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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–01 Edition)
Subpart 97.19—Manuevering
Characteristics
PART 97—OPERATIONS
Subpart 97.01—Application
Sec.
97.01–1
97.01–2
97.19–1
Subpart 97.20—Whistling
General.
Incorporation by reference.
97.20–1
Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners and
Aids to Navigation
97.05–1
97.05–5
Duty of officers.
Charts and nautical publications.
97.27–5
97.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
97.30–5 Accidents to machinery.
97.30–10 Notice required before repair.
Application.
Persons excluded.
Subpart 97.33—Communication Between
Deckhouses
Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter
97.33–1
Posting.
When required.
Subpart 97.34—Work Vests
Subpart 97.12—Cargo Stowage
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.
Bulk ores and similar cargoes.
Manual.
Subpart 97.13—Station Bills
97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and
manning.
Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries
Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections
97.35–1
97.35–3
97.35–5
97.15–1 Application.
97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and means of
communication.
97.15–5 Drafts and load line markings.
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.
Application.
Logbooks and records.
Actions required to be logged.
Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans
97.36–1
When required.
Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire and
Emergency Equipment, Etc.
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.
Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot
97.16–1
Master’s and officer’s responsibility.
Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents,
Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment
Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in
Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge
97.12–1
97.12–5
Improper use prohibited.
Subpart 97.27—Lookouts
97.07–1 Notice and reporting of casualty and
voyage records.
97.11–1
Unnecessary whistling prohibited.
Subpart 97.25—Searchlights
97.25–1
Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of
Casualty and Voyage Records
97.10–1
97.10–5
Data required.
Use of auto pilot.
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§ 97.01–2
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 97.01—Application
§ 97.01–1
§ 97.01–2
Subpart 97.40—Markings on Vessels
Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess Steam
97.45–1 Master and chief engineer responsible.
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 License
97.53–1
Licensed officers.
Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of Cargo
Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain or
Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried
97.55–1
97.55–5
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
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
Subpart 97.80—Operation of Vehicles in
Enclosed Locations
97.80–1
Special operating conditions.
Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding Operations
97.90–1
Pilot boarding operation.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge of
Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk
97.95–1
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 Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW.,
Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002, and at
the U.S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving and
Fire Safety Division (G–MSE–4), 2100
Second Street SW., Washington, DC
20593–0001, and 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:
97.40–1 Application.
97.40–5 Hull markings.
97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating
systems.
97.40–15 Load line marks.
97.47–1
General.
(a) The provisions of this part shall
apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part.
Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment,
London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom
Resolution A.654(16), Graphical Symbols for
Fire Control Plans—97.36–1
General.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306, 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;
49 CFR 1.46.
[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]
SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30,
1965, unless otherwise noted.
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§ 97.05–1
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(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
Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners
and Aids to Navigation
§ 97.05–1 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 National Imagery and Mapping Agency, U.S. Collector of Customs
of the major seaports in the United
States and are also on file in the U.S.
Consulates where they may be inspected.
[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
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
[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]
§ 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;
1 For United States vessels in or on the
navigable waters of the United States, see 33
CFR 164.33.
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§ 97.15–5
or upon the navigation bridge upon the
responsibility of the master or pilot.
(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
[CGD 91–023, 59 FR 16779, Apr. 8, 1994. as
amended by USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48620,
Sept. 21, 2001]
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and
Inspections
Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter
§ 97.11–1
§ 97.15–1
Posting.
Application.
Subpart 97.12—Cargo Stowage
(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.
§ 97.12–1 Bulk ores and similar cargoes.
§ 97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and
means of communication.
(a) The owners or operators of general cargo vessels which carry bulk
cargoes such as ore, ore concentrates,
and similar cargoes shall furnish to the
masters of such vessels guidance information pertaining to the safe stowage
of such cargoes.
(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.
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 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]
§ 97.12–5
Manual.
The manual on the ‘‘Stowage of Bulk
Cargoes Such as Ore, Ore Concentrates,
and Similar Cargoes when carried in
General Cargo Vessels,’’ 1966, 1 printed
and distributed by the National Cargo
Bureau, Inc., 30 Vesey Street, New
York, NY 10007-2914, is endorsed and
recognized by the Coast Guard for use
in compliance with the requirements of
§ 97.12–1(a).
§ 97.15–5 Drafts and load line markings.
(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.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6,
1966; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Subpart 97.13—Station Bills
§ 97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.
The requirements for muster lists,
emergency signals, and manning must
be in accordance with subchapter W
1 Copies of this manual are on file at Coast
Guard Headquarters and with the various
Coast Guard District Commanders for reference purposes.
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§ 97.15–7
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§ 97.15–7 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.
§ 97.15–17 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
the opening of the doors and the circumstances warranting this action.
(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]
§ 97.15–10
Sanitation.
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]
(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.
§ 97.15–20 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
§ 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]
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§ 97.15–60
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.
(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.
(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.
training,
mus-
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
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.
[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]
§ 97.15–30 Emergency
lighting
and
power systems.
(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.
§ 97.15–60 Firefighting equipment, general.
(a) It shall be the duty of the owner,
master, or person in charge to see that
the vessel’s firefighting equipment is
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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.
Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot
§ 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
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
§ 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.
[CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]
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§ 97.30–5
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:
Subpart 97.20—Whistling
§ 97.20–1 Unnecessary
hibited.
whistling
pro-
(a) The unnecessary sounding of the
vessel’s whistle is prohibited within
any harbor limits of the United States.
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
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.
§ 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;
(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.
Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe
Equipment
§ 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
Accidents to machinery.
(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
[CGD 73–78, 40 FR 2689, Jan. 15, 1975]
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46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–01 Edition)
made, by the chief engineer immediately to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or if at sea immediately upon arrival at port.
parel 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.
§ 97.30–10 Notice required before repair.
(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.
§ 97.34–15
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.
Subpart 97.33—Communication
Between Deckhouses
§ 97.33–1 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
as to prevent its continued use as a
work vest.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 97.34—Work Vests
§ 97.34–1 Application.
(a) Provisions of this subpart shall
apply to all vessels inspected and certificated in accordance with this subchapter.
§ 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.
§ 97.34–5 Approved types of work
vests.
(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.
[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
§ 97.34–10 Use.
(a) Approved buoyant work vests are
considered to be items of safety ap-
[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
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§ 97.36–1
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.
Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries
§ 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:
(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
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
§ 97.35–5 Actions
logged.
required
to
be
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,
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§ 97.37–1
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–01 Edition)
(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.
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.
§ 97.37–5 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]
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as
amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461,
Sept. 29, 2000]
§ 97.37–9 Carbon dioxide alarm.
(a) All carbon dioxide alarms shall be
conspicuously identified:
Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire
and Emergency Equipment, Etc.
‘‘WHEN ALARM SOUNDS—VACATE
AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE BEING
RELEASED.’’
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–1
Application.
§ 97.37–10 Fire extinguishing system
branch lines.
(a) The branch line valves of all fire
extinguishing systems shall be plainly
and permanently marked indicating
the spaces served.
(b) [Reserved]
(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,
shall meet the requirements of § 97.37–
90.
§ 97.37–3
§ 97.37–13 Fire extinguishing system
controls.
(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]
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.
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§ 97.37–90
§ 97.37–15 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 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.
(a) Lockers or spaces containing selfcontained breathing apparatus shall be
marked ‘‘SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.’’
(b) [Reserved]
§ 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.
§ 97.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
(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]
[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]
§ 97.37–25 Emergency lights.
(a) All emergency lights shall be
marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1⁄2
inch high.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–50 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,
shall be marked with a conspicuous
sign in at least 1⁄4-inch letters ‘‘VENTILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR
SPACE.’’
(b) [Reserved]
§ 97.37–33 Instructions for changing
steering gear.
(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]
[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
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§ 97.40–1
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–01 Edition)
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]
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.
[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 Load line marks.
(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.
§ 97.40–1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart
shall apply to all vessels except as specifically noted.
Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess
Steam
§ 97.40–5 Hull markings.
Vessels shall be marked as required
by parts 67 and 69 of this chapter.
§ 97.45–1 Master and chief engineer responsible.
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
inspector, are in no way tampered with
or made inoperable.
[CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972]
§ 97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems.
(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
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
[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.
[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
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§ 97.90–1
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]
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
License
§ 97.53–1 Licensed officers.
All licensed officers on a vessel shall
have their licenses conspicuously displayed.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of
Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits
When Grain or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried
[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]
§ 97.55–1 Master’s responsibility.
(a) Before loading bulk grain, or
similar combustible bulk cargo, the
master shall have the lighting circuits
to cargo compartments in which the
bulk 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.
Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding
Operations
§ 97.90–1 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
§ 97.55–5 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.
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
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§ 97.95–1
46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–01 Edition)
98.25–85
98.25–90
98.25–95
98.25–97
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 98.30—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.
98.30–33 Warning signals.
98.30–35 Warning sign at gangway.
98.30–37 Firefighting requirements.
98.30–39 Alternate fire extinguishing system.
[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
§ 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]
PART 98—SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION,
ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER
PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK
Subpart 98.01—General
Sec.
98.01–1
98.01–3
Electrical bonding.
Special operating requirements.
Tests and inspections.
Nondestructive testing.
Subpart 98.31—Control of Pollution From
NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing Offshore
Supply Vessels
Applicability.
Incorporation by reference.
98.31–5 Applicability.
98.31–10 Certificate of inspection and NLS
certificate endorsements.
98.31–15 Operating requirements.
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.
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; 49 CFR
1.46.
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