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To prepare for loading, transporting or having contact with hazardous materials, it is important that pre-
planning is undertaken. The planning
shall
provide a safe foundation for loading, transporting and handling
hazardous materials. The planning
shall
include the following:
x
Reviewing of the applicable shipping papers in good time before any loading takes place;
x
Checking thoroughly to ascertain if any hazardous materials are planned to be loaded as cargo;
x
Obtaining a copy of the
MSDS
for each individual hazardous material that is scheduled to be loaded.
MSDS shall
be retained on file onboard for future reference;
x
Ensuring that the responsible shipper’s emergency telephone and any other required and applicable
contact information is available;
x
Determining what safety precautions need to be put into place and consider any special
requirements such as safety of personal, preparation of any fire fighting equipment that may be
required and any special loading, handling or discharging equipment that could be needed;
x
Planning the loading arrangement, positioning and loading order, remembering to factor in any
segregation requirements and eventual discharge requirements;
x
Inspecting the hazardous material cargo to ensure it is complete and accurate as per manifest and
that it is properly labelled;
x
Inspecting the hazardous material cargo to ensure it is properly packaged and in good condition, that
it is properly and securely stowed and that all securing devices are adequate for the expected
passage conditions;
x
Finalising the deck loading plan clearly showing the location of the hazardous material and ensuring
that the
Master
and all applicable crew are fully aware of the location of the hazardous material.
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There are four basic tools used to assess the hazards and risks involved with a hazardous material onboard
the vessel as cargo:
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Cargo Manifests that supply the specific name of the hazardous material;
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Packaging Labels that indicate in general the hazard posed by the particular material or substance;
x
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
or
Chemical Data Information Sheet
;
x
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
.
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IBG CODE
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The
MSDS
provides detailed information regarding the material which is an important part for planning and
preparation purposes; for example in the subsequent event of a spill, release or accident involving the
material.
The provision of
MSDS
conforms to regulations that require emergency response information to accompany
hazardous materials in shipment.
No hazardous material can be accepted onboard as cargo for trans-shipment without the
MSDS
being made
available by the shipper or supplier.
MSDS shall
be made available with deliveries of any ship stores classed as hazardous.
All hazardous materials
shall
be handled in the manner indicated by the
MSDS
. In any cases where the
emergency response requirements are not clear, then the
IMDG Code
is to be closely consulted and any
applicable preparations are to be made accordingly.
Version 04. Original date: 19/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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