Movement of vehicles on board ship

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14. Movement of vehicles on board ship

14.1. Vehic'e movement control system

14.1.1. (1) A system of movement control of vehicles used in

loading and unloading ships should be effectively and continuously

applied.

(2) This plan should be prepared locally in full consultation with

all concerned.

14.2. Loading and unloading ramps

14.2.1. (1) The slope of a ramp should not exceed one in ten.

(2) Where loading or unloading of the ship takes place in tidal

waters, a suitable span link or floating bridge should be installed to

ensure that the ramp slope will not exceed that angle.

14.2.2. In the case of a ramp capable of carrying only one

vehicle at a time, precedence of movement on the ramp should be

given to a loaded vehicle.

14.2.3. If a ramp is capable of dealing with simultaneous two-

way traffic or there are two separate ramps in use, the directions of

traffic should be clearly marked by arrows of sufficient size which

should be illuminated when loading or unloading takes place at

night or in poor light.

14.2.4. (1) The ramp should be protected to prevent a vehicle

or a person from falling from its sides.

(2) A ship's ramp should fit into an area so protected.

14.3. Tractors

14.3.1. (1) Tractors used for towing trailers should

(a) be suitable for the trailers; and:

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