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SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF CRUISE General Statement Working at sea exposes individuals to hazards additional to those present in normal work ashore. Cruise scientists therefore should maintain constant vigilance regarding actions by themselves and their colleagues in order to minimise the potential risk of human error exposing people or equipment to risk. Risk assessments to this cruise will be prepared and should be consulted for all scientific activities. In particular, the COSHH regulations and safe working practices relating to processes involving hazardous substances to be used during this cruise, should be referred to and acted upon before undertaking the scientific research programme of this cruise. The general deployment and recovery of scientific equipment must be undertaken in safety, and certain basic principles must be adhered to. Foremost of these is familiarisation with the area of work and safe working practices in operation covering the deployment and recovery of scientific equipment. Many of these are covered as part of the ISM (International Safety Management) package and in particular the documented NMF Safety Management System and Principal Scientists Guidance Notes (PSGN). These documents detail general principles of scientific operations from NERC operated vessels and offers guidance on procedures and safety. Copies are available on board. Travel to and from the vessel Participants should pay particular regard to fatigue arising from travel to and from the vessel, and should travel according to NERC guidelines. Guidance notes on driving hours and behaviours (NERC, HS news 2/99, Appendix 5) should be consulted if this is planned as part of an individual’s journey. Rest and recuperation time should be allowed after international flights across time zones. Conduct on board the vessel All activities must be in accordance with approved NMF and NERC policies modified, where necessary, by requirements laid down by the Master. Loading o