A. No explosive may be handled between the dock or seawall and vessel except with the permission of and pursuant to safety conditions imposed by the U.S. Coast Guard. A special permit shall be obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard before any explosives are placed on a port facility.

B. Upon the written permission of the port director, explosives may be handled only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A safety watch shall be maintained at the expense of the cargo owner while explosives are being transported.

C. If the handling of explosives cannot be completed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., the person in charge or control of the vessel shall cause such vessel to haul away from the dock or seawall and anchor in such part of the port as may be designated by the port director until such time as the activity may continue under this section.

D. A red flag shall be displayed as a danger signal at the fore topmast head of the vessel while explosives are being transported between a vessel and the wharf. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]