You are looking at a rule called Deck cargo. It was part of the Maritime Transport Act 1994. This rule is no longer in use as it was repealed on 2 February 1998, by section 187.

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Transport and travel > Boating

Part 12Safety at sea
General provisions relating to safety

174Deck cargo (Repealed)

Notes

Section 174: repealed, on 2 February 1998 (after expiring on 1 February 1998), by section 187.