Packages containing explosives shall not be dragged or rolled, but such packages shall be carefully lifted, deposited or stowed, and shall not be thrown or dropped when handled. All ship’s and stevedoring gear used shall
be of a suitable nature for the safe handling of explosives. When wharf cranes or ships loading/discharging gear
are not available, packages shall be landed from ship to shore or loaded from shore to ship by being passed from hand to hand.