Gangway safety prevents accidents during crew changes, inspections, or cargo supervision: the walkway must have non-slip surfacing, proper angle (typically 12–40 degrees), secure handrails, and barriers; it requires regular inspection, correct anchoring to both vessel and quay, and trained personnel to deploy and monitor it.
Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Pages/Default.aspx
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