Death on Board Log Carrier

Applicable to: Ship Owners, Managers, Operators, Masters, and Shore Stevedores

Effective Date: 18th August 2004

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

Timber logs may contain toxic gases due to chemical treatment or decomposition, posing a risk to stevedores and crew. Follow these safety measures:

Declaration: Owners/Managers/Masters must declare to port authorities if logs were chemically treated, with substantiating certificates.
Ventilation: If untreated, ensure holds are open and ventilated before work. If treated, ventilate holds for longer durations before permitting man entry.
Personal Protective Equipment: Masters should keep self-contained breathing apparatus and other PPE ready for use.
Education: Educate shore stevedores about potential toxic gases before starting work.

II/4 Methyl Bromide is very toxic and can cause immediate death on exposure.

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