Article 16 Amendment of principal Rules

After Rule 65, there shall be inserted the following Rules:

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

65A

(1)

Spaces accessible to workers shall be non-slip or anti-slip or be provided with devices to prevent falls, and, so far as is reasonably practicable, kept free of obstacles.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

An accommodation ladder, gangway or other similar equipment providing an appropriate, safe means of boarding the vessel shall be available.”

65B

(1)

Where risks to the safety and health of workers cannot be prevented or sufficiently limited by collective or technical means of protection, they shall be provided with personal protection equipment.

(2)

Personal protective equipment in the form of clothing or worn over clothing shall be in bright colours, contrasting with the marine environment and clearly visible.”