Art. 128 - Safety
Regulation for Tankers and dangerous cargo in bulk :
- Further to Regulations of
Appendix No. 2, the vessel shall conform to the
requirements of SOLAS 74.78 and must be constructed
according to IMO codes for the construction and equipment
of ships carrying (liquefied inflammable gas or dangerous
chemical in bulk) as amended from time to time or to
standards at least as effective, and must be classified
in one of the classification societies belonging to IACS
and still under its supervision.
- The vessels must have outside
her cargo tanks, non dangerous substances (clean ballast
water, fuel oil, etc.) which can, if needed, be easily
and safely unloaded, in sufficient quantity to reduce her
draught by one foot (30 cm), for tankers and by 3 feet
(90 cm), for vessels carrying liquefied inflammable gases
or dangerous chemicals in bulk.
- Vessel carrying grade A must
also comply with the following requirements:
a) Two mooring boats immediately available; that is to
say, slung outboard, ready for lowering.
b) Fire wires made fast on forward and one aft and hung
over the vessel’s side ready for use, so that a tow
rope can be easily fastened there to by a tug in an
emergency.
c) A special searchlight for night transit (See Art 28)
of the Rules of Navigation).