Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

FREMANTLE PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 1971 - REG 75

75 .         Safety nets

        (1)         Where a vessel is lying at a wharf or where two or more vessels are lying alongside one another, and any means of passing from the vessel to the wharf or from one vessel to the other vessel as the case may be is used, the Master of the vessel which provides such means of passing aforesaid shall cause to be suspended and kept so suspended thereunder between the vessel and the wharf or between the two or more vessels, a safety net or other suitable appliance of sufficient design and material as will, in the opinion of the Harbour Master or Berthing Master, prevent persons using that means of passing between the vessel and the wharf or between the two or more vessels, in the event of a mishap, falling into the water.

        (2)         Where a vessel is discharging or loading cargo or is otherwise working at a wharf or alongside another vessel the Master of such vessel shall cause to be suspended and to be kept so suspended to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master or Berthing Master a safety net or save all so placed and of such size and character as will prevent any substance or matter (including coal, coke, ballast, ashes or other refuse) falling into the water.

        (3)         If any default is made in the due compliance with any provision of this regulation, the Master of the vessel so in default and the owners of that vessel shall be jointly and severally guilty of a breach of these regulations, and also shall be jointly and severally liable for all loss, damage or injury caused to or suffered by any person by reason of that default.