Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

NAVIGATION (CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1968 - REG 259

(1)

Bulwarks, or guard rails supported by stanchions, so placed, designed and constructed, and of such a height above the deck, as will prevent a person accidentally falling over the side of the deck, shall be provided in a ship on every deck to which any person has access.

(2)

A freeing port in a bulwark provided in a ship in accordance with the last preceding subregulation shall be fitted with a grid or bars which will prevent any person from falling through the port.