Article 13 Amendment of principal Rules

After Rule 54, there shall be inserted the following Rules:

“Additional requirements for vessels of 15 metres in length or over

54A

(1)

All equipment used in hoisting shall be tested and examined at regular intervals.

(2)

All parts of hauling gear, hoisting gear and related equipment shall be maintained in good repair and working order.

(3)

(a)

The controls for the hauling gear shall be installed in an area sufficiently large to enable operators to work unhindered.

(b)

The hauling gear shall also have appropriate safety devices for emergencies, including emergency stop facilities.

(4)

(a)

The hauling gear operator shall have a clear view of the hauling gear and the workers operating it.

(b)

If the hauling gear is controlled from the wheelhouse, the operator shall also have a clear view of the workers operating it, either directly or via any other suitable medium.

(5)

A reliable communications system shall be used between the wheelhouse and the working deck.

(6)

A sharp look out shall always be maintained and the crew warned of the imminent danger of heavy oncoming seas during fishing operations or when other work is being done on deck.

(7)

Contact with bare ropes and warps and with moving parts of the equipment shall be minimized by installing protective devices.

(8)

The following controls shall be installed for moving masses (on ships with trawl doors or codends):

(a)

devices to immobilize the trawl doors;

(b)

devices to control the swinging motion of the codend.

54B

(1)

Working areas shall be kept clear and, as far as practicable, shall be protected from the sea and provide adequate protection for workers against falling on the vessel or falling overboard.

(2)

Handling areas shall be sufficiently spacious, in terms of both height and surface area.”.