Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
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Character Range: 75634–78293

prevent the user's feet from being caught and it should be placed in a position that does not restrict the free movement of the rollers or wheels. Where the wharf surface is irregular or gaps or ledges exist that may cause the rollers or wheels to jamb or catch, a suitably sized plate should be placed on the surface on which the rollers or wheels rest.
A gangway should never be allowed to drop between the shore and the ship in such a way that it may be crushed or damaged.
Regular inspections of gangways, ladders and metal fittings should be undertaken to detect any cracking, rusting or corrosion. Any defects posing a hazard should be rectified before further use.

5.2              Pilot transfer
Pilot transfer requirements are contained in Marine Order 12. When a ship uses a pilot, the operator must ensure that pilot transfer arrangements comply with SOLAS Regulation V/23 and ensure that pilots are able to embark and disembark safely.
The rigging of the pilot transfer arrangements and the embarkation of a pilot must be supervised by a responsible officer who can communicate with the navigation bridge. The responsible officer must arrange for the escort of the pilot by a safe route to and from the navigation bridge. Seafarers engaged in rigging and operating any mechanical equipment must be instructed in the safe procedures to be adopted and the equipment must be tested prior to use.
The following equipment must be kept ready for immediate use when persons are being transferred:
       two man-ropes of not less than 28 mm and not more than 32 mm in diameter properly secured to the ship if required by the pilot; man-ropes to be fixed at the rope end to the ring plate fixed on deck and must be ready for use when the pilot disembarks, or upon request from a pilot approaching to board (the manropes must reach the height of the stanchions or bulwarks at the point of access to the deck before terminating at the ring plate on deck);
       a lifebuoy equipped with a self-igniting light;
       a heaving line.
Adequate lighting must be provided to illuminate the transfer arrangements overside and the position on deck where a person embarks or disembarks.

5.3              Transport of persons by water
When persons have to be transported to or from a ship by water, suitable measures should be taken to ensure their safe passage. The boats used should be fit for purpose, properly equipped and maintained and suitably crewed. Embarkation and disembarkation should take place only at safe landing places and not in adverse weather.

   6.      Safe movement onboard the ship
When moving about the ship at sea, seafarers should