Chapter:	478T	Title:	MERCHANT SHIPPING (SEAFARERS) (CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING) REGULATION	Gazette Number:
Section:	7	Heading:	Watchkeeping arrangements in port for ships carrying hazardous cargo	Version Date:	30/06/1997

The master of a ship which is carrying hazardous cargo shall, notwithstanding that the ship is safely moored or safely anchored under normal circumstances in port, in addition to any watchkeeping arrangements required under section 6, ensure-

(a) if the hazardous cargo is in bulk, that there are readily available on board a sufficient number of qualified officers and other seafarers to maintain a safe deck watch and safe engineering watch; or
(b) if the hazardous cargo is not in bulk, that in organizing safe watchkeeping arrangements he takes full account of the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the hazardous cargo and of any special conditions on board, afloat and ashore.