OBJECTIVE
The purpose
of this policy is to clearly define LPG/Propane that
are hazardous but which may - under certain conditions
- be carried by Passengers on TT-Line Company Pty
Ltd vessels.
SCOPE
This policy
applies to all hazardous items carried or likely to
be carried on the vessels by passengers in Mobile
Homes, Caravans, Campervans, Camper Trailers, Cars,
Trailers, Motor bikes, bicycles or by foot passengers
in personal baggage.
1.
Hazardous Groups
(a)
- LPG Cylinders
- Propane Cylinders
- Pyrotechnics (Boat) if sealed in packages and
stowed within boat
- Empty petrol/diesel containers
(b)
- Ethanol
- Fireworks
- Shellite
- Turpentine
- Home kerosene
- Methylated spirits
- Lamp oil
- Paint thinners
2a
Loose Gas Bottles/Barbeque Bottles/Camper Stove Bottles.
Items
in category 1a may be carried but only under following
conditions:
(i) LPG/Propane
cylinders must comply with Australian Standards AS2468,
AS2469, AS2470 (stamped on cylinder), max size 9Kg
with date of inspection within 10 years. Shut off
valve must be effective and cylinder must be stowed
upright.
(ii) Propane
cylinders may not be carried if connected to an appliance.
Single use Propane cylinders that are pierced for
use may only be carried if appropriately intact and
not fitted to an appliance.
(iii) All
items in listing (b) are not to be carried on board
the vessel.
2b
Fitted Gas Bottles - Vehicle/Caravan/Camper Van/Mobile
Home Systems
(i) For
the purpose of this policy LPG powered vehicles that
are approved and registered on Australian roads are
deemed safe for carriage due to inbuilt safety factors
of the vehicle LPG system.
(ii) Caravans,
Campervans, Mobile Homes, Camper Trailers which have
fitted LPG systems must be checked and verified for
compliance to 2a(i). (Single or multi cylinder systems).
(iii) In
all cases LPG cylinders on these vehicles (item (ii))
must be isolated at the cylinder prior to boarding
and remain so for the voyage duration.
UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES MAY GAS SYSTEMS BE ACTIVE WHILST ON
THE VESSEL.
2c
LPG/Propane bottles located in passenger vehicles
(as per 2a) are to be removed and placed in the TT-Line
Company Pty Ltd vehicle for carriage on board by security
personel. Just prior to completion of cargo operation
stevedores will place the vehicle on the open section
of Deck 5 aft as near as possible to the centre line.
(Late passenger arrivals who have gas bottles may
result in security personnel carrying items on board
for placement in the designated vehicle on Deck 5
aft).
All passengers
will be given a Passenger Baggage Tag by security
personnel which will be fixed to the cylinder and
collected at destination on production of ticket
stub in the terminal as per baggage trolleys.
All LPG/Propane
cylinders that do not comply with 2a(i) or 2a(ii)
will not be allowed passage.
3a
Empty Jerry Cans (Diesel/Petrol/Boat Fuel Containers)
can only be carried under the following conditions:
i) Jerry cans and boat fuel containers
that are fully welded at the seams (plastic or metal)
ii) Jerry
cans and boat fuel containers must not be greater
than 25 litre capacity.
iii) Sealing
cap has locking side arms or screwed cap with an effective
rubber seal.
iv) Jerry
cans and boat fuel containers must be empty and dry
of residual liquid.
Note: In
the event a petrol/diesel can has residual fuel inside,
and thereby may have a dangerous gaseous/air mixture,
passengers should fill the canister with water before
being allowed to travel and to remain with the passenger
vehicle.
3b
Canisters other than Metal/Jerry Cans/Plastic Fuel
Containers or boat fuel containers as per 3a (i),
(ii), (iii) are not allowed on board at any time.
4
LPG/Propane/Petrol/Diesel cylinders or containers
must not be emptied by passengers in a manner that
places TT-Line Company Pty Ltd property or other persons
at risk.
TT-Line
Company Pty Ltd will refuse passage to those who do
not comply with this policy.
