Annex K - Ship-Shore Transfer of Personnel
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Annex K - Ship-Shore Transfer of Personnel

K1 - Tenders

(1) When a vessel carries a rigid or inflatable tender, it shall be fit for its intended use, regularly inspected by the owner/managing agent, and maintained in a safe condition.

(2) Safety equipment shall be provided in the tender as appropriate to its intended range and area of operation.

(3) Each tender shall be clearly marked with the number of persons (mass 75 kilograms) that it can safely carry, and the name of the parent vessel.

(4) In the case of petrol-engined tenders, operation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions with due consideration to the safety requirements for the carriage of petrol contained in each part of the Code.

(5) Where more than 12 passengers are carried by the tenders, the IMO guidelines for passenger ship tenders MSC.1/Circ.1417 shall be followed.

(6) All tenders, when fitted with remote throttle controls, shall be fitted with a kill-cord, to be used at all times during navigation. A spare kill cord shall also be carried on board.

K2 - Pilot Boarding Arrangements:

(1) Boarding arrangements provided for pilots shall have due regard for SOLAS V/23 and IMO Resolution A1045(27) “Pilot transfer arrangements”, International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) recommendations, or any documents replacing them taking into consideration any national requirements.

K3 - Gangways, Passerelles, and Accommodation Ladders

(1) A safe means of access shall be provided at all times when in port, either deployed or available for deployment. If the safe means of access is not deployed, there shall be a means provided for communication between those on the quay and those onboard and in all circumstances a safe means of access shall be provided for any persons embarking or disembarking on the ship.

(2) Access equipment and immediate approaches to it shall be adequately illuminated.

(3) Equipment used to provide access shall also meet the standards or requirements set out in international standardsfootnote and applicable national legislation.

(4) When provided, gangways, passerelles, and accommodation ladders shall be manufactured to a recognised national or international standard, and be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name, the model number, the maximum design angle of use and the maximum safe loading (by number of persons and by total weight). Side screens or handrail(s) shall be provided on both sides. Side screens or handrail(s) shall be provided on both sides and shall comply with one of the following options:-.

  • (a) Where handrails are provided these shall be supported by stanchions at intervals of not more than 2200mm. Intermediate rails or wires shall also be provided. The opening below the lowest course of the Intermediate rails or wires shall not exceed 230 mm. The other courses shall be not more than 380 mm.

  • Or

  • (b) Intermediate rails and toe boards (which may be portable) are to be provided in accordance with ISO 7061:2015, Figure 1 – General Arrangement of a Gangway Type A

(5) Where gangways, passerelles or ladders do not comply with national or international standards, a manufacturer’s test load certificate shall be provided. Alternatively, practical tests may be carried out to the satisfaction of the Administration. In all cases the maximum design angle, maximum number of persons, and the maximum total weight shall be clearly marked, and shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(6) Access equipment and immediate approaches to it shall be adequately illuminated.

(7) Reference standards include:

  • BSMA 78:1978 - Gangways (excluding the maximum overall widths specified in table 2); and

  • BSMA 89:1980 - Accommodation Ladders;

  • ISO 7061:1993 - Shipbuilding - Aluminium shore gangways for seagoing vessels;

  • ISO 5488:1979 - Shipbuilding - Accommodation ladders.

K4 - Submersible Craft

(1) Submersible Craft carried on yachts shall comply with the standards of the Administration as well as:

  • (a) they shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules of a Recognised Organisation, applicable national regulations and be suitable for the intended use;

  • (b) supporting equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules of the Recognised Organisation responsible for certificating the submersible, as well as any applicable national regulations. The maximum safe working load of the equipment and maximum sea state in which the craft may be launched shall be stated;

  • (c) a safety management system which may be separate from any system operated by the parent vessel, including an operations manual, shall be in place, and subject to annual audit;

  • (d) following satisfactory survey and audit, certification for safety of submersible craft and its support equipment shall be issued, and is subject to annual survey;

  • (e) maintenance shall be carried out by the manufacturer or an organisation or person accepted by the Administration at intervals specified by the manufacture; and

  • (f) operating crew to have adequate theoretical and practical training for the type of submersible craft onboard, and have demonstrated ability to operate it.

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