S.L. 499.12 Art. 38Drip pans and absorbent material.

Throughout all cargo and bunkering operations drip pans shall be used and maintained effective, unless means for permanent retention of slight leakage at the ship/shore connection is provided. Adequate supplies of approved intrinsically safe absorbent material shall be kept readily available for immediate use in the event of a minor leakage. After usage, the contaminated materials shall be immediately removed to a safe area.