Article 7.07 - Berthing in case of transport operations involving dangerous substances

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1. The minimum distance to be left between two vessels, pushed convoys or side-by-side formations when berthed shall be:

(a) 10 m if one of them shows the marking referred to in article 3.14, paragraph 1;

(b) 50 m if one of them shows the marking referred to in article 3.14, paragraph 2;

(c) 100 m if one of them shows the marking referred to in article 3.14, paragraph 3.

If the two vessels, pushed convoys or side-by-side formations each carry one or more lights or cones, the higher number of lights or cones indicates the distance to be left clear.

2. The obligation referred to in paragraph 1 (a) above shall not apply to:

(a) Vessels, pushed convoys and side-by-side formations also carrying this marking;

(b) Vessels not carrying this marking but issued with a certificate of approval in accordance with paragraph 8.1.8 of ADN, and conforming to the safety requirements applicable to vessels referred to in article 3.14, paragraph 1.

3. The competent authority may make exceptions with regard to berthing in particular cases.