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PART IXU.K.MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

ApplicationU.K.

79.  This Part applies to all ships, except for regulations 83 and 84 which apply only to ships constructed on or after 1st September 1984.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 79 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)

Guard rails, stanchions and bulwarksU.K.

80.  In every ship bulwarks or guard rails shall be provided on every exposed deck to which any passenger or vehicles may have access. Such bulwarks or guard rails, together with stanchions supporting the guard rails shall be so placed, designed and constructed, and in particular shall be of such a height above deck as to prevent any passenger who may have access to that deck or any vehicle from accidentally falling therefrom. Any freeing ports fitted in such a bulwark shall be covered by a grid or bars which will prevent any person from falling through the port.

Commencement Information

I2Reg. 80 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)

Anchor handling equipment, anchors and chain cablesU.K.

81.  Every ship shall be provided with anchor handling equipment together with such anchors and chain cables as are sufficient in number, weight and strength, having regard to the size of the ship. This equipment shall be tested and certificated to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority.

Commencement Information

I3Reg. 81 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)

Hawsers and warpsU.K.

82.  Every ship shall be provided with such hawsers and warps as are sufficient in number and strength, having regard to the size and intended service of the ship.

Commencement Information

I4Reg. 82 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)

Gas welding, flame cutting and domestic fuel installationsU.K.

83.  In every ship gas welding, flame cutting or domestic gaseous fuel installation shall be designed, constructed and installed so that the safety of the ship and of the persons on board is not impaired.

Commencement Information

I5Reg. 83 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)

The use of asbestosU.K.

84.  In every such ship asbestos or any material containing asbestos shall not be installed in any part of a ship.

Commencement Information

I6Reg. 84 in force at 12.11.1998, see reg. 1(1)