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2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12
determine whether a discharge is probable include, but are not limited to— (1) Ship location and proximity to land
or other navigational hazards; (2) Weather; (3) Tide current; (4) Sea state; (5) Traffic density; (6) The nature of
damage to the vessel; and
(7) Failure or breakdown aboard the vessel, its machinery, or equipment.
Subsection 2: Safety, General
Job Aid Item: 5.2.a
Text: Safety protection procedures of cleaning chemicals are conducted IAW Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
Background: Material safety data sheets or products safety datasheets should be supplied with all
potentially hazardous or toxic chemicals. These sheets are intended to inform the end user of hazards,
physical data, and how to safely handle and use the product. They should also identify the use and need
of personal protection gear.
What to check for: Check that MSDS (if available) recommendations are being followed with regard to
safety, storage, and disposal requirements to protect passengers and crew. There can be flag state
differences in the name and style of safety information. The Safety Management System (SMS) should
include information on what is required and how to find the safety information.
MSDS or similar sheets can be a useful way to determine if a substance is toxic and/or hazardous
when checking items in Section 3 and must be included (if available) in waste offload plans if
hazardous waste is offloaded in Alaska.
Citation:
18 AAC 69.040. Hazardous waste and hazardous substance offloading plan. (Excerpt)
(a) As part of the plan required under AS 46.03.475(e)(2), that describes a vessel's policies and procedures for
offloading of hazardous waste or a hazardous substance from a vessel while that vessel is operating in the marine
waters of the state, and to the extent that the offloading is not covered by a report or notice submitted under AS
46.03.475(d), the owner or operator shall include, for each vessel that the owner or operator intends to operate,
or cause or allow to operate, and for each hazardous waste or hazardous substance anticipated to be offloaded,
(3) material safety information provided by the manufacturer, if applicable;
33 CFR 96.230 What objectives must a safety management system meet?
The safety management system must:(a) Provide for safe practices in vessel operation and a safe work
environment onboard the type of vessel the system is developed for;(b) Establish and implement
safeguards against all identified risks;(c) Establish and implement actions to continuously improve safety
management skills of personnel ashore and aboard vessels, including preparation for emergencies
related to both safety and environmental protection; and(d) Ensure compliance with mandatory rules and
regulations, taking into account relevant national and international regulations, standards, codes and
maritime industry guidelines, when developing procedures and policies for the safety management
system.
33 CFR 96.310 Who does this subpart apply to?
This subpart applies:(a) If you are a responsible person who owns a vessel(s) registered in the U.S. and engaged on
a foreign voyage(s), or holds certificates or endorsement of such voyages;(b) If you are a responsible person who
owns a vessel(s) registered in the U.S. and volunteer to meet the standards of this part and Chapter IX of SOLAS;(c)
To all foreign vessels engaged on a foreign voyage, bound for ports or places under the jurisdiction of the U.S., and
subject to Chapter IX of SOLAS; or(d) If you are a recognized organization authorized by the U.S. to complete safety
management audits and certification required by this part.
33 CFR 96.370 What are the requirements for vessels of countries not party to Chapter IX of SOLAS?
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