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Section 3
Clearance for Guys - Chain Lashing

(a) There shall be a clearance of approximately 8 inches from the ship's side, as standing and working room for handling and setting up chain lashings (it is not necessary to carry the 8 inch clearance all the way up the deck load); similarly there shall be a clearance of approximately 1 foot for the safe handling of guys and preventers, by bridging or other suitable means; subject in both of the foregoing, to any particular circumstances of the case.

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