Supervision and reporting of closure
30.—(1) Before the ship proceeds on a voyage an officer appointed for the purpose by the master shall—
(a)verify that every loading door has been closed and locked; and
(b)report the fact that they have been closed and locked to the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.
(2) Save as permitted by regulation 28(2) the ship shall not proceed on a voyage until the report referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) has been received by the master or other officer in charge of the bridge.