Singapore legislation

Regulation 30

of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 2005

Regulation 30

Leaking or damaged receptacle

Subregulation 1

No person shall cause or permit a leaking receptacle containing petroleum to be placed on board any vessel.

Subregulation 2

The owner, agent or master of a vessel in which there is a leaking or damaged receptacle containing petroleum shall —

(a)

ensure that all loading and discharging operations cease immediately on discovery of the leak or damage; (b)inform the Port Master and, if the vessel is berthed at a wharf or terminal, the terminal manager, of the leaking or damaged receptacle as soon as possible; and

(c)

comply with all directions of —

(i)

the Port Master or his authorised representative; and

(ii)

if the vessel is berthed at a wharf or terminal, the terminal manager,relating to the handling and storage of the leaking or damaged receptacle.

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