15Access on board vessels and safety of cargo spaces

15 Access on board vessels and safety of cargo spaces

(1) The master of a vessel must ensure that access to cargo spaces and lifting appliances on board the vessel complies with Schedule 2.

(2) The master of a vessel must ensure that cargo spaces on board the vessel have a safe atmosphere in accordance with Schedule 1.

Note 1 There are recommendations on appropriate safety measures to be taken when using pesticides on vessels in the Supplement to the IMDG Code. Other authorities, such as port authorities, may impose additional requirements.

Note 2 For requirements relating to the following matters about means of access to vessels in port see sections 22 to 24 of Marine Order 12 (Construction — subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations) 2023:

Note: Construction and other requirements

Note: Responsibilities of persons boarding or disembarking

Note: Responsibilities of the master.

Note 3 The means of access may be provided by the vessel or the shore terminal.