Western Australian Consolidated Regulations Western Australian Consolidated Regulations (1) While pumping is
in progress the lids, screw caps, or other removable coverings of the tanks
shall be kept securely fastened or screwed down, except so far as may be
necessary to enable discharge of inflammable liquid to proceed, and where it
is necessary to remove any lid, screw cap, or other coverings, safety wire
gauzes shall immediately be properly fitted, or other effective measures
immediately taken, by the master to prevent the ignition of the inflammable
liquid or vapours.
(2) If any leakage
occurs while inflammable liquid is being loaded onto or discharged from an oil
vessel, the master of the oil vessel shall forthwith cause the loading or
discharging to cease.