Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) - Australian Maritime ...

Schedule 2Dock worker access while on board10 PassagewaysWhere a means of access to a cargo space includes a passageway, other than apassageway referred to in paragraph 6(b) of this Schedule, such passagewaymust have a vertical clearance of 2 m and a width of 750 mm except that, inentrance doorways and openings through structural members such as bulkheadsor web-frames, width may be reduced to 600 mm and the vertical clearance maybe reduced by the height of any sill. Such sill must not be more than 450 mm inheight.11 Hatchway covers and hatchway beams11.1 A vessel equipped with hatchway covers that are not mechanically operatedmust not be loaded or unloaded unless:(a) it is provided with cargo gear suitable for removing and replacing beamssupporting hatchway covers, other than sliding or rolling beams, withoutthe need for a person to stand on a beam; and(b) except where all the hatchway covers of that part of the vessel areinterchangeable, each hatchway cover is plainly marked to indicate the deckand hatchway to which the cover belongs and its position on the hatchway;and(c) hatchway covers and hatchway beams are in good condition and are wellfitting and secure when in position; and(d) each hatchway cover that is intended to be lifted by hand, is fitted withhandgrips appropriate to the size and weight of the cover and of sufficientsize to provide an adequate hand grip; and(e) each hatchway cover, other than those intended to be lifted by hand, isprovided with safe means for removal and replacement; and(f) each hatchway cover or hatchway beam when correctly positioned in thehatchway is of such fit that any horizontal movement in the direction of itslength will not result in it overlapping its end supports by less than 65 mmin the case of a hatchway cover and 75 mm in the case of a hatchway beam.11.2 Cargo operations must not be conducted through a hatchway which has beenonly partially uncovered unless:(a) sufficient hatchway covers and hatchway beams have been removed toallow cargo to pass through the opening without risk of striking theremaining covers or beams; and(b) beams or covers adjacent to the opening are effectively secured to preventaccidental dislodgment.11.3 A hatchway cover must not be used in the construction of a cargo stage orplatform or for any purpose other than the covering of a hatchway.11.4 A hatchway cover, hatchway beam or tarpaulin removed from a hatchway must:(a) be so placed or secured that it cannot fall into the hold if dislodged; and(b) if placed on the uppermost deck, be so positioned that there is at least1 continuous safe walkway of at least 750 mm in width in a fore and aftdirection and a similar walkway in an athwartships direction from thehatchway to the side of the vessel over which cargo is being loaded orunloaded; and32 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx