Carriage of dangerous stores for ship’s use

(1) Stowage of explosives associated with every ship shall be in accordance with the requirements for explosives storage specified in chapter 7 of the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A. 5 3 4(13) as amended. (2) Subject to the provisions of regulation 80, liquids which give off dangerous vapours and flammable gases and cylinders Merchant Ships (Registration) 190 containing flammable or other dangerous gases shall be stored in a well-ventilated space or on deck and protected against sources of dangerous heat. All pipes and fittings associated with the gas cylinder shall be adequately protected against damage. Where storage rooms are necessary, separate storage rooms meeting the requirements of regulation 78(1)(a), (c), (d), (e) and (g) shall be provided for each type of cylinder. (3) Propane gas systems shall meet the standards required by the Administration and shall be initially installed, then subsequently inspected and serviced annually, by a person that is properly qualified in accordance with the requirements of the Administration. The amount of propane gas that is carried shall be kept to the minimum compatible with the operational requirements of the ship. (4) Substances which are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion shall not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken to prevent the outbreak of fire.