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For the purpose of this Convention-
(a) the term “worker” means any person engaged in dock work;
(b) the term “competent person” means a person possessing the knowledge and experience required for the performance of a specific duty or duties and acceptable as such to the competent authority;
(c) the term “responsible person” means a person appointed by the employer, the master of the ship or the owner of the gear, as the case may be, to be responsible for the performance of a specific duty or duties and who has sufficient knowledge and experience and the requisite authority for the proper performance of the duty or duties;
(d) the term “authorised person” means a person authorised by the employer, the master of the ship or a responsible person to undertake a specific task or tasks and possessing the necessary technical knowledge and experience;
(e) the term “lifting appliance” covers all stationary or mobile cargo-handling appliances, including shore-based power-operated ramps, used on shore or on board ship for suspending, raising or lowering loads or moving them from one position to another while suspended or supported;
(f) the term “loose gear” covers any gear by means of which a load can be attached to a lifting appliance but which does not form an integral part of the appliance or load;
(g) the term “access” includes egress;
(h) the term “ship” covers any kind of ship, vessel, barge, lighter or hovercraft, exluding ships of war.