LAUREL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. Ls | cH-06 Morr SHQEM PROCEDURE MANUAL No hot-work should be allowed in the vicinity of the cargo spaces unless the space is ventilated and the methane gas measurements indicate it is safe to do so. ‘The atmosphere in the space above the cargo in each hold must be tested for hydrocarbon, Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide daily. The testing should be done without opening the hatch-covers. SURFACE VENTILATION (TO REMOVE THE EXPLOSIVE AND FLAMMABLE GASES) OF COAL CARGOES IS ESSENTIAL TO REMOVE THE GASES, AS AIR DIRECTED INTO THE ‘BODY’ OF THE COAL CAN PROMOTE SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. expressly directed otherwise, all holds should be surface ventilated for the first 24 hours after departure from the loading port. During this period, one measurement should be taken from one 4 3 2 3 z 5 INCREASING LEVEL OF CARBON MONOXIDE INDICATES SELF- HEATING COULD BE TAKING PLACE. IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS INCREASING RAPIDLY, A POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION MAY BE DEVELOPING. IN THIS CASE CARGO SPACES SHOULD BE COMPLETELY CLOSED DOWN AND ALL VENTILATION CEASED. MASTER SHOULD SEEK EXPERT ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSIDER MAKING NEAREST SUITABLE PORT OF REFUGE. IF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT EXCEEDS 50 PPM, OR IF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT RISES FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, INFORM ‘OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. WATER OR STEAM SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR COOLING OR FIGHTING A COAL FIRE AT SEA EXCEPT FOR COOLING THE BOUNDARIES. Rae SEA Cee Cage