Section 2: Application.

These r:ules shall apply to all· processes of loading, unloading, moving and handling goods or produce, in, on, or at any dock, wharf or quay and the processes of loading, unloading and coaling any ship in any dock or harbour: Provided that- (i) Nothing in Parts II to VI inclusive of these rules shall apply to the unloading of fish from a vessel employed in the catching of fish; provided that it is possible without undue risk to pass to and from such craft to the shore or to any other craft in accordance with rules 13 and 14 hereof respectively; (ii) Nothing in rules 13, 14 (so far as regards liability to provide means of access), 15, I7, I8,_20, 2I, 4I (I) and 52 shall apply to a barge or lighter; (iii) rules 22 (I), 23 (I) and 24 (1), and rule 26 (I), so far as regards the tests and examination required under those rules, shall not apply to machinery, chains, or other gear taken into use, or wire rope purchased, before the commencement of these rules.