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295C PDFTitle:DANGEROUS GOODS (SHIPPING) REGULATIONSGazette Number:
Regulation:18Heading:Precautions against fire in type III vessels conveying explosives or certain inflammablesVersion Date:30/06/1997

No person in any type III vessel which has on board any dangerous goods in category 1 or category 5, class 1 or 2, shall, or shall cause or permit any other person to-

        (a) smoke;
        (b) use any naked light or other unscreened source of light or heat capable of igniting explosive material or inflammable vapours; (L.N. 386 of 1993)
        (c) wear shoes containing exposed metal nails or studs capable of creating sparks when brought into contact with other metal; or (L.N. 96 of 1974)
        (d) use any metal hammers or other metal tools for the purpose of opening or closing hatches or for any other purpose likely to create sparks. (L.N. 96 of 1974)