18.2.1 The master should
ascertain that the quantity and characteristics of each product to
be loaded are within the limits indicated in the International Certificate
of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk provided for
in 1.5 and in the Loading and Stability
Information booklet provided for in 2.2.5 and
that products are listed in the International Certificate of Fitness
for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk as required under section
3 of the Certificate.
18.2.2 Care should be taken
to avoid dangerous chemical reactions if cargoes are mixed. This is
of particular significance in respect of:
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.1 tank cleaning procedures required between
successive cargoes in the same tank; and
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.2 simultaneous carriage of cargoes which react when
mixed. This should be permitted only if the complete cargo systems including, but
not limited to, cargo pipework, tanks, vent systems and refrigeration systems are
separated as defined in 1.3.32.