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BML Revision: Ropework, Safe Access & Lifting Gear (Section 6)
Revision card 6 of 12 — Boatmaster's Licence, Tier 1 Level 1 Underpinning Knowledge, MSN 1853 Annex 9.
Ropework
- Safe use of man-made fibre, wire and combination ropes
- Inspection and certification requirements for all wires and ropes
- Correct use of knots, splices, bends, hitches and stoppers
Access
- Gangways, accommodation ladders and other approved means of access to a vessel
- Methods for ensuring safe movement onboard once you're on it
Quick Self-Check
- What's the difference between a bend and a hitch, and when do you use each?
- What does 'approved means of access' actually require, beyond just having a gangway?
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