General
105 The master of every ship carrying cargo
that is hazardous, whether explosive, flammable, toxic, health-threatening
or environment-polluting, shall ensure that safe watchkeeping arrangements
are maintained. On ships carrying hazardous cargo in bulk, this will be
achieved by the ready availability on board of a duly qualified officer or
officers, and ratings where appropriate, even when the ship is safely moored
or safely at anchor in port.
106 On ships carrying hazardous cargo other
than in bulk, the master shall take full account of the nature, quantity,
packing and stowage of the hazardous cargo and of any special conditions on
board, afloat and ashore.