5.1 When spare petrol is carried on board in portable
containers for any purpose, the containers shall be clearly marked
and shall be stowed on the weather deck where they can be readily
jettisoned and where spillage will drain directly overboard. Except
as approved by the Administration a portable container shall not exceed
27 litres (6 gallons) and the quantity of petrol and number of containers
shall be kept to a minimum.
5.2 Combustible materials not required for the
operation and maintenance of machinery, shall not be stowed in the
machinery space. Any materials stowed in the machinery space shall
be properly secured and cause no obstruction to access in or from
the space.
5.3 Gas welding and cutting equipment, where carried,
shall be stowed in secure manner on the open deck at a safe distance
away from any potential source of fire and shall have the capability
of being readily jettisoned overboard where necessary.
5.4 Machinery containing oil shall be provided
with a readily accessible galvanised steel drip tray or other suitable
means to collect and retain leakages containing oil. The machinery
space shall be kept clean and tidy. Oily water shall be collected
and properly disposed of ashore.
5.5 Fire hazards shall be minimised in so far
as it is reasonable and practicable and combustible materials shall
be insulated from heated surfaces such as exhaust pipes and manifolds.
5.6 Savealls or equivalent means of containment
of spillage shall be provided below fuel pumps and filters.