Damaged or Leaking Packages (49 CFR 176.50)

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49 CFR 172.200 through 204 (paras 5-18 through 5-21, and 5-24).

13-6. Damaged or Leaking Packages (49 CFR 176.50)

A carrier may not transport by vessel any package

that is so damaged that its contents appear to have leaked or that gives evidence of failure to properly contain the

contents. A package containing radioactive materials-(other than low specific activity materials) may not be repaired or

restored.

13-7. General Handling and Stowage Requirements (49 CFR 176. 57, 176. 58, 176. 63, and 176.72)

a. Hazardous materials may be handled or stowed on board a vessel only under the direction and observation of a

qualified person assigned for this duty. The ship's chief officer should also be present when the cargo is

loaded/discharged. Requirements for qualification are contained in 49 CFR 176.57.

b. Each hold or compartment in which hazardous materials are to be transported must be swept clean of all debris

before the hazardous materials are stowed therein. Bilges must be examined and all residues of previous cargo

removed.

c. The hazardous materials table (49 CFR 172. 101) generally specifies the locations authorized for stowage of

radioactive materials aboard vessels. Additional specific requirements for stowage of radioactive materials onboard

vessels are prescribed in 49 CFR 176.

d. A metal bale hook may not be used for handling any package of radioactive materials.

e. Equipment designed to lift or move cargo by means of pressure exerted on the package may not be used for

handling any package of radioactive materials if the device can damage the package or the package is not designed to

be moved in that manner.

f. Pallets, slings, cargo nets, and other related equipment used in loading packages of radioactive materials must

give adequate support to the packages. The packages must be contained so that they cannot fall during loading.

13-8. Segregation From Other Materials (49 CFR 176.83 and 176.700)

a. Segregation from other classes of hazardous materials is to be accomplished according to table 13-1. The terms

"away from" and "separated from" are as defined in 49 CFR 176.83.

b. Each package or container bearing radioactive white or radioactive yellow labels and being transported on a

vessel must be stowed separately from any living accommodations and from any space continuously occupied by any

person. Figure 13-1 provides segregation distances for radioactive material in ships. Stowage separate from a space

occupied by a courier especially authorized to accompany a shipment is not required.

Table 13-1. Segregation Requirements Between Radioactive Materials and Designated Other Hazardous Materials

Segregation required

Designated hazardous

from radioactive material

Explosives

Separated from

Flammable compressed gas

Separated from

Nonflammble compressed gas

Away from

Flammable or combustible liquids

Separated from

Flammable solids (all)

Separated from

Oxidizers

Away from

Organic peroxides

Separated from

Class A poisons

Away from

Class B poisons or irritating materials

None specified

Corrosive: materials

Separated from

Other regulated: materials (ORM)

None spcified

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