§ 11.50.170. Loading or transporting explosives.  


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  • A.

    No explosive may be transported between a berth and vessel except with the permission of and pursuant to safety conditions imposed by the port director. A special permit shall be obtained from the port director before any explosives are placed on a dock.

    B.

    No person may transport explosives between a vessel and a berth except between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A safety watch shall be maintained at the expense of the cargo owner while explosives are being transported.

    C.

    If the transportation of explosives cannot be completed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., the person in charge or control of the vessel shall cause such vessel to haul away from the berth and anchor in such part of the port as may be designated by the port director until such time as the activity may continue under this section.

    D.

    A red flag shall be displayed as a danger signal at the fore topmast head of the vessel while explosives are being transported between a vessel and the berth.

(CAC 12.08.260; AO No. 78-177; AO No. 2016-116 , § 1, 10-18-16)