Safety measures when loading and unloading vessels
Safe port visits must also be fast and efficient. At the port, we operate under strict regulations to streamline operations while maintaining our very high standards for minimizing accidents and incidents.
The following safety rules apply when loading and unloading in the port. The rules are based on regulations issued by the Swedish Work Environment Act, the Swedish Ship Safety Act and the ILO’s “Safety and health in dock work”.
- There must be a safety net beneath the gangway. The net must be secured so that it prevents falls between the vessel and the quayside.
- The deck must be kept clean and in non-slip condition.
- Hatch covers and beams must be located to provide sufficient space for the hatch foreman.
- Work platforms for hatchmen must have guardrails.
- A list of hazardous goods (in accordance with the IMDG Code) and where they are stowed must be submitted to the supervisor responsible.
- The work platform for the hatch foreman must have a guard rail.
- In connection with section loading or unloading there must be a safety net that prevents people or freight from falling down.
- On ro-ro ships there must be protection against swerving or falling by lift openings. It is only permitted to transport people if this is clearly specified in the lift certificate.
- When combustion engines are being used in the vessel, there must be effective evacuation of exhaust gases.
- There must be safe means of access, which are well lit during the hours of darkness.
- Crew members and stevedores should not work in the hold at the same time if possible.
- When work takes place, only crew members involved in loading/unloading work should be within the cargo handling area.
- Personnel must wear reflective clothing and personal protective equipment.
- The patent hatch cover must be secured with a mechanical locking device when open.
Rules on port visits
The Port of Oxelösund is the east coast’s deep-water port. We are gradually developing safer procedures in partnership with the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Nautical Council at the pilot station in Oxelösund. Our current capacity allows us to receive vessels with:
- Length: 250 m, Beam: 45 m (daytime)
- Length: 250 m, Beam: 35 m (nighttime)