Md. Code Regs. 11.05.02.06-1

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 11.05.02.06-1 - Requirements for Explosives-Carrying Vessels

A. A vessel carrying quantities exceeding 100 pounds of Class 1, divisions 1.1 and 1.2 explosives or 2,500 pounds of Class 1, divisions 1.2 and 1.3 explosives, or both, in transit to or from an MPA port facility shall establish a security watch once tied up to any berth, pier, dock, or wharf.

B. The security watch in §A of this regulation shall be a member of the MdTA Police Department, or armed security guard approved in advance by the MPA Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, and the Director of Security or the Director's designee, and is considered a borrowed servant of the vessel.

C. The security watch in §A of this regulation is required for both landside and waterside and the security watch shall be required during the entire duration of the vessel being tied up to the berth, pier, dock, or wharf. The security watch may also require an escort for the vessel when it enters and leaves the harbor. The decision to escort the vessel will be made by the Director of Security or the Director's designee.

D. Costs incurred for the security watch in §A of this regulation shall be paid by and for the account of the vessel carrying the explosives.

E. Affected vessels shall be required to provide a fire warp fore and aft on the outboard side.

F. Before any longshoring operations on an affected vessel, an inspectional tour may be conducted by a representative of the Maryland Port Administration, and the affected vessel shall permit the inspection.

G. Open flames, including burning, welding, or smoking, may not be permitted on or near the vessel.

H. Affected vessels shall maintain at all times accessibility for ingress and egress of emergency equipment and personnel to and from the affected vessel and its cargo.

I. All applicable international, federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing explosives shall apply.

Md. Code Regs. 11.05.02.06-1

Regulation .06-1B amended effective February 18, 2002 (29:3 Md. R. 222)