(1)  An SMP is a document that sets out, for a passenger vessel, strategies for –

(a) promoting safe operating practices for the vessel; and

(b) creating a safe working environment on board the vessel; and

(c) identifying, managing and minimising operational hazards and risks; and

(d) developing the safety and emergency management skills of crewmembers and support staff; and

(e) promoting awareness of and compliance with State and Commonwealth legislation that is relevant to the vessel or its operations, including environmental protection and workplace safety legislation; and

(f) promoting awareness of and compliance with maritime and industry codes, guidelines and standards that are relevant to the vessel or its operations.

(2)  A passenger vessel's SMP may be in the form of –

(a) a stand-alone document; or

(b) a discrete part of another document relating to the vessel's management, systems or safety.