Regulation 16

provide efficient, safe and easy means of access to and from the vessel by the vessel’s accommodation ladder or gangway; and

ensure that the means of access —

is adequately illuminated from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is poor or restricted; and

is provided with manropes, nets and such appliances as may be necessary for the convenience and safety of persons.

all open hatchways and other deck openings are efficiently guarded by life-lines at all times if the openings are not permanently guarded by hatch coamings;

all railings and fencing of hatchways, accommodation ladders and gangways are of substantial construction, constantly maintained and kept in position; and

all deck machinery and cargo working equipment (including derricks, cranes, wires, slings, trays, pallets, nets and ropes) are maintained in such order and condition as to pose no risk or danger to life or property.