MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ...

MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ... MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ...

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MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 102 The cargo information shall include:.1 in the case of general cargo, and of cargo carried in cargo units, a generaldescription of the cargo, the gross mass of the cargo or of the cargo units,and any relevant special properties of the cargo. For the purpose of thisregulation the cargo information required in sub-chapter 1.9 of the Code ofSafe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing, adopted by theOrganization by resolution A.714(17), as may be amended, shall beprovided. Any such amendment to sub-chapter 1.9 shall be adopted,brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions ofarticle VIII of the present Convention concerning the amendmentprocedures applicable to the annex other than chapter I;.2 in the case of solid bulk cargo, information as required by section 4 of theIMSBC Code.3 Prior to loading cargo units on board ships, the shipper shall ensure that the grossmass of such units is in accordance with the gross mass declared on the shippingdocuments.Regulation 3Oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment1 When transporting a solid bulk cargo which is liable to emit a toxic or flammablegas, or cause oxygen depletion in the cargo space, an appropriate instrument formeasuring the concentration of gas or oxygen in the air shall be provided together withdetailed instructions for its use. Such an instrument shall be to the satisfaction of theAdministration.2 The Administration shall take steps to ensure that crews of ships are trained in theuse of such instruments.Regulation 4The use of pesticides in ships *Appropriate precautions shall be taken in the use of pesticides in ships, in particular forthe purposes of fumigation.*Refer to:.1 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships (MSC/Circ.612, as amended);.2 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds(MSC.1/Circ.1264); and.3 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargotransport units (MSC.1/Circ.1265), as appropriate.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 11Regulation 5Stowage and securing1 Cargo, cargo units * and cargo transport units ** carried on or under deck shall be soloaded, stowed and secured as to prevent as far as is practicable, throughout the voyage,damage or hazard to the ship and the persons on board, and loss of cargo overboard.2 Cargo, cargo units and cargo transport units shall be so packed and secured withinthe unit as to prevent, throughout the voyage, damage or hazard to the ship and thepersons on board.3 Appropriate precautions shall be taken during loading and transport of heavycargoes or cargoes with abnormal physical dimensions to ensure that no structuraldamage to the ship occurs and to maintain adequate stability throughout the voyage.4 Appropriate precautions shall be taken during loading and transport of cargo unitsand cargo transport units on board ro-ro ships, especially with regard to the securingarrangements on board such ships and on the cargo units and cargo transport units andwith regard to the strength of the securing points and lashings.5 Freight containers shall not be loaded to more than the maximum gross weightindicated on the Safety Approval Plate under the International Convention for SafeContainers (CSC), as amended.6 All cargoes, other than solid and liquid bulk cargoes, cargo units and cargotransport units, shall be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordancewith the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. In ships with ro-rospaces, as defined in regulation II-2/3.41, all securing of such cargoes, cargo units, andcargo transport units, in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual, shall be completedbefore the ship leaves the berth. The Cargo Securing Manual shall be drawn up toa standard at least equivalent to relevant guidelines developed by the Organization. ******Refer to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing, adopted by the Organization byresolution A.714(17), as amended.Refer to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, adopted by the Organization byresolution MSC.122(75).*** Refer to the Guidelines on the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual (MSC/Circ.745).I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc

<strong>MSC</strong> <strong>85</strong>/<strong>26</strong>/<strong>Add.2</strong><strong>ANNEX</strong> 3Page 102 The cargo information shall include:.1 in the case of general cargo, and of cargo carried in cargo units, a generaldescription of the cargo, the gross mass of the cargo or of the cargo units,and any relevant special properties of the cargo. For the purpose of thisregulation the cargo information required in sub-chapter 1.9 of the Code ofSafe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing, adopted by theOrganization by resolution A.714(17), as may be amended, shall beprovided. Any such amendment to sub-chapter 1.9 shall be adopted,brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions ofarticle VIII of the present Convention concerning the amendmentprocedures applicable to the annex other than chapter I;.2 in the case of solid bulk cargo, information as required by section 4 of theIMSBC Code.3 Prior to loading cargo units on board ships, the shipper shall ensure that the grossmass of such units is in accordance with the gross mass declared on the shippingdocuments.Regulation 3Oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment1 When transporting a solid bulk cargo which is liable to emit a toxic or flammablegas, or cause oxygen depletion in the cargo space, an appropriate instrument formeasuring the concentration of gas or oxygen in the air shall be provided together withdetailed instructions for its use. Such an instrument shall be to the satisfaction of theAdministration.2 The Administration shall take steps to ensure that crews of ships are trained in theuse of such instruments.Regulation 4The use of pesticides in ships *Appropriate precautions shall be taken in the use of pesticides in ships, in particular forthe purposes of fumigation.*Refer to:.1 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships (<strong>MSC</strong>/Circ.612, as amended);.2 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds(<strong>MSC</strong>.1/Circ.1<strong>26</strong>4); and.3 The Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargotransport units (<strong>MSC</strong>.1/Circ.1<strong>26</strong>5), as appropriate.I:\<strong>MSC</strong>\<strong>85</strong>\<strong>26</strong>-Add-2.doc

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