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(1) A gangway must:
(a) have a closely boarded walkway, at least 550 mm in clear width, that is fitted with transverse treads at suitable and equally spaced intervals; and
(b) be fenced on each side of its entire length with upper and intermediate side rails that comply with clause 1.1; and
(c) if a derrick or crane is needed to position or stow it —have lifting attachments that balance it while it is freely suspended.
      (2) The upper end of a gangway must be fitted with suitable means to secure it effectively to a vessel.
      (3) The lower end of a gangway must be fitted with wheels or rollers to ensure free movement when resting on a wharf.

1.3 Safety nets
       A safety net must:
(a) be long and wide enough to provide adequate protection, given the length and width of accommodation ladders and gangways on the vessel; and
(b) have apertures of its mesh not more than 190 mm, measured between opposite knots when the mesh is hung or cut to make it square mesh; and
(c) be made of framing rope and netting, of at least 400 kgwt and 125 kgwt breaking strain, that is resistant to actinic degradation.

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