Miraflores Lakes and in the waters of all ship's anchorages, harbors, piers, and docks is prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Port Captain. Authorization shall not be given for skin diving at night. When recreational skin-diving activities are underway in any waters of the Canal Zone, a flag with a hoist or height of not less than 12 inches and a fly or length of not less than 18 inches and having a red background and a 31⁄2-inch diagonal white stripe, running from the upper corner of the staff end of the flag to the lower corner of the outside end of the flag, shall be displayed from the mast of the craft serving the skin diver. Flags larger than the foregoing minimum dimensions shall preserve the same proportions. Vessels approaching an area where such skindiving activities are underway shall reduce speed sufficiently to avoid creating a dangerous wash or wake. (c) The provisions of this section do not apply to diving operations conducted in or about the locks by locks personnel. (d) The provisions of this section do not apply to emergency situations in which prompt action is necessary to save or protect life or property and time does not permit compliance. [31 F.R. 12295, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 32 F.R. 8243, June 8, 1967] § 111.204 Water skiing; observer required; prohibited times and areas. (a) When towing a person on water skis or an aquaplane or similar device a motorboat or any other vessel shall, in addition to the operator, carry an observer, at least 12 years of age, so placed in the motorboat or other vessel as to be able to keep the operator fully informed of all conditions potentially hazardous to the person towed or any other property or person in the vicinity. The observer shall be alert and shall keep the operator fully informed of all hazards. The operator shall devote his full attention to operating the motorboat or other vessel in a safe manner. (b) No person shall operate a motorboat or other vessel on the waters of the Canal Zone towing a person or persons on water skis, or aquaplane or similar device nor shall any person engage in water skiing, aquaplaning or other similar activity during the hours from sunset to sunrise. (c) No person shall operate water skis, an aquaplane or similar device in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. (d) No person shall operate a motorboat or other vessel towing a person or persons on water skis, aquaplane or any similar device nor shall any person engage in water skiing, aquaplaning or other similar activity on the waters of designated ships anchorages, harbors, piers or docks in the Canal Zone nor on the waters of the Canal channel extending from Buoys 1 and 2, Pacific Entrance, through Miraflores Lake, Gaillard Cut, Gatun Lake and the Atlantic entrance Channel to the Cristobal Breakwater Entrance. (e) No person shall operate water skis, an aquaplane or similar device within 100 feet of the shoreline of any area which has been licensed by the Canal Zone Government to a person, persons, or organization for use as a boat recreation site and which has been posted with the licensee's name and land license number. This prohibition shall not apply to the licensee of such area or to his guests. § 111.205 Operation of small craft in recreation-site areas prohibited. (a) No small craft shall be operated within 100 feet of the shoreline of any area which has been licensed by the Canal Zone Government to a person, persons, or organization for use as a boat recreation site and which has been posted with the licensee's name and land license number, unless it is necessary to do so in going to or from another licensed area, in which case the licensee of the area to or from which passage is being made or his guests may proceed through the restricted area, but must do so at a reduced speed that will avoid unreasonable interference with use of the area through which passage is made and the property thereon. This section shall not apply to use by a licensee or his guests of the area licensed to him; nor to any small craft in distress. (b) For the purposes of this section, a small craft is defined as any vessel which is not required to have the assistance of locomotives when transiting the locks. § 111.206 Operating small craft while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs prohibited. (a) No person shall operate a small craft while intoxicated. (b) It is unlawful for any person to operate any small craft who is a habitual user, or under the influence, of any narcotic drug or who is under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely operating the vessel in Canal Zone waters. The fact that one lawfully is or has been using any drug shall not constitute a defense against a charge of violating this section. (c) For purposes of this section, the term small craft shall have the same meaning as in § 111.205. 113.42 113.43 113.44 113.45 113.46 113.47 113.48 113.49 (b) Place the small craft in a position of danger if the small craft's means of 113.50 propulsion fails. 113.51 For the purposes of this section, the 113.52 term small craft shall have the same 113.53 meaning as in § 111.205. 113.54 [32 F.R. 8243, June 8, 1967] 113.55 (a) Hamper the safe operation of such transiting or other vessel or endanger the small craft or Subpart F-Penalties for Violation § 111.221 Penalties for violation. As provided in 2 C.Z.C. sec. 1331, 76A Stat. 46, whoever violates any of the provisions of §§ 111.1 to 111.207 is subject to a fine of not more than $100, or imprisonment in jail for not more than 30 days, or both. 113.91 Application. Classification of explosives. Loading or unloading explosives at Chute used in loading or unloading explosives. Equipment for loading or unloading explosives. Lights, firearms, matches, cigarette Fires on docks, lighters, or vessels. Persons under influence of liquor Damaged or leaking containers of explosives. Damaged or leaking containers of explosives not to be accepted for transportation. Subpart C-Hazardous Liquid Cargoes 113.92 113.93 113.94 113.95 [32 F.R. 8243, June 8, 1967] Venting of cargo tanks. 113.99 Venting of bunker tanks. 113.2 Loading certificate or declaration. 113.100 Venting of cofferdam. 113.3 Definition and classification of hazardous cargoes. 113.4 Packing and stowing of hazardous 113.103 Ventilation for certain hold spaces. transfer operations. Smoking. General safety requirements during 113.6 Vessels to anchor and await instructions. 113.109 Closing of scuppers and sea valves. Connecting cargo hose. 113.161 113.162 Ammonium nitrate. Irradiated fuel elements and special nuclear materials; shipments originating in, or destined to, a port of the United States. 113.163 Same; shipments not originating in or destined to a port of the United States. Subpart E-Penalties for Violation 113.181 Penalties for violation. AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 113 issued under authority vested in President by 2 C.Z.C. 1331, 76A Stat. 46, and delegated to Secretary of Army by § 3.1(a) (1) of this chapter. SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 113 appear at 31 F.R. 12302, Sept. 16, 1966, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A-General Provisions § 113.1 Statement of amount and character of explosives carried. In addition to complying with § 123.4, vessels carrying explosives, except ships of war, shall furnish a statement of the amounts and character of the explosives carried. § 113.2 Loading certificate or declaration. Upon the arrival of a vessel carrying explosive cargo at a port of the Canal Zone, the Master shall deliver to the Boarding Officer a loading certificate, is sued by a Surveyor or Inspector of a recognized authority such as the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., British Board of Trade, Port Authority Official, or Navigation Inspector, stating where and how the explosives are stowed and the manner of packing. When no loading certificate is available, the Master, upon arrival, must submit to the Boarding Officer a declaration as follows: DECLARATION OF EXPLOSIVE CARGO CARRIED I, the undersigned Master of the -, carrying explosives as classified by the United States Coast Guard, or by any other recognized government agency, do hereby declare and certify on behalf of the owners of the vessel, as follows: The explosives were loaded at 1 packed and stowed in accordance with 2 Coast 2 Regulations of United States Guard, British Board of Trade, Port Authority, as the case may be, as indicated on the containers. 8 State number of hold, special magazine, etc. (which must be within reach of ship's fire hose) including amount of each kind of explosive. * Boiler room, engine room, etc., within reach of ship's fire hose. If no flammables are carried, so state. § 113.3 Definition and classification of hazardous cargoes. The definition and classification of explosives and other hazardous cargoes, except petroleum products in bulk, shall be in accordance with the regulations established by the United States Coast Guard or by any other recognized governmental agency, but in case of doubt as to the explosive nature of any commodity, or in case of conflict as to its classification, determination of the nature and classification of such cargoes shall be made by the Canal authorities. CROSS REFERENCES: For regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission relating to explosives and other dangerous articles, see 49 CFR Parts 71-78. For regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard relating to transportation of dangerous cargo, see 46 CFR Parts 146, 147. § 113.4 Packing and stowing of hazardous cargoes. Packing and stowing of explosives and other hazardous cargoes, except petroleum products in bulk, shall be in accordance with the rules in force at the port of loading. When no such rules exist at the port of loading, the regulations of the United States Coast Guard, or of the British Board of Trade shall apply. § 113.5 Anchorage areas for ships loaded with hazardous cargoes. The following areas for ships loaded with explosives or with highly volatile products are designated: (a) Atlantic end. Area included in rectangle one thousand yards wide immediately south of West breakwater, starting at a point on West breakwater one thousand yards from West Breakwater Light and thence extending westward 2,000 yards along breakwater. (b) Pacific end. Area south of Naos Island bounded on the east by a line drawn south (true) from entrance gas buoy No. 1; on the south by a line drawn east (true) from Tortolita Island, and on the north and west by the curve of 30-foot depth. § 113.6 Vessels to anchor and await instructions. Vessels carrying explosive cargoes shall anchor in the explosive anchorage areas, as described in § 113.5, on arrival at the Canal Zone, and there await instructions. Such vessels will be allowed alongside wharves of the Canal Zone only as prescribed in §§ 113.7, 113.8, and each case will be handled individually by the Port Captain. § 113.7 Restrictions as to docking alongside terminal piers. Vessels with explosives aboard forming part of the cargo will be allowed alongside the terminal piers only when such explosives are stowed properly in spaces which need not be opened during the vessel's stay at the dock. A closed magazine in a hold is considered a separate space which need not be opened. Should there be cargo for discharge at the Canal Zone in the same space with explosives, the explosives must be removed before the vessel will be allowed alongside the terminal piers. § 113.8 Places for loading and discharging explosives; restrictions. (a) The explosive dock at Mindi and the explosive anchorages prescribed in § 113.5 are hereby designated for loading or discharging explosive cargo consigned to Canal agencies or to private consignees. (b) The explosive dock at Mindi, explosive anchorages prescribed in § 113.5, Pier 1 at Rodman Naval Station, and Pier 4 at Coco Solo Naval Station (except during periods when it may be deactivated), are designated for loading or discharging explosive/ammunition cargo consigned for military units: Provided, however, That (1) the accumulation of mass detonating explosive/ammunition at the Navy piers Rodman and Coco Solo (i.e., the total explosive/ammunition cargo on board ship and on the pier at any one time) shall not exceed a total explosive content of 25,000 pounds; (2) when handling other than mass detonating types of explosive/ammunition cargo, the total weight shall not exceed that allowed by safety standards prescribed by the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, Department of the Navy; and (3) the Navy piers at Rodman and Coco Solo shall not be used for handling explosive/ammunition cargo unless specific approval has been granted in each instance by the Commandant, Fifteenth Naval District, who will ensure that the Port Captain, Balboa or Cristobal, as the case may be, is advised of the details of each such handling. 203 (c) The Canal authorities upon application may grant authority to discharge explosives, whether designated for civilian or military use, at Canal Zone docks in an emergency or when the character or packing of the explosives justifies such discharge. § 113.9 Discharging small-arms ammunition, and pyrotechnic supplies. Shipments of ammunition for small arms (in cartridge or shell fully assembled) not exceeding in the aggregate 10 tons weight or measurement, pyrotechnic supplies not exceeding in the aggregate 1 ton weight or measurement, and 500 pounds or less of smokeless powder may be landed at either the Cristobal or Balboa terminal docks upon observance of special precautions to insure safe handling. § 113.10 Discharging flammable cargo at public wharves. Whenever it shall become necessary to remove any especially flammable cargo from ships to public wharves, the Port Captain shall be notified at least 2 hours before such cargo is to be discharged upon the wharf, so that the proper means can be provided to remove such cargo from the pier area at the earliest moment. § 113.11 Compliance with administrative regulations governing the storage and handling of petroleum products in bulk. In addition to the regulations prescribed herein regarding the transportation and handling of hazardous cargoes in Canal Zone waters, ships' personnel involved in loading or unloading petroleum products or bunkering in Canal Zone waters shall comply with the procedures set forth in the pamphlet published by the Panama Canal Company entitled "Regulations Governing the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products in Bulk at Canal Zone Terminals." Subpart B-Handling, Loading, and Unloading of Explosives § 113.41 Application. This subpart applies to all vessels, domestic and foreign, regardless of character, tonnage, size, service, and whether self-propelled or not, and whether arriving or departing, or under way, moored, anchored, or aground, except tankers: Provided, however, That said sections shall not be construed to apply to the transportation of military or naval forces with their accompanying munitions of war or stores. § 113.42 Classification of explosives. Explosives are classified for purposes of this subpart, as follows: CLASS A-DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVES Ammunition for cannon with explosive projectiles. Ammunition for cannon with explosive gas projectiles. Ammunition for cannon with explosive smoke projectiles. Ammunition for cannon with explosive incendiary projectiles. Ammunition for small arms with explosive bullets. Black powder. Blasting powder. Blasting caps-more than 1,000. Blasting caps with safety fuse-more than 1,000. Blasting caps, electric-more than 1,000. Boosters (explosive). Detonating fuses. Explosive bombs. Explosive mines. Explosive rifle grenades. Delay electric igniters. Electric blasting caps-1,000 or less. Electric squibs. Safety squibs. Empty cartridge bags. Black powder igniters. Empty cartridge cases primed. Fuse igniters. Fuse lighters. Fuse, safety. Igniters. Fuses, combination, percussion, time or tracer. Instantaneous fuse. Grenades, empty, primed. Percussion caps. Percussion fuses. Primers. Toy caps. § 113.43 Inspection for and report of fires. The master of any vessel having on board explosives or other dangerous articles or substances as cargo and about to enter a port of the Canal Zone shall make or cause to be made an inspection prior to entering such port If the inspection discloses the presence of fire or any other hazardous condition, such condition shall immediately be reported to the Port Captain and the master or person in charge of such vessel shall comply with the instructions given by the Port Captain as to procedure to be followed in entering port. |