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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 409.3.1.7 Incompatible materials shall not be handled simultaneously. Upon completion ofloading one cargo, the hatch covers of every cargo space shall be closed and the decks cleaned ofresidue before the loading of other material is commenced. When discharging, the sameprocedures shall be followed.9.3.1.8 To avoid contamination, all foodstuffs shall be stowed:.1 “separated from” a material which is indicated as toxic;.2 “separated by a complete compartment or hold from” all infectious materials;.3 “separated from” radioactive materials; and.4 “away from” corrosive materials.The terms are defined in 9.3.3 and 9.3.4, as appropriate.9.3.1.9 Materials which may evolve toxic gases in sufficient quantities to affect health shallnot be stowed in those spaces from where such gases may penetrate into living quarters orventilation systems connecting to living quarters.9.3.1.10 Materials which present corrosive hazards of such intensity as to affect either humantissue or the ship’s structure shall only be loaded after adequate precautions and protectivemeasures have been taken.9.3.1.11 After discharge of toxic or oxidizing cargoes, the spaces used for their carriage shall beinspected for contamination before being used for other cargoes. A space which has beencontaminated shall be properly cleaned and examined before being used for other cargoes.9.3.1.12 After discharge of cargoes, a close inspection shall be made for any residue, whichshall be removed before the ship is presented for other cargoes.9.3.1.13 For cargoes for which in case of an emergency the hatches shall be opened, thesehatches shall be kept free to be capable of being opened up.9.3.2 Special requirements9.3.2.1 Materials of classes 4.1, 4.2 and 4.39.3.2.1.1 Materials of these classes shall be kept as cool and dry as reasonably practicable and,unless expressly provided otherwise in this Code, shall be stowed “away from” all sources ofheat or ignition.9.3.2.1.2 Electrical fittings and cables shall be in good condition and properly safeguardedagainst short circuits and sparking. Where a bulkhead is required to be suitable for segregationpurposes, cable and conduit penetrations of the decks and bulkheads shall be sealed against thepassage of gas and vapour.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc