GENERAL CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUATICS (CR 51 – 60) OPERATOR VARIATIONS: AF-02 AF-03 AH-01 AH-02 AY-02 CV-08 DL-01 D0-06 D0-07 EK-06 IB-02 JL-01 KL-03 LG-01 LH-01 LH-02 LH-04 LX-02 LX-03 OS-01 QY-06 QY-07 SA-02 SV-01 TP-01 UA-01 Design and Construction It is essential that containers be well constructed and dimensions, where stated, are length, width and height. Dimensions shown in these Regulations are illustrative and therefore must be related to actual size of the consignment for which the container is constructed. Most of the aquatic species being shipped are small tropical fish. These are packed in plastic bags containing 2/3 oxygen and 1/3 water in which the fish must be able to swim freely. This bag is then placed within an outer container. The outer container must be rigid and not be able to buckle or bend. It must have the sides re–enforced so that it can withstand damage from other freight falling on it. It must be closed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally opened. All closed containers must be so constructed that they are completely leak–proof. It must also be placed on polythene sheeting within the hold in case of damage during flight. Some of the larger aquatic species require very specialised containers and it is therefore essential that the size of the aircraft door and the space available within the hold is considered at the time such a shipment is initially booked. A larger container that has water must have an anti–spill device around the top and the sides must be placed on polythene sheeting that has a deep covering of absor-bent material. The container for large species must have spacer devices and/or handles in order that it can be manipulated easily. If forklift spacers are required, they must be at least 5 cm (2 in) thick. Allowance for the extra height must be made when calculating the dimensions of the container. Labelling and Marking The container must be correctly labelled in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 9. No additional labels are required when the “Live Animals” and the “This Way Up” labels are imprinted on the outer container. Special Care The large species such as porpoises, dolphins, whales etc. need special attention and must Live Animal Regulations 2009 Page 1 of 23 Live Animal Regulations 2009 16/01/2018 about:blank
Live Animal Regulations 2009
Jul 10, 2023
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