Port of Dampier issued a marine notice for the requirement of bridge wing shetlers during hot weather. The objective of this Local Marine Notice is to provide protection to the Pilots and the bridge team from the elements when working on the bridge wings in hot climatic conditions whilst still allowing unobstructed visibility from the bridge wings.
From 1 September 2024, all bulk/cargo vessels of 81,000 DWT or more, and Gas Tankers of 60,000m3
capacity or more, must provide bridge wing shelters that meet the requirements of this Local Marine Notice for the protection of Pilots and the bridge team.
It is recommended that vessels of less than 81,000 DWT and Gas Tankers of less than 60,000 m3 also
comply with the requirements of this notice.
The bridge wing shelter should be made of suitable material to provide shade from the sun and have the
following minimum dimensions:
The height of the bridge wing shelter from deck level should be at least 2.45 m. On vessels that have a
raised deck, grating or platform at the edge of the bridge wing, the bridge wing shelter should be raised
accordingly.
The bridge wing shelters can be portable or removable if required and should be of strong construction to withstand winds that can be encountered in Northwest WA. The design and rigging of the bridge wing Extend at least 1.52m inboard from the outer edge of the bridge wing.
The fore-and-aft dimension is to at least extend from the forward part of the bridge wing to the aft part of the bridge wing shelter should prevent spilling water inside the frame of the shelter during rain. The design of the bridge wing shelter must allow unrestricted visibility from the bridge wing.
Bridge Wing Shelters, which comply with the requirements of Panama Canal Authority OP Notice to Shipping N-1-2022, are acceptable.
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