- Every vessel loading petroleum for bunkers shall observe the following conditions :(a)The Master or 1st Mate of the vessel shall be on board and shall be responsible for ensuring that bunkering rules rate 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 30-48 metres of the flexible and inlet pipes.(d)A suitable gutter or other contrivance shall be placed under the connecting pipe to prevent any petroleum dripping into the river or dock.(e)An attendant shall always be on duty at the pump of the vessel supplying the fuel.
