Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
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Character Range: 78026–80850

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 always be aware of the possibility of a sudden lurch or heavy roll by the ship.
Permanent fittings which cause obstruction may be dangerous to people, vehicles or lifting equipment, and should be made visible by means of colouring, marking or lighting.
Any hazardous deck obstructions and head-height obstructions which cannot be removed should be painted a bright, conspicuous colour. If necessary, warning signs using graphic symbols should be displayed. Head-height obstructions should be padded.
Deck cargoes should be stowed in a way that allows safe access to safety equipment, crew quarters and boarding of pilots.

6.1              Passages and walkways
All passages, walkways, stairs and deck surfaces should be properly maintained and kept free from materials or substances that may cause slips or falls.
The surfaces of walkways and stair treads should, where practicable, be slip-resistant in dry as well as in wet conditions.
Walkways on deck should be delineated by painted lines or otherwise and indicated by signs.
Any gear or equipment stowed alongside a passage or walkway should be securely fixed or lashed against the movement of the ship when at sea.

6.2              Watertight doors
All seafarers who might use watertight doors should be instructed in their safe use.
Power-operated watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and particular care should be taken when using such doors. If opened locally under these circumstances, a door will re-close automatically and crush anyone in its path as soon as local control has been released. Both hands are usually required to operate the local controls, and for this reason no person should attempt to carry any load through such doors alone. The bridge should be notified whenever such doors have been opened and immediately after they have been closed.
Notices clearly stating the method of operating the local controls of watertight doors should be prominently displayed on both sides of the doors.
No attempt should be made to pass through a watertight door when it is closing or when the warning alarm is sounding.
Whenever a watertight door is energised and under remote control, transit is not allowed. If it is necessary to leave the area confined by such doors, emergency exits must be used. A warning to that effect should be displayed at the local operating point.

6.3              Lighting
Areas of the ship used for loading or unloading, other work processes or transit should be adequately lit. Marine Order 32 requires that loading and unloading must not be carried