6.—(1) The master of a ship shall ensure that–
(a)all pilot transfer arrangements meet the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1716 (M+F) and are sufficient for the purpose of enabling pilots and other persons using such arrangements to embark and disembark safely;
(b)all pilot transfer equipment is properly maintained, stowed and regularly inspected to ensure that, so far as reasonably practicable, it is safe to use;
(c)the rigging and testing of equipment for pilot transfer, and the procedures in place for such transfers, comply with Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1716 (M+F); and
(d)each pilot ladder is used only for the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots and by officials and other persons authorised by the master on arrival at or departure from a port.
(2) An officer of the ship, nominated by the master, (“the responsible officer”) shall supervise the rigging, testing and the use of the pilot transfer arrangements and shall ensure that the crew members engaged in rigging and use of the pilot arrangements have been instructed in the rigging and operating procedures as contained in the appropriate manuals.