13. Where the distance between the embarkation deck and the top of a liferaft buoyancy tube exceeds 1 metre when the ship is in the lightest seagoing condition a three string embarkation ladder shall be provided at each liferaft boarding station. Where such a distance exceeds 4.5 metres at least one launching appliance or a marine escape system chute and a boarding platform shall be provided on each side of the ship.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 13 in force at 29.10.1999, see reg. 1(1)