Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00887:reg:6:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00887
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 4/6)
Character Range: 78824–81657

with a length and breadth not in accordance with Table 6, if no side of the pen is less than 1.5 m long.
Division 13 Carriage of livestock in portable equipment

76 Application of this Order to use of portable equipment
       For the use of portable equipment to carry livestock on a vessel, only the following provisions of this Order apply:
(a) this Division;
(b) sections 9 and 84 to 87.

77 Approval of portable equipment
       (1)Portable equipment may be used for the carriage of livestock only if it is approved by AMSA.
       (2)AMSA may approve the portable equipment subject to conditions.
Example of conditions
Conditions relating to the use of the equipment and the species of livestock that may be carried.
Note   Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2016 and Marine Order 44 (Safe containers) 2002 may apply to portable equipment.

78 Arrangements for portable equipment
       (1)Portable equipment containing livestock must:
(a) be stowed in a position that ensures that:
 (i) livestock are protected from the weather and not exposed to machinery exhaust; and
 (ii) there is access to equipment and livestock consisting of:
            (A)        at least 1.2 m wide along the length of the equipment; and
            (B)        if the equipment is end loaded — at least 1 m end clearance.
(b) be secured to prevent movement; and
(c) be adequately lit and ventilated; and
(d) have adequate provision for:
 (i) cleaning and drainage; and
 (ii) feeding and watering.
       (2)The arrangements mentioned in subsection (1) must be approved by AMSA.
       (3)Portable equipment containing livestock must be constructed or arranged to minimise:
(a) livestock projecting their heads or limbs out of the equipment; and
(b) spillage of excrement onto the deck of the vessel or to a lower tier of livestock.
       (4)Openings for ventilation in portable equipment must be positioned to prevent direct draughts on livestock.
       (5)Portable equipment units for horses must have an opening in both the front and rear, or in both sides, with each opening measuring at least 0.4 m2.
       (6)Portable equipment containing horses must be positioned so that the horses stand facing athwartships.
Division 14 Short voyages

79 Pen requirements
       For any species other than sheep, cattle or horses, the minimum clear height of a pen must be determined for each voyage by an inspector of livestock, appointed under the law of a State or Territory for the control of livestock diseases, in the State or Territory of the port from which the livestock is shipped.
Note   The requirements for pens and passageways for sheep, cattle and horses set out in subdivisions 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 apply on a short voyage.

80 Carriage of livestock in certain transport units
       (1)This section applies if livestock is carried