Seacare Authority Code of Practice Approval 2017
9SAFE MOVEMENT ABOUT THE SHIP
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9 SAFE MOVEMENT ABOUT THE SHIP
9.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1.1 When moving about the ship at sea, seafarers should always bear in mind the possibility of an unusual lurch or heavy roll by the ship.
9.1.2 Permanent fittings which cause obstruction and which may be dangerous to vehicles, lifting appliances or persons should be made conspicuous by means of colouring, marking or lighting.
9.1.3 Any deck obstructions and head-height obstructions that are a hazard should be painted a bright, conspicuous colour. Where necessary, warning notices utilising graphic symbols should be posted. Head-height obstructions should be padded.
9.1.4 The stowage of deck cargoes should take account of the requirements for safe access to crew quarters, for crew working the ship, for boarding of pilots, and access to safety equipment.
9.2 PASSAGEWAYS AND WALKWAYS
9.2.1 All passageways, walkways, stairs and deck surfaces used for transit should be properly maintained and kept free from materials or substances that might cause slips or falls.
9.2.2 Transit areas and stair treads should, where practicable, be provided with a surface that is slip-resistant in dry as well as in wet conditions.
9.2.3 Walkways on deck should be delineated by painted lines or otherwise and indicated by signs.
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Any gear or equipment stowed to the side of a passageway or walkway should be securely fixed or lashed against the movement of the ship when at sea.
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When heavy weather is expected, lifelines should be rigged securely across open decks (see chapter 10).
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WATERTIGHT DOORS
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All seafarers who might use watertight doors should be instructed in their safe use.
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Power-operated watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and particular care should be taken when using such doors. If opened locally under these circumstances, a door will re-close automatically and crush anyone in its path as soon as local control has been released. Both hands are usually required to operate the local controls, and for this reason no person alone should attempt to carry any load through such doors. The bridge should be notified whenever such doors are opened and immediately after they are closed.
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Notices clearly stating the method of operating the local controls of watertight doors should be prominently displayed on both sides of the doors.
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