Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337:body:0:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 42292–44853

and in the working language of the vessel, for their use.

9 Passageways
      (1) A passageway, other than between ladders on a cellular container vessel, that is part of a means of access to a cargo space must be at least:
(a) for an entrance doorway or opening through a structural member such as a bulkhead or web-frame — 600 mm wide and 2 m high, less the height of any sill not more than 450 mm high; or
(b) in any other case — 600 mm wide and 2 m high.
      (2) If temporary fencing is used in a passageway, the passageway width may be reduced to 550 mm.

10 Hatchway covers and hatchway beams
      (1) A hatchway cover that is not mechanically operated:
(a) must have loose gear suitable for removing and replacing it; and
(b) if it is intended to be lifted by hand — must have adequate handgrips; and
(c) unless each hatchway cover of that part of the vessel is interchangeable — must be plainly marked to indicate the deck and hatchway to which it belongs and its position on the hatchway; and
(d) must, together with its hatchway beams, be in good condition, and well fitting and secure when in position.
      (2) For cargo operations conducted through a hatchway that is partially uncovered:
(a) the opening must allow cargo to pass through; and
(b) any hatchway cover beside the opening must be secured to prevent accidental dislodgment.
      (3) A hatchway cover may only be used for covering a hatchway.
      (4) A hatchway cover removed from a hatchway must be placed or secured so that it cannot fall into the hold if it is dislodged.
      (5) If cargo operations are conducted through a hatchway fitted with mechanically operated hatchway covers, the covers must be secured in the stowed position.
      (6) Any hatchway cover on which there is a mechanical stowing appliance must be able to support the axle loading of the appliance when it is handling cargo.
      (7) Cargo may be loaded on a hatchway cover only if the cover is strong enough or sufficiently reinforced to support the cargo.

11 Permanent ladders
      (1) A permanent ladder beside an access opening must be:
(a) if the vertical distance between the upper surface of adjacent decks separated vertically or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space is less than 6 m:
 (i) a vertical ladder on which the upper end must extend at least 1 m above the opening to which it provides access; or
 (ii) an inclined ladder; and
(b) if the vertical distance between the upper surfaces of adjacent decks separated vertically or between deck and the bottom of the cargo space