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(1) Vessels having on board explosives for discharges:- Vessels having com mercial explosives as detailed in Appendix 'F' on board for discharge shall not ordinarily be permitted to enter the Port. (2) Berthing of naval vessels having on board explosives:- Naval explosives in combatent warships berthed in the stream berths or alongside wharf berths when stowed below docks in properly fitted magazines and under the suppervision laid down in the Naval Magazine and Explosive Regulations, and in the case of warships, to which the Naval Magazine and Explosive Regulations do not apply, subject to the production of a certificate from Flag Officer Commanding, Southern Naval Area, Cochin certifying that the particular warship is an orthodox warship and therefore deemed to have satisfactory regulations for the safe custody of explosives on board, provided there is no handling e.g., embarking or disembarking of explosives ammunition in that ship. (3) Dry Docking of Naval vessels having on board explosives:- Naval explosives such as filled shells, warheads, bombs, and Q.F. ammunition in magazine fitted with racks stowage in combatent warships berthed in dry dock for short period with full crew on board and subject to Naval Magazine and explosive Regulations, and in the case of warships to which the Naval Magazine and Explosive Regulations do not apply, subject to the production of a certificate from the Flag Officer Commanding Southern Naval Area. Cochin, certifying that the particular warship is an orthodox warship and therefore, deemed to have satisfactory regulations for the safe custody of explosives on board, for the following purpose, provided there is no handling embarking and disembarking of explosive/ammunition in that ship. (i) Coating of bottoms and examination of underwater fittings, (ii) Effecting repairs which, it is known will not entail work in the vicinity of compartment containing explosive i.e., to shift propellers, repairs to rudders etc.