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Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 10—Safe vessel access

In issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.

AMSA 282
18 September 2019

In this issue, we focus on safe access to vessels, including:

  • safe rigging of access equipment
  • managing the risks for personal safety while rigging
  • maintenance and inspection of access equipment.

Marine order 12 provides further details on safe access to vessels in port.

Last updated: 20 June 2023