[F1Safe access to tanker bowsU.K.
54A. Every tanker constructed on or after 1st July 1998 shall be provided with the means to enable the crew to gain safe access to the bows even in severe weather conditions. For tankers constructed before 1st July 1998, such means of access shall be provided at the first scheduled dry-docking after 1st July 1998, but not later than 1st July 2001. The means of access shall be in accordance with Schedule 15 of Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671(M) (Amended).]
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