14 Fire Safety 14.1
Protection of spaces containing vehicles or craft with fuel in their tanks or
lockers storing such fuels 14.1.1
Special consideration should be given to safe conditions of carriage of petrol and other highly flammable liquids either in hand portable containers/tanks or in the tanks of vehicles (such as personal water craft, motor cars and helicopters) which may be transported. This is not considered applicable to diesel stowage. 14.1.2
The quantity of petrol and/or other highly flammable liquids carried should be kept to a minimum, generally up to 150 liters maximum. Greater quantities may be specially considered by the Administration on receipt of a reasoned case made by the master. 14.1.3
Containers used for the carriage of flammable liquids should be constructed to a recognized standard appropriate to the contents and each container clearly marked to indicate its contents. 14.1.4
Small lockers on open deck for the stowage of hand portable containers of petrol should be located away from high risk areas, have no electrical fittings, and be provided with the following: .1 Natural ventilation openings top and bottom. .2 Drainage leading overboard. .3 Means of securing the fuel containers. .4 A facility to boundary cool the locker. 14.1.5
Enclosed spaces, and larger lockers on open deck, designated for the safe carriage of petrol or similar fuel or vehicles with fuel in their tanks should be fitted with:
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