2 Portable receptacles
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - CSS Code - Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing1 – Resolution A.714(17) - Annex 3 - Safe stowage and securing of portable receptacles1 - 2 Portable receptacles

2 Portable receptacles

 Portable receptacles can be divided into:

  • .1 cylinders of different dimensions without securing points and having a capacity not exceeding 150 l;

  • .2 receptacles of different dimensions with the exception of cylinders in conformity with 2.1 having a capacity of not less than 100 l and not more than 1,000 l and whether or not fitted with hoisting devices of sufficient strength; and

  • .3 assemblies, known as "frames", of cylinders in conformity with 2.1, the cylinders being interconnected by a manifold within the frame and held firmly together by metal fittings. The frames are equipped with securing and handling devices of sufficient strength (e.g. cylindrical receptacles are equipped with rolling hoops and receptacles are secured on skids).


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