(a) When a vessel is lying at a dock, there shall be provided at all times a safe means of going to and from the vessel, consisting of a gangway, accommodation ladder or other equally adequate method.

(b) Safety nets shall be fitted under an access ladder and/or gangway in accordance with the Tackle Regulations.

(c) All persons going to or from the vessel shall use this equipment. Shortcuts over side via cargo slings, save-alls, conveyors, etc., are prohibited.

(d) When a portable gangway is used it shall be secured properly with angles no less than 35^m from the vertical. When attached to a ship's rail, properly aligned steps, inboard, must be provided on deck.

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