MSC.1/Circ.1265
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS

Annex.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS

1. Introduction

2. Reasons for fumigation

2.3 Insects in containers

2.4 Rodents

3. Shore-side fumigation operations – fumigated containers

3.1 Fumigated containers which have been ventilated

3.2 Containers loaded without ventilation after fumigation (fumigation in transit)

Special Provision SP302

Special Provision SP910

3.2.4 Marking of the Cargo Transport Unit

4. Fumigants used

4.1 Phosphine UN 2199

4.2 Methyl bromide UN 1062

5. Ship-side operations

5.1 Fumigation after loading on board a ship

5.2 Containers loaded without ventilation after fumigation (fumigation in transit)

6. Hazards to personnel

7. Fumigation detection

7.1.1 Stain tube gas test equipment

7.1.2 Electronic (photo-ionisation gas testing equipment)

7.2 Personal monitors

APPENDIX. AIDE-MEMOIRE FOR FUMIGATION OF CONTAINERS