Section 115 in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Rules, 2004
115. Precaution during bunkering.
- Every vessel loading petroleum for bunkers shall observe the following conditions:-(a)The Master or First Mate of the vessel shall be on board and shall be responsible for ensuring that bunkering rules are observed and that all reasonable precautions for safety are taken.(b)An officer of the vessel shall be on watch and an attendant shall be stationed at the flexible connecting pipe.(c)No smoking, cooking naked lights or forges shall be allowed within 40 meters of the flexible and inlet pipes.(d)A suitable gutter or other contrivance shall be placed under the connecting Pipes to prevent any petroleum dripping into the sea, wharves, jetties.(e)An attendant shall always be on duty at the pump of the vessel supplying the fuel.(f)Pollution of the harbour waters with petroleum products is strictly prohibited and the Agent/vessel will be held responsible.
