9.5 Packing bulk materials

9.5.1       Packers should ensure that:

• Applicable filling ratios for liquids are complied with;
• Tank fittings and valves are compatible with the goods to be carried;
• Specific requirements for foodstuffs are observed;
• Procedures for the safe transport of liquids in flexitanks are observed;
• CTUs are not overstressed by the carriage of solid bulk cargoes.

9.5.2       When working on the top of CTUs during the preparation, filling or emptying of CTUs packers should comply with the requirements of annex 8.

9.5.3       In order to comply with the obligations in 9.5.1 the packer should follow the provisions of annex 7, section 5.