Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 2 - Load Lines - 2.16 Protection of the Crew:

2.16 Protection of the Crew:

(1) The deckhouses used for the accommodation of the crew shall be constructed to an acceptable level of strength.

(2) Guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted around all exposed decks and the height of the bulwarks or guard rails shall be at least 1 metre from the deck, provided that where this height would interfere with the normal operation of the ship, a lesser height may be approved provided that the Administration is satisfied that adequate protection is provided;

(3) Guard rails fitted on superstructure and freeboard decks shall have at least three courses such that the opening below the lowest course of the guard rails shall not exceed 230 millimetres and the other courses shall be not more than 380 millimetres apart;

(4) In the case of ships with rounded gunwales the guard rail supports shall be placed on the flat of the deck.

(5) In other locations, guardrails with at least two courses shall be fitted.

(6) Guard rails shall comply with the vessel’s Classification Society construction requirements or the following provisions-

  • (a) fixed, removable or hinged stanchions shall be fitted about 1.5 metres apart and removable or hinged stanchions shall be capable of being locked in the upright position;

  • (b) at least every third stanchion shall be supported by a bracket or stay;

  • (c) where necessary for the normal operation of the ship, steel wire ropes may be accepted in lieu of guard rails and such wires shall be made taut by means of turnbuckles; and

  • (d) where necessary for the normal operation of the ship, chains fitted between two fixed stanchions and/or bulwarks are acceptable in lieu of guard rails.

  • (e) a combination of bulwarks and guardrails shall be permitted providing that bulwarks comply with applicable freeing port area requirements.

(7) Satisfactory means for safe passage required by (in the form of guard rails, lifelines, gangways or underdeck passages, etc.) shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space and any other spaces used in the essential operation of the ship.

Parent topic: Chapter 2 - Load Lines
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