Art.136 - Precautions on board :

During the whole of their stay in SC, vessels carrying dangerous chemical and liquefied gases, Petroleum Grade A or Grade B or N.G.F. Carriers shall comply with the regulations of (Appendix No.2 ).

The handling on board of any vessel with liquid having a flash point of or below 66 degrees Centigrade ( 150o Fahrenheit ) is strictly prohibited. The handling of receptacles of Grade A petroleum is however, allowed within the conditions specified in Art. 134-A.

Further, no craft with a naked fire shall come or remain alongside a vessel carrying benzene, or liquefied inflammable gases.