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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 184space exceeds 90°C during loading, loading shall be suspended and shall not be recommenceduntil the temperature of the cargo in all cargo spaces has fallen below 85°C. The ship shall notdepart unless the temperature of the cargo in all cargo spaces is below 65°C and has shown asteady or downward trend in temperature for at least eight hours.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.CARRIAGEThe surface temperature of the cargo shall be monitored and recorded daily during the voyage.Temperature readings shall be taken in such a way as not to require entry into the cargo space or,alternatively if entry is required for this purpose, at least two sets of self-contained breathingapparatus, additional to those required by SOLAS regulation II-2/10.10 should be provided.DISCHARGEEntry into the cargo spaces containing this cargo shall only be permitted for trained personnelwearing self-contained breathing apparatus when the main hatches are open and after adequateventilation is conducted or for personnel using appropriate breathing apparatus.CLEAN-UPPrior to washing out the residues of this cargo, any oil spillages shall be cleaned from the tanktops and the bilge wells of the cargo spaces for this cargo.EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSPECIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIEDSelf-contained breathing apparatusEMERGENCY PROCEDURESNilEMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIREWhilst at sea, any rise in surface temperature of the material indicates a self-heating reaction problem.If the temperature should rise to 80 o C a potential fire situation is developing and the ship shouldmake for the nearest suitable port. Batten down. Water should not be used at sea.Early application of an inert gas to a smouldering situation may be effective.MEDICAL FIRST AIDRefer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.REMARKSIn port, copious quantities of water may be used, but due consideration should be given to factorsaffecting the stability of the ship.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc