Western Australian Current Regulations

HAMERSLEY IRON (PORT OF DAMPIER) BY-LAWS - REG 44

44 .         Precautions for deck cargo

                The master of an oil vessel having on board inflammable liquids other than as deck cargo, and all other persons concerned, shall observe and perform the following provisions, namely — 

        (1)         after the vessel is made fast to a wharf, all holds, tanks, and spaces containing inflammable liquid shall be kept securely closed and fastened down, except when opened for the purpose of discharging;

        (2)         an oil vessel with its cargo in bulk shall not be berthed until it is ready to load or discharge, and shall at all times continue and complete the loading or discharging with all possible despatch;

        (3)         no hold, tank, or space containing inflammable liquid in containers shall be opened until all trucks or other vehicles into which such goods are to be loaded are placed alongside the vessel and all is in readiness to commence the work;

        (4)         after the vessel is made fast to a wharf, all holds, tanks or spaces containing inflammable liquid shall be kept properly ventilated, to the satisfaction of the Marine Manager, to disperse all dangerous vapour that may be generated by the cargo or collected or lie in those places;

        (5)         an oil vessel loading or unloading inflammable liquid in casks, barrels, or other receptacles or containers shall work its cargo or carry out any other work on board only as directed by the Marine Manager;

        (6)         inflammable liquid contained in casks, barrels or other receptacles shall not be landed on any wharf from a vessel unless the casks, barrels or other receptacles are staunch and free from leakage and are of such strength and construction as to be not liable to break or leak;

        (7)         where the Marine Manager so approves in writing, inflammable liquid in bulk may be unloaded after sunset into shore tanks, and may, in special circumstances, be loaded into tank ships, and the following conditions and such other conditions as the Marine Manager may in those circumstances impose, shall be complied with — 

            (a)         unless circumstances render it unavoidable, pipelines and hoses shall not be coupled, uncoupled, or otherwise interfered with, except in daylight; and

            (b)         sufficient electric flood lighting of approved type shall be provided to give ample light for all operations;

        (8)         general cargo, other than deck cargo, shall not be unloaded after sunset on any day from any oil vessel without the approval in writing of the Marine Manager.