Art. 134 - Permission to Handle Cargo :

A - Cargoes of Grade A in bulk or in receptacles, and cargoes of Grade B in bulk :

Handling of cargo not allowed, except upon special application in advance. Shipping and handling of receptacles of Grade A of Grade B at specially appointed places may be carried out, provided the Regulations of Appendix No. 3 are complied with, and barges, lighters and tugs satisfy the requirements of Appendix No. 3 (IV. 6, 7, 8, 9) and are approved by the SCA.

B - Cargoes of Grade B in Receptacles :

For the purpose of cargo handling, Grade B is regarded as vessels carrying dangerous goods of the second group.

C - Cargoes of Grade C :

Vessels carrying a full or part of Grade C without having been rendered gas free since they last carried Grade A or Grade B are authorized to discharge their cargo of Grade C subject to comply with the following regulations:

1. After the previous discharge, the vessel’s cargo tanks must have been properly drained to clear out deposits and sediments.
2. The tanks of the vessel must be full (to 98 %) or completely empty.
3. Empty tanks must have been filled with fuel oil and emptied; this washing out must have been following by blowing air through the tanks during the days preceding the arrival of the vessel in SC.
4. While unloading is in progress, the tank hatches must be kept closed; apart from the minimum time necessary top take soundings, sounding pipes must be covered with metallic gauze.

D - Liquefied inflammable gas and dangerous chemicals in bulk carriers :

Handling of cargo is Not Allowed.

N.B. : Limited quantities of dangerous chemicals in bulk may be handled by prior authorization from SCA.