Access in other types of vessels
7 Access in other types of vessels
A cargo space in a vessel constructed after 1 January 2017, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must have at least 2 means of access.
The means of access must:
be arranged diagonally within the hold; and
be separated as far apart longitudinally, and athwartships, as possible.
At least 1 means of access must comply with:
clause 1, if the conditions mentioned in clause 1 apply; and
clauses 2, 3, 4 and 9.
A vessel constructed after 16 November 1986 but before 1 August 1998, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must comply with subclause 6.2 of Appendix 7 of Marine Orders Part 32 Cargo Handling Equipment Issue 2, as in force on 1 February 1998.
A vessel constructed after 31 July 1998, but before 1 January 2017, other than a bulk carrier or a cellular container vessel, must comply with subclause 7 of Schedule 2 of Marine Order 32, issue 3 (Cargo handling equipment), as in force on 6 December 2011.
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