Gangway Safety Net Requirements Vancouver
North Members have reported that stevedores operating at the grain terminal of the Port of Vancouver (Canada) now require vessels to provide a gangway safety net that complies with American National Standard (ANSI A10.11).
Details of the requirements are laid out in the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Bulletin.
Failure to comply with this regulation may lead to stevedores refusing to board the vessel with the potential for subsequent delays.
Vessels agents should be contacted prior to arrival in order to clarify situation.