9.1 A skylight on the weather deck, which gives
access to spaces below, shall be fitted with a coaming, the top of
which is at least 150mm (6 inches) above the deck.
9.2 A skylight shall be of efficient weathertight
construction and shall be located on the centre line of the vessel,
or as near thereto as practicable. It may be further offset where
necessary to provide a means of escape from a compartment below deck.
9.3 When a skylight is an opening type, it shall
be provided with efficient means whereby it can be secured in the
closed position from both sides.
9.4 In a new vessel, a skylight, which is provided
as a means of escape shall be capable of being opened from both sides.
9.5 Unless the glazing material and its method
of fixing in the frame is equivalent in strength to that required
for the structure in which it is fitted, a portable “blank”
shall be provided which can be efficiently secured in place in event
of breakage of the glazing. The blank shall be permanently located
close to the skylight that it serves and shall be of suitable material
and strength to the satisfaction of the Administration.