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ANNEX 2
DANGEROUS GOODS TO BE CONVEYED
The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods & Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997 made mandatory the International Maritime Organisation's recommendations on the carriage of Dangerous Goods contained in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods ( IMDG) Code ( ISBN No. 92-801-5090-1). Substances classed as Dangerous Goods are listed in the IMDG code. For information, Tenderers will wish to note that the following are carried on a regular basis on the CHFS Network:
- Explosives;
- propane/butane;
- other gases;
- petrol;
- kerosene/diesel;
- hay;
- fertilizers;
- clinical waste;
- corrosives;
- whisky; and
- bitumen
The number of dangerous goods journeys on a route-by-route basis for 2005 are detailed in the Information Room.
With the exception of MV's Loch Portain, Alainn and Bhrusda, none of the small CMAL Vessels have been constructed to allow them to carry dangerous goods. However, they have been permitted to operate in 'cargo mode' only (i.e. 12 passengers maximum) on a letter of authority issued by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency Dangerous Goods Branch in Southampton. A safety case was completed by CalMac in Spring 2003 which has been accepted by the MCA in principle subject to certain conditions. The MCA has issued a Document of Compliance to carry Dangerous Goods ( DOCDG) to each applicable CMAL Vessel. These documents are valid for 5 years and incorporate the terms of the exemption to carry prohibited dangerous goods issued as a separate document. Copies of all relevant DOCDGs and exemptions are available in the Information Room.
Tenderers should note that it is a requirement of the PSC that adequate provision is made for the carriage of dangerous goods. It will be the responsibility of the Operator to satisfy the MCA of its procedures for carrying dangerous goods.
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