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(i) if an accident occurs, call for help, and  
(ii) be equipped to render such assistance as is practicable without entering the 
tank or sump until help arrives;  
(g) tank bottom plate shall be inspected by competent personnel using methods or 
technologies that are safe and effective as may be determined by the manager and 
approved by the Authority;  
(h) the bottom plate of every tank shall be effectively equipped with cathodic protection 
device which shall be designed to meet internationally recognised standards. 
 
14.  A manager shall ensure that —   
(a) processes for the effective monitoring of cathodic protection systems are regularly 
reviewed and updated in accordance with the standards designed for the 
system; 
(b) the internals of tanks shall be coated appropriately to meet NACE standards and 
other recognised requirements approved by the Authority; 
(c) floor plate coating shall be 100% inspected using appropriate equipment. 
(d) all hydrocarbon storage tanks shall be sited at a safe distance from any 
dangerous area in a direction downwind from the prevailing wind; 
(e) all crane and hoist shall be operated by a trained person who shall always ensure 
that the crane or hoist is never used to lift loads exceeding the maximum crane 
capacity or safe working limit; 
(f) all chains, ropes, lifting tackle, hook and brake system of the crane or hoist shall 
be inspected and maintained as recommended by its manufacturer; 
(g) general preventive maintenance shall be carried out on every crane and hoist as 
recommended by the manufacturer or at intervals of not more than 12 months; 
(h) periodic maintenance records shall be kept and made available on demand by 
the Authority; 
(i) pipeline used in an operation shall be designed, constructed and maintained in 
accordance with the relevant provisions of the ANSI, ASME, DNV, NACE , other 
applicable national and international standards and best practice in the manner 
prescribed by the Authority;   
Maintenance of storage 
facilities, pipelines and 
lifting operations