Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022
171Berths for vessels
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171 Berths for vessels
(1) The master of a vessel must comply with subregulations (3) and (5).
(2) The port manager responsible for the relevant berth must comply with subregulations (3) and (5).
(3) If explosives are to be loaded onto, or unloaded from, a vessel at a berth, the berth must comply with the relevant requirements of AS 3846 for the transfer and handling of explosives.
(4) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to subregulation (3) if the quantity of explosives transferred onto or from the vessel is not more than 25 kg.
(5) If goods other than explosives are to be loaded onto or unloaded from a vessel at a berth, and that vessel has on board more than 25 kg of explosives, the berth must comply with the relevant requirements of AS 3846 for the transfer and handling of explosives.
Division 3—Handling and transport of explosives in port areas