Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (WORKS) REGULATION - SECT 61

Securing of beams

(1) A beam of any hatch of a vessel in use for cargo handling shall not be
left in place unless the hatch opening is of such a size as to permit loading
or unloading to be carried out without danger to a person in the hold or space
because of the load striking against the beam.

(2) A beam of any hatch of a vessel in use for cargo handling shall, if not
removed, be properly secured to prevent its displacement.

(3) If there is a contravention of subsection (1) or (2), the person in charge
of works commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 3.