duties of employers in relation to hazards

7: Identification of hazards to seafarers

You could also call this:

"Keeping seafarers safe from harm is no longer a rule in the Maritime Transport Act 1994"

You need to know that a part of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 was repealed. This part was about identifying hazards to seafarers. It was repealed on 5 May 2003 by section 35(1)(c) of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002.

This repeal means the rule is no longer in effect. The Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 made this change. You can find more information about this change in the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002.

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Part 2Duties relating to health and safety on ships
Duties of employers in relation to hazards

7Identification of hazards to seafarers (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 7: repealed, on , by section 35(1)(c) of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86).