Section 231

Dangerous goods shall be loaded, stowed and secured safely and appropriately in accordance with the nature of the goods. Incompatible goods shall be segregated from one another.

Explosives (except ammunition) which present a serious risk shall be stowed in a magazine which shall be kept securely closed while at sea. Such explosives shall be segregated from detonators. Electrical apparatus and cables in any compartment in which explosives are carried shall be so designed and used as to minimise the risk of fire or explosion.

Dangerous goods in packaged form which give off dangerous vapours shall be stowed in an approved ventilated space or on deck. Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk which give off dangerous vapours shall be stowed in a well ventilated space.

In ships carrying flammable liquids or gases, special precautions shall be taken where necessary against fire or explosion.

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Substances which are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion shall not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken to minimise the likelihood of the outbreak of fire.

All cargoes, other than solid and liquid bulk cargoes, shall be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyqge in accordance with the Cargo Securing

Manual approved by the Director or an authorised organisation. In ships with ro-ro cargo spaces, as defined in regulation 108, all securing of such cargoes, in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual, shall be completed before the ship leaves berth. The Cargo Securing Manual shall be drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the relevant guidelines developed by the Organisation.*

* Refer to the Guidelines on the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, approved by the

Maritime Safety Committee of the Organisation and promulgated by MSC/Circ. 745.