Cap 313X s 15 Locking devices on hatch coverings and beams (SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (WORKS) REGULATION; SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL ORDINANCE)

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Chapter:	313X	Title:	SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (WORKS) REGULATION	Gazette Number:	L.N. 290 of 2006
Section:	15	Heading:	Locking devices on hatch coverings and beams	Version Date:	02/01/2007

(1) Where works are to be, or are being, carried out on, to or by means of a vessel—

(a) all hatch coverings of the vessel which are of a type that does not require beams for support; and

(b) all beams used for hatch coverings in respect of the vessel,

shall be fitted with adequate locking devices to prevent their displacement by a passing load or in any other circumstances.
(2) If there is a contravention of subsection (1), the person in charge of works commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 3.