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(1) When any dock worker has to proceed to or from a ship by water for the purpose of carrying on a dock work, proper measures shall be taken to provide for his safe transportation. Vessels used for this purpose shall be properly equipped for safe navigation and maintained in good condition. (2) The means of transport referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall conform to the following:-- (a) adequate protection is provided to the dock workers from inclement weather; (b) the vessel shall be manned by adequate and experienced crew, duly authorised by a competent authority; (c) the number of life buoys on deck shall be at least equal to the number of persons in the crew and shall not be less than two. Such life buoys shall be kept in good state of maintenance. (3) Maximum number of person that can be safely carried in the vessel shall be certified by a competent authority and marked plainly and conspicuously on the vessel and such number shall not be exceeded.