Section 7(1)(d) in The Merchant shipping (Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil) Rules, 1974.
(d)The hoses and other equipment in use shall be regularly subjected to inspection So as to ensure early detection of any leakage or damage. During operations, hoses shall be properly connected and supported particular Care being taken to avoid the possibility of their being crushed between the ship and a lighter, dockside or quay or between the ship's bottom and seabed at submarine pipe berths. The hoses shall be of sufficient length to allow the normal movement of ships;