6.1.6 Embarkation ladders
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6.1.6 Embarkation ladders

  6.1.6.1 Handholds shall be provided to ensure a safe passage from the deck to the head of the ladder and vice versa.

  6.1.6.2 The steps of the ladder shall be:

  • .1 made of hardwood, free from knots or other irregularities, smoothly machined and free from sharp edges and splinters, or of suitable material of equivalent properties;

  • .2 provided with an efficient nonslip surface either by longitudinal grooving or by the application of an approved nonslip coating;

  • .3 not less than 480 mm long, 115 mm wide and 25 mm in depth, excluding any nonslip surface or coating; and

  • .4 equally spaced not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm apart and secured in such a manner that they will remain horizontal.

  6.1.6.3 The side ropes of the ladder shall consist of two uncovered manila ropes not less than 65 mm in circumference on each side. Each rope shall be continuous with no joints below the top step. Other materials may be used provided the dimensions, breaking strain, weathering, stretching and gripping properties are at least equivalent to those of manila rope. All rope ends shall be secured to prevent unravelling.

Parent topic: 6.1 Launching and embarkation appliances
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