2.1 Accommodation ladders and gangways for means
of embarkation and disembarkation which are provided on board ships
constructed on or after 1 January 2010 should meet applicable international
standards such as ISO 5488:1979, Shipbuilding – accommodation
ladders, ISO 7061:1993, Shipbuilding – aluminium shore gangways
for seagoing vessels and/or national standards and/or other
requirements recognized by the Administration. Such accommodation
ladders and gangways fitted on ships constructed before 1 January
2010, which are replaced after that date, should, in so far as is
reasonable and practicable, comply with these Guidelines.
2.2 The structure of the accommodation ladders
and gangways and their fittings and attachments should be such as
to allow regular inspection, maintenance of all parts and, if necessary,
lubrication of their pivot pin. Special care should be taken to ensure
that the welding connection works are properly performed.
2.3 The construction and test of accommodation
ladder winches should be in accordance with applicable international
standards such as ISO 7364:1983 Shipbuilding and marine structures
– deck machinery – accommodation ladder winches.