Western Australian Consolidated Regulations Western Australian Consolidated Regulations (1) The master of any
vessel berthed at any wharf or jetty shall, unless the Harbour Master
otherwise directs, at all times that the vessel is so
berthed —
(a)
cause the vessel to be fitted with such gangways and manropes as in the
opinion of the Harbour Master are necessary for the safety and convenience of
the public;
(b)
shall place under each gangway a safety net or other device that is, in the
opinion of the Harbour Master, suitable to prevent any person using the
gangway from falling into the water;
(c)
cause to be displayed between sunset and sunrise lights that adequately light
any gangway fitted to the vessel; and
(d)
cause a watch to be kept upon the gangway.
(2) A person other
than a member of the crew of the vessel or a person employed by the Department
or any harbour authority shall not board or leave, or attempt to board or
leave, a vessel before a gangway and net have been properly fitted and secured
to the vessel.
(3) A person employed
to control the use of any gangway shall not permit any person to leave or
board, or to attempt to leave or board, a vessel before a gangway and net have
been properly fitted and secured to the vessel.