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pdfSUBCHAPTER I—CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
Subpart 90.20—General Marine
Engineering Requirements
PART 90—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subpart 90.01—Authority and Purpose
90.20–1
Sec.
90.01–1 Purpose of regulations.
90.01–7 Right of appeal.
90.01–15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Subpart 90.25—General Electrical
Engineering Requirements
90.25–1
Electrical engineering details.
Subpart 90.27—Lifesaving Appliances and
Arrangements
Subpart 90.05—Application
90.05–1 Vessels subject to requirements of
this subchapter.
90.05–5 Specific application noted in text.
90.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels
on inland and Great Lakes routes.
90.05–10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.
90.05–20 Applicability to offshore supply
vessels.
90.05–25 Seagoing barge.
90.05–35 Flammable and combustible liquid
cargo in bulk.
90.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
Subpart 90.35—American Bureau of
Shipping’s Standards
90.35–1
90.35–5
Standards to be used.
Where obtainable.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103–
206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O.
12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Subpart 90.10—Definition of Terms Used in
This Subchapter
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
90.10–1 Anniversary date.
90.10–2 Approved.
90.10–3 Barge.
90.10–5 Carrying freight for hire.
90.10–7 Commandant.
90.10–9 Coast Guard District Commander.
90.10–11 Coastwise.
90.10–12 Gas free.
90.10–13 Great Lakes.
90.10–14 Headquarters.
90.10–15 Industrial personnel.
90.10–16 Industrial vessel.
90.10–19 Lakes, bays, and sounds.
90.10–20 Liftboat.
90.10–21 Marine inspector or inspector.
90.10–23 Motorboat.
90.10–25 Ocean.
90.10–27 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).
90.10–29 Passenger.
90.10–30 Pilot boarding equipment and point
of access.
90.10–33 Rivers.
90.10–35 Recognized classification society.
90.10–36 Seagoing barge.
90.10–37 Vessel.
90.10–38 Specially suitable for vehicles.
90.10–40 Offshore supply vessels.
90.10–42 Tankerman
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Marine engineering details.
Subpart 90.01—Authority and
Purpose
§ 90.01–1 Purpose of regulations.
The purpose of the regulations in this
subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for cargo and miscellaneous vessels, as listed in Column
5 of table 90.05–1(a).
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 90.01–7 Right of appeal.
Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast
Guard, may appeal therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.
[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989]
§ 90.01–15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
(a) Purpose. This section collects and
displays the control numbers assigned
to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in this subchapter by the Office of Management
Subpart 90.15—Equivalents
90.15–1 Conditions under which equivalents
may be used.
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§ 90.05–1
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the United States to the extent prescribed by law, except as follows:
(1) Any vessel of a foreign nation signatory to the International Convention
for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and
which has on board a current, valid
safety equipment certificate.
(2) Any vessel operating exclusively
on inland waters which are not navigable waters of the United States.
(3) Any vessel while laid up and dismantled and out of commission.
(4) With the exception of vessels of
the U.S. Maritime Administration, any
vessel with title vested in the United
States and which is used for public purposes.
(b) Notwithstanding the exception
previously noted in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section, foreign vessels of novel design or construction or whose operation involves potential unusual risks
shall be subject to inspection to the extent necessary to safeguard life and
property in United States ports, as further provided by § 2.01–13 of subchapter
A (Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter.
(c) Notwithstanding the exception
noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, each foreign vessel shall report
marine casualties occurring while the
vessel is in the navigable waters of the
United States as required by Subpart
97.07.
and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard intends that this section comply with the
requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which
requires that agencies display a current control number assigned by the
Director of the OMB for each approved
agency information collection requirement.
(b) Display.
46 CFR part or section where identified or described
Current
OMB control
No.
§ 91.27–13 .........................................................
§ 91.40–3 ...........................................................
§ 91.40–5 ...........................................................
§ 97.15–7 ...........................................................
§ 97.15–17 .........................................................
1625–0065
1625–0032
1625–0032
1625–0064
1625–0064
[CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34297, Sept. 6, 1988, as
amended by CGD 82–004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25,
1990; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992;
USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004]
Subpart 90.05—Application
§ 90.05–1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
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(a) This subchapter is applicable to
all U.S.-flag vessels indicated in Column 4 of Table 90.05–1(a) and to all
such foreign-flag vessels which carry 12
or fewer passengers from any port in
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[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1109, Jan. 27, 1968;
CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3711, Feb. 25, 1970; CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 77–042, 42 FR
63643, Dec. 19, 1977; CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36025, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 86–033, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21,
1988; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26, 1990; USCG–1999–5040, 67 FR 34792, May 15, 2002; USCG–
2008–1107, 74 FR 63655, Dec. 4, 2009]
Coast Guard, DHS
§ 90.05–25
the United Nations, to a port outside
the territory or the reverse; or
(iii) Between the contiguous states of
the United States and the states of Hawaii or Alaska or between the states of
Hawaii and Alaska.
(b) The regulations that apply to a
vessel on an ‘‘international voyage’’ in
this subchapter do not apply to ships
engaged on a voyage solely on the
Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence
River as far east as a straight line
drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West
Point, Anticosti Island, the 63d Meridian;
(c) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any
vessel on an international voyage from
the requirements of this subchapter if
the vessel—
(1) Makes a single international voyage in exceptional circumstances; and
(2) Meets safety requirements prescribed for the voyage by the Commandant.
(d) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any
vessel from the construction requirements of this subchapter if the vessel
does not proceed more than 20 nautical
miles from the nearest land in the
course of its voyage.
§ 90.05–5 Specific application noted in
text.
(a) At the beginning of the various
parts, subparts, and sections, a more
specific application is generally given
for the particular portion of the text
involved. This application sets forth
the types, sizes, or services or vessels
to which the text pertains, and in
many cases limits the application of
the text to vessels contracted for before or after a specific date. As used in
this subchapter, the term ‘‘vessels contracted for’’ includes not only the contracting for the construction of a vessel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel, the contracting for the conversion of a vessel
to a cargo or miscellaneous vessel, and
the changing of service or route of a
vessel if such change increases or modifies the general requirements for the
vessel or increases the hazards to
which it might be subjected.
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§ 90.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise
vessels on inland and Great Lakes
routes.
(a) Vessels inspected and certificated
for ocean or unlimited coastwise routes
shall be considered suitable for navigation insofar as the provisions of this
subchapter are concerned on any inland routes, including the Great Lakes.
[CGD 72–131R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as
amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26,
1990; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
§ 90.05–10 Application to vessels on an
international voyage.
(a) Except for yachts and fishing vessels and as provided in paragraphs (b),
(c), and (d) of this section, the regulations in this subchapter that apply to a
vessel on an ‘‘international voyage’’
apply to a vessel that—
(1) Is mechanically propelled and of
at least 500 gross tons; and
(2) Is engaged on a voyage—
(i) From a country to which the
International Convention for Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) applies, to
a port outside that country or the reverse;
(ii) From any territory, including the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possessions of the United States and all
lands held by the United States under
a protectorate or mandate, whose
international relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is administered by
§ 90.05–20 Applicability
supply vessels.
to
(a) Existing offshore supply vessels as
defined by § 90.10–40(b), if they are of 100
or more but of less than 500 gross tons,
are subject to inspection under this
subchapter. New offshore supply vessels as defined by § 90.10–40(c), are subject to inspection under subchapter L
of this chapter.
(b) Each offshore supply vessel permitted grandfathering under paragraph
(a) of this section must complete construction and have a Certificate of Inspection by March 16, 1998.
[CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49321,
Sept. 19, 1997]
§ 90.05–25
Seagoing barge.
(a) All nonself-propelled vessels of 100
gross tons and over that proceed on
voyages on the high seas or ocean are
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subject to inspection and certification
as seagoing barges.
(b) In applying the laws and regulations to manned seagoing barges, one
criterion for invocation of safety
standards is the description of seagoing
barges by relative size in gross tons.
When it is determined by the Commandant that the gross register tonnage for a particular manned seagoing
barge, which is attained by exemptions, reductions, or other devices in
the basic gross tonnage formulation,
will circumvent or be incompatible
with the application of specific safety
requirements in the regulations in this
subchapter for a manned seagoing
barge of such physical size, the Commandant shall prescribe the regulations to be made applicable to such
seagoing barge. When the Commandant
determines that the gross register tonnage is not a valid criterion for the invocation of safety requirements based
on relative size, the parties involved
will be informed of the determination
and of the regulations applicable to
such manner seagoing barges, and before being permitted to operate such
seagoing barges, compliance therewith
shall be required. Endorsements or notations on the seagoing barge’s certificate of inspection may be made as appropriate.
(1) Grades B, C, D, and E in a fixed
independent or integral tank authorized by the commandant;
(2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a portable
tank, including an MPT, in accordance
with subpart 98.30 or 98.33 of this subchapter.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37410, Sept. 11, 1990, as
amended by CGD 90–051, 57 FR 362146, Aug. 12,
1992]
Subpart 90.10—Definition of Terms
Used in This Subchapter
§ 90.10–1 Anniversary date.
The term anniversary date means the
day and the month of each year, which
corresponds to the date of expiration of
the Certificate of Inspection.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 90.10–2 Approved.
This term means approved by the
Commandant unless otherwise stated.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redesignated by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9,
2000]
§ 90.10–3 Barge.
This term means any nonself-propelled vessel.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redesignated by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9,
2000]
§ 90.05–35 Flammable and combustible
liquid cargo in bulk.
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NOTE: Requirements for double hull construction for vessels carrying oil, as defined
in 33 CFR 157.03, in bulk as cargo are found
in 33 CFR 157.10d.
§ 90.10–5 Carrying freight for hire.
The carriage of any goods, wares, or
merchandise or any other freight for a
valuable consideration whether directly or indirectly flowing to the
owner, charterer, operator, agent, or
any other person interested in the vessel.
Vessels inspected and certificated
under this subchapter may carry limited quantities of flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk in the
grades indicated, provided the Certificate of Inspection is endorsed to permit
such carriage:
(a) Cargo vessels:
(1) Grades D and E in an integral
tank; and
(2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a portable
tank, including a marine portable tank
(MPT), in accordance with subpart
98.30 or 98.33 of this subchapter.
(b) Miscellaneous Vessels, such as
cable, salvage, pile-driving, and oildrilling-rig vessels:
§ 90.10–7 Commandant.
This term means the Commandant of
the Coast Guard.
§ 90.10–9 Coast Guard District Commander.
This term means an officer of the
Coast Guard designated as such by the
Commandant to command all Coast
Guard activities within the officer’s
district, which include the inspection,
enforcement, and administration of
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§ 90.10–23
Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code, Title
46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and regulations issued under these statutes.
gaged in oceanography, limnology, or
the fishing industry.
[CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 90.10–19
§ 90.10–11
Coastwise.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels normally navigating
the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of
Mexico 20 nautical miles or less offshore.
§ 90.10–12
§ 90.10–20
Gas free.
Liftboat.
This term means free from dangerous
concentrations of flammable or toxic
gases.
Liftboat means an offshore supply
vessel with moveable legs capable of
raising it’s hull above the surface of
the sea.
§ 90.10–13
[CGD 82–004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990]
Great Lakes.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the Great
Lakes.
§ 90.10–14
§ 90.10–21
tor.
[CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as
amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7,
1988]
§ 90.10–15
Industrial personnel.
This term means every person carried on board an industrial vessel for
the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial business or functions of the industrial vessel. Examples of industrial
personnel include tradesmen, such as
mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and
welders; laborers, such as wreckers and
construction workers; and other persons, such as supervisors, engineers,
technicians, drilling personnel, and
divers.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 90.10–23
Motorboat.
This term means any vessel indicated
in Column 5 of table 90.05–1(a) 65 feet in
length or less which is propelled by machinery (including steam). The length
shall be measured from end to end over
the deck excluding sheer. This term includes a boat temporarily or permanently equipped with a detachable
motor. For the purpose of this subchapter, motorboats are included under
the term ‘‘vessel’’ unless specifically
noted otherwise. The various classes of
motorboats are as follows:
[CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]
§ 90.10–16
Marine inspector or inspec-
These terms mean any person from
the civilian or military branch of the
Coast Guard assigned under the superintendence and direction of an Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, or any
other person as may be designated for
the performance of duties with respect
to inspection, enforcement, and administration of Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S.
Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code,
and regulations issued under these
statutes.
Headquarters.
This term means the Office of the
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001.
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Lakes, bays, and sounds.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the
waters of any of the lakes, bays, or
sounds other than the waters of the
Great Lakes.
Industrial vessel.
This term means every vessel which
by reason of its special outfit, purpose,
design, or function engages in certain
industrial ventures. Included in this
classification are such vessels as drill
rigs, missile range ships, dredges, cable
layers, derrick barges, pipe lay barges,
construction and wrecking barges. Excluded from this classification are vessels carrying freight for hire or en-
Class A—Any motorboat less than 16 feet in
length.
Class 1—Any motorboat 16 feet or over and
less than 26 feet in length.
Class 2—Any motorboat 26 feet or over and
less than 40 feet in length.
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Class 3—Any motorboat 40 feet or over and
not more than 65 feet in length.
operator, agent, or any other person
having an interest in the vessel.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30,
1997]
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
§ 90.10–25
§ 90.10–30 Pilot boarding equipment
and point of access.
(a) Pilot Boarding Equipment means a
pilot ladder, accommodation ladder,
pilot hoist, or combination of them as
required by this subchapter.
(b) Point of Access means the place on
deck of a vessel where a person steps
onto or off of pilot boarding equipment.
Ocean.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the
waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20 nautical miles offshore.
§ 90.10–27 Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection (OCMI).
[CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]
This term means any person from the
civilian or military branch of the Coast
Guard designated as such by the Commandant and who, under the superintendence and direction of the Coast
Guard District Commander, is in
charge of an inspection zone for the
performance of duties with respect to
the inspections, enforcement, and administration of Subtitle II of Title 46,
U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S.
Code, and regulations issued under
these statutes.
§ 90.10–33 Rivers.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels whose navigation is
restricted to rivers and/or canals exclusively, and to such other waters as may
be so designated by the Coast Guard
District Commander.
§ 90.10–35 Recognized classification society.
The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau of
Shipping or other classification society
recognized by the Commandant.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]
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§ 90.10–29
Passenger.
§ 90.10–36 Seagoing barge.
A seagoing barge is a nonself-propelled vessel of at least 100 gross tons
making voyages beyond the Boundary
Line (as defined in 46 CFR part 7). The
phrase nonself-propelled vessel means a
vessel without sufficient means for
self-propulsion and is required to be
towed.
(a) The term passenger means—
(1) On an international voyage, every
person other than—
(i) The master and the members of
the crew or other persons employed or
engaged in any capacity on board a
vessel on the business of that vessel;
and
(ii) A child under 1 year of age.
(2) On other than an international
voyage, an individual carried on the
vessel, except—
(i) The owner or an individual representative of the owner or, in the case
of a vessel under charter, an individual
charterer or individual representative
of the charterer;
(ii) The master; or
(iii) A member of the crew engaged in
the business of the vessel who has not
contributed consideration for carriage
and who is paid for onboard services.
(b) The term passenger for hire means
a passenger for whom consideration is
contributed as a condition of carriage
on the vessel, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer,
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30,
1997]
§ 90.10–37 Vessel.
Where the word vessel is used in this
subchapter, it shall be considered to include all vessels indicated in Column 5
of Table 90.05–1(a), except as otherwise
noted in this subpart.
§ 90.10–38 Specially suitable for vehicles.
A space which is specially suitable for
vehicles is one designed for the carriage
of automobiles or other self-propelled
vehicles with batteries connected and
fuel tanks containing gasoline on vessels on ocean or unlimited coastwise
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§ 90.25–1
(f) Tankerman-Engineer.
voyages. Requirements for the design
and protection of spaces ‘‘specially
suitable for vehicles’’ appear in subparts 92.15, 95.05, 95.15, 96.05, 97.36, 97.37,
and 97.80 of this subchapter. In addition, preparation of automobiles prior
to carriage, with the exception of disconnecting battery cables, must be in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 49 CFR 176.905.
[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]
Subpart 90.15—Equivalents
§ 90.15–1 Conditions
under
which
equivalents may be used.
(a) Where in this subchapter it is provided that a particular fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, shall be fitted or
carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision shall be made or arrangement shall be adopted, the Commandant may accept in substitution
therefor any other fitting, material,
apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or any other arrangement: Provided,
That he shall have been satisfied by
suitable trials that the fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or the provision
or arrangement is at least as effective
as that specified in this subchapter.
(b) In any case where it is shown to
the satisfaction of the Commandant
that the use of any particular equipment, apparatus, or arrangement not
specifically required by law is unreasonable or impracticable, the Commandant may permit the use of alternate equipment, apparatus, or arrangement to such an extent and upon such
conditions as will insure, to his satisfaction, a degree of safety consistent
with the minimum standards set forth
in this subchapter.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5, 1966, as
amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36025, Sept. 16,
1988]
§ 90.10–40
Offshore supply vessels.
(a) An offshore supply vessel is a vessel that is propelled by machinery
other than steam, that is of 15 gross
tons and less than 500 gross tons (as
measured under the Standard, Dual, or
Simplified Measurement System under
part 69, subpart C, D, or E, of this chapter) or is less than 6,000 gross tons (as
measured under the Convention Measurement System under part 69, subpart
B, of this chapter) and that regularly
carries goods, supplies or equipment in
support of exploration, exploitation, or
production of offshore mineral or energy resources.
(b) An existing offshore supply vessel
is one contracted for, or the keel of
which was laid, before March 15, 1996.
(c) A new offshore supply vessel is
one—
(1) That was contracted for, or the
keel of which was laid, on or after
March 15, 1996; or
(2) That underwent a major conversion initiated on or after March 15,
1996.
Subpart 90.20—General Marine
Engineering Requirements
§ 90.20–1 Marine engineering details.
(a) All marine engineering details
such as piping, valves, fittings, boilers,
pressure vessels, etc., and their appurtenances installed on the vessel, shall
be designed, constructed, and installed
in accordance with the provisions of
subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of
this chapter.
[CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49321,
Sept. 19, 1997]
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Tankerman.
The following ratings are established
in part 13 of this chapter. The terms for
the ratings identify persons holding
valid merchant mariners’ documents
for service in the ratings issued under
that part:
(a) Tankerman-PIC.
(b) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
(c) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.
(d)
Restricted
Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)
(e) Tankerman-Assistant.
Subpart 90.25—General Electrical
Engineering Requirements
§ 90.25–1 Electrical engineering details.
(a) All electrical engineering details
and installations shall be designed and
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installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of
this chapter.
PART 91—INSPECTION AND
CERTIFICATION
Subpart 91.01—Certificate of Inspection
Subpart 90.27—Lifesaving
Appliances and Arrangements
Sec.
91.01–1 When required.
91.01–5 Posting.
91.01–10 Period of validity for a Certificate
of Inspection.
91.01–15 Temporary certificate.
91.01–20 Expired certificate.
91.01–25 Emergency carriage of more than 16
persons in addition to the crew on vessels
not engaged in international voyages.
§ 90.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in accordance
with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
Subpart 91.05—Permit To Proceed to
Another Port for Repair
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
91.05–1 When issued.
91.05–5 To whom issued.
91.05–10 Conditions of permit.
91.05–15 Posting.
Subpart 90.35—American Bureau
of Shipping’s Standards
§ 90.35–1
Standards to be used.
Subpart 91.15—Inspection of Vessels
(a) Where in this subchapter an item,
or method of construction, or testing is
required to meet the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, the current standards in effect at
the time of construction of the vessel,
or otherwise as applicable, shall be
used. The current standards of other
recognized classification societies may
also be accepted upon approval by the
Commandant.
§ 90.35–5
91.15–1 Standards in inspection of hulls,
boilers, and machinery.
91.15–5 Alternate compliance.
Subpart 91.20—Initial Inspection
91.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.
91.20–5 When made.
91.20–10 Plans.
91.20–15 Scope of inspection.
91.20–20 Specific tests and inspections.
Subpart 91.25—Inspection for Certification
Where obtainable.
91.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
91.25–5 Application for a Certificate of Inspection.
91.25–10 Scope of inspection.
91.25–15 Lifesaving equipment.
91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing equipment.
91.25–25 Hull equipment.
91.25–30 Electrical engineering equipment.
91.25–35 Marine engineering equipment.
91.25–37 Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
91.25–38 Pollution prevention.
91.25–40 Sanitary inspection.
91.25–45 Fire hazards.
91.25–50 Inspector not limited.
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(a) The standards established by the
American Bureau of Shipping are usually published annually and may be
purchased from the American Bureau
of
Shipping,
ABS
Plaza,
16855
Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060.
These standards may be also examined
at the Office of the Commandant (CG–
52), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, or at the Office
of any Coast Guard District Commander or Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 1697, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12,
1968; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988;
CGD 88–070, 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; CGD
88–070, 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 95–072,
60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; 60 FR 54106, Oct.
19, 1995; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29,
2000; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49231, Sept. 25,
2009]
Subpart 91.27—Annual and Periodic
Inspections
91.27–1 Annual and periodic inspections.
91.27–5 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions
of validity.
91.27–13 Alternative annual inspection for
offshore supply vessels less than 400 gross
tons in foreign ports.
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91.27–15
§ 91.01–10
Inspectors not limited.
Order 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p.
277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3
CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Subpart 91.30—Inspection After Accident
91.30–1
General or partial survey.
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 91.35—Sanitary Inspections
91.35–1
When made.
Subpart 91.01—Certificate of
Inspection
Subpart 91.40—Drydocking
91.40–1 Definitions relating to hull examinations.
91.40–3 Drydock
examination,
internal
structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
91.40–5 Notice and plans required.
§ 91.01–1
Subpart 91.43—Integral Fuel Oil Tank
Examinations
91.43–1
§ 91.01–5
Notice required.
Inspection required.
Subpart 91.50—Special Operating
Requirements
91.50–1 Inspection and testing required when
making alterations, repairs, or other
such operations involving riveting, welding, burning or like fire-producing actions.
§ 91.01–10 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
Subpart 91.55—Plan Approval
(a) Certificates of inspection will be
issued for a period of 5 years. Application may be made by the master,
owner, or agent for inspection and
issuance of a new certificate of inspection at any time during the period of
validity of the current certificate.
(b) Certificates of inspection may be
revoked or suspended by the Coast
Guard where such process is authorized
by law. This may occur if the vessel
does not meet the requirements of law
or regulations in this chapter or if
there is a failure to maintain the safety requirements requisite to the
issuance of a certificate of inspection.
(c)(1) In the case of the following vessels, modification of the period of validity of the certificate of inspection
will be permitted as set forth in this
paragraph:
(i) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100
gross tons and over proceeding on the
high seas or ocean for the sole purpose
of changing place of employment.
91.55–1 General.
91.55–5 Plans and specifications required for
new construction.
91.55–10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
91.55–15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
91.55–20 Number of plans required.
Subpart 91.60—Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of Life
at Sea, 1974
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Posting.
(a) On vessels of over 25 gross tons,
the original certificate of inspection
shall, in general, be framed under glass
and posted in a conspicuous place
where it will be most likely to be observed. On vessels not over 25 gross
tons, and on other vessels such as
barges, where the framing of the certificate under glass would be impracticable, the original certificate of inspection shall be kept on board to be shown
on demand.
When required.
Subpart 91.45—Repairs and Alterations
91.45–1
91.45–5
When required.
(a) Except as noted in this subpart or
subpart 91.05, no vessel subject to inspection and certification shall be operated without a valid certificate of inspection.
91.60–1 Application.
91.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
91.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
91.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
91.60–25 Exemption Certificate.
91.60–30 Safety Management Certificate.
91.60–35 Availability of Certificates.
91.60–40 Duration of Convention certificates.
91.60–45 American Bureau of Shipping.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3205,
3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; Executive
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(ii) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100
gross tons and over making rare or infrequent voyages on the high seas or
ocean and returning to the port of departure.
(2) The certificate of inspection may
be issued for a specific period of time
to cover a described situation or for
one voyage only but in no case to exceed 5 years. The certificate of inspection will include the conditions under
which the vessel must operate. Unless
the vessel is in compliance with this
Subchapter insofar as it applies to seagoing barges of 100 gross tons and over,
such vessel shall not carry any person
on board while underway, and the certificate of inspection will be endorsed
as an unmanned seagoing barge.
§ 91.01–25 Emergency carriage of more
than 16 persons in addition to the
crew on vessels not engaged in
international voyages.
(a) When a District Commander finds
that an emergency situation exists, he
authorizes the local Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection, to issue amendments to vessels’ certificates of inspection authorizing the carriage of more
than 16 persons in addition to the crew.
(b) Upon receipt of an application
from a vessel’s owner or operator, the
Local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, amends the vessel’s certificate of
inspection after—
(1) Additional lifesaving and firefighting equipment found necessary by
the OCMI has been provided;
(2) A stability evaluation has been
performed; and
(3) Any other conditions considered
necessary by the OCMI have been satisfied.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18,
1968; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995;
USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 91.01–15
Temporary certificate.
[CGD 76–004, 41 FR 32744, Aug. 5, 1976]
(a) If necessary to prevent delay of
the vessel, a temporary certificate of
inspection, Form CG–854, shall be
issued pending the issuance and delivery of the regular certificate of inspection. Such temporary certificate shall
be carried in the same manner as the
regular certificate and shall in all ways
be considered the same as the regular
certificate of inspection which it represents.
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§ 91.01–20
Subpart 91.05—Permit To Proceed
to Another Port for Repair
§ 91.05–1
When issued.
(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to proceed
to another port for repair, Form CG–948
to a vessel, if in his judgment it can be
done with safety, even if the certificate
of inspection of the vessel has expired
or is about to expire.
Expired certificate.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall prevent a vessel upon a regularly established line from a port in the United
States to a port of a foreign country
not contiguous to the United States
whose certificate of inspection expires
at sea or while said vessel is in a foreign port or a port of Hawaii from lawfully completing her voyage without
the valid certificate of inspection or
temporary certificate required by this
subpart: Provided, That the certificate
of inspection did not expire within 15
days after the vessel left the last port
of the United States, and that the voyage shall be completed within 30 days
after the expiration of the certificate
of inspection.
§ 91.05–5
To whom issued.
(a) Such permit will only be issued
upon the written application of the
master, owner, or agent of the vessel.
§ 91.05–10
Conditions of permit.
(a) The permit will state upon its
face the conditions under which it is
issued and whether or not the vessel is
permitted to carry freight or passengers.
§ 91.05–15
Posting.
(a) The permit shall be carried in a
manner similar to that described in
§ 91.01–5 for a certificate of inspection.
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§ 91.20–15
Subpart 91.15—Inspection of
Vessels
Subpart 91.20—Initial Inspection
§ 91.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of
inspection.
(a) The initial inspection is a prerequisite of the issuance of the original
certificate of inspection.
§ 91.15–1 Standards in inspection of
hulls, boilers, and machinery.
In the inspection of hulls, boilers,
and machinery of vessels, the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see part 90, subpart
90.35 of this chapter, respecting material and inspection of hulls, boilers,
and machinery, and the certificate of
classification referring thereto, except
where otherwise provided for by the
rules and regulations in this subchapter, subchapter E (Load Lines),
subchapter F (Marine Engineering),
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering),
and subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter, shall be accepted as standard by
the inspectors.
§ 91.20–5 When made.
(a) The original inspection will only
be made upon the written application
of the owner or builder of the vessel to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, on Form CG–3752, Application for
Inspection of U.S. Vessel, at or nearest
the port where the vessel is located.
§ 91.20–10 Plans.
(a) Before application for inspection
is made, and before construction is
started, the owner or builder shall have
plans approved by the Commandant indicating the proposed arrangement and
construction of the vessel. The procedure for submitting plans and the list
of plans to be supplied is set forth in
subpart 91.55.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
§ 91.15–5
Alternate compliance.
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(a) In place of compliance with other
applicable provisions of this subchapter, the owner or operator of a vessel subject to plan review and inspection under this subchapter for initial
issuance or renewal of a Certificate of
Inspection may comply with the Alternate Compliance Program provisions of
part 8 of this chapter.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a
list of authorized classification societies, including information for ordering copies of approved classification society rules and supplements, is available from Commandant (CG–521), 2100
2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC
20593–7126; telephone (202) 372–1372; or
fax (202) 372–1925. Approved classification society rules and supplements are
incorporated by reference into 46 CFR
8.110(b).
§ 91.20–15 Scope of inspection.
(a) The initial inspection, which may
consist of a series of inspections during
the construction of a vessel, shall include a complete inspection of the
structure, including the outside of the
vessel’s bottom, the machinery, unfired
pressure vessels, equipment and the inside and outside of the boilers. The inspection shall be such as to insure that
the
arrangements,
material,
and
scantlings of the structure, boilers, and
other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary
machinery, electrical installations,
lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting
and extinguishing equipment, pilot
boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment
fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in accordance with approved plans, and determine that the vessel is in possession
of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission, if
any. The inspection shall be such as to
ensure that the workmanship of all
parts of the vessel and its equipment is
in all respects satisfactory and that
the vessel is provided with lights,
means of making sound signals, and
[CGD 95–010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as
amended by USCG–1999–5004, 64 FR 30439,
June 8, 1999; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347,
Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–25697, 71 FR 55746,
Sept. 25, 2006; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49231,
Sept. 25, 2009]
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distress signals as required by applicable statutes and regulations.
(b) When equipment is installed
which is not required by applicable regulations in this subchapter, that equipment shall be inspected and tested as
required for such equipment by applicable regulations in subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. For example, fire-detecting systems shall be
inspected and tested as required by
subpart 71.20 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
§ 91.25–5 Application for a Certificate
of Inspection.
You must submit a written application for an inspection for certification
to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. To renew a Certificate
of Inspection, you must submit an application at least 30 days before the expiration of the tank vessel’s current
certificate. You must use Form CG–
3752, Application for Inspection of U.S.
Vessel, and submit it to the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection at, or nearest to, the port where the vessel is located. When renewing a Certificate of
Inspection, you must schedule an inspection for certification within the 3
months before the expiration date of
the current Certificate of Inspection.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12,
1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968;
CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD
82–036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–032, 49
FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR
48051, Sept. 18, 1995]
§ 91.20–20 Specific tests and inspections.
The applicable tests and inspections
as set forth in subpart 91.25 of this part
shall be made at this time. In addition,
the following specific tests and inspections shall be made by the inspector.
(a) For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and arrangements,
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
(b) Installation of carbon dioxide extinguishing piping—see § 95.15–15 of this
subchapter.
(c) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(d) For inspection procedures of Electrical Engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
(e) For inspection and tests of tanks
containing certain dangerous cargoes
in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 91.25–10
The inspection for certification shall
include an inspection of the structure,
boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and equipment. The inspection
shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers
and other pressure vessels, and their
appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot
boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment,
is in satisfactory condition and fit for
the service for which it is intended, and
that it complies with the applicable
regulations for such vessel and determine that the vessel is in possession of
a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission, if
required. The lights, means of making
sound signals, and distress signals carried by the vessel shall also be subject
to the above mentioned inspection for
the purpose of ensuring that they comply with the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20,
1996]
Subpart 91.25—Inspection for
Certification
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Scope of inspection.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12,
1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968;
CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD
82–036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–032, 49
FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR
48051, Sept. 18, 1995]
§ 91.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of
certificate of inspection.
(a) An inspection for certification is
a prerequisite of the reissuance of a
certificate of inspection.
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§ 91.25–15
§ 91.25–20
TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1)—Continued
Lifesaving equipment.
For inspection procedures of Lifesaving appliances and arrangements,
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
Type unit
Test
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type).
Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to
have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Inspect hose and
nozzle to see they are clear. Insert charged cartridge. Be sure
dry chemical is free-flowing (not
caked) and chamber contains full
charge.
See that pressure gage is in operating range. If not, or if seal is
broken, weigh or otherwise determine that full charge of dry chemical is in extinguisher. Recharge if
pressure is low or if dry chemical
is needed.
Pump a few strokes into clean pail
and replace liquid. Keep water
out of extinguisher or liquid. Keep
extinguisher completely full of liquid.
See that pressure gage is in operating range. Weigh or check liquid level to determine that full
charge of liquid is in extinguisher.
Recharge if pressure is low or if
liquid is needed.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
§ 91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing
ment.
equipDry chemical (stored
pressure type).
(a) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection and at other
times necessary, the inspector will determine that all fire-extinguishing
equipment is in suitable condition and
may require any tests necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector will determine if
the tests and inspections required by
§ 97.15–60 of this subchapter have been
conducted. At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the
inspector will check fire-extinguishing
equipment with the following tests and
inspections:
(1) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall be checked as
noted in Table 91.25–20(a)(1). In addition, the hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall be examined for
excessive corrosion and general condition.
Vaporizing liquid 2
(pump type).
Vaporizing liquid 2
(stored pressure
type).
1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide
and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon
tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing
liquids shall be removed from all vessels. (See § 95.50–5(e) of
this subchapter.)
(2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems
shall be checked as noted in Table
91.25–20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of
the fixed fire-extinguishing systems,
shall be examined for excessive corrosion and general conditions.
TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1)
Test
Soda acid ....................
Discharge. Clean hose and inside
of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Discharge. Clean hose and inside
of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Discharge. Clean hose and inside
of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze.
Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to
have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Remove liquid.
Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge
with clean water, solution, or antifreeze. Insert charged cartridge.
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of
weight of charge. Inspect hose
and nozzle to be sure they are
clear. 1
Foam ...........................
Pump tank (water or
antifreeze).
Cartridge operated
(water, antifreeze or
loaded stream).
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TABLE 91.25–20(a)(2)
Type unit
Carbon Dioxide ............
Type system
Test
Foam ...........................
Systems utilizing a soda solution
shall have such solution replaced.
In all cases, ascertain that powder is not caked.
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of
weight of charge. 1
Carbon dioxide ............
1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or
renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
(3) On all fire-extinguishing systems,
all piping controls, valves, and alarms
shall be checked to ascertain that the
system is in operating condition. In
this respect steam smothering lines
shall be checked with at least a 50 p.s.i.
air pressure with the ends capped or by
blowing steam through the lines at the
designed pressure.
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(4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the
most remote and highest outlets. All
firehose shall be subjected to a test
pressure equivalent to the maximum
pressure to which they may be subjected in service, but not less than 100
p.s.i.
pieces of loose cargo gear, wire rope, or
the annealing of gear as may be required by the standards of the organization or association authorized to
issue the certificate or register.
(d) The registers issued in connection
with cargo gear certification must
have all required entries fully completed as of the dates indicated, shall
be kept current, and shall include the
following:
(1) A register of the cargo handling
machinery and the gear accessory
thereto carried on the vessel named
therein;
(2) Certification of the testing and
examination of winches, derricks, and
their accessory gear;
(3) Certification of the testing and
examination of cranes, hoists, and
their accessory gear;
(4) Certification of the testing and
examination of chains, rings, hooks,
shackles, swivels, and blocks;
(5) Certification of the testing and
examination of wire rope;
(6) Certification of the heat-treatment of chains, rings, hooks, shackles,
and swivels which require such treatment; and,
(7) Certification of the annual thorough examinations of gear not required
to be periodically heat-treated.
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[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 18,
1968; CGD 78–154, 44 FR 13491, Mar. 12, 1979;
CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG
1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904,
Mar. 7, 2000]
§ 91.25–25 Hull equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspectors shall conduct the following
tests and inspections of hull equipment:
(1) All watertight doors shall be operated locally by manual power and also
by hydraulic or electric power if so
fitted. Where remote control is fitted,
the doors shall also be operated by the
remote control apparatus.
(2) The remote controls of all valves
shall be operated.
(3) The owner, operator or master
shall provide the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection with all current valid
certificates and registers of cargo gear
issued by an organization recognized
by the Commandant under § 31.10–16.
(b) Every acceptable cargo gear certificate and/or register shall be properly executed by a person authorized to
do so and shall:
(1) Certify as to the tests and examinations conducted;
(2) Show the dates on which the tests
and examinations were conducted; and
(3) Indicate that the cargo gear described in the certificate or register
complies with the standards of the organization or association authorized to
issue the certificate or register.
(c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section are defined as—
(1) Surveyors of a classification society recognized by the Commandant
under 46 U.S.C. 3316.
(2) Surveyors of a cargo gear organization recognized by the Commandant
under § 31.10–16.
(3) Responsible officials or employees
of the testing laboratories, companies,
or organizations who conduct tests of
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30,
1997; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 91.25–30 Electrical
equipment.
engineering
For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and systems see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 91.25–35 Marine engineering equipment.
(a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 91.25–37 Tanks containing dangerous
cargoes.
(a) For inspection and tests of tanks
containing certain dangerous cargoes
in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.
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§ 91.27–1
place which he or she approves. No
written application is required.
(2) The scope of the annual inspection
is the same as the inspection for certification as specified in § 91.25–10 but
in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If deficiencies are found or a major change to
the vessel has occurred, the marine inspector will conduct an inspection
more detailed in scope to ensure that
the vessel is in satisfactory condition
and fit for the service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual
inspection, the marine inspector will
endorse your current Certificate of Inspection.
(3) If the annual inspection reveals
deficiencies in your vessel’s maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time
period specified by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the
marine inspector from conducting such
tests or inspections he or she deems
necessary to be assured of the vessel’s
seaworthiness.
(b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel
must undergo a periodic inspection
within 3 months before or after the second or third anniversary of the date of
your vessel’s Certificate of Inspection.
This periodic inspection will take the
place of an annual inspection.
(1) You must contact the cognizant
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to
schedule an inspection at a time and
place which he or she approves. No
written application is required.
(2) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the inspection for certification, as specified in
§ 91.25–10. The Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection will insure that the vessel is
in satisfactory condition and fit for the
service for which it is intended. If your
vessel passes the periodic inspection,
the marine inspector will endorse your
current Certificate of Inspection.
(3) If the periodic inspection reveals
deficiencies in your vessel’s maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time
period specified by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
Pollution prevention.
At each inspection for certification
and periodic inspection, the inspector
shall examine the vessel to determine
that it meets the vessel design and
equipment requirements for pollution
prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart
B.
[CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972, as
amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb.
9, 2000]
§ 91.25–40
Sanitary inspection.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the
quarters, toilets, and washing spaces,
galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc.,
shall be examined by the inspector to
be assured that they are in a sanitary
condition.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb.
9, 2000]
§ 91.25–45
Fire hazards.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspector shall examine the tank tops
and bilges in the machinery spaces to
see that there is no accumulation of oil
which might create a fire hazard.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb.
9, 2000]
§ 91.25–50
Inspector not limited.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be
construed as limiting the inspector
from making such tests or inspections
as he deems necessary to be assured of
the safety and seaworthiness of the
vessel.
Subpart 91.27—Annual and
Periodic Inspections
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§ 91.27–1 Annual and periodic inspections.
(a) Annual inspection. Your vessel
must undergo an annual inspection
within the 3 months before or after
each anniversary date, except as required in paragraph (b) of this section.
(1) You must contact the cognizant
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to
schedule an inspection at a time and
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(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the
marine inspector from conducting such
tests or inspections he or she deems
necessary to be assured of the vessel’s
seaworthiness.
(2) The nature, number, and severity
of any marine casualties or accidents,
as defined in § 4.03–1 of this chapter,
which the vessel has experienced in the
last 3 years.
(3) The nature, number, and severity
of any outstanding inspection requirements for the vessel.
(4) The owner or operator’s history of
compliance and cooperation in the alternative midperiod examination program and the alternative annual inspection program, which includes—
(i) The prompt correction of deficiencies;
(ii) The reliability of previously submitted alternative examination and
annual inspection reports; and
(iii) The reliability of representations that the vessel under consideration will be, and other vessels previously examined under this section
were, employed outside of the United
States for the 3 month period before
and after each anniversary date.
(c) If authorization is granted, the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
must provide the applicant written authorization to proceed with the alternative annual inspection, including
special instructions when appropriate.
(d) The following conditions must be
met for the alternative annual inspection to be accepted by the Coast Guard
in lieu of conducting an annual inspection in accordance with § 91.27–1(a) of
this subpart.
(1) The alternative annual inspection
must be conducted within 3 months before and after each anniversary date.
(2) The alternative annual inspection
must be of the scope detailed in § 91.27–
1(a) of this subpart and must be conducted by the vessel’s master, operator, or a designated representative of
the owner or operator.
(3) Upon completion of the alternative annual inspection, the person or
persons conducting the inspection
must prepare a comprehensive report
describing the conditions found. This
inspection report must contain sufficient detail to allow an evaluation to
be made by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to whom the report is
submitted that the vessel is fit for the
service and route specified on the Certificate of Inspection. The report must
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 91.27–5 Certificate
of
Conditions of validity.
Inspection:
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual and periodic inspections within
the periods specified in § 91.27–1 (a) and
(b) and your Certificate of Inspection
must be endorsed.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000]
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§ 91.27–13 Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels less
than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.
(a) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel of less than 400
gross tons, except liftboats as defined
in § 90.10–20 of this chapter, may request authorization to conduct an alternative annual inspection in place of
the annual inspection described in
§ 91.27–1(a) of this chapter. You must
submit your request to the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection responsible
for conducting inspections in the country in which the vessel is operating and
will be examined. To qualify for the alternative annual inspection, you must
meet the following requirements:
(1) The request for authorization
must be in writing and received by the
cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the end of the twelfth
month of each COI anniversary year.
(2) The vessel is expected to be continuously employed outside of the
United States during the 3 months before and after each anniversary date of
the issuance of the COI.
(b) In determining whether to grant
authorization for the alternative annual inspection, the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection will consider the following:
(1) Information contained in previous
inspection and drydock examination
reports, including the Officer in
Charge,
Marine
Inspection’s
recommendation for participation in the
alternative
midperiod
examination
program, and the alternative annual
inspection program.
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include reports and receipts documenting the servicing of lifesaving and
fire protection equipment, and any
photographs or sketches necessary to
clarify unusual circumstances. Each
person preparing the report must sign
it and certify that the information contained therein is complete and accurate.
(4) Unless the vessel’s master participated in the alternative annual inspection and the preparation of the inspection report, the master must review
the report for completeness and accuracy. The master must sign the report
to indicate review and forward it to the
vessel’s owner or operator who requested authorization to conduct the
inspection.
(5) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel inspected under
this subpart must review and submit
the report required by paragraph (d)(3)
of this section to the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection who authorized the
owner or operator to conduct the alternative annual inspection. The inspection report must be received by the
cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the first day of the fifth
month following the anniversary date.
The forwarding letter or endorsement
must be certified and contain the following information—
(i) That the person or persons who
conducted the inspection acted on behalf of the vessel’s owner or operator;
(ii) That the inspection report was
reviewed by the owner or operator;
(iii) That the discrepancies noted
during the inspection have been corrected or will be corrected within a
stated time frame; and
(iv) That the owner or operator has
sufficient personal knowledge of conditions aboard the vessel at the time of
the inspection or has made necessary
inquiries to justify forming a belief
that the inspection report is true and
correct.
(e) The form of certification required
under this subpart is as follows:
nated, if practical, before the inspection report is submitted to the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection in accordance with paragraph (d)(5) of this section. Deficiencies and hazards that are
not corrected or eliminated by the
time the inspection report is submitted
must be listed in the report as ‘‘outstanding.’’ Upon receipt of an inspection report indicating outstanding deficiencies or hazards, the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection will inform
the owner or operator of the vessel in
writing of the time period in which to
correct or eliminate the deficiencies or
hazards and the method for establishing that the corrections have been
accomplished. Where a deficiency or
hazard
remains
uncorrected
or
uneliminated after the expiration of
the time specified for correction or
elimination, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection will initiate appropriate enforcement measures.
(g) Upon receipt of the report required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must evaluate it and make
the following determination:
(1) Whether the alternative annual
inspection is accepted in lieu of the annual inspection required by § 91.27–1(a)
of this subpart.
(2) Whether the vessel is in satisfactory condition.
(3) Whether the vessel continues to
be reasonably fit for its intended service and route. The Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection may request any additional information needed to make
the determinations required by this
section. The Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection will inform the owner or operator in writing of the determinations
required by this section.
(h) If the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection determines, in accordance
with paragraph (g) of this section, that
the alternative annual inspection is
not accepted in lieu of the annual inspection required by § 91.27–1(a) of this
subpart, the vessel must be reinspected
by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection as soon as practical.
(i) If the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection determines, in accordance
with paragraph (g) of this section, that
the alternative annual inspection is accepted in lieu of the annual inspection
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I certify that the above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(f) Deficiencies and hazards discovered during an alternative annual inspection conducted pursuant to this
section must be corrected or elimi-
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
(a) Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a vessel in a
drydock or slipway for an examination
of all accessible parts of the vessel’s
underwater body and all through-hull
fittings.
(b) Internal structural examination
means an examination of the vessel
while afloat or in drydock and consists
of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members, including
the major internal framing, the hull
plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but
not including cargo or fuel oil tanks.
(c) Cargo tank internal examination
means an examination of the vessel
while afloat or in drydock and consists
of an examination of the internals of
all cargo tanks; except, if the vessel is
certificated to carry cargoes regulated
under part 38 or subchapter O of this
chapter, the cargo tank internal examination must be accomplished as specified in parts 38 and 151 of this chapter
respectively.
(d) Underwater survey means the examination, while the vessel is afloat, of
all accessible parts of the vessel’s underwater body and all through-hull fittings.
required by § 91.27–1(a) of this subpart,
the master must complete the applicable COI endorsement.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000; 65
FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000]
§ 91.27–15
Inspectors not limited.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be
construed as limiting the inspector
from making such tests or inspections
as he deems necessary to be assured of
the seaworthiness of the vessel.
Subpart 91.30—Inspection After
Accident
§ 91.30–1
General or partial survey.
(a) A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances,
shall be made every time an accident
occurs or a defect is discovered which
affects the safety of the vessel or the
efficacy or completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or
other equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.
The survey shall be such as to insure
that the necessary repairs or renewals
have been effectively made, that the
material and the workmanship of such
repairs or renewals are in all respects
satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter.
[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as
amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32231, Aug. 24,
1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 91.40–3 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo
tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
Subpart 91.35—Sanitary
Inspections
§ 91.35–1
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs
(b) through (g) of this section, each
vessel must undergo drydock, internal
structural, and cargo tank internal examinations as follows:
(1) Except under paragraph (a)(2) of
this section, vessels that operate in
salt water must be examined in accordance with the intervals set forth in
Table 91.40–3(a) of this section. Where
Table 91.40–3(a) indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel
must undergo two examinations within
any five year period. No more than
three years may elapse between any
two examinations.
When made.
(a) An inspection of quarters, toilet
and washing spaces, serving pantries,
galleys, etc., shall be made at least
once in every month. If the route of the
vessel is such that it is away from a
United States port for more than one
month, an inspection shall be conducted at least once every trip.
Subpart 91.40—Drydocking
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As used in this part—
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TABLE 91.40–3(a)—SALT WATER SERVICE VESSELS EXAMINATION INTERVALS IN YEARS
Single hull
ship and
barge
Drydock .......................................
Internal structural ........................
Cargo tank internal .....................
Double hull
barge with
internal
framing 1
Double hull
barge with
external
framing 2
Single hull
barge with
independent
tanks 3
Wood hull
ship and
barge
Unmanned
deck cargo
barge 4
5.0
2.5
..................
2.5
2.5
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
6 2.5
6 5.0
6 10.0
6 10.0
6 2.5
Unmanned
double hull
freight
barge 5
5.0
2.5
6 5.0
Note:
1 Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank
surface.
2 Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank
surface accessible for examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
3 Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a
contiguous part of the hull structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel’s hull to provide access for examination of all tank surfaces and the hull structure.
4 Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and
which provides complete access for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
5 Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access for a complete internal structural examination as defined in § 91.40–1(b) without the necessity of
entering cargo tanks or holds.
6 Or as specified in Part 151.
(2) Vessels that operate in fresh
water at least six months in every 12
month period since the last drydock
examination must be examined in accordance with the intervals set forth in
Table 91.40–3(b) of this section. Where
Table 91.40–3(b) indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel
must undergo two examinations within
any five year period. No more than
three years may elapse between any
two examinations.
TABLE 91.40–3(b)—FRESH WATER SERVICE VESSELS EXAMINATION INTERVALS IN YEARS
Single hull
ship and
barge
Drydock .......................................
Internal structural ........................
Cargo tank internal .....................
Double hull
barge with
internal
framing 1
Double hull
barge with
external
framing 2
Single hull
barge with
independent
tanks 3
Wood hull
ship and
barge
Unmanned
deck cargo
barge 4
10.0
5.0
..................
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
6 5.0
6 5.0
6 10.0
6 10.0
6 2.5
Unmanned
double hull
freight
barge 5
10.0
5.0
6 5.0
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NOTE:
1 Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank
surface.
2 Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank
surface accessible for examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
3 Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a
contiguous part of the hull structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel’s hull to provide access for examination of all tank surfaces and the hull structure.
4 Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and
which provides complete access for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
5 Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access for a complete internal structural examination as defined in § 91.40–1(b) without the necessity of
entering cargo tanks or holds.
6 Or as specified in Part 151.
(b) During each inspection or reinspection for certification, all wing
voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other
void spaces on barges must be opened
and checked from on-deck for the presence of water or cargo indicating hull
damage or cargo tank leakage. If water
or cargo is not present, these spaces
need not be gas freed, ventilated,
cleaned, or otherwise prepared for personnel entry. If water or cargo is
present, an internal structural examination may be required.
(c) If, during an internal structural,
cargo tank internal examination, or
underwater survey, damage or deterioration to the hull plating, structural
members, or cargo tanks is discovered,
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to be
drydocked or otherwise taken out of
service to further assess the extent of
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the damage and to effect permanent repairs.
(d) Vessels less than 15 years of age
(except wooden hull vessels) that are in
salt water service with a 2.5 year drydock interval (as indicated in Table
91.40–3(a) of this section) or that are in
fresh water service with a five year
drydock interval (as indicated in Table
91.40–3(b) of this section) may be considered for an underwater survey instead of alternate drydock examinations, provided the vessel is fitted with
an effective hull protection system.
Vessel owners or operators must apply
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval of underwater
surveys instead of alternate drydock
examinations for each vessel. The application must include the following
information:
(1) The procedure to be followed in
carrying out the underwater survey.
(2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished.
(3) The method to be used to accurately determine the diver location relative to the hull.
(4) The means that will be provided
for examining through-hull fittings.
(5) The means that will be provided
for taking shaft bearing clearances.
(6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of the
vessel at the time of the survey.
(7) A description of the hull protection system.
(e) Vessels otherwise qualifying
under paragraph (d) of this section,
that are 15 years of age or older, may
be considered for continued participation in or entry into the underwater
survey program on a case-by-case basis
if—
(1) Before the vessel’s next scheduled
drydocking, the owner or operator submits a request for participation or continued participation to Commandant
(CG–543);
(2)
During
the
vessel’s
next
drydocking after the request is submitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of a complete set of hull gaugings; and
(3) The results of the hull gauging
and the results of the Coast Guard drydock examination together with the
recommendation of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, are sub-
mitted to Commandant (CG–543) for
final approval.
(f) Each vessel which has not met
with the applicable examination schedules in paragraphs (a) through (e) of
this section because it is on a voyage,
must undergo the required examinations upon completion of the voyage.
(g) The Commandant (CG–543) may
authorize extensions to the examination intervals specified in paragraph
(a) of this section.
[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as
amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32231, Aug. 24,
1988; CGD 84–024, 53 FR 34872, Sept. 8, 1988;
CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD
96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 95–028,
62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2009–0702, 74
FR 49231, Sept. 25, 2009]
§ 91.40–5
Notice and plans required.
(a) The master, owner, operator, or
agent of the vessel shall notify the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
whenever the vessel is to be drydocked
regardless
of
the
reason
for
drydocking.
(b) Each vessel, except barges, that
holds a Load Line Certificate must
have on board a plan showing the vessel’s scantlings. This plan must be
made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the vessel undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank
internal examination, or underwater
survey or whenever repairs are made to
the vessel’s hull.
(c) Each barge that holds a Load Line
Certificate must have a plan showing
the barge’s scantlings. The plan need
not be maintained on board the barge
but must be made available to the
Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the barge undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, or cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or whenever repairs are made to the barge’s
hull.
[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987]
Subpart 91.43—Integral Fuel Oil
Tank Examinations
§ 91.43–1
When required.
(a) Each fuel oil tank with at least
one side integral to the vessel’s hull
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and located within the hull (‘‘integral
fuel oil tank’’) is subject to inspection
as provided in this section. The owner
or operator of the vessel shall have the
tanks cleaned out and gas freed as necessary to permit internal examination
of the tank or tanks designated by the
marine inspector. The owner or operator shall arrange for an examination
of the fuel tanks of each vessel during
an internal structural examination at
intervals not to exceed five years.
(b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel
oil tanks need not be cleaned out and
internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by external examination that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory.
(c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on
vessels less than 10 years of age need
not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able
to determine by external examination
that the general condition of the tanks
is satisfactory.
(d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks
on vessels 10 years of age or older but
less than 15 years of age need not be
cleaned out and internally examined if
the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at
least one forward double-bottom fuel
oil tank, and by external examination
of all other double-bottom fuel oil
tanks on the vessel, that the general
condition of the tanks is satisfactory.
(e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks
on vessels 15 years of age or older but
less than 25 years of age need not be
cleaned out and internally examined if
the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at
least one forward, one amidships, and
one aft double-bottom fuel oil tank,
and by external examination of all
other double-bottom fuel oil tanks on
the vessel, that the general condition
of the tanks is satisfactory.
(f) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks
on vessels 25 years of age or older need
not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able
to determine by internal examination
of at least one double-bottom fuel oil
tank in way of each cargo hold/tank,
and by external examination of all
other double-bottom fuel oil tanks,
that the general condition of the tanks
is satisfactory.
[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987, as
amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24,
1988]
Subpart 91.45—Repairs and
Alterations
§ 91.45–1
Notice required.
(a) No repairs or alterations affecting
the safety of the vessel with regard to
the hull, machinery, or equipment,
shall be made without the knowledge
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) Drawings of alterations shall be
approved before work is started unless
deemed unnecessary by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(c) Drawings will not be required for
repairs in kind.
§ 91.45–5
Inspection required.
(a) An inspection either general or
partial depending upon the circumstances shall be made whenever
any important repairs or alterations
are undertaken.
Subpart 91.50—Special Operating
Requirements
§ 91.50–1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning
or like fire-producing actions.
(a) The provisions of ‘‘Standard for
The Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels
to be Repaired,’’ NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02669, shall be used as a guide in
conducting
the
inspections
and
issuance of certificates required by this
section.
(b) Until an inspection has been made
to determine that such operation can
be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding,
burning, or like fire-producing actions
shall be made:
(1) Within or on the boundaries of
cargo tanks which have been used to
carry combustible liquids or chemicals
in bulk; or,
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(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo
tanks which have been used to carry
Grade D combustible liquid cargo, except where the distance between such
cargo tanks and the work to be performed is not less than twenty-five (25)
feet; or,
(3) Within or on the boundaries of
fuel tanks; or,
(4) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps,
fittings, or other appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks; or,
(5) On miscellaneous vessels such as
cable, salvage, pile driving, and oil
drilling rig vessels that have been specially authorized to carry Grade B or
Grade C flammable liquid cargo in bulk
by the Commandant, within or on the
boundaries of such cargo tanks or within spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks.
(c) Such inspections shall be made
and evidenced as follows:
(1) In ports or places in the United
States or its territories and possessions
the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist certificated by the National Fire Protection Association;
however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection, upon the recommendation of the vessel owner and
his contractor or their representative,
shall select a person who, in the case of
an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations
can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required,
shall be issued by the certified marine
chemist or the authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to
maintain, insofar as can reasonably be
done, the safe conditions in the spaces
certified throughout the operation and
shall include such additional tests and
certifications as considered required.
Such qualifications and requirements
shall include precautions necessary to
eliminate or minimize hazards that
may be present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.
(2) When not in such a port or place,
and a marine chemist or such person
authorized by the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection, is not reasonably
available, the inspection shall be made
by the senior officer present and a
proper entry shall be made in the vessel’s logbook.
(d) It shall be the responsibility of
the senior officer present to secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person
authorized by the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer
present, insofar as the persons under
his control are concerned, to maintain
a safe condition on the vessel by full
observance of all qualifications and requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29,
1995]
Subpart 91.55—Plan Approval
§ 91.55–1
General.
(a) The following list of required
plans is general in character, but includes all plans which normally show
construction and safety features coming under the cognizance of the Coast
Guard. In the case of a particular vessel, all of the plans enumerated may
not be applicable, and it is intended
that only those plans and specifications be submitted as will clearly show
the vessel’s arrangement, construction
and required equipment.
(b) In the following list of required
plans, the items which must be approved by the American Bureau of
Shipping for vessels classed by that organization are indicated by an asterisk. When prints bearing record of such
approval by the American Bureau of
Shipping are forwarded to the Coast
Guard they will in general be accepted
as satisfactory except insofar as the
law or the Coast Guard regulations
contain requirements which are not
covered by the American Bureau of
Shipping.
(c) Plans and specifications for cargo
gear shall be approved by either a recognized classification society or the
International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc.,
whose home office is located at 321
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ventilation system including location
of ventilation shutdowns, positions of
dampers and the numbers identifying
each system.
(2) Ventilation diagram including
dampers and other fire control features.
(3) Details of alarm systems.
(4) Details of extinguishing systems,
including fire mains, carbon dioxide,
foam and sprinkling systems.
(e) Marine engineering. For plans required for marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F
(Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(f) Electrical engineering. For plans required
for
electrical
engineering,
equipment and systems, see subchapter
J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
(g) Lifesaving equipment. (1) These
plans are to show the location and arrangement of embarkation decks, all
overboard discharges and projections in
way of launching lifeboats, weights of
lifeboats fully equipped and loaded,
working loads of davits and winches,
types and sizes of falls, the manufacturer’s name and identification for all
equipment, and all other relevant and
necessary information.
(i) Arrangement of lifeboats.
(ii) Arrangement of davits.
(iii) Location and stowage of liferafts
and buoyant apparatus.
(h) Crew’s accommodations. (1) Arrangement plans showing accommodations, ventilation, escapes, hospital,
and sanitary facilities for all crewmembers.
(i) Navigation bridge visibility. For vessels of 100 meters (328 feet) or more in
length contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, a plan must be included
which shows how visibility from the
navigation bridge will meet the standards contained in § 92.03–1 of this subchapter.
West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036,
on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30,
1997; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29,
2008]
§ 91.55–5 Plans and specifications required for new construction.
(a) General. (1) Specifications.
(2) General Arrangement Plan of
decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc., and
including inboard and outboard profile.
(b) Hull structure. 1 (1) *Inner Bottom
Plating and Framing.
(2) *Midship Section.
(3) *Shell Plating and Framing.
(4) *Stem, Stern Frame, and Rudder.
(5) *Structural Deck Plans for
Strength Decks.
(6) *Pillars and Girders.
(7) *Watertight and Oiltight Bulkheads.
(8) *Foundations for Main Machinery
and Boilers.
(9) *Arrangement of Ports, Doors, and
Airports in Shell Plating.
(10) *Hatch Coamings and Covers in
Weather and Watertight Decks.
(11) *Details of Hinged Subdivision
Watertight Doors and Operating Gear.
(12) *Scuppers and Drains Penetrating Shell Plating.
(13) *Arrangement of the cargo gear
including a stress diagram. The principal details of the gear and the safe
working load for each component part
shall be shown.
(c) Subdivision and stability. Plans and
calculations as required by Subchapter
S of this chapter.
(d) Fire control. (1) General arrangement plans showing for each deck the
control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by fire resisting bulkheads, the arrangement of the alarm
and extinguishing systems, the fire extinguishers, means of access to different compartments and decks and the
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4,
1983; CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990;
CGD 85–099, 55 FR 40260, Oct. 2, 1990; CGD 88–
032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991; 56 FR 46354,
Sept. 11, 1991]
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asterisk (*) indicates items which
may require approval by the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by that
society.
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range to forward the necessary plans to
the Coast Guard indicating its action
thereon. In this case, the plans will be
returned as noted in paragraph (a)(2) of
this section.
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§ 91.55–10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
(a) In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the proposed work except as modified by § 91.45–1. The general scope of the plans shall be as noted
in § 91.55–5.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 78–128, 47 FR 21204, May 17,
1982; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983;
CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 89–
025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD 96–041, 61
FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2007–29018, 72
FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG–2009–0702, 74
FR 49231, Sept. 25, 2009]
§ 91.55–15 Procedure for submittal of
plans.
(a) As the relative location of shipyards, design offices, and Coast Guard
offices vary throughout the country,
no specific routing will be required in
the submittal of plans. In general, one
of the following procedures would
apply, but in a particular case, if a
more expeditious procedure can be
used, there will be no objection to its
adoption.
(1) The plans may be submitted to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in the district in which the vessel
is to be built. This procedure will be
most expeditious in the case of those
offices where personnel and facilities
are available for examination and approval of the plans locally.
(2) The plans may be submitted directly to the Commandant (CG–521),
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW.,
Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126.
In this case, the plans will be returned
directly to the submitter, with a copy
of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(3) The plans may be submitted by
visitors directly to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite
1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024,
or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 2100 2nd St., SW.,
Stop 7102, Washington, DC 20593–7102, in
a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http://
www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC. In this case, the
plans will be returned directly to the
submitter, with a copy of the action
being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(4) In the case of classed vessels, upon
specific request by the submitter, the
American Bureau of Shipping will ar-
§ 91.55–20
Number of plans required.
(a) Three copies of each plan are normally required so that one can be returned to the submitter. If the submitter desires additional approved
plans, a suitable number should be submitted to permit the required distribution.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6861, Apr. 30,
1970]
Subpart 91.60—Certificates Under
International Convention for
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974
§ 91.60–1
Application.
The provisions of this subpart shall
apply to all cargo vessels on an international voyage. (See § 91.05–10 of this
chapter.)
[CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995, as
amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb.
9, 2000]
§ 91.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
(a) All vessels on an international
voyage are required to have a Cargo
Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
This certificate shall be issued by the
U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bureau of Shipping to certain vessels on
behalf of the United States of America
as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I,
of the International Convention for
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
(b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this chapter
for vessels on an international voyage.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26,
1990]
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§ 91.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
§ 91.60–40 Duration of Convention certificates.
(a) All vessels on an international
voyage are required to have a Cargo
Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
(b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this chapter
for vessels on an international voyage.
(a) The following certificates are
valid for a period of not more than 60
months.
(1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate.
(2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Certificate.
(3) A Safety Management Certificate.
(4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
(b) An Exemption certificate must
not be valid for longer than the period
of the certificate to which it refers.
(c) A Convention certificate may be
withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at
any time when it is determined that
the vessel is no longer in compliance
with applicable requirements. (See
§ 2.01–70 of this chapter for procedures
governing appeals.)
§ 91.60–15 Cargo
Certificate.
Ship
Safety
Radio
Every vessel equipped with a radio
installation on an international voyage
must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Certificate. Each radio installation
must meet the requirements of the
Federal Communication Commission
and the International Convention for
Safety of Life at Sea.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 91.60–25
Exemption Certificate.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
(a) A vessel may be exempted by the
Commandant from complying with certain requirements of the Convention
under his administration upon request
made in writing to him and transmitted via the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) When an exemption is granted to
a vessel by the Commandant under and
in accordance with the Convention, an
Exemption Certificate describing such
exemption shall be issued through the
appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection, in addition to other required certificates.
§ 91.60–30
cate.
§ 91.60–45
ping.
(a) The American Bureau of Shipping, with its home office at ABS
Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, is hereby designated as
an organization duly authorized to
issue the ‘‘Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate’’ to certain cargo ships
on behalf of the United States of America as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I, of the International Convention
for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Executive Order 12234 and the certificate
shall be subject to the requirements in
this subpart. The American Bureau of
Shipping is authorized to place the official seal of the United States of
America on the certificate. This designation and delegation to the American Bureau of Shipping shall be in effect until terminated by proper authority and notice of cancellation is published in the FEDERAL REGISTER.
(b) At the option of the owner or
agent of a vessel on an international
voyage and on direct application to the
American Bureau of Shipping, the Bureau may issue to such vessel a Cargo
Ship Safety Construction Certificate,
having a period of validity of not more
than 60 months after ascertaining that
the vessel:
Safety Management Certifi-
All vessels to which 33 CFR part 96
applies on an international voyage
must have a valid Safety Management
Certificate and a copy of their company’s valid Document of Compliance
certificate on board.
[CGD 95–073, 62 FR 67514, Dec. 24, 1997]
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American Bureau of Ship-
Availability of Certificates.
The Convention certificates must be
on board the vessel and readily available for examination at all times.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
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92.10–20 No means for locking doors.
92.10–25 Stairway size.
92.10–30 Dead end corridors.
92.10–35 Public spaces.
92.10–40 Access to lifeboats.
92.10–45 Weather deck communications.
92.10–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(1) Has met the applicable requirements of the Convention; and,
(2) Is currently classed by the Bureau
and classification requirements have
been dealt with to the satisfaction of
the Bureau.
(c) When the Bureau determines that
a vessel to which it has issued a Cargo
Ship Safety Construction Certificate
no longer complies with the Bureau’s
applicable requirements for classification, the Bureau shall immediately furnish to the Coast Guard all relevant information, which will be used by the
Coast Guard to determine whether or
not to withdraw, revoke or suspend the
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
Subpart 92.15—Ventilation
92.15–1 Application.
92.15–5 Vessels
using
fuel
having
a
flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
92.15–10 Ventilation for closed spaces.
92.15–15 Ventilation for crew quarters and,
where provided, passenger spaces.
92.15–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.20—Accommodations for
Officers and Crew
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26,
1990; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996;
USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]
92.20–1 Application.
92.20–5 Intent.
92.20–10 Location of crew spaces.
92.20–15 Construction.
92.20–20 Sleeping accommodations.
92.20–25 Washrooms and toilet rooms.
92.20–30 Messrooms.
92.20–35 Hospital space.
92.20–40 Other spaces.
92.20–45 Lighting.
92.20–50 Heating and cooling.
92.20–55 Insect screens.
92.20–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
PART 92—CONSTRUCTION AND
ARRANGEMENT
Subpart 92.01—Hull Structure
Sec.
92.01–1 Application.
92.01–2 Incorporation by reference.
92.01–5 Vessels subject to load line.
92.01–10 Structural standards.
92.01–15 Special consideration.
92.01–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.25—Rails and Guards
Subpart 92.03—Navigation Bridge Visibility
92.03–1
92.25–1 Application.
92.25–5 Where rails required.
92.25–10 Storm rails.
92.25–15 Guards in dangerous places.
92.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior to July
1, 1969.
Navigation bridge visibility.
Subpart 92.05—General Fire Protection
92.05–1 Fire hazards to be minimized.
92.05–5 Woodwork insulated from heated
surfaces.
92.05–10 Lamp room construction.
92.05–15 Segregation of spaces containing
the emergency source of electric power.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.0. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 92.07—Structural Fire Protection
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92.07–1 Application.
92.07–5 Definitions.
92.07–10 Construction.
92.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to July
1, 1968.
Subpart 92.01—Hull Structure
§ 92.01–1
Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 92.01–90, shall
apply to all vessels contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of § 92.01–
90.
Subpart 92.10—Means of Escape
92.10–1 Application.
92.10–5 Two means required.
92.10–10 Location.
92.10–15 Vertical ladders not accepted.
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may be made by the Coast Guard to determine the structural requirements.
§ 92.01–2 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http://
www.archives.gov/federallregister/
codeloflfederallregulations/
ibrllocations.html. The material is also
available for inspection at the Coast
Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, (CG–521), 2100 2nd St.,
SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–
7126, and is available from the sources
listed below.
(b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London. SE1 7SR,
United Kingdom, telephone +44 (0)20
7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
(1) International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Consolidated Text of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974, and its Protocol of 1988: Article,
Annexes
and
Certificates.
(Incorporating all Amendments in Effect
from January 2001) (2001) (‘‘IMO SOLAS
74’’), incorporation by reference approved for § 92.07–1.
(2) [Reserved]
§ 92.01–15 Special consideration.
(a) Special consideration will be
given to the structural requirements
for small vessels or vessels of an unusual design not contemplated by the
rules of the American Bureau of Shipping.
§ 92.01–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing structure previously approved will be considered satisfactory
so long as it is maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standard as the original construction.
Subpart 92.03—Navigation Bridge
Visibility
§ 92.03–1 Navigation bridge visibility.
Each cargo and miscellaneous vessel
which is 100 meters (328 feet) or more in
length and contracted for on or after
September 7, 1990, must meet the following requirements:
(a) The field of vision from the navigation bridge, whether the vessel is in
a laden or unladen condition, must be
such that:
(1) From the conning position, the
view of the sea surface is not obscured
forward of the bow by more than the
lesser of two ship lengths or 500 meters
(1,640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 degrees on either side of the vessel. Within this arc of visibility any blind sector
caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other
permanent obstruction must not exceed 5 degrees.
(2) From the conning position, the
horizontal field of vision extends over
an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft
the beam on one side of the vessel,
through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the other side
of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of
the beam caused by cargo, cargo gear,
or other permanent obstruction must
not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total
more than 20 degrees, including any
blind sector within the arc of visibility
described in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section.
[USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009]
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§ 92.01–5 Vessels subject to load line.
(a) For vessels assigned a load line,
see subchapter E (Load Lines) of this
chapter, for special requirements as to
strength, closure of openings, etc.
§ 92.01–10 Structural standards.
(a) In general, compliance with the
standards established by the American
Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 90.35 of
this subchapter, will be considered as
satisfactory evidence of the structural
efficiency of the vessel. However, in
special cases, a detailed analysis of the
entire structure or some integral part
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(3) From each bridge wing, the field
of vision extends over an arc from at
least 45 degrees on the opposite bow,
through dead ahead, to at least dead
astern.
(4) From the main steering position,
the field of vision extends over and arc
from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees
on either side of the vessel.
(5) From each bridge wing, the respective side of the vessel is visible forward and aft.
(b) Windows fitted on the navigation
bridge must be arranged so that:
(1) Framing between windows is kept
to a minimum and is not installed immediately in front of any work station.
(2) Front windows are inclined from
the vertical plane, top out, at an angle
of not less than 10 degrees and not
more than 25 degrees.
(3) The height of the lower edge of
the front windows is limited to prevent
any obstruction of the foward view previously described in this section.
(4) The height of the upper edge of
the front windows allows a foward view
of the horizon at the conning position,
for a person with a height of eye of 1.8
meters (71 inches), when the vessel is
at a forward pitch angle of 20 degrees.
(c) Polarized or tinted windows must
not be fitted.
§ 92.05–15 Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source of
electric power.
[CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990]
§ 92.07–1
(a) The provisions of this section
shall apply to all vessels contracted for
on or after October 1, 1958.
(b) When a compartment containing
the emergency source of electric
power, or vital components thereof, adjoins a space containing either the
ship’s service generators or machinery
necessary for the operation of the
ship’s service generators, all common
bulkheads and/or decks shall be protected by approved ‘‘structural insulation’’ or other approved material. This
protection shall be such as to be capable of preventing an excessive temperature rise in the space containing the
emergency source of electric power, or
vital components thereof, for a period
of at least one hour in the event of fire
in the adjoining space. Bulkheads or
decks meeting Class A–60 requirements, as defined by § 72.05–10 of Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this
chapter, will be considered as meeting
the requirements of this paragraph.
Subpart 92.07—Structural Fire
Protection
Subpart 92.05—General Fire
Protection
§ 92.05–1 Fire hazards to be minimized.
(a) The general construction of the
vessel shall be such as to minimize fire
hazards insofar as is reasonable and
practicable.
§ 92.05–5 Woodwork insulated from
heated surfaces.
(a) Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and
similar sources of ignition shall be
kept clear of and suitably insulated
from any woodwork or other combustible matter.
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Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 92.07–90, shall
apply to all vessels of 4,000 gross tons
and over contracted for on or after
January 1, 1962. Such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962,
shall meet the requirements of § 92.07–
90(a).
(b) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 92.07–90, shall
apply to all industrial vessels of 300
gross tons and over but less than 4,000
gross tons, contracted for on or after
July 1, 1968, which carry in excess of 12
industrial personnel. Such vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968, shall
meet the requirements of § 92.07–90(b).
(c) SOLAS-certificated vessels complying with method IC, as described in
IMO SOLAS 74 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 92.01–2), regulation
§ 92.05–10 Lamp room construction.
(a) Lamp, paint, and oil lockers and
similar compartments shall be constructed of steel or shall be wholly
lined with metal.
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II–2/42, may be considered equivalent to
the provisions of this subpart.
Interior Finishes .......................................................
(g) Stairtower. A stairtower is a stairway which penetrates more than a single deck within the same enclosure.
[CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30,
1997; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65192, Oct. 31,
2008]
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26,
1968; CGD 75–032, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
§ 92.07–5 Definitions.
(a) Standard fire test. A ‘‘standard fire
test’’ is one which develops in the test
furnace a series of time temperature
relationships as follows:
§ 92.07–10
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Construction.
(a) The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses
shall be constructed of steel. Alternately, the Commandant may permit
the use of other suitable material in
special cases, having in mind the risk
of fire.
(b) Bulkheads of galleys, paint and
lamp lockers, and emergency generator
rooms shall be of ‘‘A’’ Class construction.
(c) The boundary bulkheads and
decks separating the accommodations
and control stations from cargo and
machinery spaces, galleys, main pantries and storerooms, other than small
service lockers, shall be of ‘‘A’’ Class
construction.
(d) Within the accommodation and
service areas the following conditions
shall apply:
(1) Corridor bulkheads in accommodation spaces shall be of the ‘‘A’’ or
‘‘B’’ Class intact from deck to deck.
Stateroom doors in such bulkheads
may have a louver in the lower half.
(2) Stairtowers, elevator, dumbwaiter, and other trunks shall be of
‘‘A’’ Class construction.
(3) Bulkheads not already specified to
be of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ Class construction
may be of ‘‘A’’, ‘‘B’’, or ‘‘C’’ Class construction.
(4) The integrity of any deck in way
of a stairway opening, other than a
stairtower, shall be maintained by
means of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ class bulkheads
and doors at one level. The integrity of
a stairtower shall be maintained by
‘‘A’’ Class doors at every level. The
doors shall be of self-closing type.
Holdback hooks, or other means of permanently holding the door open will
not be permitted. However, magnetic
holdbacks operated from the bridge or
from other suitable remote control positions are acceptable.
(5) Interior stairs, including stringers
and treads, shall be of steel.
5 minutes—1,000 °F.
10 minutes—1,300 °F.
30 minutes—1,550 °F.
60 minutes—1,700 °F.
(b) ‘‘A’’ Class divisions. Bulkheads or
decks of the ‘‘A’’ Class shall be composed of steel or equivalent metal construction, suitably stiffened and made
intact with the main structure of the
vessel; such as shell, structural bulkheads, and decks. They shall be so constructed, that if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be capable of
preventing the passage of flame and
smoke for one hour.
(c) ‘‘B’’ Class bulkheads. Bulkheads of
the ‘‘B’’ Class shall be constructed with
approved incombustible materials and
made intact from deck to deck and to
shell or other boundaries. They shall be
so constructed that, if subjected to the
standard fire test, they would be capable of preventing the passage of flame
for one half hour.
(d) ‘‘C’’ Class divisions. Bulkheads or
decks of the ‘‘C’’ Class shall be constructed of approved incombustible
materials, but need meet no requirements relative to the passage of flame.
(e) Steel or other equivalent metal.
Where the term ‘‘steel or other equivalent metal’’ is used in this subpart, it
is intended to require a material
which, by itself or due to insulation
provided, has structural and integrity
qualities equivalent to steel at the end
of the applicable fire exposure.
(f) Approved material. Where in this
subpart approved materials are required, they refer to materials approved under the applicable subparts of
Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this
chapter, as follows:
Deck Coverings .......................................................
Structural Insulations ...............................................
Bulkhead Panels ......................................................
Incombustible Materials ...........................................
164.006
164.007
164.008
164.009
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
(6) Except for washrooms and toilet
spaces, deck coverings within accommodation spaces shall be of an approved type. However, overlays for leveling or finishing purposes which do
not meet the requirements for an approved deck covering may be used in
thicknesses not exceeding 3⁄8 of an inch.
(7) Ceilings, linings, and insulation,
including pipe and duct laggings, shall
be of approved incombustible materials.
(8) Any sheathing, furring or holding
pieces incidental to the securing of any
bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation
shall be of approved incombustible materials.
(9) Bulkheads, linings, and ceilings
may have a combustible veneer within
a room not to exceed 2⁄28 of an inch in
thickness. However, combustible veneers, trim, decorations, etc., shall not
be used in corridors or hidden spaces.
This is not intended to preclude the use
of an approved interior finish or a reasonable number of coat of paint.
(e) Wood hatch covers may be used
between cargo spaces or between stores
spaces. Hatch covers in other locations
shall be of steel or equivalent metal
construction. Tonnage openings shall
be closed by means of steel plates.
(f) Nitrocellulose or other highly
flammable or noxious fume-producing
paints or lacquers shall not be used.
(g) The provisions of paragraph (d) (1)
through (9) of this section apply to control spaces on vessels whose initial Application for Inspection is submitted to
an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
on or after June 15, 1987.
ations and conversions shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subpart to the satisfaction of the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) For industrial vessels of 300 gross
tons and over but less than 4,000 gross
tons, contracted for prior to July 1,
1968, which carry in excess of 12 industrial personnel, existing structure arrangements and materials previously
approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in
good condition to the satisfaction of
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations
may be made to the same standard as
the original construction. Major alterations and conversions shall be in compliance with this subpart to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
[CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968]
Subpart 92.10—Means of Escape
§ 92.10–1
§ 92.10–5
Two means required.
(a) There shall be at least two means
of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers, if carried, or
where the crew may be quartered or
normally employed. At least one of
these two means of escape shall be
independent of watertight doors.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26,
1968; CGD 84–073, 52 FR 18364, May 15, 1987; 52
FR 22751, June 15, 1987]
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Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 92.10–90, shall
apply to all vessels contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of § 92.10–
90.
§ 92.10–10
§ 92.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to July 1, 1968.
(a) For all vessels of 4,000 gross tons
and over contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, existing structure arrangements and materials previously approved will be considered satisfactory
so long as they are maintained in good
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Minor repairs and alterations may be
made to the same standard as the
original construction. Major alter-
Location.
(a) The two means of escape shall be
as remote as practicable so as to minimize the possibility of one incident
blocking both escapes.
§ 92.10–15
ed.
Vertical ladders not accept-
(a) Vertical ladders and deck scuttles
shall not in general be considered satisfactory as one of the required means of
escape. However, where it is demonstrated that the installation of a
stairway would be impracticable, a
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vertical ladder may be used as the second means of escape.
§ 92.10–20
§ 92.10–45
tions.
(a) Vertical communication shall be
provided between the various weather
decks by means of permanent inclined
ladders.
No means for locking doors.
(a) No means shall be provided for
locking doors giving access to either of
the two required means of escape, except that crash doors or locking devices, capable of being easily forced in
an emergency, may be employed provided a permanent and conspicuous notice to this effect is attached to both
sides of the door. This paragraph shall
not apply to outside doors to deckhouses where such doors are locked by
key only and such key is under the
control of one of the vessel’s officers.
§ 92.10–25
§ 92.10–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing arrangements previously
approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in
good condition to the satisfaction of
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations
may be made to the same standards as
the original design: Provided, That in
no case will a greater departure from
the standards of §§ 92.10–5 through 92.10–
45 be permitted than presently exists.
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as exempting any vessel from
having 2 means of escape from all main
compartments which are accessible to
the passengers, if carried, or where the
crew are normally quartered or employed.
Stairway size.
(a) Stairways shall be of sufficient
width having in mind the number of
persons having access to such stairs for
escape purposes.
(b) Vessels contracted for on or after
January 1, 1959, shall meet the requirements of this paragraph. Special consideration for relief may be given in
the case of small vessels if it is shown
to be unreasonable or impracticable to
meet the requirements.
(1) All interior stairways, other than
those within the machinery spaces or
cargo holds, shall have a minimum
width of 28 inches. The angle of inclination with the horizontal of such stairways shall not exceed 50 degrees.
§ 92.10–30
Subpart 92.15—Ventilation
§ 92.15–1
Dead end corridors.
§ 92.15–5 Vessels using fuel having a
flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
(a) Where liquid fuel having a
flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower is
used for main or auxiliary machinery
or for starting purposes, the spaces
containing such machinery or fuel
tanks shall have ventilation as required by this section.
(1) At least 2 ventilators fitted with
cowls or their equivalent for the purpose of properly and effectively ventilating the bilges of every engine and
fuel-tank compartment in order to remove any flammable or explosive
gases.
(2) Vessels constructed so that the
greater portions of the bilges under the
engine and fuel tanks are open or exposed to the natural atmosphere at all
Public spaces.
(a) In all cases, public spaces having
a deck area of over 300 square feet shall
have at least two exits. Where practicable, these exits shall give egress to
different corridors, rooms, or spaces to
minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both exits.
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§ 92.10–40
Application.
The provisions of this subpart, with
the exception of § 92.15–90, shall apply
to all vessels contracted for on or after
November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted
for prior to November 19, 1952, shall
meet the requirements of § 92.15–90.
(a) Dead end corridors, or the equivalent, more than 40 feet in length shall
not be permitted.
§ 92.10–35
Weather deck communica-
Access to lifeboats.
(a) The stairways, corridors, and
doors shall be so arranged as to permit
a ready and direct access to the various
lifeboat embarkation areas.
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times are not required to be fitted with
ventilators.
(b) On vessels of 100 gross tons and
over, except for such spaces as are so
located that under all ordinary conditions of weather, windows, ports, skylights, etc., and doors to passageways
can be kept open, all crew spaces shall
be ventilated by a mechanical system,
unless it can be shown that a natural
system will provide adequate ventilation. However, vessels which trade regularly in the tropics shall, in general,
be fitted with a mechanical ventilation
system.
§ 92.15–10 Ventilation
for
closed
spaces.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (c)
of this section, all enclosed spaces
within the vessel shall be properly
vented or ventilated. Means shall be
provided to close off all vents and ventilators.
(b) Means shall be provided for stopping all fans in ventilation systems
serving machinery and cargo spaces
and for closing all doorways, ventilators and annular spaces around funnels
and other openings to such spaces,
from outside these spaces, in case of
fire.
(c) On unmanned cargo barges not
fitted with a fixed bilge system, vents
and ventilators may be omitted from
void spaces.
(d) The ventilation of spaces that are
‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’ shall
be in accordance with §§ 97.80–1, 111.105–
39 and 111.105–40 of this chapter, as applicable.
(1) Areas below the weather deck
shall be provided with continuous pressure-positive ventilation at each level
on which vehicles are transported.
(2) The quantity of ventilating air
shall be not less than 1 cubic foot per
minute per square foot of deck area.
(3) The ventilation system shall be
such as to prevent air stratification as
well as to prevent the accumulation of
air pockets.
(4) An alarm system shall be provided
which will indicate the loss of required
ventilation. The alarm location shall
be in a normally manned space acceptable to the Commandant.
(e) For requirements regarding controls of electrically powered ventilation systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 92.15–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing arrangements previously
approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in
good condition to the satisfaction of
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations
may be made to the same standards as
the original design provided that in no
case will a greater departure from the
standards of §§ 92.15–5 through 92.15–15
be permitted than presently exists.
Subpart 92.20—Accommodations
for Officers and Crew
SOURCE: CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26005, May 23,
1996, unless otherwise noted.
§ 92.20–1
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5,
1966; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65193, Oct. 31,
2008]
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Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart
apply to all vessels of 100 gross tons
and over contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels of 100 gross
tons and over contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952 must meet the requirements of § 92.20–90.
(b) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons
must meet the applicable requirements
of this subpart insofar as is reasonable
and practicable.
§ 92.20–5
Intent.
It is the intent of this subpart that
the accommodations provided for officers and crew on all vessels must be securely constructed, properly lighted,
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped,
located, arranged, and insulated from
undue noise, heat, and odors.
§ 92.15–15 Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, passenger spaces.
(a) All living spaces shall be adequately ventilated in a manner suitable to the purpose of the space.
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cial permission of the Commandant.
Where 2 tiers of berths are fitted, the
bottom of the lower berth must not be
less than 30 centimeters (12 inches)
above the deck. The berths must not be
obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts,
or other installations.
(e) A locker must be provided for
each person accommodated in a room.
§ 92.20–10 Location of crew spaces.
(a) Crew quarters must not be located
farther forward in the vessel than a
vertical plane located at 5 percent of
the vessel’s length abaft the forward
side of the stem at the designed summer load water line. However, for vessels in other than ocean or coastwise
service, this distance need not exceed
8.5 meters (28 feet). For the purposes of
this paragraph, the vessel’s length
must be as defined in § 43.15-1 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.
Unless approved by the Commandant,
no section of the deck head of the crew
spaces may be below the deepest load
line.
(b) There must be no direct communication, except through solid, close
fitted doors, or hatches between crew
spaces and chain lockers, or machinery
spaces.
§ 92.20–25 Washrooms
and
toilet
rooms.
(a) There must be provided at least 1
toilet, 1 washbasin, and 1 shower or
bathtub for each 8 members or portion
thereof in the crew who do not occupy
rooms to which private or semi-private
facilities are attached.
(b) The toilet rooms and washrooms
must be located convenient to the
sleeping quarters of the crew to which
they are allotted but must not open directly into such quarters except when
they are provided as private or semiprivate facilities.
(c) All washbasins, showers, and
bathtubs shall be equipped with adequate plumbing, including hot and cold
running water. All toilets must be installed with adequate plumbing for
flushing.
(d) At least 1 washbasin must be
fitted in each toilet room, except
where private or semi-private facilities
are provided and washbasins are installed in the sleeping rooms.
(e) Where more than 1 toilet is located in a space or compartment, each
toilet must be separated by partitions.
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§ 92.20–15 Construction.
All crew spaces are to be constructed
and arranged in a manner suitable to
the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can be kept in
a clean, workable, and sanitary condition.
§ 92.20–20 Sleeping accommodations.
(a) Where practicable, each licensed
officer must be provided with a separate stateroom.
(b) Sleeping accommodations for the
crew must be divided into rooms, no
one of which shall berth more than 4
persons.
(c) Each room must be of such size
that there is at least 2.78 square meters
(30 square feet) of deck area and a volume of at least 5.8 cubic meters (210
cubic feet) for each person accommodated. The clear head room must be
not less than 190 centimeters (75
inches). In measuring sleeping accommodations, any furnishings contained
therein for the use of the occupants are
not to be deducted from the total volume or from the deck area.
(d) Each person shall have a separate
berth and not more than one berth may
be placed above another. The berth
must be composed of materials not
likely to corrode. The overall size of a
berth must not be less than 68 centimeters (27 inches) wide by 190 centimeters (75 inches) long, except by spe-
§ 92.20–30 Messrooms.
(a) Messrooms must be located as
near to the galley as is practicable except where the messroom is equipped
with a steam table.
(b) Each messroom must seat the
number of persons expected to eat in
the messroom at one time.
§ 92.20–35 Hospital space.
(a) Each vessel which in the ordinary
course of its trade makes voyages of
more than 3 days duration between
ports and which carries a crew of 12 or
more, must be provided with a hospital
space. This space must be situated with
due regard to the comfort of the sick so
that they may receive proper attention
in all weathers.
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danger, or discomfort to the occupants.
Pipes leading to radiators or heating
apparatus must be insulated where
those pipes create a hazard to persons
occupying the space.
(b) The hospital must be suitably separated from other spaces and must be
used for the care of the sick and for no
other purpose.
(c) The hospital must be fitted with
berths in the ratio of 1 berth to every
12 members of the crew or portion
thereof who are not berthed in single
occupancy rooms, but the number of
berths need not exceed 6.
(d) The hospital must have a toilet,
washbasin, and bathtub or shower conveniently situated. Other necessary
suitable equipment such as a clothes
locker, a table, and a seat shall be provided.
(e) On vessels in which the crew is
berthed in single occupancy rooms, a
hospital space will not be required, provided that one room is designated and
fitted for use as a treatment or isolation room. This room must meet the
following standards:
(1) The room must be available for
immediate medical use; and
(2) A washbasin with hot and cold
running water must be installed either
in or immediately adjacent to the
space and other required sanitary facilities must be conveniently located.
§ 92.20–55 Insect screens.
Provisions must be made to protect
the crew quarters against the admission of insects.
§ 92.20–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons,
contracted for prior to November 19,
1952, must meet the general intent of
§ 92.20–5 and in addition must meet the
following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements,
materials, and facilities, previously accepted or approved will be considered
satisfactory so long as they are maintained in a suitable condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection.
(2) Minor repairs and alterations may
be made to the same standard as the
original construction.
(b) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over,
contracted for prior to March 4, 1915,
must meet the following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements,
materials, and facilities, previously approved will be considered satisfactory
so long as they are maintained in good
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(2) Minor repairs and alterations may
be made to the same standard as the
original construction, provided that in
no case will a greater departure from
the standards of §§ 92.20–5 through 92.20–
55 be permitted than presently exists.
(c) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over,
contracted for on or after March 4,
1915, but prior to January 1, 1941, must
meet the following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements,
materials, and facilities, previously approved will be considered satisfactory
so long as they are maintained in a
suitable condition to the satisfaction
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations
may be made to the same standard as
the original construction.
(2) Each vessel, which in the ordinary
course of its trade makes a voyage of
more than 3 days duration between
§ 92.20–40 Other spaces.
Each vessel must have—
(a) Sufficient facilities where the
crew may wash and dry their own
clothes, including at least 1 sink supplied with hot and cold fresh water;
(b) Recreation spaces; and
(c) A space or spaces of adequate size
on an open deck to which the crew has
access when off duty.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996; 61 FR
32900, June 25, 1996]
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§ 92.20–45 Lighting.
Each berth must have a light.
§ 92.20–50 Heating and cooling.
(a) All manned spaces must be adequately heated and cooled in a manner
suitable to the purpose of the space.
(b) The heating and cooling system
for accommodations must be capable of
maintaining a temperature of 21 °C (70
°F) under normal operating conditions
without curtailing ventilation.
(c) Radiators and other heating apparatus must be so placed and shielded,
where necessary, to avoid risk of fire,
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§ 92.25–15
ports and which carries a crew of 12 or
more persons, must be provided with a
suitable hospital space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured.
(3) The crew spaces must be securely
constructed, properly lighted, heated,
drained, ventilated, equipped, located,
arranged, and insulated from undue
noise, heat, and odors.
(d) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over,
contracted for on or after January 1,
1941, but prior to November 19, 1952,
must meet the following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements,
materials, and facilities, previously approved will be considered satisfactory
so long as they are maintained in a
suitable condition to the satisfaction
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations
may be made to the same standard as
the original construction.
(2) Washbasins, showers, and bathtubs if substituted for showers, must be
equipped with adequate plumbing including hot and cold running water.
(3) Each crewmember must have a
separate berth, and berths may not be
placed more than 2 high.
(4) Each vessel, which in the ordinary
course of its trade makes a voyage of
more than 3 days duration between
ports and which carries a crew of 12 or
more persons, must be provided with a
suitable hospital space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured. Berths
shall be provided in the ratio of 1 berth
for each 12 members of the crew or
fraction thereof, but the number of
berths need not exceed 6.
(5) The crew spaces must be securely
constructed, properly lighted, heated,
drained, ventilated, equipped, located,
arranged, and insulated from undue
noise, heat, and odors.
§ 92.25–5
[CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as
amended by CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8,
1982]
§ 92.25–10
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Storm rails.
(a) On vessels in ocean and coastwise
service, suitable storm rails shall be installed in all passageways and at the
deckhouse sides where persons on
board might have normal access.
Storm rails shall be installed on both
sides of passageways which are 6 feet or
more in width.
Subpart 92.25—Rails and Guards
§ 92.25–1
Where rails required.
(a) All vessels shall have efficient
guard rails or bulwarks on decks and
bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks
shall be at least 391⁄2 inches from the
deck except that where this height
would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, a lesser height may
be approved by the Commandant. At
exposed peripheries of the freeboard
and superstructure decks, the rails
shall be in at least three courses, including the top. The opening below the
lowest course shall not be more than 9
inches. The courses shall not be more
than 15 inches apart. In the case of
ships with rounded gunwales the guard
rail supports shall be placed on the flat
of the deck. On other decks and bridges
the rails shall be in at least two
courses, including the top, approximately evenly spaced. If it can be
shown to the satisfaction of the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, that the
installation of rails of such height will
be unreasonable and impracticable,
having regard to the business of the
vessel, rails of a lesser height or in
some cases grab rails may be accepted
and inboard rails may be eliminated if
the deck is not generally accessible.
(b) Where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that a
vessel is engaged exclusively in voyages of a sheltered nature, the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section
may be relaxed.
Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 92.25–90, shall
apply to all vessels contracted for on or
after July 1, 1969. Vessels contracted
for prior to July 1, 1969, shall meet the
requirements of § 92.25–90.
§ 92.25–15
Guards in dangerous places.
(a) Suitable hand covers, guards, or
rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and dangerous places such as
gears, machinery, etc.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29,
1969; CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, 1982]
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
Subpart 95.10—Fire Main System, Details
§ 92.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to July 1, 1969.
95.10–1 Application.
95.10–5 Fire pumps.
95.10–10 Fire hydrants and hose.
95.10–15 Piping.
95.10–90 Installations contracted for prior to
May 26, 1965.
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to
July 1, 1969, assigned a deeper load line
under part 42 of subchapter E (Load
Lines) of this chapter shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks as required by § 92.25–5. Otherwise, existing
structure, arrangements, materials,
and facilities previously approved will
be considered satisfactory so long as
they are maintained in good condition
to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standards as the original construction. However, in no case will
greater departure from the standards
of §§ 92.25–5 through 92.25–15 be permitted than presently exists.
Subpart 95.13—Steam Smothering Systems
95.13–1
Subpart 95.15—Carbon Dioxide
Extinguishing Systems, Details
95.15–1 Application.
95.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge
rates.
95.15–10 Controls.
95.15–15 Piping.
95.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage.
95.15–25 Discharge outlets.
95.15–30 Alarms.
95.15–35 Enclosure openings.
95.15–40 Pressure relief.
95.15–90 Installations contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952.
[CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as
amended by CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8,
1982]
PART 93—STABILITY
Subpart 95.17—Foam Extinguishing
Systems, Details
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 5115; E.O. 12234,
45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR
1.46.
95.17–1 Application.
95.17–5 Quantity of foam required.
95.17–10 Controls.
95.17–15 Piping.
95.17–20 Discharge outlets.
95.17–25 Additional protection required.
95.17–90 Installations contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952.
Subpart 93.01—Application
§ 93.01–1
General.
Each vessel must meet the applicable
requirements in subchapter S of this
chapter.
Subpart 95.30—Automatic Sprinkler
Systems, Details
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]
95.30–1
Subpart 95.01—Application
Sec.
95.01–1 General.
95.01–2 Incorporation by reference.
95.01–5 Equipment installed but not
quired.
Application.
Subpart 95.50—Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and
Details
PART 95—FIRE PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
95.50–1 Application.
95.50–5 Classification.
95.50–10 Location.
95.50–15 Spare charges.
95.50–20 Semiportable fire extinguishers.
95.50–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
re-
Subpart 95.05—Fire Detecting and
Extinguishing Equipment, Where Required
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Application.
Subpart 95.60—Fire Axes
95.05–1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and
supervised patrol systems.
95.05–5 Fire main system.
95.05–10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
95.05–15 Hand portable fire extinguishers
and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.
95.60–1 Application.
95.60–5 Number required.
95.60–10 Location.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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§ 95.05–10
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
§ 95.01–5 Equipment installed but not
required.
(a) Where fire detecting or extinguishing systems or equipment are not
required, but are installed, the system
or equipment and its installation shall
meet the requirements of this part.
Subpart 95.01—Application
§ 95.01–1
General.
(a) The provisions of this part shall
apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part.
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§ 95.01–2
Subpart 95.05—Fire Detecting and
Extinguishing
Equipment,
Where Required
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http://
www.archives.gov/federallregister/
codeloflfederallregulations/
ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available
for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG–521), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop
7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202–
372–1405, and is available from the
sources listed below.
(b) American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–
2959, telephone 610–832–9585, http://
www.astm.org.
(1) ASTM F 1121–87 (1993), Standard
Specification for International Shore
Connections for Marine Fire Applications, incorporation by reference approved for § 95.10–10.
(2) [Reserved]
(c) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269–9101, telephone 800–
344–3555, http://www.nfpa.org.
(1) NFPA 13–1996, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, incorporation by reference approved for
§ 95.30–1.
(2) [Reserved]
§ 95.05–1 Fire detecting, manual alarm,
and supervised patrol systems.
(a) Fire detecting, manual alarm, and
supervised patrol systems are not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems shall meet the applicable requirements of part 76 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this
chapter.
(b) In each compartment containing
explosives, and in adjacent cargo compartments, there shall be provided a
smoke detecting or other suitable type
fire detecting system.
(c) Enclosed spaces which are ‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’ shall be
fitted with an approved fire or smoke
detecting system.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966]
§ 95.05–5
Fire main system.
(a) Fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and
nozzles shall be installed on the following vessels:
(1) On all self-propelled vessels.
(2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12 persons.
(b) The arrangements and details of
the fire main system shall be as set
forth in subpart 95.10.
§ 95.05–10
tems.
Fixed fire extinguishing sys-
(a) Approved fire extinguishing systems may be used or required in locations delineated in this section on the
following vessels. Previously approved
installations may be retained as long
as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(1) On all self-propelled vessels other
than yachts and fishing vessels.
(2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12 persons.
[USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009]
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(b) A fixed carbon dioxide or other
approved system must be installed in
all cargo compartments and tanks for
combustible cargo, except for vessels
engaged exclusively in the carriage of
coal or grain in bulk. For cargo compartments and tanks fitted with a fixed
carbon dioxide or other approved system a deck foam system is not required, instead of the carbon dioxide
system or other approved system, the
following systems may be used or required in special cases:
(1) A fixed foam system may be used
in cargo tanks.
(2) A water sprinkling system may be
required, and the details of such system will be subject to special approval,
in cases where a cargo is normally accessible and is considered to be a part
of the working or living quarters.
(3) Spaces ‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’ must be fitted with an approved
carbon dioxide system. Alternately,
the Commandant may permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler system or other suitable system.
(c) On vessels other than motorboats,
a fixed carbon dioxide or other approved system must be installed in all
lamp and paint lockers, oil rooms, and
similar spaces.
(d) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and
over, contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, or where conversion from
coal to oil is contracted for on or after
November 19, 1952, a fixed carbon dioxide, foam, or water spray system shall
be installed in all spaces containing oil
fired boilers, either main or auxiliary,
or their fuel oil units, valves, or manifolds in the line between the settling
tanks and the boilers.
(e) Fire extinguishing systems shall
be provided for internal combustion installations in accordance with the following:
(1) If a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed to protect an internal
combustion propelling machinery installation, the system shall be of the
carbon dioxide type.
(2) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and
over on an international voyage, the
construction or conversion of which is
contracted for on or after May 26, 1965,
a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be
installed in all spaces containing internal combustion or gas turbine main
propulsion machinery, auxiliaries with
an aggregate power of 1,000 b. hp. or
greater, or their fuel oil units, including purifiers, valves, and manifolds.
(3) On vessels, the construction, conversion or automation of which is contracted for on or after July 1, 1968, the
systems shall be in accordance with
the following:
(i) A fixed carbon dioxide system
shall be installed in any space containing machinery using fuel having a
flashpoint of less than 110 °F.
(ii) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and
over, a fixed carbon dioxide system
shall be installed in all spaces containing internal combustion or gas turbine main propulsion machinery, auxiliaries with an aggregate power of 1,000
b. hp. or greater, or their fuel oil units,
including purifiers, valves, and manifolds.
(f) On vessels contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952, where an enclosed ventilating system is installed
for electric propulsion motors or generators, a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall be installed in
such system.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6,
1966; CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968;
CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26006, May 23, 1996]
§ 95.05–15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be installed on
all vessels, other than unmanned
barges and fishing vessels, as set forth
in subpart 95.50.
Subpart 95.10—Fire Main System,
Details
§ 95.10–1
Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 95.10–90, shall
apply to all fire main installations contracted for on or after May 26, 1965. Installations contracted for prior to May
26, 1965, shall meet the requirements of
§ 95.10–90.
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§ 95.10–5
§ 95.10–10
(f) Fire pumps may be used for other
purposes provided at least one of the
required pumps is kept available for
use on the fire system at all times. In
no case shall a pump having connection
to an oil line be used as a fire pump.
Branch lines connected to the fire main
for purposes other than fire and deck
wash shall be so arranged that adequate water can be made continuously
available for firefighting purposes.
(g) The total area of the pipes leading
from a pump shall not be less than the
discharge area of the pump.
(h) On vessels with oil fired boilers,
either main or auxiliary, or with internal combustion propulsion machinery,
where 2 fire pumps are required, they
shall be located in separate spaces, and
the arrangement of pumps, sea connections, and sources of power shall be
such as to insure that a fire in any one
space will not put all of the fire pumps
out of operation. However, where it is
shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that it is unreasonable or impracticable to meet this requirement
due to the size or arrangement of the
vessel, or for other reasons, the installation of a total flooding carbon dioxide system may be accepted as an alternate method of extinguishing any
fire which would affect the powering
and operation of at least one of the required fire pumps.
Fire pumps.
(a) Vessels shall be equipped with
independently driven fire pumps in accordance with Table 95.10–5(a).
TABLE 95.10–5(a)
Gross tons
Over
100
1,000
1,500
Not
over
Minimum
number
of
pumps
Hose
and hydrant
size,
inches
11
1 11⁄2
1 1⁄2
1 50
1
2
2
11⁄2
11⁄2
2 21⁄2
⁄
5⁄8
2 7⁄8
50
50
2 50
100
1,000
1,500
.............
Nozzle
orifice
size,
inches
58
Length
of hose
feet
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1 On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3⁄4-inch hose of
good commercial grade together with a commercial garden
hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated
and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage
of all parts of the vessel.
2 75 feet of 11⁄2-inch hose and 5⁄8-inch nozzle may be used
where specified by § 95.10–10(b) for interior locations and 50
feet of 11⁄2-inch hose may be used in exterior locations on
vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service.
(b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and
over on an international voyage, each
required fire pump, while delivering
water thru the fire main system at a
pressure corresponding to that required
by paragraph (c) of this section, shall
have a minimum capacity of at least
two-thirds of that required for an independent bilge pump. However, in no
case shall the capacity of each fire
pump be less than that otherwise required by this section.
(c) Each pump shall be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the
two highest outlets at a Pitot tube
pressure of approximately 50 p.s.i.
Where 11⁄2-inch hose is permitted in lieu
of 21⁄2-inch hose by footnote 2 of Table
95.10–5(a), the pump capacity shall be
determined on the same basis as if 21⁄2inch hose had been permitted. Where
3⁄4-inch
hose is permitted by Table
95.10–5(a), the Pitot tube pressure need
be only 35 p.s.i.
(d) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the
discharge side with relief valves set to
relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pressure necessary to maintain the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section
or 125 p.s.i., whichever is greater. Relief valves may be omitted if the
pumps, operating under shut-off conditions, are not capable of developing a
pressure exceeding this amount.
(e) Fire pumps shall be fitted with a
pressure gage on the discharge side of
the pumps.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6,
1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 95.10–10
Fire hydrants and hose.
(a) The size of fire hydrants, hose,
and nozzles and the length of hose required shall be as noted in Table 95.10–
5(a).
(b) In lieu of the 21⁄2-inch hose and
hydrants specified in Table 95.10–5(a),
on vessels over 1,500 gross tons, the hydrants in interior locations may have
siamese connections for 11⁄2-inch hose.
In these cases the hose shall be 75 feet
in length, and only one hose will be required at each fire station; however, if
all such stations can be satisfactorily
served with 50-foot lengths, 50-foot
hose may be used.
(c) On vessels of 500 gross tons and
over there must be at least one shore
connection to the fire main available
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to each side of the vessel in an accessible location. Suitable cut-out valves
and check valves must be provided.
Suitable adapters also must be provided for furnishing the vessel’s shore
connections with couplings mating
those on the shore fire lines. Vessels of
500 gross tons and over on an international voyage, must be provided with
at least one international shore connection complying with ASTM F 1121
(incorporated by reference, see § 95.01–
2). Facilities must be available enabling an international connection to be
used on either side of the vessel.
(d) Fire hydrants shall be of sufficient number and so located that any
part of the vessel, other than main machinery spaces, accessible to persons on
board while the vessel is being navigated and all cargo holds may be
reached with at least 2 streams of
water from separate outlets, at least
one of which shall be from a single
length of hose. In main machinery
spaces, all portions of such spaces shall
be capable of being reached by at least
2 streams of water, each of which shall
be from a single length of hose from
separate outlets; however, this requirement need not apply to shaft alleys
containing no assigned space for the
stowage of combustibles. Fire hydrants
shall be numbered as required by
§ 97.37–15 of this subchapter.
(e) All parts of the fire main located
on exposed decks shall either be protected against freezing or be fitted
with cut-out valves and drain valves so
that the entire exposed parts of such
piping may be shut off and drained in
freezing weather. Except when closed
to prevent freezing, such valves shall
be sealed open.
(f) The outlet at the fire hydrant
shall be limited to any position from
the horizontal to the vertical pointing
downward, so that the hose will lead
horizontally or downward to minimize
the possibility of kinking.
(g) Each fire hydrant must have at
least one length of firehose, a spanner,
and a hose rack or other device for
stowing the hose.
(h) Fire hose shall be connected to
the outlets at all times. However, on
open decks where no protection is afforded to the hose in heavy weather, or
where the hose may be liable to dam-
age from the handling of cargo, the
hose may be temporarily removed from
the hydrant and stowed in an accessible nearby location.
(i) Each firehose on each hydrant
must have a combination solid stream
and water spray firehose nozzle approved under subpart 162.027 of this
chapter. Firehose nozzles previously
approved under subpart 162.027 of this
chapter may be retained so long as
they are maintained in good condition
to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(j) In each propulsion machinery
space containing an oil fired boiler, internal combustion machinery, or oil
fuel unit on a vessel on an international voyage or of 1000 gross tons or
more, each firehose having a combination nozzle previously approved under
subpart 162.027 of this chapter must
have a low-velocity water spray applicator that is also previously approved
under subpart 162.027 of this chapter.
The length of the applicator must be
less than 1.8 meters (6 feet).
(k) Fixed brackets, hooks, or other
means for stowing an applicator must
be next to each fire hydrant that has
an applicator under paragraph (j) of
this section.
(l) Firehose shall not be used for any
other purpose than fire extinguishing,
drills, and testing.
(m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other
fittings shall have threads to accommodate the hose connections noted in
paragraph (l) of this section.
(n) Firehose and couplings must be as
follows:
(1) Fire station hydrant connections
shall be brass, bronze, or other equivalent metal. Couplings shall either:
(i) Use National Standard fire hose
coupling threads for the 11⁄2 inch (38
millimeter) and 21⁄2 inch (64 millimeter)
hose sizes, i.e., 9 threads per inch for
11⁄2 inch hose, and 71⁄2 threads per inch
for 21⁄2 inch hose; or
(ii) Be a uniform design for each hose
diameter throughout the vessel.
(2) Where 19 millimeters (3⁄4 inch)
hose is permitted by table 95.10–5(a),
the hose and couplings shall be of good
commercial grade.
(3) Each section of firehose must be
lined commercial firehose that conforms to Underwriters’ Laboratories,
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Inc. Standard 19 or Federal Specification ZZ-H-451E. Hose that bears the
label of Underwriters’ Laboratories,
Inc. as lined firehose is accepted as
conforming to this requirement.
placements shall meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart.
(b) All vessels contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, other than motorboats, shall be fitted with fire pumps,
hoses, and nozzles in accordance with
Table 95.10–90(a)(2).
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43151, Sept. 30,
1976; CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979;
CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD
95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995; CGD 95–027,
61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR
51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR
58461, Sept. 29, 2000]
§ 95.10–15
TABLE 95.10–90(a)(2)
Gross tons
Over
Piping.
(a) All piping, valves, and fittings
shall meet the applicable requirements
of subchapter F (Marine Engineering)
of this chapter.
(b) All distribution cut-off valves
shall be marked as required by § 97.37–
10 of this subchapter.
(c) For vessels on an international
voyage, the diameter of the fire main
shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum required discharge from two fire pumps operating
simultaneously. This requirement is in
addition to § 95.10–5(c). The discharge of
this quantity of water through hoses
and nozzles at a sufficient number of
adjacent hydrants shall be at a minimum Pitot tube pressure of approximately 50 pounds per square inch.
100
1,000
100
1,000
.............
Minimum
hose
and hydrant
size,
inches
1
1
2
Nozzle
orifice
size,
inches
1 11⁄2
1 5⁄16
2 11⁄2
2 5⁄8
2 50
2 11⁄2
2 5⁄8
2 50
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11,
1979; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 95.13—Steam Smothering
Systems
§ 95.13–1
Application.
Steam smothering systems are not
permitted on vessels contracted for on
or after January 1, 1962. Previously approved installations may be retained as
long as they are maintained in good
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(c) Vessels contracted for prior to
July 1, 1935, need not meet the requirements of § 95.10–5(h), and vessels contracted for on or after July 1, 1935, but
prior to November 19, 1952, may have a
carbon dioxide ‘‘bilge’’ in lieu of ‘‘total
flooding’’ system. However, in vessels
of both categories where a conversion
from coal to oil is contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952, the provisions
of § 95.10–5(h) shall apply.
(d) The general requirements of
§ 95.10–5(c) through (g), § 95.10–10(d)
through (i), and § 95.10–15 shall be complied with insofar as is reasonable and
practicable.
(e) Firehose nozzles and low-velocity
spray applicators must meet the requirements of 95.10–10(i), 95.10–10(j), and
95.10–10(k).
Installations contracted for prior to
May 26, 1965, shall meet the following
requirements:
(a) Except as specifically modified by
this paragraph, the requirements of
§§ 95.10–5 through 95.10–15 shall be complied with insofar as the number and
general type of equipment is concerned. Existing equipment, except
firehose nozzles and low-velocity water
spray applicators, previously approved,
but not meeting the applicable requirements of §§ 95.10–5 through 95.10–15 may
be continued in service so long as they
are maintained in good condition to
the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs, alterations, and replacements
may be permitted to the same standards as the original installations. However, all new installations or major re-
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1 On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3⁄4-inch hose of
good commercial grade together with a commercial garden
hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated
and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage
of all parts of the vessel.
2 May use 50 feet of 21⁄2-inch hose with 7⁄8-inch nozzles for
exterior stations. 75 feet of 11⁄2-inch hose with 5⁄8-inch nozzles
may be used for interior station in which case such interior
stations shall have siamese connections.
§ 95.10–90 Installations contracted for
prior to May 26, 1965.
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condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
yond such deck, the trunk volume shall
be included. Tonnage openings shall be
considered as sealed for this purpose.
(3) Branch lines to the various cargo
holds and ’tween decks shall not be less
than 3⁄4-inch standard pipe size.
(4) No specific discharge rate need be
applied to such systems.
(d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers,
tanks, and similar spaces. (1) Except as
provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the number of pounds of carbon
dioxide required for each space shall be
equal to the gross volume of the space
divided by the appropriate factor noted
in Table 95.15–5(d)(1). If fuel can drain
from the compartment being protected
to an adjacent compartment, or if the
compartments are not entirely separate, the requirements for both compartments shall be used to determine
the amount of carbon dioxide to be provided. The carbon dioxide shall be arranged to discharge into both such
compartments simultaneously.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 95.15—Carbon Dioxide
Extinguishing Systems, Details
§ 95.15–1
Application.
(a) Where a carbon dioxide extinguishing system is installed, the provisions of this subpart, with the exception of § 95.15–90, shall apply to all installations contracted for on or after
November 19, 1952. Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of § 95.15–
90.
(b) The requirements of this subpart
are based on a ‘‘high pressure system,’’
i.e., one in which the carbon dioxide is
stored in liquid form at atmospheric
temperature. Details for ‘‘low pressure
systems,’’ i. e., those in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form at
a continuously controlled low temperature, may be specifically approved by
the Commandant where it is demonstrated that a comparable degree of
safety and fire extinguishing ability is
achieved.
TABLE 95.15–5(d)(1)
Gross volume of compartment, cubic
feet
Over—
500
500
1,600
4,500
50,000
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§ 95.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
(a) General. The amount of carbon dioxide required for each space shall be
as determined by paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this section.
(b) Total available supply. A separate
supply of carbon dioxide need not be
provided for each space protected. The
total available supply shall be at least
sufficient for the space requiring the
greatest amount.
(c) Cargo spaces. (1) The number of
pounds of carbon dioxide required for
each space shall be equal to the gross
volume of the space in cubic feet divided by 30.
(2) Although separate piping shall be
led to each cargo hold and ’tween deck,
for the purpose of determining the
amount of carbon dioxide required, a
cargo compartment will be considered
as the space between watertight or
firescreen bulkheads and from the tank
top or lowest deck to the deck head of
the uppermost space on which cargo
may be carried. If a trunk extends be-
Factor
Not over—
..............................
..............................
1,600
4,500
50,000
..............................
..............................
15
16
18
20
22
(2) For the purpose of the requirements of this paragraph, the volume of
the machinery space shall be taken as
exclusive of the normal machinery casing unless the boiler, internal combustion machinery, or fuel oil installation
extend into such space, in which case
the volume shall be taken to the top of
the casing or the next material reduction in casing area, whichever is lower.
For installations contracted for on or
after October 1, 1959, ‘‘normal machinery casing’’ and ‘‘material reduction in
casing area’’ shall be defined as follows:
(i) By ‘‘normal machinery casing’’
shall be meant a casing the area of
which is not more than 40 percent of
the maximum area of the machinery
space.
(ii) By ‘‘material reduction in casing
area’’ shall be meant a reduction to at
least 40 percent of the casing area.
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discharge of the required quantity of
carbon dioxide shall be completed
within 2 minutes.
(3) Except as noted in paragraphs (e)
(1) and (2) of this section, the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section
shall apply.
(3) For vessels on an international
voyage contracted for on or after May
26, 1965, the amount of carbon dioxide
required for a space containing propulsion boilers or internal combustion
propulsion machinery shall be as given
by paragraphs (d) (1) and (2) of this section or by dividing the entire volume,
including the casing, by a factor of 25,
whichever is the larger.
(4) Branch lines to the various spaces
shall be as noted in Table 95.15–5(d)(4).
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6,
1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997;
USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
§ 95.15–10 Controls.
(a) Except as noted in § 95.15–20(b) all
controls and valves for the operation of
the system shall be outside the space
protected, and shall not be located in
any space that might be cut off or
made inaccessible in the event of fire
in any of the spaces protected.
(b) If the same cylinders are used to
protect more than one hazard, a manifold with normally closed stop valves
shall be used to direct the carbon dioxide into the proper space. If cylinders
are used to protect only one hazard, a
normally closed stop valve shall be installed between the cylinders and the
hazard except for systems of the type
indicated in § 95.15–5(d) which contain
not more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide.
(c) Distribution piping to the various
cargo spaces shall be controlled from
not more than two stations. One of the
stations controlling the system for the
main machinery space shall be located
as convenient as practicable to one of
the main escapes from the space. All
control stations and the individual
valves and controls shall be marked as
required by §§ 97.37–10 and 97.37–13 of
this subchapter.
(d) Systems of the type indicated in
§ 95.15–5(d) shall be actuated by one
control operating the valve to the
space and a separate control releasing
at least the required amount of carbon
dioxide. These two controls shall be located in a box or other enclosure clearly identified for the particular space.
Those systems installed without a stop
valve shall be operated by one control
releasing at least the required amount
of carbon dioxide.
(e) Where provisions are made for the
simultaneous release of a given amount
of carbon dioxide by operation of a remote control, provisions shall also be
TABLE 95.15–5(d)(4)
Maximum
quantity of
carbon dioxide required,
pounds
Minimum
pipe size,
inches
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225
300
600
1,000
2,450
⁄
⁄
12
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1
11⁄4
11⁄2
2
Maximum
quantity of
carbon dioxide required,
pounds
Minimum
pipe size,
inches
2,500
4,450
7,100
10,450
15,000
......................
21⁄2
3
31⁄2
4
41⁄2
......................
(5) Distribution piping within the
space shall be proportioned from the
supply line to give proper distribution
to the outlets without throttling.
(6) The number, type, and location of
discharge outlets shall be such as to
give a uniform distribution throughout
the space.
(7) The total area of all discharge
outlets shall not exceed 85 percent nor
be less than 35 percent of the nominal
cylinder outlet area or the area of the
supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The
nominal cylinder outlet area in square
inches shall be determined by multiplying the factor 0.0022 by the number
of pounds of carbon dioxide required,
except that in no case shall this outlet
area be less than 0.110 square inches.
(8) The discharge of at least 85 percent of the required amount of carbon
dioxide shall be complete within 2 minutes.
(e) Spaces specially suitable for vehicles. (1) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide required shall be equal to
the gross volume of the largest ‘‘tight’’
space divided by 22. In no case, however, shall the quantity be less than
that required by paragraph (c)(2) of
this section.
(2) The arrangement of valves and
piping shall be such that the required
quantity of carbon dioxide may be discharged into any ‘‘tight’’ space. The
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made for manual control at the cylinders. Where gas pressure from pilot
cylinders is used as a means for releasing the remaining cylinders, not less
than two pilot cylinders shall be used
for systems consisting of more than
two cylinders. Each of the pilot cylinders shall be capable of manual control at the cylinder, but the remaining
cylinders need not be capable of individual manual control.
(f) Systems of the type indicated in
§ 95.15–5(d), other than systems for
tanks, which are of more than 300
pounds of carbon dioxide, shall be
fitted with an approved delayed discharge so arranged that the alarm will
be sounded for at least 20 seconds before the carbon dioxide is released into
the space. Such systems of not more
than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide shall
also have a similar delayed discharge,
except for those systems for tanks and
for spaces which have a suitable horizontal escape. This paragraph shall be
applicable only to systems installed on
or after July 1, 1957.
(g) All distribution valves and controls shall be of an approved type. All
controls shall be suitably protected.
(h) Complete but simple instructions
for the operation of the systems must
be located in a conspicuous place at or
near all pull boxes, stop valve controls
and in the CO2 cylinder storage room.
On systems in which the CO2 cylinders
are not within the protected space,
these instructions must also include a
schematic diagram of the system and
instructions detailing alternate methods of discharging the system should
the manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Each control valve
to branch lines must be marked to indicate the related space served.
(i) If the space or enclosure containing the carbon dioxide supply or
controls is to be locked, a key to the
space or enclosure shall be in a breakglass-type box conspicuously located
adjacent to the opening.
(b) All piping, in nominal sizes not
over 3⁄4 inch shall be at least Schedule
40 (standard weight) and in nominal
sizes over 3⁄4 inch, shall be at least
Schedule 80 (extra heavy).
(c) All piping, valves, and fittings of
ferrous materials shall be protected inside and outside against corrosion unless specifically approved otherwise by
the Commandant.
(d) A pressure relief valve or equivalent set to relieve between 2,400 and
2,800 pounds per square inch shall be installed in the distributing manifold or
such other location as to protect the
piping in the event that all branch line
shut-off valves are closed.
(e) All dead-end lines shall extend at
least 2 inches beyond the last orifice
and shall be closed with cap or plug.
(f) All piping, valves, and fittings
shall be securely supported, and where
necessary, protected against injury.
(g) Drains and dirt traps shall be
fitted where necessary to prevent the
accumulation of dirt or moisture.
Drains and dirt traps shall be located
in accessible locations where possible.
(h) Piping shall be used for no other
purpose except that it may be incorporated with the fire-detecting system.
(i) Piping passing through living
quarters shall not be fitted with drains
or other openings within such spaces.
(j) Installation test requirements are:
(1) Upon completion of the piping installation, and before the cylinders are
connected, a pressure test shall be applied as set forth in this paragraph.
Only carbon dioxide or other inert gas
shall be used for this test.
(2) The piping from the cylinders to
the stop valves in the manifold shall be
subjected to a pressure of 1,000 pounds
per square inch. With no additional gas
being introduced to the system, it shall
be demonstrated that the leakage of
the system is such as not to permit a
pressure drop of more than 150 pounds
per square inch per minute for a 2minute period.
(3) The individual branch lines to the
various spaces protected shall be subjected to a test similar to that described in the preceding paragraph
with the exception that the pressure
used shall be 600 pounds per square
inch in lieu of 1,000 pounds per square
inch. For the purpose of this test, the
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§ 95.15–15 Piping.
(a) The piping, valves, and fittings
shall have a bursting pressure of not
less than 6,000 pounds per square inch.
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for closing outlets when cylinders are
removed for inspection or refilling.
(i) All cylinders used for storing carbon dioxide must be fabricated, tested,
and marked in accordance with §§ 147.60
and 147.65 of this chapter.
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distribution piping shall be capped
within the space protected at the first
joint ahead of the nozzles.
(4) In lieu of the tests prescribed in
paragraphs (j) (1) through (3) of this
section, small independent systems
protecting spaces such as emergency
generator rooms, lamp lockers, etc.,
may be tested by blowing out the piping with air at a pressure of at least 100
pounds per square inch.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10,
1988; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
§ 95.15–25 Discharge outlets.
(a) Discharge outlets shall be of an
approved type.
§ 95.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, the cylinders shall
be located outside the spaces protected,
and shall not be located in any space
that might be cut off or made inaccessible in the event of a fire in any of the
spaces protected.
(b) Systems of the type indicated in
§ 95.15–5(d), consisting of not more than
300 pounds of carbon dioxide, may have
the cylinders located within the space
protected. If the cylinder stowage is
within the space protected, the system
shall be arranged in an approved manner to be automatically operated by a
heat actuator within the space in addition to the regular remote and local
controls.
(c) The space containing the cylinders shall be properly ventilated and
designed to preclude an anticipated
ambient temperature in excess of 130
degrees F.
(d) Cylinders shall be securely fastened and supported, and where necessary, protected against injury.
(e) Cylinders shall be so mounted as
to be readily accessible and capable of
easy removal for recharging and inspection. Provisions shall be available
for weighing the cylinders.
(f) Where subject to moisture, cylinders shall be so installed as to provide a space of at least 2 inches between the flooring and the bottom of
the cylinders.
(g) Cylinders shall be mounted in an
upright position or inclined not more
than 30 degrees from the vertical. However, cylinders which are fitted with
flexible or bent siphon tubes may be inclined not more than 80 degrees from
the vertical.
(h) Where check valves are not fitted
on each independent cylinder discharge, plugs or caps shall be provided
§ 95.15–30 Alarms.
(a) Spaces which are protected by a
carbon dioxide extinguishing system
and are normally accessible to persons
on board while the vessel is being navigated, other than paint and lamp lockers and similar small spaces, shall be
fitted with an approved audible alarm
in such spaces which will be automatically sounded when the carbon dioxide
is admitted to the space. The alarm
shall be conspicuously and centrally located and shall be marked as required
by § 97.37–9 of this subchapter. For systems installed on or after July 1, 1957,
alarms will be mandatory only for systems required to be fitted with a delayed discharge. Such alarms shall be
so arranged as to sound during the 20
second delay period prior to the discharge of carbon dioxide into the space,
and the alarm shall depend on no
source of power other than the carbon
dioxide.
§ 95.15–35 Enclosure openings.
(a) Where mechanical ventilation is
provided for spaces other than cargo
and similar spaces which are protected
by a carbon dioxide extinguishing system, provisions shall be made so that
the ventilation system is automatically shut down with the operation of
the system to that space.
(b) Where natural ventilation is provided for spaces protected by a carbon
dioxide extinguishing system, provisions shall be made for easily and effectively closing off the ventilation.
(c) Means shall be provided for closing all other openings to the space protected from outside such space. In this
respect, relatively tight doors, shutters, or dampers shall be provided for
openings in the lower portion of the
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space. The construction shall be such
that openings in the upper portion of
the space can be closed off either by
permanently installed means or by the
use of canvas or other material which
is normally carried by the vessel.
be equal to the gross volume of the
space taken to the under side of the
deck forming the hatch opening divided by 22.
(5) In miscellaneous spaces other
than cargo or main machinery spaces
the number of pounds of carbon dioxide
required shall be equal to the gross volume of the space divided by 22.
(6) Branch lines to the various spaces
other than cargo and similar spaces
shall be as noted in Table 95.15–90(a)(6).
This table is based on cylinders having
discharge outlets and siphon tubes of 3⁄8
inch diameter.
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§ 95.15–40 Pressure relief.
(a) Where necessary, relatively tight
compartments such as refrigeration
spaces, paint lockers, etc., shall be provided with suitable means for relieving
excessive pressure accumulating within the compartment when the carbon
dioxide is injected.
TABLE 95.15–90(a)(6)
§ 95.15–90 Installations contracted for
prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Installations contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952, shall meet the
following requirements:
(1) Existing arrangements, materials,
and facilities previously approved shall
be considered satisfactory so long as
they meet the minimum requirements
of this paragraph and they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original installation.
(2) The details of the systems shall be
in general agreement with §§ 95.15–5
through 95.15–40 insofar as is reasonable and practicable, with the exception of § 95.15–5(d)(1), (2) and (4) covering spaces other than cargo spaces,
which systems may be installed in accordance with paragraphs (a) (3)
through (6) of this section.
(3) In boilerrooms, the bilges shall be
protected by a system discharging
principally below the floor plates. Perforated pipe may be used in lieu of discharge nozzles for such systems. The
number of pounds of carbon dioxide
shall be equal to the gross volume of
the boilerroom taken to the top of the
boilers divided by 36. In the event of an
elevated boiler room which drains to
the machinery space, the system shall
be installed in the engineroom bilge
and the gross volume shall be taken to
the flat on which the boilers are installed.
(4) In machinery spaces where main
propulsion internal combustion machinery is installed, the number of
pounds of carbon dioxide required shall
Number of cylinders
Nominal pipe size, inches
Over
2
4
6
12
16
27
39
60
80
104
Not over
2
4
6
12
16
27
39
60
80
104
165
⁄ —standard.
⁄ —standard.
1—extra heavy.
11⁄4—extra heavy.
11⁄2—extra heavy.
2—extra heavy.
21⁄2—extra heavy.
3—extra heavy.
31⁄2—extra heavy.
4—extra heavy.
5—extra heavy.
12
34
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct.
1, 1999]
Subpart 95.17—Foam
Extinguishing Systems, Details
§ 95.17–1 Application.
(a) Where a foam extinguishing system is installed, the provisions of this
subpart, with the exception of § 95.17–
90, shall apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19,
1952. Installations contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of § 95.17–90.
§ 95.17–5 Quantity of foam required.
(a) Area protected. (1) For machinery
and similar spaces, the system shall be
so designed and arranged as to spread a
blanket of foam over the entire tank
top or bilge of the space protected. The
arrangement of piping shall be such as
to give a uniform distribution over the
entire area protected.
(2) Where an installation is made to
protect an oil fired boiler installation
on a flat which is open to or can drain
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to the lower engineroom or other
space, both the flat and the lower space
shall be protected simultaneously. The
flat shall be fitted with suitable
coamings on all openings other than
deck drains to properly restrain the oil
and foam at that level. Other installations of a similar nature will be considered in a like manner.
(3) Where a system is installed to
protect a tank, it shall be so designed
and arranged as to spread a blanket of
foam over the entire liquid surface of
the tank within the range of usual
trim. The arrangement of piping shall
be such as to give a uniform distribution over the entire area protected.
(b) Rate of application. (1) For spaces
other than tanks, the rate of discharge
to foam outlets protecting the hazard
shall be at least as set forth in this
paragraph.
(i) For chemical foam systems with
stored ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘B’’ solutions, a total
of at least 1.6 gallons per minute of the
two solutions shall be discharged for
each 10 square feet of area protected.
(ii) For other types of foam systems,
the water rate to the dry powder generators or air foam production equipment shall be at least 1.6 gallons per
minute for each 10 square feet of area
protected.
(2) For tanks, the rate of discharge to
foam outlets protecting the hazard
shall be as set forth in paragraph (b)(1)
of this section, except that the value of
1 gallon per minute shall be substituted in both cases for the value of
1.6 gallons per minute.
(c) Supply of foam producing material.
(1) There shall be provided a quantity
of foam producing material sufficient
to operate the equipment at the discharge rate specified in paragraph (b)
of this section for a period of at least 3
minutes for spaces other than tanks,
and for at least 5 minutes for tanks.
(d) Separate supply of foam agent. A
separate supply of foam agent need not
be provided for each space protected.
The total available supply shall be at
least sufficient for the space requiring
the greatest amount.
(e) Water supply for required pumps.
Where pumps are required, the water
supply shall be from outside the space
protected and shall in no way be de-
pendent upon power from the space
protected.
§ 95.17–10 Controls.
(a) The foam agent, its container,
and all controls and valves for the operation of the system shall be of an approved type.
(b) The foam agent container and all
controls and valves for the operation of
the system shall be outside the space
protected and shall not be located in
such space as might be cut off or made
inaccessible in the event of fire in any
of the spaces protected. The control
space shall be as convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from
the spaces protected, and shall be
marked as required by § 97.37–13 of this
subchapter. Where pumps are required,
it shall not be necessary that they be
started from the control space.
(c) Complete, but simple instructions
for the operation of the system shall be
located in a conspicuous place at or
near the controls.
(d) The valves to the various spaces
served shall be marked as required by
§ 97.37–10 of this subchapter.
§ 95.17–15 Piping.
(a) All piping, valves, and fittings
shall meet the applicable requirements
of Subchapter F (Marine Engineering)
of this chapter.
(b) All piping, valves, and fittings of
ferrous materials shall be protected inside and outside against corrosion unless specifically approved otherwise by
the Commandant.
(c) All piping, valves, and fittings
shall be securely supported, and where
necessary, protected against injury.
(d) Drains and dirt traps shall be
fitted where necessary to prevent the
accumulation of dirt or moisture.
(e) Piping shall be used for no other
purpose.
§ 95.17–20 Discharge outlets.
(a) Discharge outlets shall be of an
approved type.
§ 95.17–25 Additional protection required.
(a) In order that any residual fires
above the floor plates may be extinguished when a foam system is installed for the protection of spaces
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tracted for on or after November 19,
1952. Such vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of § 95.50–90.
other than tanks, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to those required
for the machinery space by Subpart
95.10, shall be installed outside of the
machinery space entrance. Such hydrants shall be fitted with sufficient
hose so that any part of the machinery
space may be reached with at least 2
streams of water, and each hose shall
be equipped with an approved combination nozzle, applicator, and self-cleaning strainer as described in § 95.10–
10(i)(3).
§ 95.50–5
Classification.
(a) Hand portable fire extinguishers
and semiportable fire extinguishing
systems shall be classified by a combination letter and number symbol.
The letter indicating the type of fire
which the unit could be expected to extinguish, and the number indicating
the relative size of the unit.
(b) The types of fire will be designated as follows:
(1) ‘‘A’’ for fires in ordinary combustible materials where the quenching
and cooling effects of quantities of
water, or solutions containing large
percentages of water, are of first importance.
(2) ‘‘B’’ for fires in flammable liquids,
greases, etc., where a blanketing effect
is essential.
(3) ‘‘C’’ for fires in electrical equipment where the use of nonconducting
extinguishing agent is of first importance.
(c) The number designations for size
will start with ‘‘I’’ for the smallest to
‘‘V’’ for the largest. Sizes I and II are
considered hand portable fire extinguishers and sizes III, IV, and V are
considered semiportable fire extinguishing systems which shall be fitted
with suitable hose and nozzle or
otherpracticable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be
covered. Examples of size graduations
for some of the typical hand portable
and semiportable fire extinguishing
systems are set forth in Table 95.50–
5(c).
§ 95.17–90 Installations contracted for
prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Installations contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952, shall meet the
following requirements:
(1) Existing arrangements, materials,
and facilities previously approved shall
be considered satisfactory so long as
they meet the minimum requirements
of this paragraph and they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original installation.
(2) The details of the systems shall be
in general agreement with §§ 95.17–5
through 95.17–20, with the exception of
§ 95.17–5(a)(2), insofar as is reasonable
and practicable. A 6-inch blanket of
foam in 5 minutes for tanks and 3 minutes for other spaces will be considered
as meeting the requirements of § 95.17–
5.
Subpart 95.30—Automatic
Sprinkler Systems, Details
§ 95.30–1 Application.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall
comply with NFPA 13–1996.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
TABLE 95.50–5(c)
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Subpart 95.50—Hand Portable Fire
Extinguishers
and
Semiportable
Fire
Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details
Classification
Type
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
§ 95.50–1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 95.50–90, shall
apply to all vessels, other than unmanned barges and fishing vessels, con-
............
............
............
............
............
............
............
............
Size
II .............
I ..............
II .............
III ............
IV ...........
V ............
I ..............
II .............
Sodaacid
and
water,
gallons
Foam,
gallons
Carbon
dioxide,
pounds
Dry
chemical,
pounds
21⁄2
............
............
............
............
............
............
............
21⁄2
11⁄4
21⁄2
12
20
40
............
............
............
4
15
35
50
100
4
15
............
2
10
20
30
50
2
10
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§ 95.50–10
(d) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall have permanently attached thereto a metallic
name plate giving the name of the
item, the rated capacity in gallons,
quarts, or pounds, the name and address of the person or firm for whom
approved, and the identifying mark of
the actual manufacturer.
(e) Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or
other toxic vaporizing liquids shall be
removed from all vessels.
§ 95.50–10
Location.
(a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in
accordance with Table 95.50–10(a). The
location of the equipment shall be to
the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in
this paragraph shall be construed as
limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection, from requiring such additional equipment as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the
vessel.
TABLE 95.50–10(a)—HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SEMIPORTABLE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
Classification
(see § 95.50–
5)
Space
Safety areas1
Wheelhouse or fire control room ...................................................
Stairway and elevator enclosures .................................................
Communicating corridors ...............................................................
Lifeboat embarkation and lowering stations ..................................
Radio room.
C-I 2 ................................................................................................
........................
None required.
Do.
1 in each main corridor not more than 150
feet apart. (May be located in stairways.)
None required.
2 in vicinity of
exit.2.
Accommodations1
Staterooms, toilet spaces, public spaces, offices, lockers, isolated storerooms, and pantries, open decks, etc.
Service spaces1
Galleys ...........................................................................................
........................
None required.
B-II or C-II ......
Paint and lamp rooms ...................................................................
Accessible baggage, mail, and specie rooms, and storerooms ...
B-II .................
A-II .................
Carpenter shop and similar spaces ...............................................
Machinery spaces
Coal-fired boilers: Bunker and boiler space ..................................
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces containing oil-fired boilers, either main
or auxiliary, or their fuel-oil units.
Internal combustion or gas turbine propelling machinery spaces
A-II .................
1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction
thereof suitable for hazards involved.
1 outside space in vicinity of exit.
1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction
thereof located in vicinity of exits, either
inside or outside the spaces.
1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.
........................
B-II; B-V .........
None required.
2 required 3; 1 required.4
B-II .................
........................
1 for each 1,000 brake horsepower, but not
less than 2 nor more than 6.5
1 required.67
1 for each propulsion motor or generator
unit.
None required.
B-II .................
C-II .................
........................
........................
........................
1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.7
1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.8
None required.
Do.
Do.
Electric propulsive motors or generators of open type .................
Enclosed ventilating systems for motors and generators of electric propelling machinery.
Auxiliary spaces:
Internal combustion or gas turbine .........................................
Electric emergency motors or generators ..............................
Steam .....................................................................................
Trunks to machinery spaces .........................................................
Fuel tanks ......................................................................................
Cargo spaces
Inaccessible during voyage, including trunks and cargo tanks .....
Accessible during voyage ..............................................................
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A-II .................
Quantity and location
B-III ................
C-II .................
........................
........................
Do.
Do.
1 For motorboats, the total number of hand portable fire extinguishers required for safety areas, accommodation spaces, and
service spaces shall be 1 B-II for motorboats of less than 50 gross tons and 2 B-II for motor boats of 50 gross tons and over.
Two B-I hand portable fire extinguishers may be substituted for 1 B-II.
2 For vessels on an international voyage, substitute 1 C-II in vicinity of exit.
3 Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons require 1.
4 Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons may substitute 1 B-IV.
5 Only 1 required for motorboats.
6 If oil burning donkey boiler fitted in space, the B-V previously required for the protection of the boiler may be substituted. Not
required where a fixed carbon dioxide system is installed.
7Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if fuel has a flashpoint higher than 110 °F.
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8 Not
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required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.
(b) Semiportable fire extinguishing
systems shall be located in the open so
as to be readily seen.
(c) If hand portable fire extinguishers
are not located in the open or behind
glass so that they may be readily seen,
they may be placed in enclosures together with the fire hose, provided such
enclosures are marked as required by
§ 97.37–15 of this subchapter.
(d) Hand portable fire extinguishers
and their stations shall be numbered in
accordance with § 97.37–23 of this subchapter.
(e) Hand portable or semiportable extinguishers, which are required on
their nameplates to be protected from
freezing, shall not be located where
freezing temperatures may be expected.
§ 95.50–15
§ 95.50–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The provisions of §§ 95.50–5
through 95.50–15 shall be met with the
exception that existing installations in
safety areas and service spaces may be
maintained if in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
they are in general agreement with the
degree of safety prescribed by Table
95.50–10(a). In such cases, minor modifications may be made to the same
standard as the original installation:
Provided, That in no case will a greater
departure from the standards of Table
95.50–10(a) be permitted than presently
exists.
Spare charges.
Subpart 95.60—Fire Axes
(a) For all vessels other than motorboats spare charges shall be carried for
at least 50 percent of each size and each
variety, i.e. foam, soda-acid, carbon dioxide, etc., of hand portable fire extinguisher required by § 95.50–10(a). However, if the unit is of such variety that
it cannot be readily recharged by the
vessel’s personnel, one spare unit of the
same classification shall be carried in
lieu of spare charges for all such units
of the same size and variety.
(b) Spare charges shall be so packaged as to minimize the hazards to personnel while recharging the units. Acid
shall be contained in a Crown stopper
type of bottle.
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§ 95.50–20 Semiportable
guishers.
fire
§ 95.60–1
Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart
shall apply to all vessels other than
motorboats.
§ 95.60–5
Number required.
(a) All vessels except barges shall
carry at least the minimum number of
fire axes as set forth in Table 95.60–5(a).
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he
deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
extin-
TABLE 95.60–5(a)
Gross tons
(a) The frame or support of each size
III, IV, and V fire extinguisher required
by Table 95.50–10(a) must be welded or
otherwise permanently attached to a
bulkhead or deck.
(b) If an approved size III, IV, or V
fire extinguisher has wheels and is not
required by Table 95.50–10(a), it must be
securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control
under heavy sea conditions.
Over
Number of
axes
Not over
50
200
500
1,000
50
200
500
1,000
............................
(b) Manned barges shall carry at
least two fire axes.
[CGD 77–039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979]
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§ 96.01–3
Subpart 96.30—Protection From
Refrigerants
Location.
(a) Fire axes shall be distributed
throughout the spaces available to persons on board so as to be most readily
available in the event of emergency.
(b) If fire axes are not located in the
open, or behind glass, so that they may
be readily seen, they may be placed in
enclosures together with the fire hose,
provided such enclosures are marked as
required by § 97.37–15 of this subchapter.
96.30–1 Application.
96.30–5 General.
96.30–15 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
96.30–90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.
Subpart 96.35—Fireman’s Outfit
96.35–1 Application.
96.35–5 General.
96.35–10 Fireman’s outfit.
96.35–15 Stowage.
96.35–20 Spare charges.
96.35–90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.
PART 96—VESSEL CONTROL AND
MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT
Subpart 96.40—Pilot Boarding Equipment
96.40–1
Subpart 96.01—Application
Sec.
96.01–1
96.01–3
General.
Incorporation by reference.
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 96.03—Marine Engineering
Systems
96.03–1
Pilot boarding equipment.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Subpart 96.01—Application
Installation and details.
§ 96.01–1
Subpart 96.05—Electrical Engineering and
Interior Communications Systems
96.05–1
Installation and details.
§ 96.01–3
Subpart 96.06—Lifesaving Appliances and
Arrangements
96.06–1
Subpart 96.07—Anchors, Chains, and
Hawsers
96.07–1 Application.
96.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes
service.
96.07–10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river
service.
96.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 96.17—Magnetic Compass and
Gyrocompass
When required.
96.25–1
When required.
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Subpart 96.25—Radar
American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
Subpart 96.27—Sounding Equipment
96.27–1
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain materials are incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition
other than the one listed in paragraph
(b) of this section, notice of the change
must be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material made available
to the public. All approved material is
on file at the Office of the Federal Register, Washington, DC 20408, and at the
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards (CG–521), 2100
2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC
20593-7126, and is available from the address indicated in paragraph (b).
(b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this part, and
the sections affected is:
Installation.
96.17–1
General.
(a) The provisions of this part shall
apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part.
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
PA 19428–2959.
When required.
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
ASTM F 1014–92, Standard Specification for
Flashlights on Vessels—96.35–5
Navigation lights systems.
Daylight signaling lights.
Miscellaneous machinery alarms and controls.
General alarm systems.
NOTE: All other documents referenced in
this part are still in effect.
[CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988, as
amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996;
CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG
1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–
2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009]
(b) Electrical equipment installed in
spaces ‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’
shall be in accordance with subchapter
J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
Subpart 96.03—Marine
Engineering Systems
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5719, Apr. 12,
1968, CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]
§ 96.03–1 Installation and details.
(a) The installation of all systems of
a marine engineering nature, together
with the details of design, construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this
chapter. Systems of this type include
the following:
Subpart 96.06—Lifesaving
Appliances and Arrangements
§ 96.06–1
Steering Systems.
Bilge and Ballast Systems.
Tank Vent and Sounding Systems.
Overboard Discharges and Shell Connections.
Pipe and Pressure Systems.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas For Cooking and
Heating.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 96.07—Anchors, Chains,
and Hawsers
§ 96.07–1
Subpart 96.05—Electrical Engineering and Interior Communications Systems
Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 96.07–90, shall
apply to all vessels contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of § 96.07–
90.
§ 96.05–1 Installation and details.
(a) The installation of all systems of
an electrical engineering or interior
communication nature, together with
the details of design, construction, and
installation, shall be in accordance
with the requirements of subchapter J
(Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Systems of this type include the
following:
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Installation.
The installation of all lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in
accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements)
of this chapter.
§ 96.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great
Lakes service.
(a) Vessels in ocean, coastwise, or
Great Lakes service, except unmanned
barges, shall be fitted with anchors.
chains, and hawsers in general agreement with the Standards established
by the American Bureau of Shipping,
see Subpart 90.35 of this subchapter.
(b) In addition to the provisions of
paragraph (a) of this section, the following requirements and alternatives
also apply:
(1) The American Bureau of Shipping
rules relating to anchor equipment are
mandatory, not a guide.
(2) Vessels under 200 feet (61 meters)
in length and with an American Bureau
of Shipping equipment number of less
than 150 may be equipped with either—
Ship’s service generating systems.
Ship’s service power distribution systems.
Ship’s lighting systems.
Electric propulsion and propulsion control
systems.
Emergency lighting and power systems.
Electric lifeboat winch systems.
Electric steering gear and steering control
systems.
Fire detecting and alarm systems.
Sound powered telephone and voice tube systems.
Engine order telegraph systems.
Rudder angle indicator systems.
Refrigerated spaces alarm systems.
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§ 96.30–1
coastwise service must be fitted with a
gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass.
(c) Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at
the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the
main steering stand.
(i) One anchor of the tabular weight
and one-half the tabulated length of
anchor chain listed in the applicable
standard, or
(ii) Two anchors of one-half the tabular weight with the total length of anchor chain listed in the applicable
standard provided both anchors are in
a position that allows for ready use at
all times and the windlass is capable of
heaving in either anchor.
(c) Tugs, under 200 feet (61 meters) in
length, shall have at least one anchor
of one-half the tabular weight listed in
the applicable standards.
(d) Standards of other recognized
classification societies may be used, in
lieu of those established by the American Bureau of Shipping, upon approval
by the Commandant.
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5963, Jan. 31, 1977]
Subpart 96.25—Radar
§ 96.25–1 When required.
All mechanically propelled vessels of
1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or
coastwise service must be fitted with a
marine radar system for surface navigation. Facilities for plotting radar
readings must be provided on the
bridge.
[CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, 1968, as
amended by CGD 87–013, 53 FR 20624, June 6,
1988]
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
§ 96.07–10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or
river service.
(a) Vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds,
or river service shall be fitted with
such ground tackle and hawsers as
deemed necessary by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, depending
upon the size of the vessel and the
waters on which it operates.
Subpart 96.27—Sounding
Equipment
§ 96.27–1 When required.
All mechanically propelled vessels of
500 gross tons and over in ocean or
coastwise service and all mechanically
propelled vessels of 500 gross tons and
over in Great Lakes service and certificated for service on the River St. Lawrence eastward of the lower exit of the
St. Lambert Lock at Montreal, Canada,
must be fitted with an efficient electronic sounding apparatus.
§ 96.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Installations previously accepted
or approved shall be considered satisfactory for the same service so long as
they are maintained in good condition
to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. If the service of the vessel is changed, the suitability of the equipment will be established by the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 96.30—Protection From
Refrigerants
SOURCE: CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23,
1992, unless otherwise noted.
§ 96.30–1 Application.
(a) This subpart, except § 96.30–90, applies to each vessel that is contracted
for on or after November 23, 1992, and is
equipped with any refrigeration unit
using—
(1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space
with a volume of more than 20 cubic
feet; or
(2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any
space with a volume of more than 1000
cubic feet.
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Subpart 96.17—Magnetic
Compass and Gyrocompass
§ 96.17–1 When required.
(a) All mechanically propelled vessels
in ocean or coastwise service must be
fitted with a magnetic compass.
(b) All mechanically propelled vessels
of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or
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(b) Each vessel that is contracted for
before November 23, 1992, must satisfy
§ 96.30–90 if it is equipped with any refrigeration unit using—
(1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space
with a volume of more than 20 cubic
feet; or
(2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any
space with a volume of more than 1000
cubic feet.
installation or a replacement must
meet all applicable specifications.
(c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy § 96.30–5(a)
or be a self-contained compressed-air
breathing apparatus previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part
160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter.
§ 96.30–5
§ 96.35–1
Subpart 96.35—Fireman’s Outfit
General.
(a) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-demand, open-circuit type, approved by
the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), and have at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, a full
facepiece, and a spare charge.
(b) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and it
shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to ascertain that
a sufficient number of the crew are familiar with the operation of the equipment.
[CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992]
§ 96.35–5
General.
(a) All flame safety lamps shall be of
an approved type, constructed in accordance with subpart 160.016 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.
(b) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-demand, open-circuit type, approved by
the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), and have at a minimum a 30-minute air supply and full
facepiece.
(c) Flashlights shall be Type II or
Type III, constructed and marked in
accordance with ASTM F 1014 (incorporated by reference, see § 96.01–3).
(d) All lifelines shall be of steel or
bronze wire rope. Steel wire rope shall
be either inherently corrosion-resistant, or made so by galvanizing or tinning. Each end shall be fitted with a
hook with keeper having throat opening which can be readily slipped over a
5⁄8-inch bolt. The total length of the
lifeline shall be dependent upon the
size and arrangement of the vessel, and
more than one line may be hooked together to achieve the necessary length.
No individual length of lifeline may be
less than 50 feet in length. The assembled lifeline shall have a minimum
breaking strength of 1,500 pounds.
(e) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and it
[CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; 57 FR
56406, Nov. 27, 1992]
§ 96.30–15 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
(a) Each vessel must have a self-contained breathing apparatus for use as
protection against gas leaking from a
refrigeration unit.
(b) The self-contained breathing apparatus required by paragraph (a) of
this section may be one of those required by § 96.35–10.
§ 96.30–90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.
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Application.
This subpart, except § 96.35–90, applies
to each vessel that is on an international voyage and is contracted for
on or after November 23, 1992. Each vessel that is on an international voyage
and is contracted for before November
23, 1992, must satisfy § 96.35–90.
Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the following
requirements:
(a) Each vessels must satisfy §§ 96.30–
5 through 96.30–15 concerning the number of items and method of stowage of
equipment.
(b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the applicable
specifications set forth in § 96.30–5, may
continue in service as long as they are
maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection; but each item in an
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shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to ascertain that
a sufficient number of the crew are familiar with the operation of the equipment.
(f) Boots and gloves shall be of rubber
or other electrically nonconducting
material.
(g) The helmet shall provide effective
protection against impact.
(h) Protective clothing shall be of
material that will protect the skin
from the heat of fire and burns from
scalding steam. The outer surface shall
be water resistant.
§ 96.35–90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.
Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the following
requirements:
(a) Each vessel must satisfy §§ 96.35–5
through 96.35–20 concerning the number
of items and method of stowage of
equipment.
(b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the applicable
specifications set forth in § 96.35–5, may
continue in service as long as they are
maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection; but each item in an
installation or a replacement must
meet all applicable specifications.
(c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy § 96.35–5(b)
or be a self-contained compressed-air
breathing apparatus previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part
160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29,
1969; CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988;
CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; USCG
1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999]
§ 96.35–10
Fireman’s outfit.
(a) Each fireman’s outfit must consist of one self-contained breathing apparatus, one lifeline with a belt or a
suitable harness, one flashlight, one
flame safety lamp, one rigid helmet,
boots and gloves, protective clothing,
and one fire ax. In lieu of the flame
safety lamp, vessels may carry an oxygen depletion meter which is listed by
a Coast Guard recognized independent
laboratory as intrinsically safe.
(b) Every vessel shall carry at least
two firemen’s outfits.
[CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992]
Subpart 96.40—Pilot Boarding
Equipment
§ 96.40–1 Pilot boarding equipment.
(a) This section applies to each vessel
that normally embarks or disembarks
a pilot from a pilot boat or other vessel.
(b) Each vessel must have suitable
pilot boarding equipment available for
use on each side of the vessel. If a vessel has only one set of equipment, the
equipment must be capable of being
easily transferred to and rigged for use
on either side of the vessel.
(c) Pilot boarding equipment must be
capable of resting firmly against the
vessel’s side and be secured so that it is
clear from overboard discharges.
(d) Each vessel must have lighting
positioned to provide adequate illumination for the pilot boarding equipment and each point of access.
(e) Each vessel must have a point of
access that has—
(1) A gateway in the rails or bulwark
with adequate handholds; or
(2) Two handhold stanchions and a
bulwark ladder that is securely attached to the bulwark rail and deck.
(f) The pilot boarding equipment required by paragraph (b) of this section
[CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, 1969, as
amended by CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23,
1992; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 96.35–15
Stowage.
The fireman’s outfits must be stored
in widely separated, accessible locations.
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
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Spare charges.
(a) A complete recharge shall be carried for each self-contained breathing
apparatus, and a complete set of spare
batteries shall be carried for each
flashlight. The spares shall be stowed
in the same location as the equipment
it is to reactivate.
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97.15–7 Verification of vessel compliance
with applicable stability requirements.
97.15–10 Sanitation.
97.15–15 Examination of boilers and machinery.
97.15–17 Loading doors.
97.15–20 Hatches and other openings.
97.15–30 Emergency lighting and power systems.
97.15–35 Emergency training, musters, and
drills.
97.15–55 Requirements for fuel oil.
97.15–60 Firefighting equipment, general.
97.15–75 Test of inflatable hopper gate seals
on Great Lakes bulk dry cargo vessels.
must include at least one pilot ladder
approved under subpart 163.003 of this
chapter. Each pilot ladder must be of a
single length and capable of extending
from the point of access to the water’s
edge during each condition of loading
and trim, with an adverse list of 15°.
(g) Whenever the distance from the
water’s edge to the point of access is
more than 30 feet, access from a pilot
ladder to the vessel must be by way of
an accommodation ladder or equally
safe and convenient means.
(h) Pilot hoists, if used, must be approved under subpart 163.002 of this
chapter.
Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot
97.16–1
Use of auto pilot.
[CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]
Subpart 97.19—Manuevering
Characteristics
PART 97—OPERATIONS
97.19–1
Subpart 97.01—Application
Sec.
97.01–1
97.01–2
Subpart 97.20—Whistling
General.
Incorporation by reference.
97.20–1
Master’s and officer’s responsibility.
97.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
97.30–5 Accidents to machinery.
97.30–10 Notice required before repair.
Subpart 97.33—Communication Between
Deckhouses
Application.
Persons excluded.
97.33–1
Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter
When required.
Subpart 97.34—Work Vests
Posting.
97.34–1 Application.
97.34–5 Approved types of work vests.
97.34–10 Use.
97.34–15 Shipboard stowage.
97.34–20 Shipboard inspections.
97.34–25 Additional requirements for hybrid
work vests.
Subpart 97.12—Bulk Solid Cargoes
Definition of a bulk solid cargo.
Guidance for the master.
Bulk solid cargoes that may liquefy.
Subpart 97.13—Station Bills
97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and
manning.
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97.27–5
Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents,
Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment
Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in
Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge
97.12–1
97.12–3
97.12–5
Improper use prohibited.
Subpart 97.27—Lookouts
97.07–1 Notice and reporting of casualty and
voyage records.
97.11–1
97.25–1
Duty of officers.
Charts and nautical publications.
Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of
Casualty and Voyage Records
97.10–1
97.10–5
Unnecessary whistling prohibited.
Subpart 97.25—Searchlights
Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners and
Aids to Navigation
97.05–1
97.05–5
Data required.
Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries
97.35–1
97.35–3
97.35–5
Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections
97.15–1 Application.
97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and means of
communication.
97.15–5 Drafts and load line markings.
Application.
Logbooks and records.
Actions required to be logged.
Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans
97.36–1
When required.
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Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire and
Emergency Equipment, Etc.
Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding Operations
97.90–1
97.37–1 Application.
97.37–3 General.
97.37–5 General alarm bell contact maker.
97.37–7 General alarm bells.
97.37–9 Carbon dioxide alarm.
97.37–10 Fire extinguishing system branch
lines.
97.37–13 Fire extinguishing system controls.
97.37–15 Fire hose stations.
97.37–20 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
97.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
97.37–25 Emergency lights.
97.37–33 Instructions for changing steering
gear.
97.37–35 Rudder orders.
97.37–42 Markings for lifesaving appliances,
instructions to passengers, and stowage
locations.
97.37–47 Portable magazine chests.
97.37–50 Ventilation alarm failure.
97.37–60 Watertight doors.
97.37–90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge of
Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk
97.95–1
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 97.01—Application
§ 97.01–1
§ 97.01–2
Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess Steam
Subpart 97.47—Routing Instructions
All persons must comply.
Subpart 97.50—Compliance With Provisions
of Certificate of Inspection
97.50–1 Master or person in charge responsible.
Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of Merchant
Mariner Credential
Officers.
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Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of Cargo
Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain or
Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried
American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
Master’s responsibility.
Warning notice posted.
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
PA 19428–2959
ASTM D 93–97, Standard Test Methods for
Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Tester—97.15–55
Subpart 97.80—Operation of Vehicles in
Enclosed Locations
97.80–1
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in paragraph
(b) of this section, the Coast Guard
must publish notice of change in the
FEDERAL REGISTER; and the material
must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division (CG–
5214), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federallregister/
codeloflfederallregulations/
ibrllocations.html. All material is
available from the sources indicated in
paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this part and
the sections affected are as follows:
97.45–1 Master and chief engineer responsible.
97.55–1
97.55–5
General.
(a) The provisions of this part shall
apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part.
97.40–1 Application.
97.40–5 Hull markings.
97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating
systems.
97.40–15 Load line marks.
97.53–1
General.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306, 5111, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234,
45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O.
12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Subpart 97.40—Markings on Vessels
97.47–1
Pilot boarding operation.
Special operating conditions.
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
ASTM Adjunct F 1626, Symbols for Use in
Accordance with Regulation II–2/20 of the
1974 SOLAS Convention as amended PCN:
12–616260–01 (1996)—97.36–1
the U.S. Consulates where they may be
inspected.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12,
1968; CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970;
CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; USCG–
2001–10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001]
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment,
London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom
Resolution A.654(16), Graphical Symbols for
Fire Control Plans—97.36–1
§ 97.05–5 Charts and nautical publications.
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels except barges, vessels
operating exclusively on rivers, and
motorboats other than those certificated for ocean or coastwise route,
must carry adequate and up-to-date—
(a) Charts;
(b) Sailing directions;
(c) Coast pilots;
(d) Light lists;
(e) Notices to mariners;
(f) Tide tables;
(g) Current tables; and
(h) All other nautical publications
necessary. 1
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as
amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191,
Sept. 30, 1998; USCG 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181,
Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232,
Sept. 25, 2009]
Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners
and Aids to Navigation
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Duty of officers.
(a) Licensed deck officers are required to acquaint themselves with the
latest information published by the
Coast Guard and the National Imagery
and Mapping Agency regarding aids to
navigation. Neglect to do so is evidence
of neglect of duty. It is desirable that
vessels other than motorboats shall
have available in the pilothouse for
convenient reference at all times a file
of the applicable Notice to Mariners.
(b) Weekly Notices to Mariners
(Great Lakes Edition), published by the
Commander, 9th Coast Guard District,
contain announcements and information on changes in aids to navigation
and other marine information affecting
the safety of navigation on the Great
Lakes. These notices may be obtained
free of charge, by making application
to Commander, 9th Coast Guard District.
(c) Weekly Notices to Mariners
(world-wide coverage) are prepared
jointly by the National Imagery and
Mapping Agency, National Ocean Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include changes in aids to navigation in
assembled form for the 1st, 5th, 7th,
Greater Antilles Section 8th, 11th,
13th, 14th, and 17th Coast Guard Districts. Foreign marine information is
also included in these notices. These
notices are available without charge
from the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, Washington, DC 20390, Branch
Oceanographic Offices, U.S. Collector
of Customs of the major seaports in the
United States and are also on file in
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records
§ 97.07–1 Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records.
The requirements for providing notice and reporting of marine casualties
and for retaining voyage records are
contained in subpart 4.05 of this chapter.
[CGD 84–099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987, as
amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191,
Sept. 30, 1998]
Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in
Pilothouse and on Navigation
Bridge
§ 97.10–1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart
shall apply to all vessels carrying passengers.
§ 97.10–5 Persons excluded.
Masters and pilots shall exclude from
the pilothouse and navigation bridge
1 For United States vessels in or on the
navigable waters of the United States, see 33
CFR 164.33.
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while underway, all persons not connected with the navigation of the vessel. However, licensed officers of vessels, persons regularly engaged in
training, regulating, evaluating, or
learning the profession of pilot, officials of the United States Coast Guard,
United States Navy, National Imagery
and Mapping Agency, National Ocean
Service, United States Army Corps of
Engineers, Maritime Administration,
and National Transportation Safety
Board may be allowed in the pilothouse
or upon the navigation bridge upon the
responsibility of the master or pilot.
with information regarding the nature
of the cargo in advance of loading operations. Additional requirements in
§ 148.60 of this chapter may also apply.
[CGD 91–023, 59 FR 16779, Apr. 8, 1994. as
amended by USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48620,
Sept. 21, 2001]
Subpart 97.13—Station Bills
§ 97.12–5 Bulk solid cargoes that may
liquefy.
If the information provided in § 97.12–
3(a) or (b) indicates that the bulk solid
cargo to be carried is prone to liquefy
during carriage, due to small particle
sizes and moisture content, then the
requirements contained in § 148.450 of
this chapter apply.
§ 97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.
Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter
The requirements for muster lists,
emergency signals, and manning must
be in accordance with subchapter W
(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
§ 97.11–1 Posting.
If a stability letter is issued under
§ 170.120 of this chapter, it must be
posted under glass or other suitable
transparent material in the pilothouse
of the vessel.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and
Inspections
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]
Subpart 97.12—Bulk Solid Cargoes
§ 97.15–1
SOURCE: 75 FR 64591, October 19, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
§ 97.12–1 Definition of a bulk solid
cargo.
(a) A bulk solid cargo—
(1) Consists of particles, granules, or
larger pieces of material generally uniform in composition;
(2) Is not grain; and
(3) Is loaded directly into a vessel’s
cargo space with no intermediate form
of containment.
(b) Additional requirements for bulk
solid materials needing special handling are contained in Part 148 of this
chapter.
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Application.
(a) Except as specifically noted, the
provisions of this subpart shall apply
to all vessels other than motorboats,
and to all motorboats on an international voyage. Motorboats not on an
international voyage shall meet the
general intent of this subpart insofar
as is reasonable and practicable with
the exception that the logging of information is not required.
§ 97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and
means of communication.
(a) On all vessels making a voyage of
more than 48 hours’ duration, the entire steering gear, the whistle, and the
means of communication between the
bridge
or
pilothouse
and
the
engineroom shall be examined and
tested by an officer of the vessel within
a period of not more than 12 hours
prior to departure. On all other vessels
similar examinations and tests shall be
made at least once in every week.
(b) The date of the test and the condition of the equipment shall be noted
in the official logbook.
§ 97.12–3 Guidance for the master.
(a) The owner or operator of a vessel
must provide the master with safe
loading and stowage information for
each bulk solid cargo that vessel will
carry.
(b) The shipper of a bulk solid cargo,
as defined in § 148.3 of this chapter,
must provide the master of a vessel
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§ 97.15–5 Drafts and load line markings.
§ 97.15–10
(a) The master of every vessel on an
ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes voyage shall enter the drafts of the vessel,
forward and aft, in the official logbook
when leaving port.
(b) On vessels subject to the requirements of subchapter E (Load Lines) of
this chapter at the time of departure
from port on an ocean, coastwise, or
Great Lakes voyage, the master shall
insert in the official logbook a statement of the position of the load line
mark, port and starboard, in relation
to the surface of the water in which the
vessel is then floating.
(1) When an allowance for draft is
made for density of the water in which
the vessel is floating, this density is to
be noted in the official logbook.
§ 97.15–15 Examination of boilers and
machinery.
It shall be the duty of the chief engineer when assuming charge of the boilers and machinery of a vessel to examine them thoroughly. If any parts
thereof are in bad condition, the fact
shall immediately be reported to the
master, owner or agent, and the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 97.15–17
§ 97.15–7 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.
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Sanitation.
(a) It shall be the duty of the master
and chief engineer to see that the vessel, and, in particular, the quarters are
in a clean and sanitary condition. The
chief engineer shall be responsible only
for the sanitary condition of the engineering department.
Loading doors.
(a) The master of a vessel fitted with
loading doors shall assure that all loading doors are closed watertight and secured during the entire voyage except
that—
(1) If a door cannot be opened or
closed while the vessel is at a dock, it
may be open while the vessel approaches and draws away from the
dock, but only as far as necessary to
enable the door to be immediately operated;
(2) If needed to operate the vessel, or
embark and disembark passengers
when the vessel is at anchor in protected waters, loading doors may be
open provided that the master determines that the safety of the vessel is
not impaired.
(b) For the purposes of this section,
‘‘loading doors’’ include all weathertight ramps, bow visors, and openings
used to load personnel, equipment,
cargo, and stores, in the collision bulkhead, the side shell, and the boundaries
of enclosed superstructures that are
continuous with the shell of the vessel.
(c) The master shall enter into the
log book the time and door location of
every closing of the loading doors.
(d) The master shall enter into the
log book any opening of the doors in
accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of
this section setting forth the time of
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(d) of this section, after loading and
prior to departure and at all other
times necessary to assure the safety of
the vessel, the master or person in
charge shall determine that the vessel
complies with all applicable stability
requirements in the vessel’s trim and
stability book, stability letter, Certificate of Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may be. The vessel
may not depart until it is in compliance with these requirements.
(b) When determining compliance
with applicable stability requirements
the vessel’s draft, trim, and stability
must be determined as necessary.
(c) If a log book is required by § 97.35,
then the master or person in charge
must enter an attestation statement
verifying that the vessel complies with
the applicable stability requirements
at the times specified in paragraph (a)
and any stability calculations made in
support of the determination must be
retained on board the vessel for the duration of the voyage.
(d) Stability verification is not required for tank barges whose Certificate of Inspection carries draft restrictions for purposes other than stability.
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992]
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(e) In the event the master employs
the discretionary provisions of this section after leaving port he shall cause
appropriate entries to be made in the
official log or equivalent thereof setting forth the time of uncovering,
opening, closing or covering of the
hatches or other openings to which this
section applies and the circumstances
warranting the action taken.
(f) The discretionary provisions of
this section shall not relieve the master of his responsibility for the safety
of his vessel, her crew or cargo.
the opening of the doors and the circumstances warranting this action.
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]
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Hatches and other openings.
(a)(1) With the exception stated in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it shall
be the responsibility of the master to
assure himself that all exposed cargo
hatches and other openings in the hull
of his vessel are closed, made properly
watertight by the use of tarpaulins,
gaskets or similar devices, and in all
respects properly secured for sea before
leaving protected waters.
(2) A vessel engaged in a voyage exclusively on Great Lakes waters and
having 6 feet or more of freeboard,
measured vertically from the water’s
edge at the lowest point of sheer to the
top of deck at the ship’s side, may, at
the master’s discretion, omit tarpaulins on the ship’s hatches from 16 May
through 15 September (both dates inclusive). This exemption does not relieve the master of any responsibility
for the securing and protection of his
hatches during the interval of exemption and, in case of indications of bad
weather or other threatening conditions, he shall not leave protected
waters until the exposed cargo hatches
and other openings in the hull of his
vessel are properly covered, secured
and protected.
(b) The openings to which this section applies are as follows:
(1) Exposed cargo hatches.
(2) Gangway, cargo and coaling ports
fitted below the freeboard deck.
(3) Port lights that are not accessible
during navigation including the dead
lights for such port lights.
(c) Vessels which, by their design, do
not require cargo hatch closing devices
and to which § 45.01–20 of subchapter E
(Load Lines) of this chapter applies
need not comply with the requirements
of this section as to exposed cargo
hatches.
(d) The master at his discretion may
permit hatches or other openings to remain uncovered or open, or to be uncovered or opened for reasonable purposes such as ship’s maintenance while
the vessel is being navigated: Provided,
That in his opinion existing conditions
warrant such action.
§ 97.15–30 Emergency
power systems.
lighting
(a) Where fitted, it shall be the duty
of the master to see that the emergency lighting and power systems are
operated and inspected at least once in
each week that the vessel is navigated
to be assured that the system is in
proper operating condition.
(b) Internal combustion engine driven emergency generators shall be operated under load for at least 2 hours, at
least once in each month that the vessel is navigated.
(c) Storage batteries for emergency
lighting and power systems shall be
tested at least once each 6-month period that the vessel is navigated to
demonstrate the ability of the storage
battery to supply the emergency loads
for the period of time specified in Table
112.05–5(a) of this chapter.
(d) The date of the tests and the condition and performance of the apparatus shall be noted in the official log
book.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17014, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–143, 35 FR 19906, Dec.
30, 1970; 36 FR 5606, Mar. 25, 1971]
§ 97.15–35 Emergency
ters, and drills.
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Onboard training, musters, and drills
must be in accordance with subchapter
W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
§ 97.15–55
Requirements for fuel oil.
(a) It shall be the duty of the chief
engineer to cause an entry in the log to
be made of each supply of fuel oil received on board, stating the quantity
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received, the name of the vendor, the
name of the oil producer, and the
flashpoint (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Method, ASTM D 93 (incorporated by
reference, see § 97.01–2)) for which it is
certified by the producer.
(b) It shall be the further duty of the
chief engineer to cause to be drawn and
sealed and suitably labeled at the time
the supply is received on board, a halfpint sample of each lot of fuel oil.
These samples shall be preserved until
the particular supply of oil is exhausted.
§ 97.15–75 Test of inflatable hopper
gate seals on Great Lakes bulk dry
cargo vessels.
(a) It is the duty of the Master to ensure that the inflatable hopper gate
seals installed on vessels required to
meet the damage stability requirements of subpart H of part 172 of this
chapter are tested after each carriage
of cargo.
(b) Where inflatable hopper gate seals
are installed, the test must consist of
inflating the seals and assuring they
hold the design pressure for at least 15
minutes without a drop in pressure.
(c) The date of the test and the condition of the equipment must be noted in
the vessel’s official logbook.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18,
1968; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29,
2000]
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[CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]
Firefighting equipment, gen-
Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot
(a) It shall be the duty of the owner,
master, or person in charge to see that
the vessel’s firefighting equipment is
at all times ready for use and that all
such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided,
maintained, and replaced as indicated.
(b) It shall be the duty of the owner,
master, or person in charge to require
and have performed at least once in
every twelve months the tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers, semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing systems on board, as described in Tables 91.25–20(a)(1) and
91.25–20(a)(2) in § 91.25–20 of this subchapter. The owner, master, or person
in charge shall keep records of such
tests and inspections showing the dates
when performed, the number and/or
other identification of each unit tested
and inspected, and the name(s) of the
person(s) and/or company conducting
the tests and inspections. Such records
shall be made available to the inspector upon request and shall be kept for
the period of validity of the vessel’s
current certificate of inspection. Where
practicable these records should be
kept in or with the vessel’s log book.
The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve the owner, master, or person in charge of his responsibility to maintain this firefighting
equipment in proper condition at all
times.
§ 97.16–1
Use of auto pilot.
Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15,
when the automatic pilot is used in—
(a) Areas of high traffic density;
(b) Conditions of restricted visibility;
and
(c) All other hazardous navigational
situations, the master shall ensure
that—
(1) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the ship’s
steering;
(2) A competent person is ready at all
times to take over steering control;
(3) The changeover from automatic
to manual steering and vice versa is
made by, or under, the supervision of
the officer of the watch.
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
Subpart 97.19—Maneuvering
Characteristics
§ 97.19–1 Data required.
For each ocean and coastwise vessel
of 1,600 gross tons or over, the following apply:
(a) The following maneuvering information must be prominently displayed
in the pilothouse on a fact sheet:
(1) For full and half speed, a turning
circle diagram to port and starboard
that shows the time and the distance of
advance and transfer required to alter
the course 90 degrees with maximum
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rudder angle and constant power settings.
(2) The time and distance to stop the
vessel from full and half speed while
maintaining approximately the initial
heading with minimum application of
rudder.
(3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft revolutions per
minute for a representative range of
speeds.
(4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller a table of control
settings or a representative range of
speeds.
(5) For each vessel that is fitted with
an auxiliary device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table
of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary
device is effective in maneuvering the
vessel.
(b) The maneuvering information
must be provided in the normal load
and normal light condition with normal trim for a particular condition of
loading assuming the following—
(1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or
less, calm sea;
(2) No current;
(3) Deep water conditions—water
depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; and
(4) Clean hull.
(c) At the bottom of the fact sheet,
the following statement must appear:
(3) Analytical calculations;
(4) Simulations;
(5) Information established from another vessel of similar hull form,
power, rudder and propeller; or
(6) Any combination of the above.
The accuracy of the information in the
fact sheet required is that attainable
by ordinary shipboard navigation
equipment.
(f) The requirements for information
for fact sheets for specialized craft
such as semi-submersibles, hydrofoils,
hovercraft and other vessels of unusual
design will be specified on a case by
case basis.
[CGD 73–78, 40 FR 2689, Jan. 15, 1975]
Subpart 97.20—Whistling
§ 97.20–1 Unnecessary
hibited.
Subpart 97.25—Searchlights
§ 97.25–1
Improper use prohibited.
(a) No person shall flash or cause to
be flashed the rays of a searchlight or
other blinding light onto the bridge or
into the pilothouse of any vessel under
way.
WARNING
Subpart 97.27—Lookouts
§ 97.27–5 Master’s and officer’s responsibility.
(a) Nothing in this part shall exonerate any master or officer in command from the consequences of any neglect to keep a proper lookout or to
maintain a proper fire watch or from
any neglect of any precaution which
may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case. When circumstances require it, additional
watches shall be maintained to guard
against fire or other danger and to give
an alarm in case of accident or disaster.
(d) The information on the fact sheet
must be:
(1) Verified six months after the vessel is placed in service; or
(2) Modified six months after the vessel is placed into service and verified
within three months thereafter.
(e) The information that appears on
the fact sheet may be obtained from:
(1) Trial trip observations;
(2) Model tests;
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(a) The unnecessary sounding of the
vessel’s whistle is prohibited within
any harbor limits of the United States.
The response of the (name of the vessel)
may be different from those listed above if
any of the following conditions, upon which
the maneuvering information is based, are
varied:
(1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less,
calm sea;
(2) No current;
(3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or
greater;
(4) Clean hull; and
(5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim.
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§ 97.30–1
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe
Equipment
Subpart 97.34—Work Vests
§ 97.34–1
§ 97.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
(a) Before making any repairs to boilers or unfired pressure vessels, the
chief engineer shall submit a report
covering the nature of the repairs to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at or nearest to the port where
the repairs are to be made.
§ 97.30–5
§ 97.34–5 Approved
vests.
Accidents to machinery.
§ 97.34–10
Notice required before re-
§ 97.34–15
Use.
Shipboard stowage.
(a) The approved buoyant work vests
shall be stowed separately from the
regular stowage of approved life preservers.
(b) The locations for the stowage of
work vests shall be such as not to be
easily confused with that for approved
life preservers.
When required.
On all vessels navigating in other
than protected waters, where the distance between deckhouses is more than
46 meters (150 feet) a fixed means facilitating communication between both
ends of the vessel, such as a raised fore
and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be
provided. Previously approved arrangements may be retained so long as they
are maintained in good condition to
the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
§ 97.34–20
Shipboard inspections.
(a) Each work vest shall be subject to
examination by a marine inspector to
determine its serviceability. If found to
be satisfactory, it may be continued in
service, but shall not be stamped by a
marine inspector with a Coast Guard
stamp. If a work vest is found not to be
in a serviceable condition, then such
work vest shall be removed from the
vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair,
it shall be destroyed or mutilated in
the presence of a marine inspector so
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
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(a) Approved buoyant work vests are
considered to be items of safety apparel and may be carried aboard vessels
to be worn by crew members when
working near or over the water under
favorable working conditions. They
shall be used under the supervision and
control of designated ship’s officers.
When carried, such vests shall not be
accepted in lieu of any portion of the
required number of approved life preservers and shall not be substituted for
the approved life preservers required to
be worn during drills and emergencies.
Subpart 97.33—Communication
Between Deckhouses
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[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
(a) No repairs or alterations, except
in an emergency, shall be made to any
lifesaving or fire detecting or extinguishing equipment without advance
notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection. When emergency repairs or
alterations have been made, notice
shall be given to the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection, as soon as practicable.
§ 97.33–1
types
(a) Each buoyant work vest carried
under the permissive authority of this
section must be approved under—
(1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or
(2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as
a commercial hybrid PFD.
(a) In the event of an accident to a
boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further
use of the item unsafe until repairs are
made, or if by ordinary wear such
items become unsafe, a report shall be
made, by the chief engineer immediately to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or if at sea immediately upon arrival at port.
§ 97.30–10
pair.
Application.
(a) Provisions of this subpart shall
apply to all vessels inspected and certificated in accordance with this subchapter.
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as to prevent its continued use as a
work vest.
§ 97.35–5 Actions
required
to
be
logged.
The actions and observations noted
in this section shall be entered in the
official log book. This section contains
no requirements which are not made in
other portions of this subchapter, the
items being merely grouped together
for convenience.
(a) Onboard training, musters, and
drills: held in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving appliances and
Arrangements) of this chapter.
(b) Steering Gear, Whistle, and
Means of Communication. Prior to departure. See § 97.15–3.
(c) Drafts and Load Line Markings.
Prior to leaving port, ocean, coastwise,
and Great Lakes services only. See
§ 97.15–5.
(d) Verification of vessel compliance
with applicable stability requirements.
After loading and prior to departure
and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel. See
§ 97.15–7.
(e) Loading doors. Where applicable,
every closing and any opening when
not docked. See § 97.15–17.
(f) Hatches and other openings. All
openings and closings, or leaving port
without closing. Except vessels on protected waters. See § 97.15–20.
(g) Emergency Lighting and Power
Systems. Weekly and semi-annually.
See § 97.15–30.
(h) Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel
oil on board. See § 97.15–55.
(i) Cargo gear inspections: At least
once a month. See § 91.37–70 of this subchapter.
(j) Inflatable hopper gate seals.
Where installed to comply with subpart
G of part 172 of this chapter after each
carriage of cargo. See § 97.15–75.
§ 97.34–25 Additional requirements for
hybrid work vests.
(a) In addition to the other requirements in this subpart, commercial hybrid PFD’s must be—
(1) Used, stowed, and maintained in
accordance with the procedures set out
in the manual required for these devices by § 160.077–29 of this chapter and
any limitation(s) marked on them; and
(2) Of the same or similar design and
have the same method of operation as
each other hybrid PFD carried on
board.
[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries
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§ 97.35–1 Application.
(a) Except as specifically noted, the
provisions of this subpart shall apply
to all vessels other than motorboats
and barges. Motorboats on an international or intercoastal voyage may be
required to carry a logbook in accordance with § 97.35–10.
§ 97.35–3 Logbooks and records.
(a) The master or person in charge of
a vessel that is required by 46 U.S.C.
11301 to have an official logbook shall
maintain the logbook on form CG–706.
When the voyage is completed, the
master or person in charge shall file
the logbook with the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection.
(b) The master or person in charge of
a vessel that is not required by 46
U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook,
shall maintain, on board, an unofficial
logbook or record in any form desired
for the purposes of making entries
therein as required by law or regulations in this subchapter. Such logs or
records are not filed with the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, but must be
kept available for review by a marine
inspector for a period of 1 year after
the date to which the records refer.
Separate records of tests and inspections of fire fighting equipment must
be maintained with the vessel’s logs for
the period of validity of the vessel’s
certificate of inspection.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18,
1986; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992;
CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans
§ 97.36–1 When required.
Barges with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons and all
self-propelled vessels shall have permanently exhibited for the guidance of
the officer in charge of the vessel the
following plans:
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
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shall meet the requirements of § 97.37–
90.
(a) General arrangement plans showing for each deck the fire control stations, the various sections enclosed by
fire-resisting bulkheads, together with
particulars of the fire alarms, detecting systems, the sprinkler installation
(if any), the fire extinguishing appliances, means of access to different
compartments, decks, etc., and the
ventilating systems including particulars of the master fan controls, the positions of dampers, the location of the
remote means of stopping fans, and
identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section. If
cargo compartments are ‘‘specially
suitable for vehicles,’’ they shall be so
indicated on the plan. Alternatively, at
the discretion of the Commandant, the
aforementioned details may be set out
in any other medium, such as a booklet
or on computer software, provided that
the aforementioned details are available to each officer and a copy is retained on board at all times and is accessible during emergencies. For vessels constructed on or after September
30, 1997 or for existing vessels which
have their plans redrawn, the symbols
used to identify the aforementioned details shall be in accordance with IMO
Assembly resolution A.654(16). These
identical symbols can also be found in
ASTM Adjunct F 1626 (incorporated by
reference, see § 97.01–2).
(b) Plans showing clearly for each
deck and hold the boundaries of the
watertight compartments, the openings therein with the means of closure
and position of any controls thereof,
and the arrangements for the correction of any list due to flooding.
(c) The aforementioned information
shall be kept up-to-date, any alteration
being recorded in the applicable medium as soon as practicable.
§ 97.37–3
§ 97.37–5 General alarm bell contact
maker.
Each general alarm contact maker
must be marked in accordance with requirements in subchapter J (Electrical
Engineering Regulations) of this chapter.
[CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]
§ 97.37–7
General alarm bells.
(a) All general alarm bells shall be
identified by red lettering at least 1⁄2
inch high:
‘‘GENERAL ALARM—WHEN BELL RINGS
GO TO YOUR STATION.’’
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–9
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as
amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461,
Sept. 29, 2000]
Carbon dioxide alarm.
(a) All carbon dioxide alarms shall be
conspicuously identified:
Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire
and Emergency Equipment, Etc.
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General.
(a) It is the intent of this subpart to
provide such markings as are necessary
for the guidance of the person on board
in case of an emergency. In any specific
case, and particularly on small vessels,
where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the guidance
of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may be modified
or omitted.
(b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional signs, etc.,
shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of the vessel or
other action be taken to achieve the
same purpose.
(c) Where in this subpart red letters
are specified, letters of a contrasting
color on a red background will be accepted.
‘‘WHEN ALARM SOUNDS—VACATE AT
ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RELEASED.’’
§ 97.37–1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart,
with the exception of § 97.37–90, shall
apply to all vessels contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–10 Fire extinguishing
branch lines.
(a) The branch line valves of all fire
extinguishing systems shall be plainly
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and permanently marked indicating
the spaces served.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–13 Fire
controls.
extinguishing
§ 97.37–33 Instructions
steering gear.
system
Fire hose stations.
(a) Each fire hydrant shall be identified in red letters and figures at least
two inches high ‘‘FIRE STATION NO.
1,’’ ‘‘2,’’ ‘‘3,’’ etc. Where the hose is not
stowed in the open or behind glass so
as to be readily seen, this identification shall be so placed as to be readily
seen from a distance.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–35
(a) Lockers or spaces containing selfcontained breathing apparatus shall be
marked ‘‘SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.’’
(b) [Reserved]
portable
fire
§ 97.37–42 Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers,
and stowage locations.
Lifesaving appliances, instructions to
passengers, and stowage locations must
be marked in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and
Arrangements) of this chapter.
extin-
(a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number
and the location where stowed shall be
marked with a corresponding number
at least 1⁄2 inch high. Where only one
type and size of hand portable fire extinguisher is carried, the numbering
may be omitted.
(b) [Reserved]
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Rudder orders.
(a) At all steering stations, there
shall be installed a suitable notice on
the wheel or device or in such other position as to be directly in the helmsman’s line of vision, to indicate the direction in which the wheel or device
must be turned for ‘‘right rudder’’ and
for ‘‘left rudder.’’
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–20 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
§ 97.37–23 Hand
guishers.
changing
(a) Instructions in at least 1⁄2 inch
letters and figures shall be posted in
the steering engine room, relating in
order, the different steps to be taken in
changing to the emergency steering
gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever,
valve, or switch which is used during
the changeover shall be numbered or
lettered on a metal plate or painted so
that the markings can be recognized at
a reasonable distance. The instructions
shall indicate each clutch or pin to be
‘‘in’’ or ‘‘out’’ and each valve or switch
which is to be ‘‘opened’’ or ‘‘closed’’ in
shifting to any means of steering for
which the vessel is equipped. Instructions shall be included to line up all
steering wheels and rudder amidship
before changing gears.
(b) [Reserved]
(a) The control cabinets or spaces
containing valves or manifolds for the
various fire extinguishing systems
shall be distinctly marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches
high:
‘‘STEAM
FIRE
APPARATUS,’’
‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE APPARATUS,’’
‘‘FOAM
FIRE
APPARATUS,’’ or ‘‘WATER SPRAY FIRE
APPARATUS’’ as the case may be.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–15
for
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
§ 97.37–47
Portable magazine chests.
(a) Portable magazine chests shall be
marked in letters at least 3 inches
high:
‘‘PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST—FLAMMABLE—KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY.’’
(b) [Reserved]
Emergency lights.
§ 97.37–50
(a) All emergency lights shall be
marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1⁄2
inch high.
(b) [Reserved]
Ventilation alarm failure.
(a) The alarm required by § 92.15–
10(d)(4) of this subchapter, which indicates the loss of required ventilation in
spaces specially suitable for vehicles,
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easy observation. The bottom of each
mark must indicate the draft.
(b) The draft must be taken from the
bottom of the keel to the surface of the
water at the location of the marks.
(c) In cases where the keel does not
extend forward or aft to the location of
the draft marks, due to raked stem or
cut away skeg, the datum line from
which the draft shall be taken shall be
obtained by projecting the line of the
bottom of keel forward or aft, as the
case may be, to the location of the
draft marks.
(d) In cases where a vessel may have
a skeg or other appendage extending
locally below the line of the keel, the
draft at the end of the vessel adjacent
to such appendage shall be measured to
a line tangent to the lowest part of
such appendage and parallel to the line
of the bottom of the keel.
(e) Draft marks must be separated so
that the projections of the marks onto
a vertical plane are of uniform height
equal to the vertical spacing between
consecutive marks.
(f) Draft marks must be painted in
contrasting color to the hull.
(g) In cases where draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints
or by protrusions, the vessel must be
fitted with a reliable draft indicating
system from which the bow and stern
drafts can be determined.
shall be marked with a conspicuous
sign in at least 1⁄4-inch letters ‘‘VENTILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR
SPACE.’’
(b) [Reserved]
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966]
§ 97.37–60
Watertight doors.
Quick-acting Class I watertight doors
fitted in accordance with the requirements in § 170.255(d) of this chapter
must be marked ‘‘KEEP THIS DOOR
CLOSED’’.
[CGD 80–129, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]
§ 97.37–90 Vessels contracted for prior
to November 19, 1952.
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) The requirements of §§ 97.37–5
through 97.37–50 shall be met with the
exception that existing signs and
markings containing the same general
intent, but not necessarily identical
wording or exact letter type, size, or
color, may be retained so long as they
are in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
(2) [Reserved]
(b) [Reserved]
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6,
1966]
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 1965, as
amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11,
1992]
Subpart 97.40—Markings on
Vessels
§ 97.40–15
§ 97.40–1
Application.
(a) Vessels assigned a load line shall
have the deck line and the load line
marks permanently scribed or embossed as required by subchapter E
(Load Lines) of this chapter.
(a) The provisions of this subpart
shall apply to all vessels except as specifically noted.
§ 97.40–5
Hull markings.
Vessels shall be marked as required
by parts 67 and 69 of this chapter.
Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess
Steam
[CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972]
§ 97.45–1 Master and chief engineer responsible.
§ 97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems.
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It shall be the duty of the master and
the chief engineer of any vessel to require that a steam pressure is not carried in excess of that allowed by the
certificate of inspection, and to require
that the safety valves, once set by the
(a) All vessels must have draft marks
plainly and legibly visible upon the
stem and upon the sternpost or
rudderpost or at any place at the stern
of the vessel as may be necessary for
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§ 97.80–1
inspector, are in no way tampered with
or made inoperable.
ments in which the grain or bulk solid
cargo is to be loaded de-energized at
the distribution panel or panel board.
He shall thereafter have periodic inspections made of the panel or panel
board as frequently as necessary to ascertain that the affected circuits remain de-energized while this bulk
cargo remains within the vessel.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
Subpart 97.47—Routing
Instructions
§ 97.47–1 All persons must comply.
All licensed masters, officers, and
certificated seamen on U.S. vessels
must strictly comply with routing instructions issued by competent naval
authority.
[USCG–2009–0091, 75 FR 64591, Oct. 19, 2010]
§ 97.55–5
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 97.50—Compliance With
Provisions of Certificate of Inspection
§ 97.50–1 Master or person in charge
responsible.
(a) It shall be the duty of the master
or other person in charge of the vessel
to see that all of the provisions of the
certificate of inspection are strictly
adhered to. Nothing in this subpart
shall be construed as limiting the master or other person in charge of the
vessel, at his own responsibility, from
diverting from the route prescribed in
the certificate of inspection or taking
such other steps as he deems necessary
and prudent to assist vessels in distress
or for other similar emergencies.
(b) [Reserved]
Subpart 97.80—Operation of
Vehicles in Enclosed Locations
§ 97.80–1
Special operating conditions.
(a) The operation of self-propelled vehicles in enclosed locations shall be
permitted only when the other conditions in this section have been met.
(b) Spaces exposed to carbon monoxide or other hazardous vapors from
exhausts of power-operated industrial
trucks shall have adequate ventilation.
The senior deck officer shall see that
tests of the carbon monoxide content
of the atmosphere are made as frequently as conditions require to insure
that dangerous concentrations do not
develop. Such tests shall be made in
the area in which persons are working,
by persons acquainted with the test
equipment and procedure. The carbon
monoxide concentration in the holds
and intermediate decks where persons
are working shall be maintained at not
more than 50 parts per million (0.005%)
as a time-weighted average, and persons shall be removed from the area if
the concentration exceeds 75 parts per
million (0.0075%). When necessary,
portable blowers of adequate size and
location shall be utilized.
Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of
Merchant Mariner Credential
§ 97.53–1 Officers.
All officers on a vessel must have
their licenses or officer endorsements
conspicuously displayed.
[ USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009]
Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of
Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits
When Grain or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried
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Warning notice posted.
(a) As a precaution against any subsequent unintentional re-energizing of
the circuits specified above, an appropriate notice shall be posted at the location where the control is effected
warning against re-energizing these
circuits. Such notice shall remain posted while this bulk cargo remains within the vessel.
§ 97.55–1 Master’s responsibility.
Before loading bulk grain or any bulk
solid cargo to which § 148.435 of this
chapter applies, the master shall have
the lighting circuits to cargo compart-
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as
amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29,
1969; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding
Operations
§ 97.90–1
PART 98—SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION,
ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER
PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK
Pilot boarding operation.
(a) The master shall ensure that pilot
boarding equipment is maintained as
follows:
(1) The equipment must be kept clean
and in good working order.
(2) Each damaged step or spreader
step on a pilot ladder must be replaced
in kind with an approved replacement
step or spreader step, prior to further
use of the ladder. The replacement step
or spreader step must be secured by the
method used in the original construction of the ladder, and in accordance
with manufacturer instructions.
(b) The master shall ensure compliance with the following during pilot
boarding operations:
(1) Only approved pilot boarding
equipment may be used.
(2) The pilot boarding equipment
must rest firmly against the hull of the
vessel and be clear of overboard discharges.
(3) Two man ropes, a safety line and
an approved lifebuoy with an approved
water light must be at the point of access and be immediately available for
use during boarding operations.
(4) Rigging of the equipment and embarkation/debarkation of a pilot must
be supervised in person by a deck officer.
(5) Both the equipment over the side
and the point of access must be adequately lit during night operations.
(6) If a pilot hoist is used, a pilot ladder must be kept on deck adjacent to
the hoist and available for immediate
use.
Subpart 98.01—General
Sec.
98.01–1
98.01–3
Subpart 98.25—Anhydrous Ammonia in
Bulk
98.25–1 Applicability.
98.25–5 How anhydrous ammonia may be
carried.
98.25–10 Design and construction of cargo
tanks.
98.25–15 Markings.
98.25–20 Installation of cargo tanks.
98.25–30 Lagging.
98.25–35 Refrigerated systems.
98.25–40 Valves, fittings, and accessories.
98.25–45 Liquid level gaging device.
98.25–50 Filling and discharge pipes.
98.25–55 Cargo piping.
98.25–60 Safety relief valves.
98.25–65 Filling density.
98.25–70 Venting.
98.25–75 Ventilation.
98.25–80 Cargo hose.
98.25–85 Electrical bonding.
98.25–90 Special operating requirements.
98.25–95 Tests and inspections.
98.25–97 Nondestructive testing.
Subpart 98.30—Portable Tanks
98.30–1 Applicability.
98.30–2 Definitions.
98.30–3 Vessels carrying MPTs.
98.30–4 Vessels carrying portable tanks
other than MPTs.
98.30–5 Materials authorized for transfer to
and from a portable tank.
98.30–6 Lifting a portable tank.
98.30–7 Smoking.
98.30–8 Gaskets and lining.
98.30–9 Stowage of portable tanks.
98.30–10 Pipe connections, and filling and
discharge openings.
98.30–11 Cargo pumps.
98.30–13 Ground connection.
98.30–14 Requirements for ships carrying
NLSs in portable tanks.
98.30–15 Leakage containment.
98.30–17 Qualifications of person in charge.
98.30–19 Supervision by person in charge.
98.30–21 Inspection prior to transfer.
98.30–23 Requirements for transfer; general.
98.30–25 Requirements for transfer; cargo
handling system.
98.30–27 Connections.
98.30–29 Piping incompatible products.
98.30–31 Conditions for pumping.
[CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]
Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge
of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk
SOURCE: CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4,
1995, unless otherwise noted.
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Applicability.
Incorporation by reference.
§ 97.95–1 General.
A qualified person in charge of a
transfer of liquid cargo in bulk shall be
designated in accordance with subpart
C of 33 CFR part 155.
[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]
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98.30–33
98.30–35
98.30–37
98.30–39
tem.
§ 98.25–1
Warning signals.
Warning sign at gangway.
Firefighting requirements.
Alternate fire extinguishing sys-
as well as the requirements of this subchapter.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3711, Feb. 25,
1970; CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 59
FR 17011, Apr. 11, 1994]
Subpart 98.31—Control of Pollution From
NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing Offshore
Supply Vessels
§ 98.01–3
98.31–5 Applicability.
98.31–10 Certificate of inspection and NLS
certificate endorsements.
98.31–15 Operating requirements.
Subpart 98.33—Portable Tanks for Certain
Grade E Combustible Liquids and
Other Regulated Materials
98.33–1
98.33–3
98.33–5
98.33–7
98.33–9
98.33–11
98.33–13
98.33–15
Applicability.
Cargoes authorized.
Portable tanks authorized.
Pipe and hose connections.
Stowage.
Smoking.
Cargo-handling systems.
Transfers.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306,
3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45
FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
(ASNT)
EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to
part 98 appear by USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR
49232, Sept. 25, 2009.
4153 Arlingate Road, Caller # 28518, Columbus, OH, 43228–0518
ASNT ‘‘Recommended Practice No.
SNT-TC-1A (1988), Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing’’ .............98.25–97(c)(2)
Subpart 98.01—General
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§ 98.01–1
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain standards and specifications are incorporated by reference
into this part with the approval of the
Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than the ones
listed in paragraph (b) of this section,
notice of change must be published in
the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material made available to the public. All
approved material is at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA), and is available from the
sources indicated in paragraph (b) of
this section. For information on the
availability of this material at NARA,
call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federallregister/
codeloflfederallregulations/
ibrllocations.html.
(b) The standards and specifications
approved for incorporation by reference in this part and the sections affected, are:
Applicability.
(a) The provisions of this part shall
apply to all self-propelled cargo vessels
which carry in bulk any of the dangerous cargoes specifically noted in
this part.
(b) [Reserved]
(c) The regulations for barges carrying any of the bulk chemical cargoes
listed in subparts 98.01 through 98.25
are found in subchapter O of this chapter.
(d) [Reserved]
(e) Manned barges carrying any of
the cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this
chapter will be considered individually
by the Commandant and may be required to meet the applicable requirements of subchapter O of this chapter,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) International
Three Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016–
5990
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, section V, Nondestructive
Examination (1986) ................98.25–97(a)(1)
[CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989 as
amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct.
1, 1999]
Subpart 98.25—Anhydrous
Ammonia in Bulk
§ 98.25–1
Applicability.
(a) The regulations in this subpart
apply to each self-propelled vessel that
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
as possible to the top of the tank.
Where access trunks are fitted to
tanks, the diameter of the trunks shall
be not less than 30 inches.
has anhydrous ammonia on board as a
cargo, cargo residue, or vapor and that
is not regulated under part 154 of this
chapter.
(b) Any self-propelled vessel to which
this subpart applies shall be inspected
and certificated under this subchapter
and subchapter D of this chapter.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18,
1968]
§ 98.25–15 Markings.
(a) Cargo tanks shall be marked in
accordance with the requirements of
§ 54.10–20 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(b) In addition to the markings required to be stamped on the tank, the
legend, ‘‘Anhydrous Ammonia’’ shall
be conspicuously and legibly marked
upon the dome or upper portion of the
tank in letters at least 4 inches high.
(c) All tank inlet and outlet connections, except safety relief valves, liquid
level gaging devices and pressure gages
shall be labeled to designate whether
they terminate in the vapor or liquid
space. Labels of noncorrosive material
may be attached to valves.
(d) All tank markings shall be permanently and legibly stamped in a readily
visible position. If the tanks are
lagged, the markings attached to the
tank proper shall be duplicated on a
corrosion resistant plate secured to the
outside jacket of the lagging.
[CGD 74–289, 44 FR 26008, May 3, 1979]
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§ 98.25–5 How anhydrous ammonia
may be carried.
(a) Anhydrous ammonia shall be carried in unfired pressure vessel type
tanks independent of the structure as
detailed in this part, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this
section.
(b) When anhydrous ammonia is to be
transported at its boiling temperature
at or near atmospheric pressure, the
Commandant may permit the use of alternate methods of storage if it is
shown to his satisfaction that a degree
of safety is obtained consistent with
the minimum requirements of this subpart.
§ 98.25–10 Design and construction of
cargo tanks.
(a) The cargo tanks shall meet the
requirements for Class I, I-L, II, or IIL welded pressure vessels and shall be
fabricated, inspected, and tested in accordance with the applicable requirements of part 54 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(b) Unlagged cargo tanks subject to
atmospheric temperatures shall be designed for a pressure of not less than
250 pounds per square inch gage.
(c) Where unrefrigerated cargo tanks
are lagged as required by §§ 98.25–30 and
98.25–60, the tanks shall be designed for
a pressure of not less than 215 pounds
per square inch gage.
(d) Refrigerated cargo tanks, in
which the temperature of the liquid
ammonia is maintained below the normal atmospheric temperatures, shall
be designed for a pressure of not less
than the vapor pressure corresponding
to the temperature of the liquid at
which the system is to be maintained,
plus 25 pounds per square inch gage.
(e) Each tank shall be provided with
not less than a 15″×18″ diameter manhole, fitted with a cover located above
the maximum liquid level and as close
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18,
1968]
§ 98.25–20 Installation of cargo tanks.
(a) Independent tanks shall be arranged in the vessel so as to provide a
minimum clearance of not less than 24
inches from the vessel’s side and not
less than 15 inches from the vessel’s
bottom. Where more than one tank is
installed in a vessel, the distance between such tanks shall be not less than
15 inches, unless otherwise approved by
the Commandant. Alternate provisions
may be made for moving such tanks to
provide for adequate inspection and
maintenance of the vessel’s structure
and the tanks.
(b) The design shall show the manner
in which the tanks are to be installed,
supported, and secured in the vessel
and shall be approved prior to installation. Tanks shall be supported in steel
saddles and securely anchored in place.
If the tanks are required to be stress-
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the insulation and vapor proof coating
when specifically authorized by the
Commandant.
(b) Where unlagged tanks are installed in insulated holds or insulated
’tween deck spaces, such tanks shall be
considered lagged provided the thermal
conductance of the insulation is not
less than that required by paragraph
(a) of this section.
relieved no appendages shall be welded
to the tanks after they have been
stress-relieved unless authorized by the
Commandant.
(c) Tanks may be located in dry
cargo holds or in liquid cargo tanks or
may be installed ‘‘on deck’’ or ‘‘under
deck’’ with the tank protruding above
deck. On installations where a portion
of the tank extends above the weather
deck, provision shall be made to maintain the weathertightness of the deck,
except that vessels operating on protected inland waters may have tanks
located in the holds of hopper type
barges without the watertightness of
the deck being maintained. All tanks
shall be installed with the manhole
opening and fittings located above the
weather deck.
(d) The anhydrous ammonia tanks
may be installed in the bulk liquid
cargo tanks provided the liquid surrounding the enclosed anhydrous ammonia tanks complies with the following chemical and physical properties:
(1) Boiling point above 125 °F. at atmospheric pressure.
(2) Inert to ammonia at 100 °F. at atmospheric pressure.
(3) Noncorrosive in the liquid and
vapor phase to the ammonia tanks and
piping.
§ 98.25–35
(a) Where refrigerated systems are
installed to maintain the temperature
of the liquid below atmospheric, at
least two complete refrigeration plants
automatically regulated by pressure
variations within the tanks shall be
provided, each to be complete with the
necessary auxiliaries for proper operation. The capacity of each refrigeration compressor shall be sufficient to
maintain the vapor pressure in the
tanks during the peak atmospheric
temperature conditions below the pressure for which the tanks are designed.
(b) An alternate arrangement may
consist of three compressors, any two
of which shall be capable of maintaining the vapor pressure in the tanks
during peak atmospheric temperature
conditions below the pressure for which
the tanks are designed, the third compressor acting as a stand-by unit.
(c) Refrigerated tanks shall be insulated in conformance with the requirements of § 98.25–30.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3711, Feb. 25,
1970]
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Refrigerated systems.
§ 98.25–30 Lagging.
(a) Lagged tanks shall be covered
with an incombustible insulation material of a thickness to provide a thermal
conductance of not more than 0.075
B.t.u. per square foot per degree F. differential in temperature per hour. The
insulating material shall be of an approved type complying with the requirements of subpart 164.009 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, and shall be given a vapor proof
coating with fire retardant material
acceptable to the Commandant. Tanks
exposed to the weather shall have the
insulation and vapor proof coating covered with a removable sheet metal
jacket of not less than 0.083 inch thickness and flashed around all openings so
as to be weather tight. Materials other
than sheet metal may be used to cover
§ 98.25–40 Valves, fittings, and accessories.
(a) All valves, flanges, fittings and
accessory equipment shall be of a type
suitable for use with anhydrous ammonia and shall be made of steel, or malleable or nodular iron meeting the requirements of § 56.60–1 of subchapter F
(Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
Valves shall be fitted with noncorrosive material suitable for ammonia
service. Valves, flanges, and pipe fittings shall be of the square or round
tongue and groove type or raised-face,
United States of America Standard 300pound standard minimum, fitted with
suitable soft gasket material. Welded
fittings shall be used wherever possible
and the number of pipe joints shall be
held to a minimum. Screwed joints are
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§ 98.25–45
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
not permitted for pipe diameters exceeding 2 inches. Nonferrous materials,
such as copper, copper alloys and aluminum alloys, shall not be used in the
construction of valves, fittings or accessory equipment. Brazed joints are
prohibited.
(b) Each tank shall be provided with
the necessary fill and discharge liquid
and vapor shut-off valves, safety relief
valves, liquid level gaging devices,
thermometer well and pressure gage,
and shall be provided with suitable access for convenient operation. Connections to tanks installed below the
weather deck shall be made to a trunk
or dome extending above the weather
deck. Connections to the tanks shall be
protected against mechanical damage
and tampering. Other openings in the
tanks, except as specifically permitted
by this part, are prohibited.
(c) All connections to the tanks, except safety devices and liquid level
gaging devices, shall have manually
operated shut-off valves located as
close to the tank as possible.
(d) Excess flow valves where required
by this section shall close automatically at the rated flow of vapor or liquid as specified by the manufacturer.
The piping, including valves, fittings
and appurtenances, protected by an excess flow valve, shall have a greater capacity than the rated flow of the excess
flow valve.
(e) Liquid level gaging devices which
are so constructed that outward flow of
tank contents shall not exceed that
passed by a No. 54 drill size opening,
need not be equipped with excess flow
valves.
(f) Pressure gage connections need
not be equipped with excess flow valves
if the openings are not larger than No.
54 drill size.
(g) Excess flow valves may be designed with a bypass, not to exceed a
No. 60 drill size opening, to allow
equalization of pressure.
(h) Prior to disconnecting shore
lines, the pressure in the liquid and
vapor lines shall be relieved through
suitable valves installed at the loading
header.
(i) Relief valves shall be fitted in liquid lines which may be subject to excessive pressure caused by liquid full
condition, and the escape from the re-
lief valves shall be piped to the venting
system.
(j) The pressure gage shall be located
at the highest practical point. The
thermometer well shall terminate in
the liquid space and be attached to the
shell by welding with the end of the fitting being provided with a gas-tight
screwed plug or bolted cover.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18,
1968; CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970]
§ 98.25–45 Liquid level gaging device.
(a) Each tank shall be fitted with a
liquid level gaging device of suitable
design to indicate the maximum level
to which the tank may be filled with
liquid at temperatures between 20 °F.
and 130 °F.
(b) Liquid level gaging devices shall
be of the following types: magnetic, rotary tube, slip tube, fixed tube, automatic float, or other types acceptable
to the Commandant.
(c) Gaging devices that require bleeding of the product to the atmosphere,
such as rotary tube, fixed tube, and slip
tube, shall be so designed that the
bleed valve maximum opening is not
larger than a No. 54 drill size, unless
provided with an excess flow valve.
(d) Gaging devices shall have a design
pressure of at least 250 pounds per
square inch.
(e) Gage glasses of the columnar type
are prohibited.
§ 98.25–50 Filling and discharge pipes.
(a) Filling connections shall be provided with one of the following:
(1) Combination back pressure check
valve and excess flow valve;
(2) One double or two single back
pressure check valves; or
(3) A positive shut-off valve in conjunction with either an internal back
pressure check valve or an internal excess flow valve.
(b) All other liquid and vapor connections to tanks, except filling connections, safety relief valves, and liquid
level gaging devices and pressure gages
described in § 98.25–40(e) and (f) shall be
equipped with automatic excess flow
valves; or in lieu thereof, may be fitted
with quick closing internal stop valves,
which, except during filling and discharge operations, shall remain closed.
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designed, constructed, and flow-tested
for capacity in conformance with subpart 162.018 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.
(b) Each safety relief valve shall
start to discharge at a pressure not in
excess of the design pressure of the
tank.
(c) Safety relief valves shall be attached to the tank near the highest
point of the vapor space. Shutoff valves
shall not be installed between the
tanks and the safety relief valves, except manifolds for mounting multiple
safety relief valves may be fitted with
acceptable
interlocking
three-way
valves so arranged at all times as to
permit at any position of the three-way
valve, an unrestricted flow of vapors
through at least one port. When two
safety relief valves are mounted in parallel on both the upper outlets of the
three-way valve, the arrangement shall
be such as to permit at least one safety
relief valve to be operative at all
times.
(d) Each safety valve shall be tested
in the presence of a marine inspector
at the site of installation before or
after mounting prior to being placed in
service. The tests shall prove that the
safety relief valve will start to discharge at a pressure not in excess of
the maximum allowable pressure of the
tank.
The control mechanism for such valves
shall be provided with a secondary remote control of a type acceptable to
the Commandant.
(c) The excess flow, internal stop or
back pressure check valves shall be located on the inside of the tank or outside where the piping enters the tank.
In the latter case, installation shall be
made in such a manner that any undue
strain will not cause breakage between
the tank and the excess flow or internal stop valve.
(d) Where the filling and discharge
are made through a common nozzle at
the tank, and the connection is fitted
with a quick-closing internal stop
valve as permitted in paragraph (b) of
this section, the back pressure check
valve or excess flow valve is not required, provided, however, a positive
shut-off valve is installed in conjunction with the internal stop valve.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25,
1970]
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§ 98.25–55 Cargo piping.
(a) Piping shall be of seamless steel
meeting the requirements of § 56.60–1 of
subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of
this chapter. The piping shall be of not
less than Schedule 40 thickness. In case
of piping on the discharge side of the
liquid pumps or vapor compressors, the
design shall be for a pressure of not
less than the pump or compressor relief
valve setting; or if the piping is not
fitted with relief valves, the design
pressure shall not be less than the
total discharge head of the pump or
compressor.
(b) Where necessary, provision shall
be made for expansion and contraction
of piping by means of seamless steel
pipe expansion bends. Special consideration will be given for packless type
expansion joints. Slip type expansion
joints are prohibited. Piping shall be
provided with adequate support to take
the weight of the piping off the valves
and fittings.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, 1968]
§ 98.25–65 Filling density.
(a) The filling density, or the percent
ratio of the liquefied gas that may be
loaded in the tank to the weight of the
water the tank will hold at 60 °F., shall
not exceed 56 percent for unlagged
tanks and 58 percent for lagged or refrigerated tanks.
§ 98.25–70 Venting.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, each safety valve installed on a cargo tank shall be connected to a branch vent of a venting
system which shall be constructed so
that the discharge of gas will be directed vertically upward to a point at
least 10 feet above the weather deck or
the top of any tank or house located
above the weather deck.
(b) The capacity of branch vents or
vent headers shall depend upon the
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18,
1968]
§ 98.25–60 Safety relief valves.
(a) Each tank shall be fitted with two
or more approved safety relief valves,
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
number of cargo tanks connected to
such branch or header as provided in
Table 98.25–70(b).
§ 98.25–80
TABLE 98.25–70(b)—CAPACITY OF BRANCH
VENTS OR VENT HEADERS
Percent of
total valve discharge
Number of cargo tanks
1
3
4
5
6
or 2 .............................................................
.....................................................................
.....................................................................
.....................................................................
or more .......................................................
100
90
80
70
60
(c) In addition to the requirement
specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the size of the branch vents or
vent headers shall be such that the
back pressure in relief valve discharge
lines shall not be more than 10 percent
of the safety relief valve setting.
(d) Return bends and restrictive pipe
fittings are prohibited. Vents and headers shall be so installed as to prevent
stresses on safety relief valve mountings.
(e) When vent discharge risers are installed, they shall be so located as to
provide protection against physical
damage and be fitted with loose
raincaps.
(f) No shut-off valve shall be fitted in
the venting system between the safety
relief valve and the vent outlets. Suitable provision shall be made for draining the venting system if liquid can
collect therein.
§ 98.25–85
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Electrical bonding.
(a) Each cargo tank shall be electrically grounded to the hull. The
cargo vessel shall be electrically connected to the shore piping prior to connecting the cargo hose. This electrical
connection shall be maintained until
after the cargo hose has been disconnected and any spillage has been removed.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25,
1970; 35 FR 6431, Apr. 22, 1970]
§ 98.25–75
Cargo hose.
(a) Cargo hose fabricated of seamless
steel pipe with swivel joints, wire
braided armored rubber or other hose
material acceptable to the Commandant, shall be fitted to the liquid
or vapor lines during filling and discharging of the cargo tanks.
(b) Hose subject to tank pressure
shall be designed for a bursting pressure of not less than five times the
maximum safety relief valve setting of
the tank.
(c) Hose subject to discharge pressure
of pumps or vapor compressors shall be
designed for a bursting pressure of not
less than five times the pressure of setting of the pump or compressor relief
valve.
(d) Before being placed in service,
each new cargo hose, with all necessary
fittings
attached,
shall
be
hydrostatically tested by the manufacturer to a pressure of not less than
twice the maximum pressure to which
it may be subjected in service. The
hose shall be marked with the maximum pressure guaranteed by the manufacturer.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25,
1970]
Ventilation.
(a) All enclosed spaces containing
cargo tanks fitted with bottom outlet
connections shall be provided with mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity to assure a change of air every
3 minutes. Where cargo tanks are fitted
with top outlet connections, the enclosed spaces containing such tanks
shall be fitted with efficient natural or
mechanical ventilation.
(b) Enclosed compartments in which
machinery such as cargo pumps or
vapor compressors are located shall be
adequately ventilated.
§ 98.25–90 Special
ments.
operating
(a) Repairs involving welding or
burning shall not be undertaken on the
cargo tanks or piping while anhydrous
ammonia in either the liquid or vapor
state is present in the system.
(b) During the time anhydrous ammonia is laden in the tanks the vessel
shall be under constant surveillance.
(c) Authorization from the Commandant (CG–522) shall be obtained to
transport lading other than anhydrous
ammonia in the cargo tanks.
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§ 98.25–95
(d) Sufficient hose stations shall be
installed with adequate water supply
so that if leakage of anhydrous ammonia occurs the vapors may be removed
by use of a stream of water.
(e)(1) At least two units of approved
self-contained breathing apparatus, one
stowed forward of the cargo tanks and
one stowed aft of the cargo tanks, shall
be carried on board the vessel at all
times.
(2)
All
approved
self-contained
breathing apparatus, masks and respiratory protective devices shall be of
types suitable for starting and operating at the temperatures encountered,
and shall be maintained in good operating condition.
(3) Personnel involved in the filling
or discharge operations shall be adequately trained in the use of the equipment.
(4) For all self-propelled cargo vessels, during filling or discharge operations every person on the vessel shall
carry on his person or have close at
hand at all times a canister mask approved for ammonia; or each person
shall carry on his person a respiratory
protective device which will protect
the wearer against ammonia vapors
and provide respiratory protection for
emergency escape from a contaminated
area which would result from cargo
leakage. This respiratory protective
equipment shall be of such size and
weight that the person wearing it will
not be restricted in movement or in the
wearing of lifesaving device.
(f) While fast to a dock, a vessel during transfer of bulk cargo shall display
a red flag by day or a red light by
night, which signal shall be so placed
that it will be visible on all sides. When
at anchor, a vessel during transfer of
bulk cargo shall display a red flag by
day, which signal shall be so placed
that it will be visible on all sides.
(1) An internal inspection of the tank
is conducted within—
(i) Ten years after the last internal
inspection if the tank is a pressure-vessel type cargo tank on an unmanned
barge described under § 151.01–25(c) of
this chapter and carrying cargo at temperatures of ¥67 °F (¥55 °C) or warmer;
or
(ii) Eight years after the last internal
inspection if the tank is of a type other
than that described in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section.
(2) An external examination of
unlagged tanks and the visible parts of
lagged tanks is made at each inspection for certification and periodic inspection. The owner shall ensure that
the amount of insulation deemed necessary by the marine inspector is removed from insulated tanks during
each internal inspection to allow spot
external examination of the tanks and
insulation, or the thickness of the
tanks may be gauged by a nondestructive means accepted by the marine inspector without the removal of
insulation.
(3) If required by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection the owner
shall conduct nondestructive testing of
each tank in accordance with § 98.25–97.
(4) If the tank is a pressure vessel
type cargo tank with an internal inspection interval of 10 years, and is 30
years old or older, determined from the
date it was built, the owner shall conduct nondestructive testing of each
tank in accordance with § 98.25–97, during each internal inspection.
(b) A hydrostatic test of 11⁄2 times the
maximum allowable pressure as determined by the safety relief valve setting
shall be made at any time that the inspector considers such hydrostatic test
necessary to determine the condition
of the tank. If the jacket and lagging
are not removed during the hydrostatic
tests prescribed in this paragraph, the
tank shall hold the hydrostatic test
pressure for at least 20 minutes without a pressure drop.
(c) The safety relief valves shall be
popped in the presence of a marine inspector by either liquid, gas or vapor
pressure at least once every four years
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[CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970, as
amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3,
1983; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995;
CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996]
§ 98.25–95 Tests and inspections.
(a) Each tank shall be subjected to
the tests and inspections described in
this section in the presence of a marine
inspector, except as otherwise provided
in this part.
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
(1) A marine portable tank (MPT);
(2) An IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank;
and
(3) A portable tank authorized for liquid hazardous materials, other than
liquefied gases, by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials
Safety, Research and Special Programs
Administration (AAHMS), under an exemption issued in accordance with subpart B of 49 CFR part 107.
to determine the accuracy of adjustment and, if necessary, shall be reset.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 67–86, 32 FR 17622, Dec. 9,
1967; CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989;
USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 98.25–97 Nondestructive testing.
(a) Before nondestructive testing
may be conducted to meet § 98.25–95(a)
(3) and (4), the owner shall submit a
proposal to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for approval that includes—
(1) The test methods and procedures
to be used, all of which must meet section V of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (1986);
(2) Each location on the tank to be
tested; and
(3) The test method and procedure to
be conducted at each location on the
tank.
(b) If the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection rejects the proposal, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection informs the owner of the reasons why the
proposal is rejected.
(c) If the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection accepts the proposal, then
the owner shall ensure that—
(1) The proposal is followed; and
(2) Nondestructive testing is performed by personnel meeting ASNT
‘‘Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC1A (1988), Personnel Qualifications and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing.’’
(d) Within 30 days after completing
the nondestructive test, the owner
shall submit a written report of the results to the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990, as
amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30,
1997]
§ 98.30–2
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990]
§ 98.30–3
Vessels carrying MPTs.
Each MPT on a vessel to which this
part applies must bear, on a metal or
other corrosion-resistant tag—
(a) An inspection date for pressure
relief devices and vacuum relief devices
in accordance with paragraph (b) of
§ 64.79 of this chapter that is not more
than 12 months earlier than the month
in which the vessel is operated;
(b) An inspection date in accordance
with paragraph (b) of § 64.81 of this
chapter that is not more than 30
months earlier than the month during
which the vessel is operated; and
(c) A hydrostatic test date in accordance with paragraph (b) of § 64.83 of this
chapter that is not more than 60
months earlier than the month during
which the vessel is operated.
[CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989]
Subpart 98.30—Portable Tanks
SOURCE: CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25,
1974, unless otherwise noted.
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Definitions.
(a) IM 101 portable tank and IM 102
portable tank mean a portable tank constructed in accordance with 49 CFR
178.270 through 178.272 and approved
under 49 CFR 173.32a.
(b) MPT means a marine portable
tank that was inspected and stamped
by the Coast Guard on or before September 30, 1992, and that meets the applicable requirements in this part and
part 64 of this chapter.
§ 98.30–1 Applicability.
(a) This subpart contains regulations
concerning transfer of combustible liquids, certain flammable liquids, and
other hazardous materials to or from
portable tanks on vessels.
(b) This subpart applies to the following portable tanks:
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990]
§ 98.30–4 Vessels
carrying
tanks other than MPTs.
(a) Each portable tank, other than an
MPT, on board a vessel to which this
part applies must be one of the following:
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§ 98.30–5
(1) An IM 101 or IM 102 tank authorized for its contents in accordance with
Columns 7 and 8C of the Hazardous Materials Table of 49 CFR 172.101.
(2) A portable tank authorized by the
AAHMS under an exemption issued in
accordance with subpart B of 49 CFR
part 107, and
(i) According to the terms of the exemption, equivalent to an IM 101 or IM
102 portable tank; and
(ii) Authorized for its contents under
the terms of the exemption or by written acknowledgment from the AAHMS.
(b) Each IM 101 or IM 102 portable
tank must be tested and inspected in
accordance with 49 CFR 173.32b, and
used only as specified in 49 CFR 173.32c.
(c) Each portable tank authorized
under an exemption from the AAHMS
must be inspected and tested, maintained, and used in accordance with the
terms of that exemption.
‘‘hazardous substance’’ in 49 CFR 171.8;
and
(5) Other cargoes subject to regulation under 49 CFR parts 171 through 176
when authorized in writing by the
Commandant. Requests for such authorization must be submitted as prescribed in § 153.900(d)(1) of this chapter.
TABLE 98.30–5(a)—CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSFER TO AND
FROM PORTABLE TANKS
Acetone
Alcohols; flash point of 80 °F (27 °C) or less by opencup test
Benzene
Gasoline
Mixtures of Hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid containing not more than 36 percent hydrochloric acid or 2
percent hydrofluoric acid 1
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Toluene (Toluol)
NOTE:
1 Each MPT must be lined with rubber or with material
equally acid-resistant and equally strong and durable.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 56 FR
13598, Apr. 3, 1991, as amended by CGD 95–072,
60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR
50730, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046,
Sept. 30, 1997]
(b) Grade D and Grade E combustible
liquids with a flash point of 100°F (38°C)
or higher by closed cup test that are
not listed by name in the Table of 49
CFR 172.101 may be transferred to and
from an MPT or an IM 102 portable
tank conforming to the entry for note
‘‘T1’’ of 49 CFR 172.102(c)(7)(i).
(c) Sulfuric acid having a concentration of not over 51 percent may be
transferred to or from an MPT only if
the MPT is lined with rubber or with
material equally acid-resistant and
equally strong and durable.
(d) Sulfuric acid having a concentration of 65.25 percent or greater may be
transferred to or from any portable
tank; provided that the corrosion rate
on steel, measured at 100 °F (38 °C), of
sulfuric acid having a concentration of
greater than 65.25 percent is not greater than the corrosion rate of such an
acid having a concentration of 65.25
percent.
(e) Environmentally hazardous substances (see paragraph (a)(4) of this
section) may be transferred only to or
from an IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank
or an MPT.
(f) A hazardous material that may be
transferred to and from an IM 102 portable tank may also be transferred to
and from an IM 101 portable tank.
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§ 98.30–5 Materials
authorized
for
transfer to and from a portable
tank.
(a) The following hazardous materials may be transferred to and from a
portable tank under this subpart:
(1) Any Grade D or Grade E combustible liquid listed in § 30.25–1 of this
chapter that does not meet the definition of any hazard class in 49 CFR part
173 other than that of ‘‘flammable liquid’’, ‘‘combustible liquid’’, or ‘‘ORME’’;
(2) Any corrosive liquid that—
(i) Is compatible with the materials
of the tank;
(ii) Meets the definition of no other
hazard class in 49 CFR part 173; and
(iii) Is authorized for transport in an
IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank under
subpart F of 49 CFR part 173;
(3) Any hazardous material listed in
Table 98.30–5(a);
(4) Any environmentally hazardous
substance, liquid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed
in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR
172.101, and any aqueous solution of an
environmentally hazardous substance,
solid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed in that
table, that meets the definition of
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
(g) No hazardous material not referred to in this section may be transferred to or from a portable tank on
board a vessel.
§ 98.30–10 Pipe connections, and filling
and discharge openings.
No person may transfer a hazardous
material to or from a portable tank on
board a vessel, unless each filling and
discharge opening in the tank bottom
is equipped with the following:
(a) For an IM 101 or IM 102 portable
tank, the closures specified in 49 CFR
173.32c(g)(2); and
(b) For an MPT, the valves and closures specified in §§ 64.33 through 64.41
of this chapter.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR
40755, Oct. 4, 1990, as amended by CGD 97–057,
62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 98.30–6
Lifting a portable tank.
No person may lift a portable tank
with another portable tank.
[CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redesignated by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11,
1990]
§ 98.30–7
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990]
§ 98.30–11
Smoking.
No person may smoke within 50 feet
of a portable tank on the deck on
which the tank is stowed.
§ 98.30–8
Gaskets and lining.
No person may transfer a hazardous
material to or from a portable tank on
board a vessel unless each gasket and
the lining of the portable tank are
made of a material that is—
(a) Chemically compatible with the
product for which the portable tank is
approved; and
(b) Resistant to deterioration by the
product for which the portable tank is
approved.
§ 98.30–13
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Ground connection.
No person may transfer an inflammable or combustible product to or
from a vessel unless—
(a) The portable tank and its pumping equipment is electrically grounded
to the hull of the vessel; and
(b) The vessel is electrically grounded to an offshore platform, shore piping, or another vessel by a—
(1) Cargo hose constructed with an
integral grounding wire if the end connections are used for electrical continuity; or
(2) Separate grounding that is maintained until the cargo hose is disconnected and drained.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990]
§ 98.30–9
Cargo pumps.
No person may operate a cargo pump
to transfer a product to or from a portable tank unless the pump is installed—
(a) Above deck; or
(b) Below deck, in conformance with
subpart 32.60 of this chapter.
Stowage of portable tanks.
(a) No person may operate a vessel to
which this subpart applies unless each
portable tank is stowed on an open
deck.
(b) No person may stow a portable
tank—
(1) In the vicinity of another tank
that contains a chemically incompatible product; and
(2) Unless all electrical equipment is
explosion-proof or intrinsically safe, as
defined in §§ 111.105–9 and 111.105–11 of
this chapter, in the area of the tank
and its associated equipment that is—
(i) Within 10 feet in any horizontal
direction; and
(ii) Within 8 feet above the deck.
§ 98.30–14 Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks.
(a) The person in charge of a ship, except a ship under subpart 98.31 of this
chapter, that carries an NLS in a portable tank shall ensure that—
(1) The ship’s Certificate of Inspection is endorsed with the name of the
NLS;
(2) Any letters issued by the Commandant (CG–522) prescribing additional conditions for endorsement are
attached; and
(3) Each operating requirement specified in writing by Commandant (CG–
[CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as
amended by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11,
1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990]
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§ 98.30–23
ardous material in bulk, hold a valid
merchant mariner credential, license,
or certificate authorizing service as a
master, mate, pilot, engineer, or operator aboard that vessel, and a
Tankerman-PIC
or
a
restricted
Tankerman (PIC) endorsement.
522) as a condition for endorsement is
met.
(b) To have a ship’s Certificate of Inspection endorsed to allow the carriage
of NLSs in portable tanks, the—
(1) Owner of the ship must make a request to the Commandant (CG–522) following the procedures for requesting
alternatives in § 153.10(a) of this chapter; and
(2) The ship must meet any design
and equipment requirements specified
in writing as a condition for the endorsement by the Commandant (CG–
522).
[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, as
amended by 62 FR 25135, May 8, 1997; USCG–
2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009]
§ 98.30–19 Supervision by person in
charge.
(a) No person may connect, top off,
disconnect, or engage in any other critical product transfer operation unless
the person in charge designated in
§ 98.30–17, personally supervises the operation.
(b) No person may start the flow of a
product to or from a portable tank unless instructed to do so by the person
in charge.
(c) No person may transfer a product
to or from a portable tank unless the
person in charge is in the immediate
vicinity of the transfer operation and
immediately available to the person
transferring the product.
[CGD 81–101, 53 FR 28974, Aug. 1, 1988. Redesignated at CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11,
1990, and amended by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412,
Sept. 11, 1990; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept.
29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27,
1996]
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§ 98.30–15 Leakage containment.
(a) No person may transfer a product
to or from a vessel unless there is a
container or enclosed deck area that
meets the requirements of this section
under or around each transfer connection area.
(b) Each container or enclosed deck
area must hold, in all conditions of vessel list or trim to be encountered during the transferring operation, 5 gallons or more and must have a means of
draining or removing any leakage
without mixing incompatible products
or discharging into the water.
§ 98.30–21
Inspection prior to transfer.
No person may transfer to or from a
portable tank a product with a
flashpoint of less than 300 °F unless the
person in charge of the transfer determines that—
(a) Each warning signal and sign required in §§ 98.30–33 and 98.30–35 is displayed;
(b) No repair work in the vicinity of
any portable tank is done without permission of the person in charge of the
transfer operation; and
(c) Riveting, welding, burning, or a
similar operation is not done in the vicinity of a portable tank unless an inspection by the person in charge of the
transfer ensures that the operation can
be done safely.
§ 98.30–17 Qualifications of person in
charge.
(a) The operator or agent of each vessel shall designate the person in charge
of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to
or from a portable tank.
(b) Each person designated as person
in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo
in bulk to or from a portable tank
shall—
(1) On a tank barge, hold a
‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’,
restricted
‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’,
‘‘Tankerman-PIC
(Barge)’’, or restricted ‘‘TankermanPIC (Barge) endorsement on his or her
merchant mariner credential or ’’ merchant mariner’s document authorizing
transfer of the classification of cargo
involved;
(2) On a self-propelled tank vessel, or
on a tankship, carrying oil or haz-
§ 98.30–23 Requirements for transfer;
general.
No person may transfer a product to
or from a portable tank unless—
(a) The vessel’s moorings are strong
enough to hold in all expected conditions of surge, current, and weather
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§ 98.30–25
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
and are long enough to allow adjustment for changes in draft, drift, and
tide during the transfer operation;
(b) Transfer hoses or loading arms
are long enough to allow the vessel to
move the limits of its mooring without
placing strain on the hose, loading
arm, or transfer piping system;
(c) Each transfer hose is supported in
a manner that prevents strain on its
coupling;
(d) Each part of the transfer system
necessary to allow the flow of the product is lined up for the transfer;
(e) Each transfer hose has no loose
covers, kinks, bulges, soft spots, and no
gouges, cuts, or slashes that penetrate
the hose reinforcement;
(f) Each coupling meets the requirements of § 98.30–27;
(g) Each scupper or drain in a discharge containment system is closed;
(h) The person in charge of the transfer operations on the transferring vessel or facility and the person in charge
of the transfer operations on the receiving vessel or facility have held a
conference, to ensure that each person
in charge understands—
(1) The identity of the product to be
transferred;
(2) The sequence of transfer operations;
(3) The transfer rate;
(4) The name or title and location of
each person participating in the transfer operation;
(5) Particulars of the transferring
and receiving systems;
(6) Critical stages of the transfer operations;
(7) Federal, state, and local rules
that apply to the transfer of dangerous
articles and combustible liquids;
(8) Emergency procedures;
(9) Discharge containment procedures;
(10) Discharge reporting procedures;
(11) Watch or shift arrangement; and
(12) Transfer shutdown procedures;
(i) The person in charge of the transfer operations on the transferring vessel or facility and the person in charge
of transfer operations on the receiving
vessel or facility agree to begin the
transfer operations; and
(j) Each person in charge required in
this subpart is present.
§ 98.30–25 Requirements for transfer;
cargo handling system.
No person may transfer a product to
or from a portable tank unless the
cargo handling system meets the requirements in subpart F of part 64 of
this chapter.
§ 98.30–27 Connections.
(a) Each person who makes a connection for a transfer operation shall—
(1) Use suitable material in joints
and couplings to make a tight seal;
(2) Use a bolt in at least every other
hole and in no case less than four bolts
in each temporary connection utilizing
an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard flange coupling;
(3) Use a bolt in each hole of couplings other than ANSI standard flange
couplings;
(4) Use a bolt in each hole of each
permanently connected flange coupling;
(5) Use bolts of the same size in each
bolted coupling; and
(6) Tighten each bolt and nut uniformly to distribute the load.
(b) No person who makes a connection for a transfer operation may use
any bolt that shows signs of strain or is
elongated or deteriorated.
(c) No person may use a connection
for transfer operations unless it is—
(1) A bolted or full threaded connection; or
(2) A quick-connect coupling accepted by the Coast Guard.
§ 98.30–29 Piping incompatible products.
No person may pipe a portable tank
with another tank that contains a
chemically incompatible product.
§ 98.30–31 Conditions for pumping.
No person may start pumping a product to or from a portable tank or if
started, continue to pump if—
(a) There is an electrical storm;
(b) A fire occurs—
(1) On the deck;
(2) On the vessel;
(3) In the vicinity; or
(c) The cargo hose ruptures or leaks.
§ 98.30–33 Warning signals.
(a) If the vessel is moored, no person
may transfer to or from a portable
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§ 98.31–15
pounds or more total capacity of extinguishing agent.
tank a product with a flashpoint of less
than 300 °F unless the person in charge
displays a—
(1) Red flag by day; and
(2) Red electric lantern by night.
(b) If the vessel is at anchor, no person may transfer to or from a portable
tank a product with a flashpoint of less
than 300 °F unless the person in charge
displays a red flag.
(c) The signal required in paragraphs
(a) and (b) of this section must be visible on all sides of the vessel.
§ 98.30–35
§ 98.30–39 Alternate fire extinguishing
system.
An alternative to the fire extinguishing system required in § 98.30–37(c)
may be approved in accordance with
procedures contained in subpart 90.15 of
this chapter.
Subpart 98.31—Control of Pollution
From NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing Offshore Supply Vessels
Warning sign at gangway.
If a vessel is moored, no person may
transfer to or from a portable tank a
product with a flashpoint of less than
300 °F unless the person in charge displays at each gangway or access that is
open for use a warning placard containing the following in letters 2 inches
in height or larger:
SOURCE: CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR
49321, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
§ 98.31–5
WARNING
No open lights
No smoking
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§ 98.30–37
Applicability.
This subpart applies to each offshore
supply vessel contracted for, or the
keel of which was laid, before March 15,
1996, that is oceangoing as defined in 33
CFR 151.05(j) and that carries noxious
liquid substances (NLSs) as defined in
§ 153.2 of this chapter in bulk, including
carriage in portable tanks.
Firefighting requirements.
§ 98.31–10 Certificate of inspection and
NLS certificate endorsements.
No person may lift a portable tank
on or off a vessel, or transfer a product
with a flashpoint of less than 300 °F to
or from a portable tank unless—
(a) Water pressure is maintained on
the firemain;
(b) Firehoses, fitted with a Coast
Guard approved combination nozzle,
are attached to each fire hydrant in
the vicinity of the portable tanks;
(c) Except as provided in § 98.30–39,
fire extinguishers of a dry chemical
type are—
(1) Located to protect the deck area
10 feet in any horizontal direction from
each portable tank and its associated
cargo handling system;
(2) Coast Guard approved; and
(3) Capable of covering the deck area
without being moved;
(d) In a deck area of 500 square feet or
less, there are 2 or more dry chemical
fire extinguishers of 300 pounds or more
total capacity of extinguishing agent;
and
(e) In a deck area of more than 500
square feet, there are 3 or more dry
chemical fire extinguishers of 450
(a) The Coast Guard issues the endorsed Certificate of Inspection or NLS
Certificate required by § 98.31–15 for
every vessel under this subpart to
carry NLSs if the vessel—
(1) Has the Cargo Record Book prescribed in § 153.490(a)(1) of this chapter;
and
(2) Unless it discharges no NLS residues as defined in § 153.2 of this chapter
to the sea, meets the requirements in
§§ 153.470 through 153.491 of this chapter.
(b) Each vessel under this subpart
that does not meet the requirements in
§§ 153.470 through 153.491 of this chapter
must have a statement on its Certificate of Inspection or NLS Certificate
stating that the vessel is prohibited
from discharging NLS residues to the
sea.
§ 98.31–15
Operating requirements.
No person may operate a vessel that
carries a bulk liquid cargo of NLS unless the vessel—
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
solid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed in that
table, that meets the definition of
‘‘Hazardous substance’’ in 49 CFR 171.8.
(c) Other cargoes subject to regulation under 49 CFR parts 171 through 176
when authorized in writing by the
Commandant. Requests for such authorization must be submitted as prescribed in § 153.900(d)(1) of this chapter.
(a) Has on board a Certificate of Inspection and, if it is a vessel making a
foreign voyage, an NLS Certificate endorsed under § 98.31–10 with the name of
the NLS cargo;
(b) Discharges no NLS residues to the
sea unless the vessel meets—
(1) The equipment requirements in
§ 98.31–10(a)(2); and
(2) The operating requirements prescribed for oceangoing ships carrying
NLSs in §§ 153.901, 153.903, 153.909, and
153.1100 through 153.1132 of this chapter.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as
amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30,
1997]
§ 98.33–5
Subpart 98.33—Portable Tanks for
Certain Grade E Combustible
Liquids and Other Regulated
Materials
SOURCE: CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11,
1990, unless otherwise noted.
§ 98.33–1 Applicability.
(a) This subpart contains regulations
concerning transfer of certain low-hazard materials to and from portable
tanks on vessels
(b) This subpart applies to the following portable tanks:
(1) A DOT-specification 57 portable
tank (see 49 CFR 173.24, 173.32, 178.251,
and 178.253);
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR
47477, Nov. 14, 1990]
§ 98.33–7
Pipe and hose connections.
If a portable tank authorized under
§ 98.33–5 of this part has a pipe or hose
connection in its bottom, the connection must have a manually operated
valve and a bolted flange, threaded cap,
or similar device, to protect against
leakage of the tank’s contents.
NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(1): Copies of Specifications 178.251 and 178.253 may be obtained
from the Commandant (G-MSO–3).
(2) A portable tank authorized under
49 CFR 176.340(b); and
(3) A portable tank approved by the
Commandant under subpart 50.20 of
this chapter.
§ 98.33–9
Stowage.
Each portable tank authorized under
§ 98.33–5 of this part must be secured to
the vessel by devices of sufficient
strength and number to prevent the
tank from moving in any direction during transport.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 56 FR
13598, Apr. 3, 1991, as amended by CGD 97–057,
62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997]
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Portable tanks authorized.
The cargoes authorized under § 98.33–
3 may be transferred to and from portable tanks to which this subpart applies if the portable tanks have:
(a) A minimum design pressure of 9
psig.
(b) Pressure-relief devices that may
be frangible pressure-relief devices
(rupture disks), and that do not open at
less than 3 psig.
§ 98.33–3 Cargoes authorized.
The following cargoes are authorized
for transfer to and from portable tanks
authorized by § 98.33–5:
(a) Grade E combustible liquids that
have a closed-cup flashpoint of 300 °F
or higher and that meet the definition
of no DOT hazard class in 49 CFR part
173;
(b) Any environmentally hazardous
substance, liquid N.O.S., Class 9, listed
in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR
172.101, and any aqueous solution of an
environmentally hazardous substance,
§ 98.33–11
Smoking.
No person may smoke when—
(a) Within 50 feet of a portable tank
containing a combustible liquid; and
(b) On the deck where the tank is
stowed.
§ 98.33–13
Cargo-handling systems.
A cargo authorized under § 98.33–3 of
this part may not be transferred to or
from a portable tank authorized under
§ 98.33–5 of this part unless the cargo-
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Pt. 105
Subpart 105.10—Definition of Terms Used in
This Part
handling system meets the requirements of subpart F of part 64 of this
chapter.
§ 98.33–15
105.10–5 Approved.
105.10–10 Combustible liquid.
105.10–15 Flammable liquid.
105.10–20 Pressure vacuum relief valve.
105.10–25 Commercial fishing vessel.
Transfers.
A cargo authorized under § 98.33–3 of
this part may not be transferred to or
from a portable tank authorized under
§ 98.33–5 of this part unless the following requirements are met:
(a) Cargo pumps comply with § 98.30–11
of this part;
(b) Ground connection complies with
§ 98.30–13 of this part;
(c) Leakage containment complies with
§ 98.30–15 of this part;
(d) Qualification of person in charge
complies with § 98.30–17 of this part;
(e) Supervision of person in charge
complies with § 98.30–19 of this part;
(f) Transfers, general, comply with
§ 98.30–23 of this part;
(g) Connections comply with § 98.30–27
of this part;
(h) Pumping of incompatible products complies with § 98.30–29 of this
part;
(i) Conditions for pumping comply
with § 98.30–31 of this part; and
(j) Carriage of NLSs complies with
§ 98.30–14 of this part.
Subpart 105.15—Inspection Required
105.15–1 General.
105.15–5 Authority of marine inspectors.
105.15–10 Application for inspection.
105.15–15 Letter of compliance.
105.15–20 Exhibition of letter of compliance.
Subpart 105.20—Specific Requirements—
Cargo Tanks
105.20–1 Plans and/or sketches.
105.20–3 Cargo tanks.
105.20–5 Piping systems.
105.20–10 Pumps.
105.20–15 Grounding.
Subpart
105.25—Additional
Requirements—When Cargo Tanks Are Installed Below Decks
105.25–1 General requirements.
105.25–5 Compartments or areas containing
cargo tanks or pumping systems.
105.25–7 Ventilation systems for cargo tank
or pumping system compartment.
105.25–10 Cargo pumping installation.
105.25–15 Spacings around tanks.
105.25–20 Shutoff valves required.
[CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR
47477, Nov. 14, 1990]
Subpart 105.30—Electrical Requirements
PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING
VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS
105.30–1
105.30–5
Subpart 105.35—Fire Extinguishing
Equipment
Subpart 105.01—Administration
105.35–1 General.
105.35–5 Fire pumps.
105.35–10 Fire main system.
105.35–15 Fire hose.
Sec.
105.01–1 Purpose.
105.01–3 Incorporation by reference.
105.01–5 Intent of Pub. L. 90–397 (approved
July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 341) and Pub. L. 93–
430 (approved October 1, 1974, 88 Stat.
1180).
105.01–10 Effective date of regulations.
Subpart 105.45—Special Operating
Requirements
105.45–1 Loading or dispensing petroleum
products.
105.45–5 Galley fires.
105.45–10 Smoking.
105.45–15 Warning signals and signs.
105.45–20 Warning sign at gangway.
Subpart 105.05—Application
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Electrical fittings and fixtures.
Grounding of electrical equipment.
105.05–1 Commercial fishing vessels dispensing petroleum products.
105.05–2 Prohibitions regarding petroleum
products.
105.05–3 New vessels and existing vessels for
the purpose of application of regulations
in this part.
105.05–5 Types of vessels.
105.05–10 Intent of regulations.
Subpart 105.90—Existing Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum
Products
105.90–1 Existing commercial fishing vessels
dispensing petroleum products.
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306,
3703, 4502; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38
FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
§ 105.01–5 Intent of Pub. L. 90–397 (approved July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 341)
and Pub. L. 93–430 (approved October 1, 1974, 88 Stat. 1180).
(a) Pub. L. 90–397 allowed cannery
tenders, fishing tenders, and fishing
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons
used in the salmon or crab fisheries of
the States of Oregon, Washington, and
Alaska when engaged exclusively in
the fishing industry, to have on board
inflammable or combustible cargo in
bulk to the extent and upon conditions
as might be required by regulations
promulgated by the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard
is operating.
(b) Pub. L. 93–430 allowed vessels of
not more than 5000 gross tons used in
the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the
States of Oregon, Washington, and
Alaska to have on board inflammable
or combustible cargo in bulk to the extent and upon conditions as might be
required by regulations promulgated
by the Secretary of the department in
which the Coast Guard is operating.
SOURCE: CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4,
1969, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 105.01—Administration
§ 105.01–1
Purpose.
The purpose of the regulations in this
part is to provide adequate safety in
the transporting and handling of inflammable or combustible cargo in
bulk on board certain commercial fishing vessels and tenders.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997]
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§ 105.01–3
Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http://
www.archives.gov/federallregister/
codeloflfederallregulations/
ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available
for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG–521), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop
7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202–
372–1405, and is available from the
sources listed below.
(b) American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–
2959, telephone 610–832–9585, http://
www.astm.org.
(1) ASTM D 323–94, Standard Test
Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), incorporation by reference approved for
§ 105.10–15.
(2) [Reserved]
[CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
§ 105.01–10
tions.
Effective date of regula-
(a) Amendments, revisions, or additions to the regulations in this part
will become effective 90 days after the
date of publication in the FEDERAL
REGISTER, unless the Commandant directs otherwise.
(b) The regulations in this subchapter are not retroactive in effect
unless specifically made so at the time
the regulations are issued. Changes in
specification requirements of articles
of equipment or materials used in construction shall not apply to such items
which have been passed as satisfactory
until replacement shall become necessary, unless a specific finding is
made that such equipment or material
used is unsafe or hazardous and has to
be removed from vessels.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29,
1976]
[USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009]
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§ 105.05–10
Subpart 105.05—Application
§ 105.05–3 New vessels and existing
vessels for the purpose of application of regulations in this part.
§ 105.05–1 Commercial fishing vessels
dispensing petroleum products.
(a) New vessels. In the application of
the regulations in this part, the term
‘‘new vessels’’ means any commercial
fishing vessel of not more than 500
gross tons used in the salmon or crab
fisheries of Oregon, Washington, or
Alaska, the construction of which is
contracted for on or after December 1,
1969, and vessels of not more than 5000
gross tons used in the processing and
assembling of fishery products in the
fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of
which is contracted for on or after May
31, 1976.
(b) Existing vessels. In the application
of the regulations in this part, the
term ‘‘existing vessels’’ means any
commercial fishing vessel of not more
than 500 gross tons used in the salmon
or crab fisheries of Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, the construction of
which is contracted for prior to December 1, 1969, and vessels of not more than
5000 gross tons used in the processing
and assembling of fishery products in
the fisheries of the States of Oregon,
Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for prior to
May 31, 1976.
(a) The provisions of this part, with
the exception of Subpart 105.90, shall
apply to all commercial fishing vessels
of not more than 500 gross tons used in
the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon,
Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for on or
after December 1, 1969, and all vessels
of not more than 5000 gross tons used in
the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the
States of Oregon, Washington, and
Alaska, the construction of which is
contracted for on or after May 31, 1976
which have or propose to have permanently or temporarily installed tanks
or containers for dispensing petroleum
products, Grades B and lower flammable or combustible liquids, in bulk
in limited quantities.
(b) The provisions of Subpart 105.90
shall apply to all commercial fishing
vessels of not more than 500 gross tons
used in the salmon or crab fisheries of
Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the
construction of which was contracted
for prior to December 1, 1969, and all
vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons
used in the processing and assembling
of fishery products in the fisheries of
the States of Oregon, Washington, and
Alaska, the construction of which is
contracted for prior to May 31, 1976
which have or propose to have permanently or temporarily installed tanks
or containers for dispensing petroleum
products, Grades B and lower flammable or combustible liquids, in bulk
in limited quantities.
[CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
§ 105.05–5
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29,
1976]
§ 105.05–2 Prohibitions regarding petroleum products.
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Types of vessels.
(a) The only types of commercial
fishing vessels to which the provisions
of this part apply are self-propelled
manned vessels with one of the following:
(1) Permanently installed dispensing
tanks or containers on open decks.
(2) Permanently installed dispensing
tanks or containers located below deck
or in closed compartments.
(3) Temporary dispensing tanks or
containers installed on open decks.
[CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
(a) Commercial fishing vessels shall
not transport Grade A flammable liquids in bulk. (See § 105.10–15(a) for definition of Grade A flammable liquid.)
(b) On commercial fishing vessels,
temporarily installed dispensing tanks
or containers shall not be installed or
carried below deck or in closed compartments on or above the deck.
§ 105.05–10
Intent of regulations.
(a) The intent of the regulations in
this part is to prescribe special requirements for commercial fishing vessels
which are otherwise exempt from requirements of vessel inspection, but by
reason of occasionally engaging in the
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
service of carrying on board and dispensing liquid inflammable and combustible cargo in bulk are subject to
certain requirements of 46 U.S.C. section 3702.
(b) The application of the regulations
governing petroleum products in bulk
is limited to that portion of the vessel
involved in the storage, carriage, and
handling of such products. This shall
include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Permanently or temporarily installed tanks or containers;
(2) Compartments, areas or places
where such tanks or containers are
placed;
(3) Fuel filling systems;
(4) Fuel venting systems;
(5) Fuel piping and pumping systems.
(c) The regulations in this part also
state the manning, crew requirements,
and officers for those vessels when required by other specific provisions of
law.
(1) Vessels carrying flammable or
combustible liquids in bulk are required by 46 U.S.C. 3702, to have aboard
certificated tankermen.
(2) Vessels of 200 gross tons and upward and operating on the high seas
are subject to the Officers’ Competency
Certificate Convention, 1936, and 46
U.S.C. 8304, regarding masters, mates,
chief engineers, and assistant engineers.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR July 4, 1969, as amended
by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999;
USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009]
Subpart 105.10—Definition of
Terms Used in This Part
§ 105.10–5
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[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26,
1977]
§ 105.10–15
Combustible liquid.
(a) The term combustible liquid means
any liquid having a flashpoint above 80
°F. (as determined from an open cup
tester, as used for test of burning oils).
In the regulations of this part, combustible liquids are referred to by grades,
as follows:
Flammable liquid.
(a) The term flammable liquid means
any liquid which gives off flammable
vapors (as determined by flashpoint
from an open cup tester, as used for
test of burning oils) at or below a temperature of 80 °F. Flammable liquids
are referred to by grades as follows:
(1) Grade A. Any flammable liquid
having a Reid 1 vapor pressure of 14
pounds or more.
(2) Grade B. Any flammable liquid
having a Reid 1 vapor pressure under 14
pounds and over 81⁄2 pounds.
(3) Grade C. Any flammable liquid
having a Reid 1 vapor pressure of 81⁄2
pounds or less and a flashpoint of 80 °F.
or below.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26,
1977; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29,
2000]
§ 105.10–20
valve.
Pressure
vacuum
Commercial fishing vessel.
(a) The term commercial fishing vessel
includes
fishing
vessels,
cannery
tenders, fishing tender vessels, and vessels processing or assembling fishery
products.
[CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
1 American Society of Testing Materials
Standard D 323 (incorporated by reference,
see § 105.01–3) (most recent revision), Method
of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum
Products (Reid Method).
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(a) The term pressure vacuum relief
valve means any device or assembly of
a mechanical, liquid, weight, or other
type used for the automatic regulation
of pressure or vacuum in enclosed
places.
§ 105.10–25
Approved.
(a) The term approved means approved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast
Guard, unless otherwise stated.
§ 105.10–10
(1) Grade D. Any combustible liquid
having a flashpoint below 150 °F. and
above 80 °F.
(2) Grade E. Any combustible liquid
having a flashpoint of 150 °F. or above.
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§ 105.20–1
Subpart 105.15—Inspection
Required
§ 105.15–1 General.
(a) Before a commercial fishing vessel may be used to transport combustible or flammable liquids in bulk in
limited quantities for the purpose of
dispensing those liquids, the vessel
shall be inspected by the Coast Guard
to determine that the vessel is in substantial compliance with the requirements in this part.
(b) A vessel with permanently installed cargo tanks shall be inspected
biennially, or more frequently if necessary, by the Coast Guard to determine that the vessel is maintained in
substantial compliance with the requirements in this part.
(c) A vessel with temporarily installed cargo tanks or containers shall
be inspected annually, or more frequently if necessary, by the Coast
Guard.
(d) Vessels while laid up or dismantled or out of commission are exempt
from any or all inspections required by
law or regulations in this part.
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§ 105.15–5 Authority of marine inspectors.
(a) Marine inspectors may at any
time lawfully inspect any vessel subject to the requirements in this part.
§ 105.15–10 Application for inspection.
(a) Prior to the commencement of
the construction of a new vessel, or a
conversion of a vessel to a commercial
fishing vessel, intended for transporting combustible or flammable liquids in bulk in limited quantities for
the purpose of dispensing those liquids,
the owners, master, or agent shall submit an application for inspection and a
letter of compliance to an Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, at any Marine Inspection Office, U.S. Coast
Guard.
(b) Application for inspection and renewal of letter of compliance of a vessel shall be made in writing by the
master, owner, or agent to an Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, at any Marine Inspection Office, U.S. Coast
Guard.
(c) The application for inspection and
letter of compliance shall be on Form
CG-3752 or in letter form and set forth
the following information:
(1) Vessel’s name;
(2) Nature of employment and route
or areas in which to be operated;
(3) Date and place where the vessel
may be inspected;
(4) Date and place where the vessel
was last inspected (if inspected); and,
(5) That application for inspection
has not been made to any other Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection.
§ 105.15–15 Letter of compliance.
(a) When a vessel has been inspected
and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of this
part, a ‘‘letter of compliance’’ shall be
issued to the vessel by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) The letter of compliance shall
permit the presence on board of liquid
flammable or combustible cargoes in
bulk, and describe the conditions governing the transportation and dispensing of such cargoes.
(c) The letter of compliance shall
state the maximum amount of liquid
flammable or combustible cargo in
bulk to be carried on board.
(d) The letter of compliance shall be
limited to a period of validity which
shall not exceed 2 years. For cause, the
letter of compliance may be suspended
or revoked as authorized by law or regulations in this chapter.
§ 105.15–20 Exhibition of letter of compliance.
(a) On every vessel subject to this
part, the original letter of compliance
shall be framed under glass or other
suitable transparent material and posted in a conspicuous place protected
from the weather.
Subpart 105.20—Specific
Requirements—Cargo Tanks
§ 105.20–1 Plans and/or sketches.
(a) The owners, master, or agent of a
commercial fishing vessel shall submit
with his application for the initial inspection a brief description and the
plans and/or sketches of the cargo
tanks and piping systems for filling
and dispensing cargo; dimensions and
identifications of material shall be included.
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(b) If cargo tanks will be located in
enclosed compartments or below decks,
the plans and/or sketches shall also
show the proposed ventilation system.
(c) Plans and/or sketches are not required if the cargo tanks and piping
systems have previously been accepted
by the Coast Guard.
§ 105.20–3 Cargo tanks.
(a) Construction and Materials. (1) The
cargo tanks must be constructed of
iron, steel, copper, nickel alloy, copper
alloy; or aluminum. The tanks shall be
designed to withstand the maximum
head to which they may be subjected,
except that in no case shall the thickness of the shell or head be less than
that specified in this subparagraph.
Tanks of over 150 gallons capacity shall
have a minimum thickness as indicated in Table 105.20–3(a)(1):
TABLE 105.20–3(a)(1)
Material
Nickel copper ...............
Copper
nickel 1
.............
Copper 1 .......................
Copper silicon 1 ............
Steel or iron .................
Aluminum 4 ...................
A.S.T.M. specification (latest
edition)
Thickness in
inches and gage
number 2,3
B127, hot rolled
sheet or plate.
B122, Alloy No.
5.
B152, Type ETP
B97, Alloys A,
B, and C.
...........................
B209, Alloy .......
0.107 (USSG
12).
0.128 (AWG 8).
0.182 (AWG 5).
0.144 (AWG 7).
0.179 (MSG 7).
5 5086 0.250
(USSG 3).
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1 Tanks fabricated with these materials shall not be utilized
for the carriage of diesel oil.
2 The gage numbers used in this table may be found in
many standard engineering reference books. The letters
‘‘USSG’’ stand for ‘‘U.S. Standard Gage’’ which was established by the act of Mar. 3, 1892 (15 U.S.C. 206) for sheet
and plate iron and steel. The letters ‘‘AWG’’ stand for ‘‘American Wire Gage’’ (or Brown and Sharpe Gage) for nonferrous
sheet thicknesses. The letters ‘‘MSG’’ stand for ‘‘Manufacturers’ Standard Gage’’ for sheet steel thicknesses.
3 Tanks over 400 gallons shall be designed with a factor of
safety of four on the ultimate strength of the tank material
used with a design head of not less than 4 feet of liquid
above the top of the tank.
4 Anodic to most common metals. Avoid dissimila-metal
contact with tank body unless galvanically compatible.
5 And other alloys acceptable to the Commandant.
(2) All tank joints, connections, and
fittings shall be welded or brazed.
Tanks with flanged-up top edges will
not be acceptable.
(3) All tanks exceeding 30 inches in
any horizontal dimension shall be
fitted with vertical baffle plates of the
same material as the tank. Limber
holes at the bottom and air holes at
the top of all baffles shall be provided.
Tanks constructed of material of greater thickness than minimum require-
ments and that are reinforced with
stiffeners may be accepted without baffles.
(4) An opening fitted with a threaded
pipe plug may be used on the bottom of
the tank for cleaning purposes.
(b) Supports. (1) Tanks shall be adequately supported and braced to prevent movement. The supports and
braces shall be insulated from contact
with the tank surface with a nonabrasive and nonabsorbent material.
(c) Fittings. (1) Filling lines shall be
at least 11⁄2 inches standard pipe size
and extend to within 11⁄2-pipe diameters
of the bottom of the tank.
(2) Suction lines from diesel oil tanks
may be taken from the bottom provided a shutoff valve is installed at the
tank. Tanks for Grades B and C liquids
shall have top suctions only.
(3) Vent lines shall be at least equal
in size to the filling lines.
(4) When a cargo tank contains
Grades B or C liquids, the vent lines
shall be terminated with an approved
pressure vacuum relief valve not less
than 3 feet above the weather deck.
When a cargo tank contains Grades D
or E liquids the vent line may be terminated with a gooseneck fitted with
flame screen at a reasonable height
above the weather deck.
(d) Hydrostatic tests. All tanks vented
to
the
atmosphere
shall
be
hydrostatically tested to a pressure of
5 pounds per square inch or 11⁄2 times
the maximum head to which they may
be subjected in service. A standpipe of
111⁄2 feet in length attached to the
tanks may be filled with water to accomplish the 5 pounds per square inch
test.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 72–206R, 38 FR 17229, June
29, 1973; CGD 76–061, 41 FR 23401, June 10,
1976]
§ 105.20–5
Piping systems.
(a) Piping shall be copper, nickel copper, or copper nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.035″; except
that seamless steel pipe or tubing
which provides equivalent safety may
be used for diesel cargo systems.
(b) Valves shall be of a suitable nonferrous metallic Union Bonnet type
with ground seats except that steel or
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§ 105.30–1
nodular iron may be used in cargo systems utilizing steel pipe or tubing.
(c) Aluminium or aluminum alloy
valves and fittings are prohibited for
use in cargo lines.
§ 105.20–10 Pumps.
(a) Pumps for cargo dispensing shall
be of a type satisfactory for the purpose.
(b) A relief valve shall be provided on
the discharge side of pump if the pressure under shutoff conditions exceeds
60 pounds. When a relief valve is installed, it shall discharge back to the
suction of the pump.
(c) Where electric motors are installed with dispensing pumps they
shall be explosion proof and shall be labeled as explosion proof by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., or other
recognized laboratory, as suitable for
Class I, Group D atmospheres.
§ 105.20–15 Grounding.
(a) All tanks and associated lines
shall be electrically grounded to the
vessel’s common ground.
(b) A grounded type hose and nozzle
shall be used for dispensing fuels.
Subpart 105.25—Additional Requirements—When
Cargo
Tanks Are Installed Below
Decks
§ 105.25–1 General requirements.
(a) Cargo tank and piping systems
shall be as described in Subpart 105.20.
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§ 105.25–5 Compartments or areas containing cargo tanks or pumping systems.
(a) Compartments or areas containing tanks or pumping systems
shall be closed off from the remainder
of the vessel by gastight bulkheads.
Such gastight bulkheads may be
pierced for a drive shaft and pump engine control rods if such openings are
fitted with stuffing boxes or other acceptable gland arrangements.
§ 105.25–7 Ventilation
systems
for
cargo tank or pumping system compartment.
(a) Each compartment shall be provided with a mechanical exhaust system capable of ventilating such com-
partment with a complete change of air
once in every 3 minutes. The intake
duct or ducts shall be of sufficient size
to permit the required air change. The
exhaust duct or ducts shall be located
so as to remove vapors from the lower
portion of the space or bilges.
(b) The ventilation outlets shall terminate more than 10 feet from any
opening to the interior of the vessel
which normally contains sources of
vapor ignition. The ventilation fan
shall be explosion proof and unable to
act as a source of ignition.
§ 105.25–10 Cargo pumping installation.
(a) Cargo pumps shall not be installed in the cargo tank compartment
unless the drive system is outside the
compartment.
(b) Suction pipelines from cargo
tanks shall be run directly to the
pump, but not through working or crew
spaces of vessel.
§ 105.25–15 Spacings around tanks.
(a) Tanks shall be located so as to
provide at least 15″ space around tank,
including top and bottom to permit external examination.
§ 105.25–20 Shutoff valves required.
(a) Shutoff valves shall be provided
in the suction lines as close to the
tanks as possible. The valves shall be
installed so as to shut off against the
flow.
(b) Remote control of this shutoff
valve shall be provided where deemed
necessary by the marine inspector.
Subpart 105.30—Electrical
Requirements
§ 105.30–1 Electrical fittings and fixtures.
(a) In compartments or areas containing tanks or pumps handling other
than Grade E petroleum products, no
electrical fittings, fixtures, nor electrical equipment shall be installed or
used unless approved for a Class I,
Group D hazardous location and so labeled by Underwriter’s Laboratories,
Inc., or other recognized laboratories.
(See subpart 110.10 of subchapter J
(Electrical Engineering) of this chapter
for listings of standards.)
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(b) All electrical equipment, fixtures
and fittings within 10 feet of a vent
outlet or a dispensing outlet shall be
explosion proof and shall be labeled as
explosion proof by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., or other recognized laboratory, as suitable for Class I, Group
D atmospheres.
§ 105.30–5 Grounding
equipment.
of
electrical
(a) All electrical equipment shall be
grounded to the vessel’s common
ground.
Subpart 105.35—Fire Extinguishing
Equipment
§ 105.35–1
General.
(a) In addition to the requirements in
§ 28.160 of subchapter C of this chapter,
at least two B-II dry chemical or foam
portable fire extinguishers bearing the
marine type label of the Underwriter’s
Laboratories, Inc., shall be located at
or near each dispensing area.
(b) This equipment shall be inspected
prior to issuing a letter of compliance.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30,
1997]
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§ 105.35–5
Fire pumps.
(a) All vessels shall be provided with
a hand operated portable fire pump
having a capacity of at least 5 gallons
per minute. This fire pump shall be
equipped with suction and discharge
hose suitable for use in firefighting.
This pump may also serve as a bilge
pump.
(b) A power-driven fire pump shall be
installed on each vessel of more than 65
feet in length overall.
(1) The power fire pump shall be selfpriming and of such size as to discharge an effective stream from a hose
connected to the highest outlet.
(2) The minimum capacity of the
power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per
minute at a pressure of not less than 60
pounds per square inch at the pump
outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted
with a pressure gage.
(3) The power fire pump may be driven off a propulsion engine or other
source of power and shall be connected
to the fire main. This pump may also
be connected to the bilge system so
that it can serve as either a fire pump
or a bilge pump.
§ 105.35–10
Fire main system.
(a) All vessels required to be provided
with a power-driven fire pump shall
also be provided with a fire main system including fire main, hydrants,
hose, and nozzles.
(b) Fire hydrants, when required,
shall be of sufficient number and so located that any part of the vessel may
be reached with an effective stream of
water from a single length of hose.
(c) All piping, valves, and fittings
shall be in accordance with good marine practice and suitable for the purpose intended.
§ 105.35–15
Fire hose.
(a) One length of fire hose shall be
provided for each fire hydrant required.
(b) Fire hose may be commercial fire
hose or equivalent of not over 11⁄2-inch
diameter or garden hose of not less
than 5⁄8-inch nominal inside diameter.
Hose shall be in one piece not less than
25 feet and not more than 50 feet in
length.
(c) If 11⁄2 inch diameter fire hose is
used after January 1, 1980, each length
of hose must:
(1) Be lined commercial fire hose that
conforms to Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal
Specification ZZ-H-451E. A hose that
bears the label of Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. as lined fire hose is accepted as conforming to this requirement; and
(2) Have a combination nozzle approved by the Commandant in accordance with § 162.027–6 of this chapter.
(d) If garden hose is used, it shall be
of a good commercial grade constructed of an inner rubber tube, plies
of braided cotton reinforcement and an
outer rubber cover or of equivalent material, and shall be fitted with a commercial garden hose nozzle of good
grade bronze or equivalent metal.
(e) All fittings on fire hose shall be of
brass, copper, or other suitable corrosion resistant metal.
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§ 105.90–1
(f) A length of fire hose shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all
times.
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43151, Sept. 30,
1976]
Subpart 105.45—Special
Operating Requirements
§ 105.45–1 Loading or dispensing petroleum products.
(a) A commercial fishing vessel must
have aboard a letter of compliance
valid under subpart 105.15 of this part
and must be in compliance with the requirements in the letter while dispensing petroleum products. This letter of compliance issued to a vessel
will state—
(1) The number of crewmembers required to hold merchant mariner credentials or merchant mariner’s documents endorsed as tankermen under
part 13 of this chapter; and
(2) For each vessel of 200 gross tons
or over, the complement of officers
under Title 46 U.S.C. 8304.
(b) Each person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to or from a
cargo tank shall hold—
(1) A valid merchant mariner credential or merchant mariner’s document
endorsed as ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ or restricted ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ authorizing
transfer of the classification of cargo
involved; or
(2) A valid license or merchant mariner credential authorizing service as
master, mate, pilot, or engineer.
[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, as
amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265,
Mar. 16, 2009]
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§ 105.45–5 Galley fires.
(a) Galley fires are normally permitted during cargo transfer operations. However, prior to transferring
Grade B or C cargoes, the tankerman
shall make an inspection to determine
whether in his judgment galley fires
may be maintained with reasonable
safety during the transfer operations.
§ 105.45–10 Smoking.
(a) Smoking is prohibited during and
in the vicinity of the transfer operations. At other times the senior offi-
cer on duty shall designate when and
where the crew may smoke.
§ 105.45–15
Warning signals and signs.
(a) During transfer of cargo while
fast to a dock, a red signal (flag by day
and electric lantern at night) shall be
so placed that it will be visible on all
sides. At all other times of transfer a
red flag only shall be displayed.
§ 105.45–20
Warning sign at gangway.
(a) Warning placards shall be kept at
hand for display while a vessel is fast
to a dock during transfer of cargo, to
warn persons approaching the gangway. The placard shall state in letters
not less than 2 inches high substantially as follows:
WARNING
No open lights.
No smoking.
No visitors.
Subpart 105.90—Existing Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing
Petroleum Products
§ 105.90–1 Existing commercial fishing
vessels dispensing petroleum products.
(a) The prohibition in § 105.05–2 shall
apply to all commercial fishing vessels.
(b) Existing vessels must meet the
following requirements:
(1) Permanently or temporarily installed tanks or containers used for
dispensing in limited quantities petroleum products in bulk, Grades B or
lower flammable or combustible liquids, shall meet the applicable requirements in Subparts 105.20 (Tanks and
piping systems), 105.25 (Cargo tanks
below decks), 105.30 (Electrical). However, these tanks or containers and
their associated piping systems in use
prior to December 1, 1969, if in satisfactory condition in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
may be continued in use as long as
they are maintained in such satisfactory condition.
(2) Minor repairs or alterations may
be made in permanently or temporarily
installed tanks or containers for petroleum products in bulk, which shall be
to the satisfaction of the Officer in
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Charge, Marine Inspection. Major repairs or replacement of such tanks or
containers shall be in accordance with
requirements governing new installations as set forth in this part.
(3) All commercial fishing vessels
must comply with the applicable re-
quirements in subparts 105.15 (Inspection Required), 105.35 (Fire Extinguishing Equipment), and 105.45 (Special Operating Requirements).
[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as
amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29,
1976; CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25136, May 8, 1997]
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