Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337:body:0:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337
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Character Range: 39935–42509

In a bulk carrier, a cargo space requiring personnel access for loading or unloading must have:
(a) a means of access that complies with:
 (i) clause 1, if the conditions mentioned in clause 1 apply; and
 (ii) clauses 2, 3, 4 and 9; and
(b) for a vessel built after 16 November 1986 — a second means of access that may be:
 (i) an inclined ladder; or
 (ii) a series of staggered vertical ladders linking landing platforms.

6 Access in cellular container vessels
      (1) The means of access to an enclosed cargo space in a cellular container vessel must be an inclined ladder or a series of staggered vertical ladders fitted between adjacent transverse webs or stringers that serve as platforms or passageways.
      (2) Each ladder must be no more than 6 m long.
      (3) A passageway between ladders must be at least 600 mm wide.
Note   For guidance on access on hatchless container vessels — see MSC.1/Circ.1263.

7 Access in other types of vessels
      (1) A cargo space in a vessel constructed after 1 January 2017, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must have at least 2 means of access.
      (2) The means of access must:
(a) be arranged diagonally within the hold; and
(b) be separated as far apart longitudinally, and athwartships, as possible.
    (3) At least 1 means of access must comply with:
 (i) clause 1, if the conditions mentioned in clause 1 apply; and
 (ii) clauses 2, 3, 4 and 9.
    (4) A vessel constructed after 16 November 1986 but before 1 August 1998, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must comply with subclause 6.2 of Appendix 7 of Marine Orders Part 32 Cargo Handling Equipment Issue 2, as in force on 1 February 1998.
    (5) A vessel constructed after 31 July 1998, but before 1 January 2017, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must comply with subclause 7 of Schedule 2 of Marine Order 32, issue 3 (Cargo handling equipment), as in force on 6 December 2011.

8 Access to containers and lashing of containers
      (1) Access for crew to or near the top of a container or barge stowed on a vessel for loading or unloading must be in accordance with section 7.8.3 of the ILO Code.
      (2) Container lashing devices must be uniform and compatible, with as few twistlock types as practicable, and there must be clear written instructions, in English 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