Regulation 55

the vessel is ready to shift berth at full power at immediate notice if necessary;

a ship’s officer is present who —

shall be responsible for ensuring that the prescribed safety measures are taken; and (ii)shall remain on duty until relieved by an equally competent person;

an efficient ship’s fire-fighting party is ready for duty instantly when required;

a regular and efficient fire patrol is maintained on board the vessel; (e)an adequate pressure of water for fire-fighting is available at all times;

at least 2 efficient fire extinguishers appropriate in the circumstances are at all times ready for use in the immediate vicinity of the place in which the dangerous goods are being transported or handled; (g)a competent watchman is stationed at each gangway, and every other part of the vessel from which a person may gain access to the vessel, to prevent the boarding of the vessel by any unauthorised person;

adequate notices in the appropriate languages with pictorial representations are posted prominently at the following places to prohibit smoking, and the use of naked lights, except in places authorised by the master of the vessel:

on both sides of the deck of the vessel; and

at the forward and after end of each hold or compartment containing dangerous goods;

an efficient anchor and cable is at all times ready to be released or cast away and, in the case of an anchor, power is available to weigh anchor immediately if required;

no radio communication device or electronic equipment is permitted in any hold or compartment containing First Schedule dangerous goods;

no fire alarm point or emergency call box is located where it is likely to be rendered inactive by an explosion;

any gear required to be used in any operation involved in the loading or discharging of dangerous goods is —

in good order and condition;

of sufficient strength; and (iii)suitable in all other respects for the operation;

all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent damage occurring to any package or freight container containing dangerous goods;

the dangerous goods are not handled in weather conditions which may seriously increase the hazards presented by such goods; and

no person, who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs to such an extent that his judgment or actions are impaired, is allowed to participate in any operation involving the handling of dangerous goods or be present in the immediate areas where the dangerous goods are being transported or handled.