PART IVCLOSING OF OPENINGS IN ENCLOSED SUPERSTRUCTURES AND IN BULKHEADS ABOVE THE BULKHEAD DECK

Supervision and reporting of closureI130

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 they have been closed and locked to the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.

2

Save as permitted by regulation 28(2) the ship shall not proceed on a voyage until the report referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) has been received by the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.