5.1 Accommodation ladders/gangways and davits

  5.1.1.1 The following items should be thoroughly examined during annual surveys required by SOLAS regulations I/7 and I/8 and checked for satisfactory condition of the accommodation ladder:

• .1 steps;

• .2 platforms;

• .3 all support points such as pivots, rollers, etc.;

• .4 all suspension points such as lugs, brackets, etc.;

• .5 stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes and turntables;

• .6 davit structure, wire and sheaves, etc.; and

• .7 any other relevant provisions stated in these Guidelines.

  5.1.1.2 At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination required by paragraph 5.1.1.1, the accommodation ladder should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the ladder.

  5.1.2.1 The following items should be thoroughly examined during annual surveys required by SOLAS regulations I/7 and I/8 and checked for satisfactory condition of the gangway:

• .1 treads;

• .2 side stringers, cross-members, decking, deck plates, etc.;

• .3 all support points such as wheel, roller, etc.;

• .4 stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes; and

• .5 any other relevant provisions stated in these Guidelines.

  5.1.2.2 At every five-yearly survey, upon completion of the examination required by paragraph 5.1.2.1, the gangway should be operationally tested with the specified maximum operational load of the gangway.