7.1.1 When a pilot ladder winch reel is provided
it should be situated at a position which will ensure persons embarking
on, or disembarking from, the ship between the pilot ladder and the
point of access to the ship, have safe, convenient and unobstructed
access to or egress from the ship.
7.1.2 The point of access to or egress from the
ship may be by a ship's side opening, an accommodation ladder when
a combination arrangement is provided, or a single section of pilot
ladder.
7.1.3 The access position and adjacent area should
be clear of obstructions, including the pilot ladder winch reel, for
distances as follows:
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.1 a distance of 915 mm in width measured longitudinally;
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.2 a distance of 915 mm in depth, measured from
the ship's side plating inwards; and
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.3 a distance of 2,200 mm in height, measured
vertically from the access deck.