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Bunkering of vessel with liquid fuel at the quays by means of the service pipe lines or at any of the berths in Port by tank barges, may be permitted, provided that the following conditions are fulfilled: - (a) During all such times as any vessel is receiving liquid fuel into her bunkers, the master or first mate of such vessel shall be present on board and it shall be incumbent upon him to see that these regulations are complied with and that all responsible precautions for safety are observed. (b) A ship's officer shall be on watch and an attendant of the oil company supplying the liquid fuel for bunkers shall be stationed alongside the flexible connecting pipe while bunkering is in progress. (c) Suppliers of liquid fuel shall be responsible for seeing that all flexible pipes used for bunkering vessel are tested to a pressure of 7 kgs/Cm2 before operations commence and that all joints are oil-tight. (d) Suppliers of liquid fuel for bunkers shall be liable for any damage what soever caused to cargo or property belonging to the Port, by any leakage of fuel oil or other causes. The masters and owners or the agents of the vessel receiving such fuel shall also be liable for any such damage if caused by negligence or defect or failure of apparatus or appliances belonging to the vessel. (e) No cargo other than goods, unaffected by oil, shall be allowed on the wharf within 15 meters of the oil stand pipes and shed doors immediately behind them shall be kept closed while bunkering is in progress. (f) Before bunkering commences through the service pipe lines on the quays the attendant shall see that the telephone connections to the oil company's depot is in working order. (g) An attendant shall be on duty at the pump throughout the time of bunkering. (h) At least two hour's notice in writing shall be given to the Deputy Conservator before bunkering is commenced. (i) No bunkering shall be commenced unless the Port Fire Officer is satisfied that all necessary precautions have been taken. (j) No smoking, cooking, naked lights or forges shall be allowed on the vessel's deeks while bunkering is in progress. (k) A suitable gutter or other contrivance shall be placed under the connecting service pipe to prevent any oil from dropping on the wharf or into the water.