Supervision and reporting of closure3

1

Before the ship proceeds on a voyage an officer appointed for the purpose by the master shall—

a

verify that every loading door has been closed and locked, and

b

report the fact that it has been so closed and locked to the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.

2

Save as permitted by the proviso to regulation 2(1) the ship shall not proceed on a voyage until the report referred to in paragraph (1)(b) has been received by the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.