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a vessel without danger to the vessel or any person on the vessel, AMSA may require additional information to be given to show that the cargo can be loaded and carried without danger.

19 Stowage of cargo on deck
       Cargo may be stowed on the deck of a vessel only if:
(a) there is clear access, during and after stowage, between every exit from accommodation and every lifesaving appliance; and
(b) there is clear access between every exit from seafarer accommodation and every space or area required for the normal and emergency working of the vessel; and
(c) accessways are at least 600 mm wide, of adequate height and kept free of obstruction at all times; and
(d) provision is made for adequate stability at all times during each voyage; and
(e) there is adequate access for pilots; and
(f) there is adequate visibility from the bridge and all lookout positions; and
(g) provision is made to prevent navigation lights from being obscured; and
(h) it is secured in accordance with the approved Cargo Securing Manual.
Note   For requirements about navigation bridge visibility — see section 11 of Marine Order 21 (Safety and emergency arrangements) 2016.

20 Material safety data sheets
[SOLAS VI/5-1]
       (1)The owner of a vessel that carries oil or oil fuel, as defined in regulation 1 of Annex I to MARPOL, must ensure that material safety data sheets, based on the IMO Recommendations for material safety data sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I oil cargo and oil fuel, are on board the vessel before the oil or fuel oil is loaded.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (2)An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
       (3)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

21 Blending liquid bulk cargoes or production processes on voyages
[SOLAS VI/5-2]
       The master of a vessel must comply with regulation 5-2 of Chapter VI.
Note   Regulation 5-2 of Chapter VI does not apply to the use of cargoes in the search and exploitation of seabed mineral resources.
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