Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC (2006/87/EC) (repealed)

Article 15a.13 General provisions for standing and running rigging

1. Standing and running rigging shall comply with the strength requirements set out in Articles 15a.14 and 15a.15.

2. Wire cable connections may take the form of:

(a) splicings,

(b) compression sleeves, or

(c) sealing sleeves.

Splicings shall be marled and ends shall be whipped.

3. Eye splices shall be provided with thimbles.

4. Ropes shall be routed in such a way as not to obstruct entrances and companionways.