Carriage of dangerous goods policy

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this policy is to clearly define the requirement with regard to the carriage of Dangerous Goods by Passengers that are hazardous but which may – under certain conditions – be carried 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 their vehicle including motor bikes and bicycles or by foot in personal baggage.

1. Hazardous Groups
   
   

CONDITIONS of CARRIAGE

Category 1

LPG and Propane may be carried in cylinders that comply with Australian Standard AS2468, AS2469, AS2470 (stamped on cylinder), to a maximum size of 9kg with date of inspection within 10 years.

All cylinders, (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can remain in the passenger accompanied standard vehicle providing:-

• Open tray utility vehicles & open trailers – one bottle (maximum size 9 kg (25L) capacity;  
• Caravan’s / Motor home / Campers / Etc. – ONE additional bottle (maximum size 25 kg (50L));
• Gas bottle is secure within/on the vehicle;
• Gas bottle is secured in the upright position;
• Gas bottle is turned off; and
• Gas bottle must be within validation.

All gas bottles that are inside a passenger accompanied standard vehicle interior and boot, whether secure or not, must come out of the vehicle and be placed in the Gas Truck.

LPG cylinders (bottles) fitted to Caravans, Campervans, Mobile Homes and Camper Trailers which have a LPG system must be checked and verified for compliance.

In all cases these LPG cylinders must be isolated and will be tagged by TT-Line representative with a “HAZARD” tag to ensure gas cylinder is not turned on prior to boarding and are to remain off for the duration of the voyage and until passenger accompanied vehicle has cleared the port precinct.

Under no circumstances may gas systems be active whilst the passenger accompanied vehicle is on the vessel.

(i) Propane cylinders may not be carried if connected to an appliance. 

(ii) Single use Propane cylinders that are pierce for use may only be carried if completely intact and not fitted to an appliance.

Gas Cylinders that do not meet the aforementioned conditions will either be confiscated or disposed of if validation has expired.
Gas Cylinders that are not correctly secured will be collected by TT-Line representative for the duration of the journey. The passenger will be allowed to collect the gas cylinder from a nominated location at the port of disembarkation.

Category 2

Butane & propane cans/cartridges/canisters, (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can be transported in the passenger accompanied vehicle providing:-

• Maximum quantity 18 x 250 gram cans/cartridges/canisters;
• Cans/cartridges/canisters must be in original packaging;
• Cans/cartridges/canisters/canisters must have original manufacturers cap in situ;
• Cans/cartridges/canisters must remain in passenger accompanied vehicle;
• Subject to inspection to confirm cans/cartridges/canisters are not surrounded by an ignition source or readily flammable material (e.g. surrounded by loose clothing); and

Any loose cans/cartridges/canisters must be stored in a suitable secured container.

Category 3

Shelite, Turpentine, Methylated Spirits bottles (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can be transported in the passenger accompanied vehicle providing:-

• Shelite, Turpentine, Methylated Spirits  is contained in standard bottles purchased from standard retailers;
• Shelite, Turpentine, Methylated Spirits is contained in original bottles of purchase;
• Maximum quantity is less than 2 litres per passenger accompanied vehicle;
• Shelite, Turpentine, Methylated Spirits must remain in passenger accompanied vehicle;
• Subject to inspection to confirm 2 litre bottles are not surrounded by an ignition source or readily flammable material (e.g. surrounded by loose clothing); and
• Any loose bottles must be stored in a suitable secured container.  

Category 4

• Ethanol;
• Bio-Fuel;
• Aviation Fuel;
• Kerosene;
• Lamp Oil; and
• Paint Thinners

Are all prohibited from carriage.

Category 5

(i) Pyrotechnics (Boat) if in sealed packages

Pyrotechnics can be transported, (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), providing:-

• Pyrotechnics are contained in a suitable metal or purpose use plastic container that can be secured (example screw lid);
• No other item is permitted to be inside the container that is containing pyrotechnics;
• Pyrotechnics are subject to inspection;
• Pyrotechnics must remain either in the passenger accompanied vehicle or boat;
• Pyrotechnics must be in original sealed packaging;
• The date of expiry of Pyrotechnics will be inspected; and

Pyrotechnics are not within validation date and have expired will be confiscated and deemed unsafe for transportation.

(ii) All other pyrotechnics are prohibited from carriage.

Category 6 

Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can only be transported on the basis if:-

• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with diesel ONLY can be transported;
• All other Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers must be empty and dry of residual liquid;
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with other dangerous fuel such as petrol, aviation fuel and non-standard fuels are prohibited from carriage;
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with diesel must be fully welded at seams (Plastic or Metal);
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with diesel must not be greater than 50 litres in capacity; and
• The sealing cap must have locking side arms or screwed cap with an effective rubber seal.

In the event petrol residual is identified inside an empty Jerry Can or Boat Fuel Can the passengers must fill the container with water before being allowed to travel.

Category 7

Scuba tanks or oxygen cylinders (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can only be transported on the basis if:-

Full cylinders are to be removed from vehicles collected by TT-Line representative for the duration of the journey. The passenger will be allowed to collect the cylinders from a nominated location at the port of disembarkation.

For scuba tanks or oxygen cylinders to remain in the confines of a passenger accompanied vehicle or other positions of the vehicle deck the cylinder maximum pressure reading of equal to or below 40 psi or empty.

Category 8

Oxyacetylene gas cylinders are prohibited from carriage.

Category 9

Personal passenger medical oxygen cylinders can be carried under the following conditions;

• Small or medium size bottles only are approved;
• One bottle and one spare per passenger are approved;
• For further bottles to be considered per passenger, application must be made directly to TT-Line; and
• No medical oxygen bottles are to remain in the vehicle deck – all must be taken into the accommodation

Category 10

All other flammable items are prohibited from carriage.