Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00977:front:0:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00977
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 15382–18120

A solid bulk cargoes
       (1)The master or owner of the vessel may allow Group A solid bulk cargo to be loaded onto the vessel only if:
(a) AMSA has given to the shipper an approval under subsection 9(2) for the sampling, testing and controlling of moisture content procedure; and
(b) the shipper has given a copy of the approval to the master.
Note   For the application process for an approval see subsection 9(1). When determining an application AMSA may have regard to whether the procedure complies with IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1454 Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy, as amended.
       (2)A person must not take a vessel to sea, or cause or permit another person to take a vessel to sea, with Group A solid bulk cargo on board that has a moisture content higher than the transportable moisture limit for the cargo as defined in the IMSBC Code.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (3)Subsection (1) does not apply if there is on board the vessel a copy of an approval mentioned in subsection 10(4).
Note   The master or owner of a regulated Australian vessel that is a cargo vessel may apply under subsection 10(1) to an issuing body for an approval that the vessel is a specially fitted or constructed cargo vessel in accordance with section 7.3.2 of the IMBSC Code.
       (4)An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
       (5)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (2).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

15 Medical guide
       (1)This section applies to the master of a regulated Australian vessel carrying:
(a) solid bulk cargo mentioned in Appendix 1 of the IMSBC Code; or
(b) solid bulk cargo assessed for loading under subsection 19(1); or
(c) dangerous goods in solid form in bulk.
       (2)The master must ensure that, at all times, a copy of the current supplement to the IMDG Code that includes the Medical First-Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods is kept on board the vessel.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   The Medical First-Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods is published jointly by the IMO, WHO and the ILO. It is also known as the Chemicals supplement to the international medical guide for ships, which is published by WHO.
       (3)An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
       (4)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (2).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.
Division 3 Notice and information requirements

16 Notice of intention to AMSA to ship solid bulk cargo
       (1)At least 48 hours before starting to load onto a vessel