61Closure of cargo loading doors

61 Closure of cargo loading doors

 61.1 The master of a ship must ensure that the following doors are closed and secured before a ship starts a voyage:

(a) any cargo loading door in the shell or the boundary of an enclosed superstructure;

(b) any bow visor fitted in the shell or the boundary of an enclosed superstructure;

(c) any cargo loading door in the collision bulkhead;

(d) any weather-tight ramp forming an alternative to a closure mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).

 61.2 A person may unlock or open a door mentioned in subsection 61.1 only when the ship is at berth.

 61.3 However, the master of the ship may allow a bow or stern door to be opened or closed when the ship approaches or leaves the berth if the door cannot be opened or closed when the ship is at berth.

 61.4 A person who opens a bow door or visor when a ship approaches or leaves a berth must ensure that the inner bow door is closed.

 61.5 Also, the master of the ship may allow a door to be opened if:

(a) it is necessary for the operation of the ship or the embarking or disembarking of persons; and

(b) the ship is at safe anchorage; and

(c) the master is satisfied that the opening of the door will not impair the safety of the ship.

 61.6 The master must ensure that the opening and closing of doors mentioned in subsection 61.1 is supervised by an officer.