3 Definitions
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3 Definitions

  3.1 Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.

  3.2 Containership means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.

  3.3 Fencing is a generic term for guardrails, safety rails, safety barriers and similar structures that provide protection against the falls of persons.

  3.4 Lashing positions include positions:

  • .1 in between container stows on hatch covers;

  • .2 at the end of hatches;

  • .3 on outboard lashing stanchions/pedestals;

  • .4 outboard lashing positions on hatch covers; and

  • .5 any other position where people work with container securing.

  3.5 SATLs are semi-automatic twistlocks

  3.6 Securing includes lashing and unlashing.

  3.7 Stringers are the uprights or sides of a ladder.

  3.8 Turnbuckles and lashing rods footnote include similar cargo securing devices.


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