Classification, handling Class Description 1. C. O, marking 1. C. O. class VIII (chemical), etc; detonating type; fuzes, anti-tank mine (chemical). "Blasting caps with salety fuze." Detonators. Blasting caps. “Boosters (exploBlasting caps with safety fuze. sive)". Destructor, explosive, M10 and MK2 Mod 0. “Detonating fuzes, Class A". "Electric blasting caps”. Electric blasting caps. “Precussion caps". Fuzes, AT mine (chemical). “Percussion luzes". “Time fuzes" and stowage chart-Continued Hazard Stowage Handling The two primary hazards in MAGAZINE STOWAGE the transportation of these "A", SPECIAL STOW devices are shock and in- AGÉ, OR PORTABLE volvement in fire. MAGAZINE, WHICH A collateral hazard is the MAY BE STOWED IN effect of the detonating of A HOLD OR ON DECK these articles upon other explosives or ammunition The location of magazines is stowed in proximity to restricted to a hold or comsuch articles. partment in which no other All of this class ammunition explosives or ammunition in a unit stowage may ex. (except Classes I, III, and plode at one time, but as VI) are stowed. the total amount of explo- Shall not be stowed within 8 sives involved is limited feet of the vessel's side except structural damage would blasting caps stowed in a not tend to be great. portable magazine “On Light missiles having lim. deck" need not meet this ited range would be requirement. formed. This class of ammunition shall Ammunition of Class VIII constitutes & distinct class of ammunition when not assembled in projectiles, bombs, or other ammunition. These types of ammunition are loaded with explosives that are sensitive to shock. The handling and stowage provisions of these regulations give consideration to the probable effect accidental detonation of these devices may bave upon other am. munition or explosives stowed within the vessel. 1. Handle by hand or mechanical means. 2. Do not drop, drag, tumble. walk or otherwise subject packages to shock. 3. Gravity roller conveyors are not authorized. 4. Do not use chute in loading or unloading. 5. Trays with sideboards shall be used when load ing by mechanical means. 6. Packages shall not be stacked on a tray to a height above its sideboards. 7. Trays shall not be swung unnecessarily over open hatches or holds containing military explosives or other dangerous articles. 8. Trays shall be hoisted and lowered carefully and deposited without undue shock on a mattress or other shock absorbing material. 9. Packages shall be stowed in the position indica. ted by their markings. 10. The maximum permitted weight per draft when handled by tray with sideboards shall not exceed 1,000 lbs. plus 10%. 11. Drafts consisting of one or more palletized units shall not exceed 2,400 lbs. plus 10%. 12. Lifts of palletized units shall not be tiered except not be overstowed with any other cargo. For detail of stowage see $ 146.29–93. For stowage with other dangerous articles see $146.29-59. when using a sling so designed as to prevent tho upper tier or tiers from shifting or falling from the draft. 13. A portable magazine in which this class of am. munition is stowed and hoisted on board a vessel as a unit load shall not exceed 2,400 lbs. plus 10%. 14. The limiting weights noted above are for a 5 ton boom. See $ 146.29-41. Classification, handling 1. C. C. marking L. C.C. class Class Description IX-A Explosives in bulk such as: Black powder. Propellant explo sives for small. arms, etc. Black powder in bulk, ballistite for small-arms, propellant explosives for small-arms, black blasting powder, flash powder and powder having similar hazard characteristics to those named. Ballistite for small-arms. of 72 grains, Projectile, ground burst M116. hexagonal black powder. and stowage chart—Continued Hazard Stowage Handling 1. Handle by hand or mechanical means. Do not drop, drag, tumble, walk or therwise subject packages to shock. 3.Packages shall be handled in such a manner as to insure that no spark or friction will occur. 4. Observe packages or containers for evidence of sifting or inability to retain contents and reject any showing such signs. 5. In event a package is damaged and powder is spilled, immediately stop operations and sweep up any loose powder. 6. Remove damaged container and residue of powder to a safe location. 7. Gravity roller conveyor not authorized. 8. Drums and kegs shall be stowed on end with bungs up. Metal cans shall be stowed with filling openings up. Packages or containers shall be stowed in the position indicated by their markings. 9. Cargo handling stevedore gear may be trays, skipboards, pallets, or pieplates provided they are fitted with cargo nets or sideboards. Boxes or trays with fixed or removable sides are au. thorized 10. Cargo nets without trays, skipboards, pallets, or pieplates are not permitted. 11. The maximum permitted weight per draft when handled by tray, skipboard, pallet, or pieplate fitted with cargo net or sideboards shall not exceed 2,400 lbs. plus 10%. 12. Drafts consisting of one or more palletized units shall not exceed 4,000 lbs. Plus 10%. 13. Lifts of palletized units shall not be tiered except when using a sling so designed as to pre. vent th upper tie or tie shifting or falling from the draft. 14. Tho limiting weights noted above are for & 5-ton boom. See $ 146.29 41. 843 A High explosives High explosives in bulk, Items of high explosive such as "High explosives”... such as: shaped charges for demolition or other pos and Demolition powder in bulk, possessing the characteristics of being blocks, etc likely to detonate en masse. Dynamite. Includes but is not limited to: TNT. Amatex. |