| Effective | 29Apr1995 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 30Mar1995 |
| Filing Codes | I |
A. These terms apply to all commodities which bear
standard caution labels as required by the "Code of
Federal Regulations".
B. Dangerous Cargo consists of those commodities which are
required by the "Code of Federal Regulations" to be
confined to on deck stowage only. Such commodities
shall be assessed the Cargo, NOS rate, unless otherwise
provided.
C. Hazardous Cargo consists of those commodities for which
on deck stowage is not required and which may be stowed
under deck in conformity with "Code of Federal
Regulations". Such commodities shall be assessed the
Cargo, NOS rate unless otherwise provided.
D. Carrier will hold shipper(s) solely responsible for any
penalties and/or damages resulting from failure to
comply with the foregoing.
E. All shipments tendered pursuant to this rule are
subject to prior booking with the carrier and are
governed by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code and Code of Federal Regulations Title 46 Part
146.25 and Title 49 Parts 100-199.
F. Included in the Foregoing are the regulations of the
U.S. Department of Transportation set forth in 46 CFR
146.29, which specified that the following information
requirements must accompany each shipment of hazardous
goods from the U.S.
1.A 24 Hour Telephone Number
It is required that the shipper provide on the shipper's
document(e.g.the Bill of Lading), a 24 hour emergency
telephone number of a person or organization in foreign
countries and in the U.S., who had immediate access to,
knowledge about the hazardous material and comprehensive
emergency response and accident mitigation information
for the material. The Carrier cannot accept shipments
of chemicals and other hazardous materials which do not
provide a 24 hour telephone number.
2.Emergency Response Measures to Accompany the Cargo The
following emergency response information must company
each hazardous materials shipment and be kept with the
vehicle/vessel operator:
- a description of the hazardous material
- immediate health hazard information and preliminary
first aid measure
- immediate precautions and methods of handling spills,
leaks and fires, etc.
3.NOS Shipments Must Show Technical Name.
NOS Descriptions of hazardous goods on the shipping
paper must be accompanied by the chemical's technical
name.
Any fines or penalties incurred due to the failure of the
shippers to conform to the regulations will be for the
account of the shipper. In addition, the shipper shall
indemnify and hold carrier harmless from and against any
liability for damage to property, or person arising from
the ocean or inland transportation and handling of
hazardous cargoes, except where such liability is the
exclusive fault of the carrier.