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(Cap 369 sections 105 and 107) [2 August 1991] (L.N. 317 of 1991) Cap 369AE reg 1 Citation PART I PRELIMINARY (1) These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Lines) (Deck Cargo) Regulations. (2) (Omitted as spent) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 2 Interpretation (1) In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires- "deck cargo" (舱面货物) means cargo carried in any uncovered space on the deck on the ship; "timber deck cargo" (木材舱面货物) means deck cargo consisting of timber; "weather deck" (露天甲板) means the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea, and for this purpose a deck which is stepped shall be considered to consist of the lowest line of the deck and the continuation of that line parallel to the upper part of the deck. (2) The expressions "load line" (载重线), "timber load line" (木材载重线), "superstructure" (上层建筑), "standard height" (标准高度) in relation to a superstructure, "watertight" (水密) and "weathertight" (风雨密) have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 3 Application to ships Subject to section 3 of the Ordinance these regulations shall apply to and in relation to- (a) ships registered in Hong Kong; and (b) other ships while in the waters of Hong Kong. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 4 Application to deck cargo PART II GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DECK CARGO The requirements set out in this Part shall, except as otherwise provided in Part III, apply in respect of all deck cargo. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 5 Siting, distribution and storage of deck cargo Deck cargo shall be so distributed and stowed- (a) as to avoid excessive loading having regard to the strength of the deck and integral supporting structure of the ship; (b) as to ensure that the ship will retain adequate stability at all stages of the voyage having regard in particular to- (i) the vertical distribution of the deck cargo; (ii) wind moments which may normally be expected on the voyage; (iii) losses of weight in the ship, including in particular those due to the consumption of fuel and stores; and (iv) possible increases of weight of the ship of deck cargo, including in particular those due to the absorption of water and to icing;(c) as not to impair the weathertight or watertight integrity of any part of the ship or its fittings or appliances, and as to ensure the proper protection of ventilators and air pipes; (d) that its height above the deck or any other part of the ship on which it stands will not interfere with the navigation or working of the ship; (e) that it will not interfere with or obstruct access to the ship's steering arrangements, including emergency steering arrangements; (f) that it will not interfere with or obstruct safe and efficient access by the crew to or between their quarters and any machinery space or other part of the ship used in the working of the ship, and will not in particular obstruct any opening giving access to those positions or impede such opening being readily made weathertight. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 6 Securing of deck cargo Deck cargo shall be so secured as to ensure, as far as practicable, that there will be no movement of that cargo relative to the ship in the worst sea and weather conditions which may normally be expected on the voyage, and lashings and all fittings used for their attachment shall be of adequate strength for that purpose. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 7 Access (1) Access for the crew between their quarters and the machinery spaces and other parts of the ship used in the working of the ship shall be provided by means of a walkway which complies with the requirements of subregulation (2), except where such access is provided by means of a passage suitable for the purpose situated on or under the deck carrying the deck cargo. (2) The walkway referred to in subregulation (1) shall be- (a) not less than 1 m in width; (b) fitted over the deck cargo and effectively secured so as to provide safe and efficient access for the crew between the positions mentioned in subregulation (1); and (c) fitted on each side with a set of efficient guard rails or guard wires not less than 1 m in height and consisting of not less than 3 courses of rails or wires supported by stanchions securely fitted to the walkway at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m.(3) No opening below the lowest course in the guard rails or guard wires referred to in subregulation (2)(c) shall exceed 230 mm in height and no opening above that course shall exceed 380 mm in height. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AE reg 8 Application to timber deck cargo PART III ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TIMBER DECK CARGO The requirements set out in Sections A and B of this Part shall apply in respect of timber deck cargo in the circumstances specified in those Sections; and the requirements set out in Part II shall also apply in respect of such cargo except insofar as compliance therewith would be inconsistent with compliance with the requirements of those Sections. |