7.4.4.1 The
cargo interests
should
appoint a
responsible person
when
dangerous
cargoes
are handled or transhipped who should prior
to and during the transport chain, check that the provisions set out
in 7.4.1 to 7.4.3 are complied with.
7.4.4.2 The
responsible person
of
the
cargo interests
should check, by visual
examination, the physical condition of each freight container, tank-container,
portable tank or vehicle for obvious damage affecting its strength
or packaging integrity and for the presence of any sign of leakage
of contents.
7.4.4.3 The
responsible person
of
the
cargo interests
should make such checks
regularly to ensure implementation of the safety precautions in the
transport chain to the
port area
.
7.4.4.4 If any of the checks in 7.4.1 to 7.4.3
reveal deficiencies which may affect the safe
transport
or
handling
of
dangerous cargoes
the
responsible person
of the cargo interests should advise
all parties concerned immediately and request them to rectify all
deficiencies prior to any further
transport
or
handling
of
dangerous cargoes
.
7.4.4.5 The
responsible person
of
the
cargo interests
should ensure that every
necessary support will be given to the
port authority
or
the
berth operator
when an inspection of
the
dangerous cargoes
is carried out by
them.
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7.4.4.5 The cargo interests should consider
appointing an agent or forwarder in the port of loading or discharging
who could participate in the inspections carried out by the regulatory
or port authorities (see also Guidance to 7.1.8.1). This is to ensure
that their interests are met during the inspection and actions can be
taken to avoid future mistakes and deficiencies.
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7.4.4.6 The
cargo interests
should,
commensurate with their responsibilities, ensure that the security
provisions concerning
dangerous cargoes
in
accordance with the relevant IMO Codes and national or international
legal requirements applicable to the relevant modes of transport are
implemented.