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In the event of a passenger identifying his/her allergies to the staff, staff shall make a
public announcement for other passengers to observe the allergy condition. A buffer
zone shall be allowed for passengers with allergies to be separated from source of
allergens.

12.3.2. Heritage Abra

Heritage Abras are wooden open-air vessels with a canopy, a landing deck and wooden
seats.

1. Gangways/ramps shall be provided to bridge the horizontal and vertical gaps
between the vessel and the berth.

2. On the rear deck the existing seating shall be removed to make room for two side-
by-side accessible locations.

3. A forward facing securement shall be provided for each wheelchair position.

4. Staff shall be responsible to attach and detach the securement system and be
trained on how to do so.

5. Visual and audio onboard announcement and safety displays shall be provided
within the vicinity of the wheelchair travelers.

6. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of the stairs leading from the deck to the
lower seating deck.

7. Emergency and evacuation procedures shall be provided in real time in audio and
visual display.

12.3.3. AC Abra

AC Abras are the new generation of Abras with an enclosed air-conditioned cabin.

1. Gangways/ramps shall be provided to bridge the horizontal and vertical gaps
between the vessel and the berth.

2. The door from the landing deck to the cabin shall be 850 mm wide.

3. A ramp with a slope of 8% shall lead from the landing deck to the enclosed cabin.
The width of the gangway should be the appropriate to the vessel infrastructure and
shall guarantee a passage free of obstacles passage of at least 900 mm.

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