Precautions against electrostatic charges, generation of sparks and hot surfaces

Precautions against electrostatic charges, generation of sparks and hot surfaces

• Precautions against electrostatic charges:
• The entire cargo piping system as well as permanently installed equipment in the cargo area, e.g. pneumatically operated winches, hydraulic drives and ejectors, are to be bonded to the ship's hull.
• Cargo hoses, compressed air hoses, tank washing hoses or other hoses used within cargo tanks or on deck within the cargo tank area are to be equipped with bonding arrangements over their entire length including the couplings.
• Means are to be provided for the earthing of portable ventilators to the ship's hull prior to use.