Subchapter I—Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels

SUBCHAPTER I—CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS

PART 90—GENERAL PROVISIONS Subpart 90.20—General Marine Engineering Requirements Subpart 90.01—Authority and Purpose 90.20–1 Marine engineering details. Sec. 90.01–1 Purpose of regulations. Subpart 90.25—General Electrical 90.01–7 Right of appeal. Engineering Requirements 90.01–15 OMB control numbers assigned pur- 90.25–1 Electrical engineering details. suant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. Subpart 90.27—Lifesaving Appliances and Subpart 90.05—Application Arrangements 90.05–1 Vessels subject to requirements of 90.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and arrange- this subchapter. ments. 90.05–5 Specific application noted in text. 90.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels Subpart 90.35—American Bureau of on inland and Great Lakes routes. Shipping’s Standards 90.05–10 Application to vessels on an international voyage. 90.35–1 Standards to be used. 90.05–20 Applicability to offshore supply 90.35–5 Where obtainable. vessels. 90.05–25 Seagoing barge. AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103– 90.05–35 Flammable and combustible liquid 206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. cargo in bulk. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delega- Subpart 90.10—Definition of Terms Used in tion No. 0170.1. 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. Subpart 90.01—Authority and 90.10–5 Carrying freight for hire. Purpose 90.10–7 Commandant. 90.10–9 Coast Guard District Commander. § 90.01–1 Purpose of regulations. 90.10–11 Coastwise. The purpose of the regulations in this 90.10–12 Gas free. subchapter is to set forth uniform min- 90.10–13 Great Lakes. imum requirements for cargo and mis- 90.10–14 Headquarters. cellaneous vessels, as listed in Column 90.10–15 Industrial personnel. 90.10–16 Industrial vessel. 5 of table 90.05–1(a). 90.10–19 Lakes, bays, and sounds. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997] 90.10–20 Liftboat. 90.10–21 Marine inspector or inspector. § 90.01–7 Right of appeal. 90.10–23 Motorboat. 90.10–25 Ocean. Any person directly affected by a de- 90.10–27 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- cision or action taken under this sub- tion (OCMI). chapter, by or on behalf of the Coast 90.10–29 Passenger. Guard, may appeal therefrom in ac- 90.10–30 Pilot boarding equipment and point cordance with subpart 1.03 of this chap- of access. ter. 90.10–33 Rivers. 90.10–35 Recognized classification society. [CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989] 90.10–36 Seagoing barge. 90.10–37 Vessel. § 90.01–15 OMB control numbers as- 90.10–38 Specially suitable for vehicles. signed pursuant to the Paperwork 90.10–40 Offshore supply vessels. Reduction Act. 90.10–42 Tankerman (a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers assigned Subpart 90.15—Equivalents to information collection and record- 90.15–1 Conditions under which equivalents keeping requirements in this sub- may be used. chapter by the Office of Management

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and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Pa- the United States to the extent pre- perwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 scribed by law, except as follows: U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard in- (1) Any vessel of a foreign nation sig- tends that this section comply with the natory to the International Convention requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and requires that agencies display a cur- which has on board a current, valid rent control number assigned by the safety equipment certificate. Director of the OMB for each approved (2) Any vessel operating exclusively agency information collection require- on inland waters which are not navi- ment. gable waters of the United States. (b) Display. (3) Any vessel while laid up and dis- mantled and out of commission. Current (4) With the exception of vessels of 46 CFR part or section where identified or de- OMB control scribed No. the U.S. Maritime Administration, any vessel with title vested in the United § 91.27–13 ...... 1625–0065 States and which is used for public pur- § 91.40–3 ...... 1625–0032 poses. § 91.40–5 ...... 1625–0032 (b) Notwithstanding the exception § 97.15–7 ...... 1625–0064 § 97.15–17 ...... 1625–0064 previously noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, foreign vessels of novel design or construction or whose oper- [CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34297, Sept. 6, 1988, as ation involves potential unusual risks amended by CGD 82–004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, shall be subject to inspection to the ex- 1990; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004] tent necessary to safeguard life and property in United States ports, as further provided by § 2.01–13 of subchapter Subpart 90.05—Application A (Procedures Applicable to the Pub- lic) of this chapter. § 90.05–1 Vessels subject to require- (c) Notwithstanding the exception ments of this subchapter. noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec- (a) This subchapter is applicable to tion, each foreign vessel shall report all U.S.-flag vessels indicated in Col- marine casualties occurring while the umn 4 of Table 90.05–1(a) and to all vessel is in the navigable waters of the such foreign-flag vessels which carry 12 United States as required by Subpart or fewer passengers from any port in 97.07.

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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]

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§ 90.05–5 Specific application noted in the United Nations, to a port outside text. the territory or the reverse; or (a) At the beginning of the various (iii) Between the contiguous states of parts, subparts, and sections, a more the United States and the states of Ha- specific application is generally given waii or Alaska or between the states of for the particular portion of the text Hawaii and Alaska. involved. This application sets forth (b) The regulations that apply to a the types, sizes, or services or vessels vessel on an ‘‘international voyage’’ in to which the text pertains, and in this subchapter do not apply to ships many cases limits the application of engaged on a voyage solely on the the text to vessels contracted for be- Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence fore or after a specific date. As used in River as far east as a straight line this subchapter, the term ‘‘vessels con- drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West tracted for’’ includes not only the con- Point, Anticosti Island, the 63d Merid- tracting for the construction of a ves- ian; sel, but also the contracting for a ma- (c) The Commandant or his author- terial alteration to a vessel, the con- ized representative may exempt any tracting for the conversion of a vessel vessel on an international voyage from to a cargo or miscellaneous vessel, and the requirements of this subchapter if the changing of service or route of a the vessel— vessel if such change increases or modi- (1) Makes a single international voy- fies the general requirements for the age in exceptional circumstances; and vessel or increases the hazards to (2) Meets safety requirements pre- which it might be subjected. scribed for the voyage by the Com- mandant. § 90.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise (d) The Commandant or his author- vessels on inland and Great Lakes ized representative may exempt any routes. vessel from the construction require- (a) Vessels inspected and certificated ments of this subchapter if the vessel for ocean or unlimited coastwise routes does not proceed more than 20 nautical shall be considered suitable for naviga- miles from the nearest land in the tion insofar as the provisions of this course of its voyage. subchapter are concerned on any in- [CGD 72–131R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as land routes, including the Great Lakes. 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. § 90.05–20 Applicability to offshore (a) Except for yachts and fishing ves- supply vessels. sels and as provided in paragraphs (b), (a) Existing offshore supply vessels as (c), and (d) of this section, the regula- defined by § 90.10–40(b), if they are of 100 tions in this subchapter that apply to a or more but of less than 500 gross tons, vessel on an ‘‘international voyage’’ are subject to inspection under this apply to a vessel that— subchapter. New offshore supply ves- (1) Is mechanically propelled and of sels as defined by § 90.10–40(c), are sub- at least 500 gross tons; and ject to inspection under subchapter L (2) Is engaged on a voyage— of this chapter. (i) From a country to which the (b) Each offshore supply vessel per- International Convention for Safety of mitted grandfathering under paragraph Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) applies, to (a) of this section must complete con- a port outside that country or the re- struction and have a Certificate of In- verse; spection by March 16, 1998. (ii) From any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all pos- [CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49321, sessions of the United States and all Sept. 19, 1997] lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate, whose § 90.05–25 Seagoing barge. international relations are the respon- (a) All nonself-propelled vessels of 100 sibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 gov- gross tons and over that proceed on ernment, or which is administered by voyages on the high seas or ocean are

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subject to inspection and certification (1) Grades B, C, D, and E in a fixed as seagoing barges. independent or integral tank author- (b) In applying the laws and regula- ized by the commandant; tions to manned seagoing barges, one (2) Grades D and E and certain spe- criterion for invocation of safety cifically named Grade C in a portable standards is the description of seagoing tank, including an MPT, in accordance barges by relative size in gross tons. with subpart 98.30 or 98.33 of this sub- When it is determined by the Com- chapter. mandant that the gross register ton- [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37410, Sept. 11, 1990, as nage for a particular manned seagoing amended by CGD 90–051, 57 FR 362146, Aug. 12, barge, which is attained by exemp- 1992] tions, reductions, or other devices in the basic gross tonnage formulation, Subpart 90.10—Definition of Terms will circumvent or be incompatible with the application of specific safety Used in This Subchapter requirements in the regulations in this § 90.10–1 Anniversary date. subchapter for a manned seagoing barge of such physical size, the Com- The term anniversary date means the mandant shall prescribe the regula- day and the month of each year, which tions to be made applicable to such corresponds to the date of expiration of seagoing barge. When the Commandant the Certificate of Inspection. determines that the gross register ton- [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] nage is not a valid criterion for the invocation of safety requirements based § 90.10–2 Approved. on relative size, the parties involved This term means approved by the will be informed of the determination Commandant unless otherwise stated. and of the regulations applicable to such manner seagoing barges, and be- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redes- ignated by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, fore being permitted to operate such 2000] seagoing barges, compliance therewith shall be required. Endorsements or no- § 90.10–3 Barge. tations on the seagoing barge’s certifi- This term means any nonself-pro- cate of inspection may be made as ap- pelled vessel. propriate. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redes- § 90.05–35 Flammable and combustible ignated by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, liquid cargo in bulk. 2000]

NOTE: Requirements for double hull con- § 90.10–5 Carrying freight for hire. struction for vessels carrying oil, as defined in 33 CFR 157.03, in bulk as cargo are found The carriage of any goods, wares, or in 33 CFR 157.10d. merchandise or any other freight for a Vessels inspected and certificated valuable consideration whether di- under this subchapter may carry lim- rectly or indirectly flowing to the ited quantities of flammable and com- owner, charterer, operator, agent, or bustible liquid cargo in bulk in the any other person interested in the ves- grades indicated, provided the Certifi- sel. cate of Inspection is endorsed to permit such carriage: § 90.10–7 Commandant. (a) Cargo vessels: This term means the Commandant of (1) Grades D and E in an integral the Coast Guard. tank; and (2) Grades D and E and certain spe- § 90.10–9 Coast Guard District Com- cifically named Grade C in a portable mander. tank, including a marine portable tank This term means an officer of the (MPT), in accordance with subpart Coast Guard designated as such by the 98.30 or 98.33 of this subchapter. Commandant to command all Coast (b) Miscellaneous Vessels, such as Guard activities within the officer’s cable, salvage, pile-driving, and oil- district, which include the inspection, drilling-rig vessels: enforcement, and administration of

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Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code, Title gaged in oceanography, limnology, or 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and regula- the fishing industry. tions issued under these statutes. [CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968] [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997] § 90.10–19 Lakes, bays, and sounds. § 90.10–11 Coastwise. Under this designation shall be in- Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the cluded all vessels normally navigating waters of any of the lakes, bays, or the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of sounds other than the waters of the Mexico 20 nautical miles or less off- Great Lakes. shore. § 90.10–20 Liftboat. § 90.10–12 Gas free. Liftboat means an offshore supply This term means free from dangerous vessel with moveable legs capable of concentrations of flammable or toxic raising it’s hull above the surface of gases. the sea. § 90.10–13 Great Lakes. [CGD 82–004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990] Under this designation shall be in- § 90.10–21 Marine inspector or inspec- cluded all vessels navigating the Great tor. Lakes. These terms mean any person from § 90.10–14 Headquarters. the civilian or military branch of the This term means the Office of the Coast Guard assigned under the super- Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Wash- intendence and direction of an Officer ington, DC 20593–0001. in Charge, Marine Inspection, or any other person as may be designated for [CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as the performance of duties with respect amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, to inspection, enforcement, and admin- 1988] istration of Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. § 90.10–15 Industrial personnel. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and regulations issued under these This term means every person car- statutes. ried on board an industrial vessel for the sole purpose of carrying out the in- [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997] dustrial business or functions of the industrial vessel. Examples of industrial § 90.10–23 Motorboat. personnel include tradesmen, such as This term means any vessel indicated mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and in Column 5 of table 90.05–1(a) 65 feet in welders; laborers, such as wreckers and length or less which is propelled by ma- construction workers; and other per- chinery (including steam). The length sons, such as supervisors, engineers, shall be measured from end to end over technicians, drilling personnel, and the deck excluding sheer. This term in- divers. cludes a boat temporarily or perma- [CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968] nently equipped with a detachable motor. For the purpose of this sub- § 90.10–16 Industrial vessel. chapter, motorboats are included under This term means every vessel which the term ‘‘vessel’’ unless specifically by reason of its special outfit, purpose, noted otherwise. The various classes of design, or function engages in certain motorboats are as follows: industrial ventures. Included in this classification are such vessels as drill Class A—Any motorboat less than 16 feet in rigs, missile range ships, dredges, cable length. Class 1—Any motorboat 16 feet or over and layers, derrick barges, pipe lay barges, less than 26 feet in length. construction and wrecking barges. Ex- Class 2—Any motorboat 26 feet or over and cluded from this classification are ves- less than 40 feet in length. sels carrying freight for hire or en-

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Class 3—Any motorboat 40 feet or over and operator, agent, or any other person not more than 65 feet in length. having an interest in the vessel. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996] amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997] § 90.10–30 Pilot boarding equipment and point of access. § 90.10–25 Ocean. (a) Pilot Boarding Equipment means a Under this designation shall be in- pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, cluded all vessels navigating the pilot hoist, or combination of them as waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mex- required by this subchapter. ico more than 20 nautical miles off- (b) Point of Access means the place on shore. deck of a vessel where a person steps onto or off of pilot boarding equipment. § 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 § 90.10–33 Rivers. civilian or military branch of the Coast Guard designated as such by the Com- Under this designation shall be in- mandant and who, under the super- cluded all vessels whose navigation is intendence and direction of the Coast restricted to rivers and/or canals exclu- Guard District Commander, is in sively, and to such other waters as may charge of an inspection zone for the be so designated by the Coast Guard performance of duties with respect to District Commander. the inspections, enforcement, and ad- § 90.10–35 Recognized classification so- ministration of Subtitle II of Title 46, ciety. U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. The term recognized classification soci- Code, and regulations issued under ety means the American Bureau of these statutes. Shipping or other classification society [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997] recognized by the Commandant.

§ 90.10–29 Passenger. § 90.10–36 Seagoing barge. (a) The term passenger means— A seagoing barge is a nonself-pro- (1) On an international voyage, every pelled vessel of at least 100 gross tons person other than— making voyages beyond the Boundary (i) The master and the members of Line (as defined in 46 CFR part 7). The the crew or other persons employed or phrase nonself-propelled vessel means a engaged in any capacity on board a vessel without sufficient means for vessel on the business of that vessel; self-propulsion and is required to be and towed. (ii) A child under 1 year of age. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as (2) On other than an international amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, voyage, an individual carried on the 1997] vessel, except— (i) The owner or an individual rep- § 90.10–37 Vessel. resentative of the owner or, in the case Where the word vessel is used in this of a vessel under charter, an individual subchapter, it shall be considered to in- charterer or individual representative clude all vessels indicated in Column 5 of the charterer; of Table 90.05–1(a), except as otherwise (ii) The master; or noted in this subpart. (iii) A member of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel who has not § 90.10–38 Specially suitable for vehi- contributed consideration for carriage cles. and who is paid for onboard services. A space which is specially suitable for (b) The term passenger for hire means vehicles is one designed for the carriage a passenger for whom consideration is of automobiles or other self-propelled contributed as a condition of carriage vehicles with batteries connected and on the vessel, whether directly or indi- fuel tanks containing gasoline on ves- rectly flowing to the owner, charterer, sels on ocean or unlimited coastwise

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voyages. Requirements for the design (f) Tankerman-Engineer. and protection of spaces ‘‘specially [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995] 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 addi- Subpart 90.15—Equivalents tion, preparation of automobiles prior § 90.15–1 Conditions under which to carriage, with the exception of dis- equivalents may be used. connecting battery cables, must be in accordance with the applicable provi- (a) Where in this subchapter it is provided that a particular fitting, mate- sions of 49 CFR 176.905. rial, appliance, apparatus, or equip- [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5, 1966, as ment, or type thereof, shall be fitted or amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36025, Sept. 16, carried in a vessel, or that any par- 1988] ticular provision shall be made or arrangement shall be adopted, the Com- § 90.10–40 Offshore supply vessels. mandant may accept in substitution (a) An offshore supply vessel is a ves- therefor any other fitting, material, sel that is propelled by machinery apparatus, or equipment, or type there- other than steam, that is of 15 gross of, or any other arrangement: Provided, tons and less than 500 gross tons (as That he shall have been satisfied by measured under the Standard, Dual, or suitable trials that the fitting, mate- Simplified Measurement System under rial, appliance, apparatus, or equip- part 69, subpart C, D, or E, of this chap- ment, or type thereof, or the provision ter) or is less than 6,000 gross tons (as or arrangement is at least as effective measured under the Convention Meas- as that specified in this subchapter. urement System under part 69, subpart (b) In any case where it is shown to B, of this chapter) and that regularly the satisfaction of the Commandant carries goods, supplies or equipment in that the use of any particular equip- support of exploration, exploitation, or ment, apparatus, or arrangement not production of offshore mineral or en- specifically required by law is unrea- ergy resources. sonable or impracticable, the Com- (b) An existing offshore supply vessel mandant may permit the use of alter- is one contracted for, or the keel of nate equipment, apparatus, or arrange- which was laid, before March 15, 1996. ment to such an extent and upon such (c) A new offshore supply vessel is conditions as will insure, to his satis- one— faction, a degree of safety consistent with the minimum standards set forth (1) That was contracted for, or the in this subchapter. keel of which was laid, on or after March 15, 1996; or (2) That underwent a major conver- Subpart 90.20—General Marine sion initiated on or after March 15, Engineering Requirements 1996. § 90.20–1 Marine engineering details. [CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49321, (a) All marine engineering details Sept. 19, 1997] such as piping, valves, fittings, boilers, pressure vessels, etc., and their appur- § 90.10–42 Tankerman. tenances installed on the vessel, shall The following ratings are established be designed, constructed, and installed in part 13 of this chapter. The terms for in accordance with the provisions of the ratings identify persons holding subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of valid merchant mariners’ documents this chapter. for service in the ratings issued under that part: Subpart 90.25—General Electrical (a) Tankerman-PIC. Engineering Requirements (b) Tankerman-PIC (Barge). (c) Restricted Tankerman-PIC. § 90.25–1 Electrical engineering de- (d) Restricted Tankerman-PIC tails. (Barge) (a) All electrical engineering details (e) Tankerman-Assistant. and installations shall be designed and

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installed in accordance with sub- PART 91—INSPECTION AND chapter J (Electrical Engineering) of CERTIFICATION this chapter. Subpart 91.01—Certificate of Inspection Subpart 90.27—Lifesaving Sec. Appliances and Arrangements 91.01–1 When required. 91.01–5 Posting. § 90.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and ar- 91.01–10 Period of validity for a Certificate rangements. of Inspection. 91.01–15 Temporary certificate. All lifesaving appliances and ar- 91.01–20 Expired certificate. rangements must be in accordance 91.01–25 Emergency carriage of more than 16 with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- persons in addition to the crew on vessels ances and Arrangements) of this chap- not engaged in international voyages. ter. Subpart 91.05—Permit To Proceed to [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996] Another Port for Repair 91.05–1 When issued. Subpart 90.35—American Bureau 91.05–5 To whom issued. of Shipping’s Standards 91.05–10 Conditions of permit. 91.05–15 Posting. § 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 91.15–1 Standards in inspection of hulls, required to meet the standards estab- boilers, and machinery. 91.15–5 Alternate compliance. lished by the American Bureau of Ship- ping, the current standards in effect at Subpart 91.20—Initial Inspection the time of construction of the vessel, or otherwise as applicable, shall be 91.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection. used. The current standards of other 91.20–5 When made. recognized classification societies may 91.20–10 Plans. also be accepted upon approval by the 91.20–15 Scope of inspection. Commandant. 91.20–20 Specific tests and inspections.

§ 90.35–5 Where obtainable. Subpart 91.25—Inspection for Certification (a) The standards established by the 91.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certifi- American Bureau of Shipping are usu- cate of inspection. ally published annually and may be 91.25–5 Application for a Certificate of In- spection. purchased from the American Bureau 91.25–10 Scope of inspection. of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 91.25–15 Lifesaving equipment. Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060. 91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing equipment. These standards may be also examined 91.25–25 Hull equipment. at the Office of the Commandant (CG– 91.25–30 Electrical engineering equipment. 52), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Wash- 91.25–35 Marine engineering equipment. 91.25–37 Tanks containing dangerous car- ington, DC 20593–7126, or at the Office goes. of any Coast Guard District Com- 91.25–38 Pollution prevention. mander or Officer in Charge, Marine 91.25–40 Sanitary inspection. Inspection. 91.25–45 Fire hazards. 91.25–50 Inspector not limited. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 1697, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12, Subpart 91.27—Annual and Periodic 1968; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; Inspections CGD 88–070, 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 95–072, 91.27–1 Annual and periodic inspections. 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; 60 FR 54106, Oct. 91.27–5 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions 19, 1995; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, of validity. 2000; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49231, Sept. 25, 91.27–13 Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels less than 400 gross 2009] tons in foreign ports.

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91.27–15 Inspectors not limited. Order 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 Subpart 91.30—Inspection After Accident CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 91.30–1 General or partial survey. SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, Subpart 91.35—Sanitary Inspections 1965, unless otherwise noted. 91.35–1 When made. Subpart 91.01—Certificate of Subpart 91.40—Drydocking Inspection

91.40–1 Definitions relating to hull examina- § 91.01–1 When required. tions. 91.40–3 Drydock examination, internal (a) Except as noted in this subpart or structural examination, cargo tank in- subpart 91.05, no vessel subject to internal examination, and underwater sur- spection and certification shall be op- vey intervals. erated without a valid certificate of in- 91.40–5 Notice and plans required. spection. Subpart 91.43—Integral Fuel Oil Tank § 91.01–5 Posting. Examinations (a) On vessels of over 25 gross tons, 91.43–1 When required. the original certificate of inspection Subpart 91.45—Repairs and Alterations shall, in general, be framed under glass and posted in a conspicuous place 91.45–1 Notice required. where it will be most likely to be ob- 91.45–5 Inspection required. served. On vessels not over 25 gross tons, and on other vessels such as Subpart 91.50—Special Operating barges, where the framing of the cer- Requirements tificate under glass would be impracti- 91.50–1 Inspection and testing required when cable, the original certificate of inspec- making alterations, repairs, or other tion shall be kept on board to be shown such operations involving riveting, weld- on demand. ing, burning or like fire-producing actions. § 91.01–10 Period of validity for a Cer- tificate of Inspection. Subpart 91.55—Plan Approval (a) Certificates of inspection will be 91.55–1 General. issued for a period of 5 years. Applica- 91.55–5 Plans and specifications required for tion may be made by the master, new construction. owner, or agent for inspection and 91.55–10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels. issuance of a new certificate of inspec- 91.55–15 Procedure for submittal of plans. tion at any time during the period of 91.55–20 Number of plans required. validity of the current certificate. (b) Certificates of inspection may be Subpart 91.60—Certificates Under Inter- revoked or suspended by the Coast national Convention for Safety of Life Guard where such process is authorized at Sea, 1974 by law. This may occur if the vessel 91.60–1 Application. does not meet the requirements of law 91.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Cer- or regulations in this chapter or if tificate. there is a failure to maintain the safe- 91.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Cer- ty requirements requisite to the tificate. issuance of a certificate of inspection. 91.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certifi- (c)(1) In the case of the following ves- cate. sels, modification of the period of va- 91.60–25 Exemption Certificate. 91.60–30 Safety Management Certificate. lidity of the certificate of inspection 91.60–35 Availability of Certificates. will be permitted as set forth in this 91.60–40 Duration of Convention certifi- paragraph: cates. (i) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100 91.60–45 American Bureau of Shipping. gross tons and over proceeding on the AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3205, high seas or ocean for the sole purpose 3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; Executive of changing place of employment.

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(ii) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100 § 91.01–25 Emergency carriage of more gross tons and over making rare or in- than 16 persons in addition to the frequent voyages on the high seas or crew on vessels not engaged in ocean and returning to the port of de- international voyages. parture. (a) When a District Commander finds (2) The certificate of inspection may that an emergency situation exists, he be issued for a specific period of time authorizes the local Officer in Charge, to cover a described situation or for Marine Inspection, to issue amend- one voyage only but in no case to ex- ments to vessels’ certificates of inspec- ceed 5 years. The certificate of inspection authorizing the carriage of more tion will include the conditions under than 16 persons in addition to the crew. which the vessel must operate. Unless (b) Upon receipt of an application the vessel is in compliance with this from a vessel’s owner or operator, the Subchapter insofar as it applies to sea- Local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- going barges of 100 gross tons and over, tion, amends the vessel’s certificate of such vessel shall not carry any person inspection after— on board while underway, and the cer- (1) Additional lifesaving and fire- tificate of inspection will be endorsed fighting equipment found necessary by as an unmanned seagoing barge. the OCMI has been provided; [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as (2) A stability evaluation has been amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, performed; and 1968; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995; (3) Any other conditions considered USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] necessary by the OCMI have been satisfied. § 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 Subpart 91.05—Permit To Proceed issued pending the issuance and deliv- to Another Port for Repair ery of the regular certificate of inspection. Such temporary certificate shall § 91.05–1 When issued. be carried in the same manner as the (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine In- regular certificate and shall in all ways spection, may issue a permit to proceed be considered the same as the regular to another port for repair, Form CG–948 certificate of inspection which it rep- to a vessel, if in his judgment it can be resents. done with safety, even if the certificate of inspection of the vessel has expired § 91.01–20 Expired certificate. or is about to expire. (a) Nothing in this subpart shall prevent a vessel upon a regularly estab- § 91.05–5 To whom issued. lished line from a port in the United (a) Such permit will only be issued States to a port of a foreign country upon the written application of the not contiguous to the United States master, owner, or agent of the vessel. whose certificate of inspection expires at sea or while said vessel is in a for- § 91.05–10 Conditions of permit. eign port or a port of Hawaii from law- (a) The permit will state upon its fully completing her voyage without face the conditions under which it is the valid certificate of inspection or issued and whether or not the vessel is temporary certificate required by this permitted to carry freight or pas- subpart: Provided, That the certificate sengers. of inspection did not expire within 15 days after the vessel left the last port § 91.05–15 Posting. of the United States, and that the voy- (a) The permit shall be carried in a age shall be completed within 30 days manner similar to that described in after the expiration of the certificate § 91.01–5 for a certificate of inspection. of inspection.

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Subpart 91.15—Inspection of Subpart 91.20—Initial Inspection Vessels § 91.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of § 91.15–1 Standards in inspection of inspection. hulls, boilers, and machinery. (a) The initial inspection is a pre- In the inspection of hulls, boilers, requisite of the issuance of the original certificate of inspection. and machinery of vessels, the standards established by the American Bu- § 91.20–5 When made. reau of Shipping, see part 90, subpart (a) The original inspection will only 90.35 of this chapter, respecting mate- be made upon the written application rial and inspection of hulls, boilers, of the owner or builder of the vessel to and machinery, and the certificate of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- classification referring thereto, except tion, on Form CG–3752, Application for where otherwise provided for by the Inspection of U.S. Vessel, at or nearest rules and regulations in this sub- the port where the vessel is located. chapter, subchapter E (Load Lines), subchapter F (Marine Engineering), § 91.20–10 Plans. subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), (a) Before application for inspection and subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- is made, and before construction is ances and Arrangements) of this chap- started, the owner or builder shall have ter, shall be accepted as standard by plans approved by the Commandant in- the inspectors. dicating the proposed arrangement and construction of the vessel. The proce- [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] dure for submitting plans and the list of plans to be supplied is set forth in § 91.15–5 Alternate compliance. subpart 91.55. (a) In place of compliance with other applicable provisions of this sub- § 91.20–15 Scope of inspection. chapter, the owner or operator of a ves- (a) The initial inspection, which may sel subject to plan review and inspec- consist of a series of inspections during tion under this subchapter for initial the construction of a vessel, shall in- issuance or renewal of a Certificate of clude a complete inspection of the Inspection may comply with the Alter- structure, including the outside of the nate Compliance Program provisions of vessel’s bottom, the machinery, unfired part 8 of this chapter. pressure vessels, equipment and the inside and outside of the boilers. The in- (b) For the purposes of this section, a spection shall be such as to insure that list of authorized classification soci- the arrangements, material, and eties, including information for order- scantlings of the structure, boilers, and ing copies of approved classification so- other pressure vessels and their appur- ciety rules and supplements, is avail- tenances, piping, main and auxiliary able from Commandant (CG–521), 2100 machinery, electrical installations, 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting 20593–7126; telephone (202) 372–1372; or and extinguishing equipment, pilot fax (202) 372–1925. Approved classifica- boarding equipment, pollution prevention society rules and supplements are tion equipment, and other equipment incorporated by reference into 46 CFR fully comply with the applicable regu- 8.110(b). lations for such vessel and are in accordance with approved plans, and de- [CGD 95–010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as termine that the vessel is in possession amended by USCG–1999–5004, 64 FR 30439, of a valid certificate issued by the Fed- June 8, 1999; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–25697, 71 FR 55746, eral Communications Commission, if Sept. 25, 2006; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49231, any. The inspection shall be such as to Sept. 25, 2009] 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

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distress signals as required by applica- § 91.25–5 Application for a Certificate ble statutes and regulations. of Inspection. (b) When equipment is installed You must submit a written applica- which is not required by applicable regulations in this subchapter, that equip- tion for an inspection for certification ment shall be inspected and tested as to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Ma- required for such equipment by appli- rine Inspection. To renew a Certificate cable regulations in subchapter H (Pas- of Inspection, you must submit an ap- senger Vessels) of this chapter. For ex- plication at least 30 days before the ex- ample, fire-detecting systems shall be piration of the tank vessel’s current inspected and tested as required by certificate. You must use Form CG– subpart 71.20 of subchapter H (Pas- 3752, Application for Inspection of U.S. senger Vessels) of this chapter. Vessel, and submit it to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at, or near- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12, est to, the port where the vessel is lo- 1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; cated. When renewing a Certificate of CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD Inspection, you must schedule an in- 82–036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–032, 49 spection for certification within the 3 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR months before the expiration date of 48051, Sept. 18, 1995] the current Certificate of Inspection. § 91.20–20 Specific tests and inspec- [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] tions. The applicable tests and inspections § 91.25–10 Scope of inspection. as set forth in subpart 91.25 of this part The inspection for certification shall shall be made at this time. In addition, include an inspection of the structure, the following specific tests and inspec- boilers, and other pressure vessels, ma- tions shall be made by the inspector. chinery, and equipment. The inspection (a) For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and arrangements, shall be such as to insure that the ves- see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- sel, as regards the structure, boilers ances and Arrangements) of this chap- and other pressure vessels, and their ter. appurtenances, piping, main and auxil- (b) Installation of carbon dioxide ex- iary machinery, electrical installa- tinguishing piping—see § 95.15–15 of this tions, lifesaving appliances, fire-detect- subchapter. ing and extinguishing equipment, pilot (c) For inspection procedures of ma- boarding equipment, pollution preven- rine engineering equipment and sys- tion equipment, and other equipment, tems, see subchapter F (Marine Engi- is in satisfactory condition and fit for neering) of this chapter. the service for which it is intended, and (d) For inspection procedures of Elec- that it complies with the applicable trical Engineering equipment and sys- regulations for such vessel and deter- tems, see subchapter J (Electrical En- mine that the vessel is in possession of gineering) of this chapter. a valid certificate issued by the Fed- (e) For inspection and tests of tanks eral Communications Commission, if containing certain dangerous cargoes required. The lights, means of making in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter. sound signals, and distress signals car- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as ried by the vessel shall also be subject amended by CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, to the above mentioned inspection for 1996] the purpose of ensuring that they comply with the requirements of the appli- Subpart 91.25—Inspection for cable statutes and regulations. Certification [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as § 91.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12, certificate of inspection. 1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD (a) An inspection for certification is 82–036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–032, 49 a prerequisite of the reissuance of a FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR certificate of inspection. 48051, Sept. 18, 1995]

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§ 91.25–15 Lifesaving equipment. TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1)—Continued

For inspection procedures of Life- Type unit Test saving appliances and arrangements, Dry chemical (car- Examine pressure cartridge and re- see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- tridge-operated type). place if end is punctured or if car- ances and Arrangements) of this chap- tridge is otherwise determined to ter. have leaked or to be in unsuit- able condition. Inspect hose and [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] nozzle to see they are clear. In- sert charged cartridge. Be sure dry chemical is free-flowing (not § 91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing equip- caked) and chamber contains full ment. charge. Dry chemical (stored See that pressure gage is in oper- (a) At each inspection for certifi- pressure type). ating range. If not, or if seal is cation, periodic inspection and at other broken, weigh or otherwise deter- times necessary, the inspector will de- mine that full charge of dry chem- termine that all fire-extinguishing ical is in extinguisher. Recharge if pressure is low or if dry chemical equipment is in suitable condition and is needed. may require any tests necessary to de- Vaporizing liquid 2 Pump a few strokes into clean pail termine the condition of the equip- (pump type). and replace liquid. Keep water out of extinguisher or liquid. Keep ment. The inspector will determine if extinguisher completely full of liq- the tests and inspections required by uid. § 97.15–60 of this subchapter have been Vaporizing liquid 2 See that pressure gage is in oper- conducted. At each inspection for cer- (stored pressure ating range. Weigh or check liq- type). uid level to determine that full tification and periodic inspection, the charge of liquid is in extinguisher. inspector will check fire-extinguishing Recharge if pressure is low or if equipment with the following tests and liquid is needed. inspections: 1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide (1) All hand portable fire extin- and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as re- guishers and semi-portable fire extin- quired by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter. 2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon guishing systems shall be checked as tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing noted in Table 91.25–20(a)(1). In addi- liquids shall be removed from all vessels. (See § 95.50–5(e) of this subchapter.) tion, the hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extin- (2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems guishing systems shall be examined for shall be checked as noted in Table excessive corrosion and general condi- 91.25–20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of tion. the fixed fire-extinguishing systems, shall be examined for excessive corro- TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1) sion and general conditions.

Type unit Test TABLE 91.25–20(a)(2)

Soda acid ...... Discharge. Clean hose and inside Type system Test of extinguisher thoroughly. Re- charge. Foam ...... Systems utilizing a soda solution Foam ...... Discharge. Clean hose and inside shall have such solution replaced. of extinguisher thoroughly. Re- In all cases, ascertain that pow- charge. der is not caked. Pump tank (water or Discharge. Clean hose and inside Carbon dioxide ...... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight antifreeze). of extinguisher thoroughly. Re- loss exceeds 10 percent of charge with clean water or anti- weight of charge. 1 freeze. 1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible con- Cartridge operated Examine pressure cartridge and re- nections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or (water, antifreeze or place if end is punctured or if car- renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter. loaded stream). tridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in unsuit- (3) On all fire-extinguishing systems, able condition. Remove liquid. all piping controls, valves, and alarms Clean hose and inside of extin- shall be checked to ascertain that the guisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water, solution, or anti- system is in operating condition. In freeze. Insert charged cartridge. this respect steam smothering lines Carbon Dioxide ...... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight shall be checked with at least a 50 p.s.i. loss exceeds 10 percent of air pressure with the ends capped or by weight of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle to be sure they are blowing steam through the lines at the clear. 1 designed pressure.

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(4) The fire main system shall be op- pieces of loose cargo gear, wire rope, or erated and the pressure checked at the the annealing of gear as may be re- most remote and highest outlets. All quired by the standards of the organi- firehose shall be subjected to a test zation or association authorized to pressure equivalent to the maximum issue the certificate or register. pressure to which they may be sub- (d) The registers issued in connection jected in service, but not less than 100 with cargo gear certification must p.s.i. have all required entries fully com- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as pleted as of the dates indicated, shall amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 18, be kept current, and shall include the 1968; CGD 78–154, 44 FR 13491, Mar. 12, 1979; following: CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG (1) A register of the cargo handling 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000] machinery and the gear accessory thereto carried on the vessel named § 91.25–25 Hull equipment. therein; (a) At each inspection for certifi- (2) Certification of the testing and cation and periodic inspection, the in- examination of winches, derricks, and spectors shall conduct the following their accessory gear; tests and inspections of hull equip- (3) Certification of the testing and ment: examination of cranes, hoists, and (1) All watertight doors shall be oper- their accessory gear; ated locally by manual power and also (4) Certification of the testing and by hydraulic or electric power if so examination of chains, rings, hooks, fitted. Where remote control is fitted, shackles, swivels, and blocks; the doors shall also be operated by the (5) Certification of the testing and remote control apparatus. examination of wire rope; (2) The remote controls of all valves (6) Certification of the heat-treat- shall be operated. ment of chains, rings, hooks, shackles, (3) The owner, operator or master and swivels which require such treat- shall provide the Officer in Charge, Ma- rine Inspection with all current valid ment; and, certificates and registers of cargo gear (7) Certification of the annual thor- issued by an organization recognized ough examinations of gear not required by the Commandant under § 31.10–16. to be periodically heat-treated. (b) Every acceptable cargo gear cer- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as tificate and/or register shall be prop- amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, erly executed by a person authorized to 1997; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] do so and shall: (1) Certify as to the tests and exami- § 91.25–30 Electrical engineering nations conducted; equipment. (2) Show the dates on which the tests For inspection procedures of elec- and examinations were conducted; and trical engineering equipment and sys- (3) Indicate that the cargo gear de- tems see subchapter J (Electrical Engi- scribed in the certificate or register neering) of this chapter. complies with the standards of the organization or association authorized to § 91.25–35 Marine engineering equip- issue the certificate or register. ment. (c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section are defined as— (a) For inspection procedures of ma- (1) Surveyors of a classification soci- rine engineering equipment and sys- ety recognized by the Commandant tems, see subchapter F (Marine Engi- under 46 U.S.C. 3316. neering) of this chapter. (2) Surveyors of a cargo gear organization recognized by the Commandant § 91.25–37 Tanks containing dangerous under § 31.10–16. cargoes. (3) Responsible officials or employees (a) For inspection and tests of tanks of the testing laboratories, companies, containing certain dangerous cargoes or organizations who conduct tests of in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.

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§ 91.25–38 Pollution prevention. place which he or she approves. No written application is required. At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspector (2) The scope of the annual inspection shall examine the vessel to determine is the same as the inspection for cer- that it meets the vessel design and tification as specified in § 91.25–10 but equipment requirements for pollution in less detail unless the cognizant ma- prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart rine inspector finds deficiencies or de- B. termines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If defi- [CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972, as ciencies are found or a major change to amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. the vessel has occurred, the marine in- 9, 2000] spector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to ensure that § 91.25–40 Sanitary inspection. the vessel is in satisfactory condition (a) At each inspection for certifi- and fit for the service for which it is in- cation and periodic inspection, the tended. If your vessel passes the annual quarters, toilets, and washing spaces, inspection, the marine inspector will galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., endorse your current Certificate of In- shall be examined by the inspector to spection. be assured that they are in a sanitary (3) If the annual inspection reveals condition. deficiencies in your vessel’s mainte- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as nance, you must make any or all re- amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. pairs or improvements within the time 9, 2000] period specified by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. § 91.25–45 Fire hazards. (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the (a) At each inspection for certifi- marine inspector from conducting such cation and periodic inspection, the in- tests or inspections he or she deems spector shall examine the tank tops necessary to be assured of the vessel’s and bilges in the machinery spaces to seaworthiness. see that there is no accumulation of oil (b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel which might create a fire hazard. must undergo a periodic inspection within 3 months before or after the sec- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as ond or third anniversary of the date of amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] your vessel’s Certificate of Inspection. This periodic inspection will take the § 91.25–50 Inspector not limited. place of an annual inspection. (1) You must contact the cognizant (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to construed as limiting the inspector schedule an inspection at a time and from making such tests or inspections place which he or she approves. No as he deems necessary to be assured of written application is required. the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. (2) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the inspection for certification, as specified in Subpart 91.27—Annual and § 91.25–10. The Officer in Charge, Marine Periodic Inspections Inspection will insure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the § 91.27–1 Annual and periodic inspec- service for which it is intended. If your tions. vessel passes the periodic inspection, (a) Annual inspection. Your vessel the marine inspector will endorse your must undergo an annual inspection current Certificate of Inspection. within the 3 months before or after (3) If the periodic inspection reveals each anniversary date, except as re- deficiencies in your vessel’s mainte- quired in paragraph (b) of this section. nance, you must make any or all re- (1) You must contact the cognizant pairs or improvements within the time Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to period specified by the Officer in schedule an inspection at a time and Charge, Marine Inspection.

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(4) Nothing in this subpart limits the (2) The nature, number, and severity marine inspector from conducting such of any marine casualties or accidents, tests or inspections he or she deems as defined in § 4.03–1 of this chapter, necessary to be assured of the vessel’s which the vessel has experienced in the seaworthiness. last 3 years. [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] (3) The nature, number, and severity of any outstanding inspection require- § 91.27–5 Certificate of Inspection: ments for the vessel. Conditions of validity. (4) The owner or operator’s history of To maintain a valid Certificate of In- compliance and cooperation in the al- spection, you must complete your an- ternative midperiod examination pro- nual and periodic inspections within gram and the alternative annual in- the periods specified in § 91.27–1 (a) and spection program, which includes— (b) and your Certificate of Inspection (i) The prompt correction of defi- must be endorsed. ciencies; (ii) The reliability of previously sub- [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000] mitted alternative examination and § 91.27–13 Alternative annual inspec- annual inspection reports; and tion for offshore supply vessels less (iii) The reliability of representa- than 400 gross tons in foreign ports. tions that the vessel under consider- (a) The owner or operator of an off- ation will be, and other vessels pre- shore supply vessel of less than 400 viously examined under this section gross tons, except liftboats as defined were, employed outside of the United in § 90.10–20 of this chapter, may re- States for the 3 month period before quest authorization to conduct an al- and after each anniversary date. ternative annual inspection in place of (c) If authorization is granted, the the annual inspection described in Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection § 91.27–1(a) of this chapter. You must must provide the applicant written au- submit your request to the Officer in thorization to proceed with the alter- Charge, Marine Inspection responsible native annual inspection, including for conducting inspections in the coun- special instructions when appropriate. try in which the vessel is operating and (d) The following conditions must be will be examined. To qualify for the al- met for the alternative annual inspec- ternative annual inspection, you must tion to be accepted by the Coast Guard meet the following requirements: in lieu of conducting an annual inspec- (1) The request for authorization tion in accordance with § 91.27–1(a) of must be in writing and received by the this subpart. cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine In- (1) The alternative annual inspection spection before the end of the twelfth must be conducted within 3 months be- month of each COI anniversary year. fore and after each anniversary date. (2) The vessel is expected to be con- (2) The alternative annual inspection tinuously employed outside of the must be of the scope detailed in § 91.27– United States during the 3 months be- 1(a) of this subpart and must be con- fore and after each anniversary date of ducted by the vessel’s master, oper- the issuance of the COI. ator, or a designated representative of (b) In determining whether to grant the owner or operator. authorization for the alternative an- (3) Upon completion of the alter- nual inspection, the Officer in Charge, native annual inspection, the person or Marine Inspection will consider the fol- persons conducting the inspection lowing: must prepare a comprehensive report (1) Information contained in previous describing the conditions found. This inspection and drydock examination inspection report must contain suffi- reports, including the Officer in cient detail to allow an evaluation to Charge, Marine Inspection’s rec- be made by the Officer in Charge, Ma- ommendation for participation in the rine Inspection to whom the report is alternative midperiod examination submitted that the vessel is fit for the program, and the alternative annual service and route specified on the Cer- inspection program. tificate of Inspection. The report must

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include reports and receipts docu- nated, if practical, before the inspec- menting the servicing of lifesaving and tion report is submitted to the Officer fire protection equipment, and any in Charge, Marine Inspection in accord- photographs or sketches necessary to ance with paragraph (d)(5) of this sec- clarify unusual circumstances. Each tion. Deficiencies and hazards that are person preparing the report must sign not corrected or eliminated by the it and certify that the information con- time the inspection report is submitted tained therein is complete and accu- must be listed in the report as ‘‘out- rate. standing.’’ Upon receipt of an inspec- (4) Unless the vessel’s master partici- tion report indicating outstanding defi- pated in the alternative annual inspec- ciencies or hazards, the Officer in tion and the preparation of the inspec- Charge, Marine Inspection will inform tion report, the master must review the owner or operator of the vessel in the report for completeness and accu- writing of the time period in which to racy. The master must sign the report correct or eliminate the deficiencies or to indicate review and forward it to the hazards and the method for estab- vessel’s owner or operator who re- lishing that the corrections have been quested authorization to conduct the accomplished. Where a deficiency or inspection. hazard remains uncorrected or (5) The owner or operator of an off- uneliminated after the expiration of shore supply vessel inspected under the time specified for correction or this subpart must review and submit elimination, the Officer in Charge, Ma- the report required by paragraph (d)(3) rine Inspection will initiate appro- of this section to the Officer in Charge, priate enforcement measures. Marine Inspection who authorized the (g) Upon receipt of the report re- owner or operator to conduct the alter- quired by paragraph (d)(3) of this sec- native annual inspection. The inspection, the Officer in Charge, Marine In- tion report must be received by the spection must evaluate it and make cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine In- the following determination: spection before the first day of the fifth (1) Whether the alternative annual month following the anniversary date. inspection is accepted in lieu of the an- The forwarding letter or endorsement nual inspection required by § 91.27–1(a) must be certified and contain the fol- of this subpart. lowing information— (2) Whether the vessel is in satisfac- (i) That the person or persons who tory condition. conducted the inspection acted on be- (3) Whether the vessel continues to half of the vessel’s owner or operator; be reasonably fit for its intended serv- (ii) That the inspection report was ice and route. The Officer in Charge, reviewed by the owner or operator; Marine Inspection may request any ad- (iii) That the discrepancies noted ditional information needed to make during the inspection have been cor- the determinations required by this rected or will be corrected within a section. The Officer in Charge, Marine stated time frame; and Inspection will inform the owner or op- (iv) That the owner or operator has erator in writing of the determinations sufficient personal knowledge of condi- required by this section. tions aboard the vessel at the time of (h) If the Officer in Charge, Marine the inspection or has made necessary Inspection determines, in accordance inquiries to justify forming a belief with paragraph (g) of this section, that that the inspection report is true and the alternative annual inspection is correct. not accepted in lieu of the annual in- (e) The form of certification required spection required by § 91.27–1(a) of this under this subpart is as follows: subpart, the vessel must be reinspected by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Ma- I certify that the above is true and com- rine Inspection as soon as practical. plete to the best of my knowledge and belief. (i) If the Officer in Charge, Marine (f) Deficiencies and hazards discov- Inspection determines, in accordance ered during an alternative annual in- with paragraph (g) of this section, that spection conducted pursuant to this the alternative annual inspection is ac- section must be corrected or elimi- cepted in lieu of the annual inspection

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required by § 91.27–1(a) of this subpart, (a) Drydock examination means haul- the master must complete the applica- ing out a vessel or placing a vessel in a ble COI endorsement. drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible parts of the vessel’s [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000] underwater body and all through-hull fittings. § 91.27–15 Inspectors not limited. (b) Internal structural examination (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be means an examination of the vessel construed as limiting the inspector while afloat or in drydock and consists from making such tests or inspections of a complete examination of the ves- as he deems necessary to be assured of sel’s main strength members, including the seaworthiness of the vessel. the major internal framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but Subpart 91.30—Inspection After not including cargo or fuel oil tanks. (c) Cargo tank internal examination Accident means an examination of the vessel § 91.30–1 General or partial survey. while afloat or in drydock and consists of an examination of the internals of (a) A survey, either general or par- all cargo tanks; except, if the vessel is tial, according to the circumstances, certificated to carry cargoes regulated shall be made every time an accident under part 38 or subchapter O of this occurs or a defect is discovered which chapter, the cargo tank internal exam- affects the safety of the vessel or the ination must be accomplished as speci- efficacy or completeness of its life- fied in parts 38 and 151 of this chapter saving appliances, fire-fighting or respectively. other equipment, or whenever any im- (d) Underwater survey means the ex- portant repairs or renewals are made. amination, while the vessel is afloat, of The survey shall be such as to insure all accessible parts of the vessel’s un- that the necessary repairs or renewals derwater body and all through-hull fit- have been effectively made, that the tings. material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as satisfactory, and that the vessel com- amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32231, Aug. 24, plies in all respects with the regula- 1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997] tions in this subchapter. § 91.40–3 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo Subpart 91.35—Sanitary tank internal examination, and un- Inspections derwater survey intervals. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs § 91.35–1 When made. (b) through (g) of this section, each (a) An inspection of quarters, toilet vessel must undergo drydock, internal and washing spaces, serving pantries, structural, and cargo tank internal ex- galleys, etc., shall be made at least aminations as follows: once in every month. If the route of the (1) Except under paragraph (a)(2) of vessel is such that it is away from a this section, vessels that operate in United States port for more than one salt water must be examined in accord- month, an inspection shall be con- ance with the intervals set forth in ducted at least once every trip. Table 91.40–3(a) of this section. Where Table 91.40–3(a) indicates a 2.5 year ex- Subpart 91.40—Drydocking amination interval, it means a vessel must undergo two examinations within § 91.40–1 Definitions relating to hull any five year period. No more than examinations. three years may elapse between any As used in this part— two examinations.

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TABLE 91.40–3(a)—SALT WATER SERVICE VESSELS EXAMINATION INTERVALS IN YEARS

Double hull Double hull Single hull Unmanned Single hull barge with barge with barge with Wood hull Unmanned double hull ship and internal external inde- ship and deck cargo freight barge pendent barge barge 4 framing 1 framing 2 barge 5 tanks 3

Drydock ...... 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 5.0 5.0 Internal structural...... 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Cargo tank internal ...... 6 2.5 6 5.0 6 10.0 6 10.0 6 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 Table 91.40–3(b) indicates a 2.5 year ex- water at least six months in every 12 amination interval, it means a vessel month period since the last drydock must undergo two examinations within examination must be examined in ac- any five year period. No more than cordance with the intervals set forth in three years may elapse between any Table 91.40–3(b) of this section. Where two examinations.

TABLE 91.40–3(b)—FRESH WATER SERVICE VESSELS EXAMINATION INTERVALS IN YEARS

Drydock ...... 5.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 2.5 10.0 10.0 Internal structural...... 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 5.0 5.0 Cargo tank internal ...... 6 5.0 6 5.0 6 10.0 6 10.0 6 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.

(b) During each inspection or rein- present, an internal structural exam- spection for certification, all wing ination may be required. voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other (c) If, during an internal structural, void spaces on barges must be opened cargo tank internal examination, or and checked from on-deck for the pres- underwater survey, damage or deterio- ence of water or cargo indicating hull ration to the hull plating, structural damage or cargo tank leakage. If water members, or cargo tanks is discovered, or cargo is not present, these spaces the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- need not be gas freed, ventilated, tion, may require the vessel to be cleaned, or otherwise prepared for per- drydocked or otherwise taken out of sonnel entry. If water or cargo is service to further assess the extent of

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the damage and to effect permanent re- mitted to Commandant (CG–543) for pairs. final approval. (d) Vessels less than 15 years of age (f) Each vessel which has not met (except wooden hull vessels) that are in with the applicable examination sched- salt water service with a 2.5 year dry- ules in paragraphs (a) through (e) of dock interval (as indicated in Table this section because it is on a voyage, 91.40–3(a) of this section) or that are in must undergo the required examina- fresh water service with a five year tions upon completion of the voyage. drydock interval (as indicated in Table (g) The Commandant (CG–543) may 91.40–3(b) of this section) may be con- authorize extensions to the examina- sidered for an underwater survey in- tion intervals specified in paragraph stead of alternate drydock examina- (a) of this section. tions, provided the vessel is fitted with [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as an effective hull protection system. amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32231, Aug. 24, Vessel owners or operators must apply 1988; CGD 84–024, 53 FR 34872, Sept. 8, 1988; to the Officer in Charge, Marine In- CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD spection, for approval of underwater 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 95–028, surveys instead of alternate drydock 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2009–0702, 74 examinations for each vessel. The ap- FR 49231, Sept. 25, 2009] plication must include the following information: § 91.40–5 Notice and plans required. (1) The procedure to be followed in (a) The master, owner, operator, or carrying out the underwater survey. agent of the vessel shall notify the Of- (2) The location where the under- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, water survey will be accomplished. whenever the vessel is to be drydocked (3) The method to be used to accu- regardless of the reason for rately determine the diver location rel- drydocking. ative to the hull. (b) Each vessel, except barges, that (4) The means that will be provided holds a Load Line Certificate must for examining through-hull fittings. have on board a plan showing the ves- (5) The means that will be provided sel’s scantlings. This plan must be for taking shaft bearing clearances. made available to the Coast Guard ma- (6) The condition of the vessel, in- rine inspector whenever the vessel un- cluding the anticipated draft of the dergoes a drydock examination, inter- vessel at the time of the survey. nal structural examination, cargo tank (7) A description of the hull protec- internal examination, or underwater tion system. survey or whenever repairs are made to (e) Vessels otherwise qualifying the vessel’s hull. under paragraph (d) of this section, (c) Each barge that holds a Load Line that are 15 years of age or older, may Certificate must have a plan showing be considered for continued participa- the barge’s scantlings. The plan need tion in or entry into the underwater not be maintained on board the barge survey program on a case-by-case basis but must be made available to the if— Coast Guard marine inspector when- (1) Before the vessel’s next scheduled ever the barge undergoes a drydock ex- drydocking, the owner or operator sub- amination, internal structural exam- mits a request for participation or con- ination, or cargo tank internal exam- tinued participation to Commandant ination, or underwater survey or when- (CG–543); ever repairs are made to the barge’s (2) During the vessel’s next hull. drydocking after the request is sub- [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987] mitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of a complete set of hull gaugings; and Subpart 91.43—Integral Fuel Oil (3) The results of the hull gauging Tank Examinations and the results of the Coast Guard drydock examination together with the § 91.43–1 When required. recommendation of the Officer in (a) Each fuel oil tank with at least Charge, Marine Inspection, are sub- one side integral to the vessel’s hull

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and located within the hull (‘‘integral that the general condition of the tanks fuel oil tank’’) is subject to inspection is satisfactory. as provided in this section. The owner [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987, as or operator of the vessel shall have the amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, tanks cleaned out and gas freed as nec- 1988] essary to permit internal examination of the tank or tanks designated by the Subpart 91.45—Repairs and marine inspector. The owner or oper- Alterations ator shall arrange for an examination of the fuel tanks of each vessel during § 91.45–1 Notice required. an internal structural examination at (a) No repairs or alterations affecting intervals not to exceed five years. the safety of the vessel with regard to (b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel the hull, machinery, or equipment, oil tanks need not be cleaned out and shall be made without the knowledge internally examined if the marine in- of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- spector is able to determine by exter- tion. nal examination that the general con- (b) Drawings of alterations shall be dition of the tanks is satisfactory. approved before work is started unless (c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on deemed unnecessary by the Officer in vessels less than 10 years of age need Charge, Marine Inspection. not be cleaned out and internally ex- (c) Drawings will not be required for amined if the marine inspector is able repairs in kind. to determine by external examination that the general condition of the tanks § 91.45–5 Inspection required. is satisfactory. (a) An inspection either general or (d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks partial depending upon the cir- on vessels 10 years of age or older but cumstances shall be made whenever less than 15 years of age need not be any important repairs or alterations cleaned out and internally examined if are undertaken. the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at Subpart 91.50—Special Operating least one forward double-bottom fuel Requirements oil tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil § 91.50–1 Inspection and testing re- tanks on the vessel, that the general quired when making alterations, re- condition of the tanks is satisfactory. pairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning (e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks or like fire-producing actions. on vessels 15 years of age or older but (a) The provisions of ‘‘Standard for less than 25 years of age need not be The Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels cleaned out and internally examined if to be Repaired,’’ NFPA No. 306, pub- the marine inspector is able to deter- lished by National Fire Protection As- mine by internal examination of at sociation, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quin- least one forward, one amidships, and cy, MA 02669, shall be used as a guide in one aft double-bottom fuel oil tank, conducting the inspections and and by external examination of all issuance of certificates required by this other double-bottom fuel oil tanks on section. the vessel, that the general condition (b) Until an inspection has been made of the tanks is satisfactory. to determine that such operation can (f) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks be undertaken with safety, no alter- on vessels 25 years of age or older need ations, repairs, or other such oper- not be cleaned out and internally ex- ations involving riveting, welding, amined if the marine inspector is able burning, or like fire-producing actions to determine by internal examination shall be made: of at least one double-bottom fuel oil (1) Within or on the boundaries of tank in way of each cargo hold/tank, cargo tanks which have been used to and by external examination of all carry combustible liquids or chemicals other double-bottom fuel oil tanks, in bulk; or,

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(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo available, the inspection shall be made tanks which have been used to carry by the senior officer present and a Grade D combustible liquid cargo, ex- proper entry shall be made in the ves- cept where the distance between such sel’s logbook. cargo tanks and the work to be per- (d) It shall be the responsibility of formed is not less than twenty-five (25) the senior officer present to secure cop- feet; or, ies of certificates issued by the cer- (3) Within or on the boundaries of tified marine chemist or such person fuel tanks; or, authorized by the Officer in Charge, (4) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps, Marine Inspection. It shall be the re- fittings, or other appurtenances con- sponsibility of the senior officer nected to such cargo or fuel tanks; or, present, insofar as the persons under (5) On miscellaneous vessels such as cable, salvage, pile driving, and oil his control are concerned, to maintain drilling rig vessels that have been spe- a safe condition on the vessel by full cially authorized to carry Grade B or observance of all qualifications and re- Grade C flammable liquid cargo in bulk quirements listed by the marine chem- by the Commandant, within or on the ist in the certificate. boundaries of such cargo tanks or with- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as in spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks. amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, (c) Such inspections shall be made 1995] and evidenced as follows: (1) In ports or places in the United Subpart 91.55—Plan Approval States or its territories and possessions the inspection shall be made by a ma- § 91.55–1 General. rine chemist certificated by the Na- tional Fire Protection Association; (a) The following list of required however, if the services of such cer- plans is general in character, but in- tified marine chemist are not reason- cludes all plans which normally show ably available, the Officer in Charge, construction and safety features com- Marine Inspection, upon the rec- ing under the cognizance of the Coast ommendation of the vessel owner and Guard. In the case of a particular ves- his contractor or their representative, sel, all of the plans enumerated may shall select a person who, in the case of not be applicable, and it is intended an individual vessel, shall be author- that only those plans and specifica- ized to make such inspection. If the in- tions be submitted as will clearly show spection indicates that such operations the vessel’s arrangement, construction can be undertaken with safety, a cer- and required equipment. tificate setting forth the fact in writ- (b) In the following list of required ing and qualified as may be required, plans, the items which must be ap- shall be issued by the certified marine proved by the American Bureau of chemist or the authorized person be- Shipping for vessels classed by that or- fore the work is started. Such quali- ganization are indicated by an aster- fications shall include any require- isk. When prints bearing record of such ments as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar as can reasonably be approval by the American Bureau of done, the safe conditions in the spaces Shipping are forwarded to the Coast certified throughout the operation and Guard they will in general be accepted shall include such additional tests and as satisfactory except insofar as the certifications as considered required. law or the Coast Guard regulations Such qualifications and requirements contain requirements which are not shall include precautions necessary to covered by the American Bureau of eliminate or minimize hazards that Shipping. may be present from protective coat- (c) Plans and specifications for cargo ings or residues from cargoes. gear shall be approved by either a rec- (2) When not in such a port or place, ognized classification society or the and a marine chemist or such person International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., authorized by the Officer in Charge, whose home office is located at 321 Marine Inspection, is not reasonably

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West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, ventilation system including location on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com. of ventilation shutdowns, positions of dampers and the numbers identifying [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, each system. 1997; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, (2) Ventilation diagram including 2008] dampers and other fire control features. § 91.55–5 Plans and specifications re- (3) Details of alarm systems. quired for new construction. (4) Details of extinguishing systems, (a) General. (1) Specifications. including fire mains, carbon dioxide, (2) General Arrangement Plan of foam and sprinkling systems. decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc., and (e) Marine engineering. For plans re- including inboard and outboard profile. quired for marine engineering equip- (b) Hull structure. 1 (1) *Inner Bottom ment and systems, see subchapter F Plating and Framing. (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. (2) *Midship Section. (f) Electrical engineering. For plans re- (3) *Shell Plating and Framing. quired for electrical engineering, (4) *Stem, Stern Frame, and Rudder. equipment and systems, see subchapter (5) *Structural Deck Plans for J (Electrical Engineering) of this chap- Strength Decks. ter. (6) *Pillars and Girders. (g) Lifesaving equipment. (1) These (7) *Watertight and Oiltight Bulk- plans are to show the location and ar- heads. rangement of embarkation decks, all (8) *Foundations for Main Machinery overboard discharges and projections in and Boilers. way of launching lifeboats, weights of (9) *Arrangement of Ports, Doors, and lifeboats fully equipped and loaded, Airports in Shell Plating. working loads of davits and winches, (10) *Hatch Coamings and Covers in types and sizes of falls, the manufac- Weather and Watertight Decks. turer’s name and identification for all (11) *Details of Hinged Subdivision equipment, and all other relevant and Watertight Doors and Operating Gear. necessary information. (12) *Scuppers and Drains Pene- (i) Arrangement of lifeboats. trating Shell Plating. (ii) Arrangement of davits. (13) *Arrangement of the cargo gear (iii) Location and stowage of liferafts including a stress diagram. The prin- and buoyant apparatus. cipal details of the gear and the safe (h) Crew’s accommodations. (1) Ar- working load for each component part rangement plans showing accommoda- shall be shown. tions, ventilation, escapes, hospital, (c) Subdivision and stability. Plans and and sanitary facilities for all crew- calculations as required by Subchapter members. S of this chapter. (i) Navigation bridge visibility. For ves- (d) Fire control. (1) General arrange- sels of 100 meters (328 feet) or more in ment plans showing for each deck the length contracted for on or after Sep- control stations, the various fire sec- tember 7, 1990, a plan must be included tions enclosed by fire resisting bulk- which shows how visibility from the heads, the arrangement of the alarm navigation bridge will meet the stand- and extinguishing systems, the fire ex- ards contained in § 92.03–1 of this sub- tinguishers, means of access to dif- chapter. ferent 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, 1 The asterisk (*) indicates items which 1983; CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990; may require approval by the American Bu- CGD 85–099, 55 FR 40260, Oct. 2, 1990; CGD 88– reau of Shipping for vessels classed by that 032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991; 56 FR 46354, society. Sept. 11, 1991]

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§ 91.55–10 Plans required for alter- range to forward the necessary plans to ations of existing vessels. the Coast Guard indicating its action (a) In the event of alterations involv- thereon. In this case, the plans will be ing the safety of the vessel, the appli- returned as noted in paragraph (a)(2) of cable plans shall be submitted for ap- this section. proval covering the proposed work ex- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as cept as modified by § 91.45–1. The gen- amended by CGD 78–128, 47 FR 21204, May 17, eral scope of the plans shall be as noted 1982; CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; in § 91.55–5. CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 89– 025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD 96–041, 61 § 91.55–15 Procedure for submittal of FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2007–29018, 72 plans. FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG–2009–0702, 74 (a) As the relative location of ship- FR 49231, Sept. 25, 2009] yards, design offices, and Coast Guard § 91.55–20 Number of plans required. offices vary throughout the country, no specific routing will be required in (a) Three copies of each plan are nor- the submittal of plans. In general, one mally required so that one can be re- of the following procedures would turned to the submitter. If the sub- apply, but in a particular case, if a mitter desires additional approved more expeditious procedure can be plans, a suitable number should be sub- used, there will be no objection to its mitted to permit the required distribu- adoption. tion. (1) The plans may be submitted to [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- amended by CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6861, Apr. 30, tion, in the district in which the vessel 1970] is to be built. This procedure will be most expeditious in the case of those offices where personnel and facilities Subpart 91.60—Certificates Under are available for examination and ap- International Convention for proval of the plans locally. Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (2) The plans may be submitted directly to the Commandant (CG–521), § 91.60–1 Application. U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW., The provisions of this subpart shall Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126. apply to all cargo vessels on an inter- In this case, the plans will be returned national voyage. (See § 91.05–10 of this directly to the submitter, with a copy chapter.) of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine In- [CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995, as spection. amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000] (3) The plans may be submitted by visitors directly to Commanding Offi- § 91.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construc- cer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety tion Certificate. Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, (a) All vessels on an international or transmitted by mail to: Com- voyage are required to have a Cargo manding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Ma- Ship Safety Construction Certificate. rine Safety Center, 2100 2nd St., SW., This certificate shall be issued by the Stop 7102, Washington, DC 20593–7102, in U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bu- a written or electronic format. Infor- reau of Shipping to certain vessels on mation for submitting the VSP elec- behalf of the United States of America tronically can be found at http:// as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I, www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC. In this case, the of the International Convention for plans will be returned directly to the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. submitter, with a copy of the action (b) All such vessels shall meet the ap- being forwarded to the interested Offi- plicable requirements of this chapter cer in Charge, Marine Inspection. for vessels on an international voyage. (4) In the case of classed vessels, upon [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as specific request by the submitter, the amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26, American Bureau of Shipping will ar- 1990]

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§ 91.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equip- § 91.60–40 Duration of Convention cer- ment Certificate. tificates. (a) All vessels on an international (a) The following certificates are voyage are required to have a Cargo valid for a period of not more than 60 Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. months. (b) All such vessels shall meet the ap- (1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction plicable requirements of this chapter Certificate. for vessels on an international voyage. (2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. § 91.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio (3) A Safety Management Certificate. Certificate. (4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certifi- Every vessel equipped with a radio cate. installation on an international voyage (b) An Exemption certificate must must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio not be valid for longer than the period Certificate. Each radio installation of the certificate to which it refers. must meet the requirements of the (c) A Convention certificate may be Federal Communication Commission withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at and the International Convention for any time when it is determined that Safety of Life at Sea. the vessel is no longer in compliance with applicable requirements. (See [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000] § 2.01–70 of this chapter for procedures governing appeals.) § 91.60–25 Exemption Certificate. (a) A vessel may be exempted by the [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000] Commandant from complying with cer- § 91.60–45 American Bureau of Ship- tain requirements of the Convention ping. under his administration upon request made in writing to him and trans- (a) The American Bureau of Ship- ping, with its home office at ABS mitted via the Officer in Charge, Ma- Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Hous- rine Inspection. ton, TX 77060, is hereby designated as (b) When an exemption is granted to an organization duly authorized to a vessel by the Commandant under and issue the ‘‘Cargo Ship Safety Construc- in accordance with the Convention, an tion Certificate’’ to certain cargo ships Exemption Certificate describing such on behalf of the United States of Amer- exemption shall be issued through the ica as provided in Regulation 12, chap- appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine ter I, of the International Convention Inspection, in addition to other re- for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Ex- quired certificates. ecutive Order 12234 and the certificate shall be subject to the requirements in § 91.60–30 Safety Management Certifi- this subpart. The American Bureau of cate. Shipping is authorized to place the of- All vessels to which 33 CFR part 96 ficial seal of the United States of applies on an international voyage America on the certificate. This des- must have a valid Safety Management ignation and delegation to the Amer- Certificate and a copy of their com- ican Bureau of Shipping shall be in ef- pany’s valid Document of Compliance fect until terminated by proper author- certificate on board. ity and notice of cancellation is published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. [CGD 95–073, 62 FR 67514, Dec. 24, 1997] (b) At the option of the owner or agent of a vessel on an international § 91.60–35 Availability of Certificates. voyage and on direct application to the The Convention certificates must be American Bureau of Shipping, the Bu- on board the vessel and readily avail- reau may issue to such vessel a Cargo able for examination at all times. Ship Safety Construction Certificate, having a period of validity of not more [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000] than 60 months after ascertaining that the vessel:

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(1) Has met the applicable require- 92.10–20 No means for locking doors. ments of the Convention; and, 92.10–25 Stairway size. (2) Is currently classed by the Bureau 92.10–30 Dead end corridors. and classification requirements have 92.10–35 Public spaces. been dealt with to the satisfaction of 92.10–40 Access to lifeboats. the Bureau. 92.10–45 Weather deck communications. (c) When the Bureau determines that 92.10–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- vember 19, 1952. a vessel to which it has issued a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate Subpart 92.15—Ventilation no longer complies with the Bureau’s applicable requirements for classifica- 92.15–1 Application. tion, the Bureau shall immediately fur- 92.15–5 Vessels using fuel having a nish to the Coast Guard all relevant in- flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower. formation, which will be used by the 92.15–10 Ventilation for closed spaces. Coast Guard to determine whether or 92.15–15 Ventilation for crew quarters and, not to withdraw, revoke or suspend the where provided, passenger spaces. 92.15–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- Cargo Ship Safety Construction Cer- vember 19, 1952. tificate. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as Subpart 92.20—Accommodations for amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30661, July 26, Officers and Crew 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. PART 92—CONSTRUCTION AND 92.20–15 Construction. ARRANGEMENT 92.20–20 Sleeping accommodations. 92.20–25 Washrooms and toilet rooms. Subpart 92.01—Hull Structure 92.20–30 Messrooms. 92.20–35 Hospital space. Sec. 92.20–40 Other spaces. 92.01–1 Application. 92.20–45 Lighting. 92.01–2 Incorporation by reference. 92.01–5 Vessels subject to load line. 92.20–50 Heating and cooling. 92.01–10 Structural standards. 92.20–55 Insect screens. 92.01–15 Special consideration. 92.20–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- 92.01–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- vember 19, 1952. vember 19, 1952. Subpart 92.25—Rails and Guards Subpart 92.03—Navigation Bridge Visibility 92.25–1 Application. 92.03–1 Navigation bridge visibility. 92.25–5 Where rails required. 92.25–10 Storm rails. Subpart 92.05—General Fire Protection 92.25–15 Guards in dangerous places. 92.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 92.05–1 Fire hazards to be minimized. 1, 1969. 92.05–5 Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces. AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.0. 12234, 45 FR 92.05–10 Lamp room construction. 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department 92.05–15 Segregation of spaces containing of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. the emergency source of electric power. SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, Subpart 92.07—Structural Fire Protection 1965, unless otherwise noted. 92.07–1 Application. Subpart 92.01—Hull Structure 92.07–5 Definitions. 92.07–10 Construction. § 92.01–1 Application. 92.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968. (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of § 92.01–90, shall Subpart 92.10—Means of Escape apply to all vessels contracted for on or 92.10–1 Application. after November 19, 1952. Vessels con- 92.10–5 Two means required. tracted for prior to November 19, 1952, 92.10–10 Location. shall meet the requirements of § 92.01– 92.10–15 Vertical ladders not accepted. 90.

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§ 92.01–2 Incorporation by reference. may be made by the Coast Guard to de- (a) Certain material is incorporated termine the structural requirements. by reference into this part with the ap- § 92.01–15 Special consideration. proval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 (a) Special consideration will be CFR part 51. To enforce any edition given to the structural requirements other than that specified in this sec- for small vessels or vessels of an un- tion, the Coast Guard must publish no- usual design not contemplated by the rules of the American Bureau of Ship- tice of change in the FEDERAL REG- ping. ISTER and the material must be available to the public. All approved mate- § 92.01–90 Vessels contracted for prior rial is available for inspection at the to November 19, 1952. National Archives and Records Admin- (a) Existing structure previously ap- istration (NARA). For information on proved will be considered satisfactory the availability of this material at so long as it is maintained in good con- NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http:// dition to the satisfaction of the Officer www.archives.gov/federallregister/ in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- code of federal regulations/ l l l pairs and alterations may be made to ibr locations.html. The material is also l the same standard as the original con- available for inspection at the Coast struction. Guard, Office of Design and Engineer- ing Standards, (CG–521), 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593– Subpart 92.03—Navigation Bridge 7126, and is available from the sources Visibility listed below. (b) International Maritime Organiza- § 92.03–1 Navigation bridge visibility. tion (IMO), Publications Section, 4 Al- Each cargo and miscellaneous vessel bert Embankment, London. SE1 7SR, which is 100 meters (328 feet) or more in United Kingdom, telephone +44 (0)20 length and contracted for on or after 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org. September 7, 1990, must meet the fol- (1) International Convention for the lowing requirements: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Consoli- (a) The field of vision from the navi- dated Text of the International Con- gation bridge, whether the vessel is in vention for the Safety of Life at Sea, a laden or unladen condition, must be 1974, and its Protocol of 1988: Article, such that: Annexes and Certificates. (Incor- (1) From the conning position, the porating all Amendments in Effect view of the sea surface is not obscured from January 2001) (2001) (‘‘IMO SOLAS forward of the bow by more than the 74’’), incorporation by reference ap- lesser of two ship lengths or 500 meters proved for § 92.07–1. (1,640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 de- (2) [Reserved] grees on either side of the vessel. With- in this arc of visibility any blind sector [USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009] caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not ex- § 92.01–5 Vessels subject to load line. ceed 5 degrees. (a) For vessels assigned a load line, (2) From the conning position, the see subchapter E (Load Lines) of this horizontal field of vision extends over chapter, for special requirements as to an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft strength, closure of openings, etc. the beam on one side of the vessel, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 de- § 92.01–10 Structural standards. grees abaft the beam on the other side (a) In general, compliance with the of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of standards established by the American the beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 90.35 of or other permanent obstruction must this subchapter, will be considered as not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total satisfactory evidence of the structural more than 20 degrees, including any efficiency of the vessel. However, in blind sector within the arc of visibility special cases, a detailed analysis of the described in paragraph (a)(1) of this entire structure or some integral part section.

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(3) From each bridge wing, the field § 92.05–15 Segregation of spaces con- of vision extends over an arc from at taining the emergency source of least 45 degrees on the opposite bow, electric power. through dead ahead, to at least dead (a) The provisions of this section astern. shall apply to all vessels contracted for (4) From the main steering position, on or after October 1, 1958. the field of vision extends over and arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees (b) When a compartment containing on either side of the vessel. the emergency source of electric (5) From each bridge wing, the re- power, or vital components thereof, ad- spective side of the vessel is visible for- joins a space containing either the ward and aft. ship’s service generators or machinery (b) Windows fitted on the navigation necessary for the operation of the bridge must be arranged so that: ship’s service generators, all common (1) Framing between windows is kept bulkheads and/or decks shall be pro- to a minimum and is not installed im- tected by approved ‘‘structural insula- mediately in front of any work station. tion’’ or other approved material. This (2) Front windows are inclined from protection shall be such as to be capa- the vertical plane, top out, at an angle ble of preventing an excessive tempera- of not less than 10 degrees and not ture rise in the space containing the more than 25 degrees. emergency source of electric power, or (3) The height of the lower edge of vital components thereof, for a period the front windows is limited to prevent of at least one hour in the event of fire any obstruction of the foward view pre- in the adjoining space. Bulkheads or viously described in this section. decks meeting Class A–60 require- (4) The height of the upper edge of ments, as defined by § 72.05–10 of Sub- the front windows allows a foward view chapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this of the horizon at the conning position, chapter, will be considered as meeting for a person with a height of eye of 1.8 the requirements of this paragraph. meters (71 inches), when the vessel is at a forward pitch angle of 20 degrees. (c) Polarized or tinted windows must Subpart 92.07—Structural Fire not be fitted. Protection

[CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990] § 92.07–1 Application. Subpart 92.05—General Fire (a) The provisions of this subpart, Protection with the exception of § 92.07–90, shall apply to all vessels of 4,000 gross tons § 92.05–1 Fire hazards to be minimized. and over contracted for on or after January 1, 1962. Such vessels con- (a) The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire tracted for prior to January 1, 1962, hazards insofar as is reasonable and shall meet the requirements of § 92.07– practicable. 90(a). (b) The provisions of this subpart, § 92.05–5 Woodwork insulated from with the exception of § 92.07–90, shall heated surfaces. apply to all industrial vessels of 300 (a) Internal combustion engine ex- gross tons and over but less than 4,000 hausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and gross tons, contracted for on or after similar sources of ignition shall be July 1, 1968, which carry in excess of 12 kept clear of and suitably insulated industrial personnel. Such vessels con- from any woodwork or other combus- tracted for prior to July 1, 1968, shall tible matter. meet the requirements of § 92.07–90(b). (c) SOLAS-certificated vessels com- § 92.05–10 Lamp room construction. plying with method IC, as described in (a) Lamp, paint, and oil lockers and IMO SOLAS 74 (incorporated by ref- similar compartments shall be con- erence; see 46 CFR 92.01–2), regulation structed of steel or shall be wholly lined with metal.

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II–2/42, may be considered equivalent to Interior Finishes ...... 164.012 the provisions of this subpart. (g) Stairtower. A stairtower is a stair- [CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as way which penetrates more than a sin- amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, gle deck within the same enclosure. 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, § 92.07–5 Definitions. 1968; CGD 75–032, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] (a) Standard fire test. A ‘‘standard fire § 92.07–10 Construction. test’’ is one which develops in the test furnace a series of time temperature (a) The hull, superstructure, struc- relationships as follows: tural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel. Alter- 5 minutes—1,000 °F. nately, the Commandant may permit ° 10 minutes—1,300 F. the use of other suitable material in 30 minutes—1,550 °F. 60 minutes—1,700 °F. special cases, having in mind the risk of fire. (b) ‘‘A’’ Class divisions. Bulkheads or (b) Bulkheads of galleys, paint and decks of the ‘‘A’’ Class shall be com- lamp lockers, and emergency generator posed of steel or equivalent metal con- rooms shall be of ‘‘A’’ Class construc- struction, suitably stiffened and made tion. intact with the main structure of the (c) The boundary bulkheads and vessel; such as shell, structural bulk- decks separating the accommodations heads, and decks. They shall be so con- and control stations from cargo and structed, that if subjected to the stand- machinery spaces, galleys, main pan- ard fire test, they would be capable of tries and storerooms, other than small preventing the passage of flame and service lockers, shall be of ‘‘A’’ Class smoke for one hour. construction. (c) ‘‘B’’ Class bulkheads. Bulkheads of (d) Within the accommodation and the ‘‘B’’ Class shall be constructed with service areas the following conditions approved incombustible materials and shall apply: made intact from deck to deck and to (1) Corridor bulkheads in accommo- shell or other boundaries. They shall be dation spaces shall be of the ‘‘A’’ or so constructed that, if subjected to the ‘‘B’’ Class intact from deck to deck. standard fire test, they would be capa- Stateroom doors in such bulkheads ble of preventing the passage of flame may have a louver in the lower half. for one half hour. (2) Stairtowers, elevator, dumb- (d) ‘‘C’’ Class divisions. Bulkheads or waiter, and other trunks shall be of decks of the ‘‘C’’ Class shall be con- ‘‘A’’ Class construction. structed of approved incombustible (3) Bulkheads not already specified to materials, but need meet no require- be of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ Class construction ments relative to the passage of flame. may be of ‘‘A’’, ‘‘B’’, or ‘‘C’’ Class con- (e) Steel or other equivalent metal. struction. Where the term ‘‘steel or other equiva- (4) The integrity of any deck in way lent metal’’ is used in this subpart, it of a stairway opening, other than a is intended to require a material stairtower, shall be maintained by which, by itself or due to insulation means of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ class bulkheads provided, has structural and integrity and doors at one level. The integrity of qualities equivalent to steel at the end a stairtower shall be maintained by of the applicable fire exposure. ‘‘A’’ Class doors at every level. The (f) Approved material. Where in this doors shall be of self-closing type. subpart approved materials are re- Holdback hooks, or other means of per- quired, they refer to materials ap- manently holding the door open will proved under the applicable subparts of not be permitted. However, magnetic Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this holdbacks operated from the bridge or chapter, as follows: from other suitable remote control po- Deck Coverings ...... 164.006 sitions are acceptable. Structural Insulations ...... 164.007 Bulkhead Panels ...... 164.008 (5) Interior stairs, including stringers Incombustible Materials ...... 164.009 and treads, shall be of steel. 41

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(6) Except for washrooms and toilet ations and conversions shall be in com- spaces, deck coverings within accom- pliance with the provisions of this sub- modation spaces shall be of an ap- part to the satisfaction of the Officer proved type. However, overlays for lev- in Charge, Marine Inspection. eling or finishing purposes which do (b) For industrial vessels of 300 gross not meet the requirements for an ap- tons and over but less than 4,000 gross proved deck covering may be used in tons, contracted for prior to July 1, thicknesses not exceeding 3⁄8 of an inch. 1968, which carry in excess of 12 indus- (7) Ceilings, linings, and insulation, trial personnel, existing structure ar- including pipe and duct laggings, shall rangements and materials previously be of approved incombustible mate- approved will be considered satisfac- rials. tory so long as they are maintained in (8) Any sheathing, furring or holding good condition to the satisfaction of pieces incidental to the securing of any the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation tion. Minor repairs and alterations shall be of approved incombustible ma- may be made to the same standard as terials. the original construction. Major alter- (9) Bulkheads, linings, and ceilings ations and conversions shall be in com- may have a combustible veneer within pliance with this subpart to the satis- a room not to exceed 2⁄28 of an inch in faction of the Officer in Charge, Marine thickness. However, combustible ve- Inspection. neers, trim, decorations, etc., shall not be used in corridors or hidden spaces. [CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968] This is not intended to preclude the use of an approved interior finish or a rea- Subpart 92.10—Means of Escape sonable number of coat of paint. (e) Wood hatch covers may be used § 92.10–1 Application. between cargo spaces or between stores (a) The provisions of this subpart, spaces. Hatch covers in other locations with the exception of § 92.10–90, shall shall be of steel or equivalent metal apply to all vessels contracted for on or construction. Tonnage openings shall after November 19, 1952. Vessels con- be closed by means of steel plates. tracted for prior to November 19, 1952, (f) Nitrocellulose or other highly shall meet the requirements of § 92.10– flammable or noxious fume-producing 90. paints or lacquers shall not be used. (g) The provisions of paragraph (d) (1) § 92.10–5 Two means required. through (9) of this section apply to control spaces on vessels whose initial Ap- (a) There shall be at least two means plication for Inspection is submitted to of escape from all general areas acces- an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection sible to the passengers, if carried, or on or after June 15, 1987. where the crew may be quartered or normally employed. At least one of [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as these two means of escape shall be amended by CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, independent of watertight doors. 1968; CGD 84–073, 52 FR 18364, May 15, 1987; 52 FR 22751, June 15, 1987] § 92.10–10 Location. § 92.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior (a) The two means of escape shall be to July 1, 1968. as remote as practicable so as to mini- (a) For all vessels of 4,000 gross tons mize the possibility of one incident and over contracted for prior to Janu- blocking both escapes. ary 1, 1962, existing structure arrangements and materials previously ap- § 92.10–15 Vertical ladders not accept- proved will be considered satisfactory ed. so long as they are maintained in good (a) Vertical ladders and deck scuttles condition to the satisfaction of the Of- shall not in general be considered satis- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. factory as one of the required means of Minor repairs and alterations may be escape. However, where it is dem- made to the same standard as the onstrated that the installation of a original construction. Major alter- stairway would be impracticable, a

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vertical ladder may be used as the sec- § 92.10–45 Weather deck communica- ond means of escape. tions. (a) Vertical communication shall be § 92.10–20 No means for locking doors. provided between the various weather (a) No means shall be provided for decks by means of permanent inclined locking doors giving access to either of ladders. the two required means of escape, except that crash doors or locking de- § 92.10–90 Vessels contracted for prior vices, capable of being easily forced in to November 19, 1952. an emergency, may be employed pro- (a) Existing arrangements previously vided a permanent and conspicuous no- approved will be considered satisfac- tice to this effect is attached to both tory so long as they are maintained in sides of the door. This paragraph shall good condition to the satisfaction of not apply to outside doors to deck- the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- houses where such doors are locked by tion. Minor repairs and alterations key only and such key is under the may be made to the same standards as control of one of the vessel’s officers. the original design: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from § 92.10–25 Stairway size. the standards of §§ 92.10–5 through 92.10– 45 be permitted than presently exists. (a) Stairways shall be of sufficient Nothing in this paragraph shall be con- width having in mind the number of strued as exempting any vessel from persons having access to such stairs for having 2 means of escape from all main escape purposes. compartments which are accessible to (b) Vessels contracted for on or after the passengers, if carried, or where the January 1, 1959, shall meet the require- crew are normally quartered or em- ments of this paragraph. Special con- ployed. sideration for relief may be given in the case of small vessels if it is shown Subpart 92.15—Ventilation to be unreasonable or impracticable to meet the requirements. § 92.15–1 Application. (1) All interior stairways, other than The provisions of this subpart, with those within the machinery spaces or the exception of § 92.15–90, shall apply cargo holds, shall have a minimum to all vessels contracted for on or after width of 28 inches. The angle of inclina- November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted tion with the horizontal of such stair- for prior to November 19, 1952, shall ways shall not exceed 50 degrees. meet the requirements of § 92.15–90.

§ 92.10–30 Dead end corridors. § 92.15–5 Vessels using fuel having a (a) Dead end corridors, or the equiva- flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower. lent, more than 40 feet in length shall (a) Where liquid fuel having a not be permitted. flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower is used for main or auxiliary machinery § 92.10–35 Public spaces. or for starting purposes, the spaces containing such machinery or fuel (a) In all cases, public spaces having tanks shall have ventilation as re- a deck area of over 300 square feet shall quired by this section. have at least two exits. Where prac- (1) At least 2 ventilators fitted with ticable, these exits shall give egress to cowls or their equivalent for the pur- different corridors, rooms, or spaces to pose of properly and effectively ven- minimize the possibility of one inci- tilating the bilges of every engine and dent blocking both exits. fuel-tank compartment in order to remove any flammable or explosive § 92.10–40 Access to lifeboats. gases. (a) The stairways, corridors, and (2) Vessels constructed so that the doors shall be so arranged as to permit greater portions of the bilges under the a ready and direct access to the various engine and fuel tanks are open or ex- lifeboat embarkation areas. posed to the natural atmosphere at all

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times are not required to be fitted with (b) On vessels of 100 gross tons and ventilators. over, except for such spaces as are so located that under all ordinary condi- § 92.15–10 Ventilation for closed tions of weather, windows, ports, sky- spaces. lights, etc., and doors to passageways (a) Except as noted in paragraph (c) can be kept open, all crew spaces shall of this section, all enclosed spaces be ventilated by a mechanical system, within the vessel shall be properly unless it can be shown that a natural vented or ventilated. Means shall be system will provide adequate ventila- provided to close off all vents and vention. However, vessels which trade reg- tilators. ularly in the tropics shall, in general, (b) Means shall be provided for stop- be fitted with a mechanical ventilation ping all fans in ventilation systems system. serving machinery and cargo spaces and for closing all doorways, ventila- § 92.15–90 Vessels contracted for prior tors and annular spaces around funnels to November 19, 1952. and other openings to such spaces, from outside these spaces, in case of (a) Existing arrangements previously fire. approved will be considered satisfac- (c) On unmanned cargo barges not tory so long as they are maintained in fitted with a fixed bilge system, vents good condition to the satisfaction of and ventilators may be omitted from the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- void spaces. tion. Minor repairs and alterations (d) The ventilation of spaces that are may be made to the same standards as ‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’ shall the original design provided that in no be in accordance with §§ 97.80–1, 111.105– case will a greater departure from the 39 and 111.105–40 of this chapter, as ap- standards of §§ 92.15–5 through 92.15–15 plicable. be permitted than presently exists. (1) Areas below the weather deck shall be provided with continuous pressure-positive ventilation at each level Subpart 92.20—Accommodations on which vehicles are transported. for Officers and Crew (2) The quantity of ventilating air shall be not less than 1 cubic foot per SOURCE: CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, minute per square foot of deck area. 1996, unless otherwise noted. (3) The ventilation system shall be such as to prevent air stratification as § 92.20–1 Application. well as to prevent the accumulation of (a) The provisions of this subpart air pockets. apply to all vessels of 100 gross tons (4) An alarm system shall be provided and over contracted for on or after No- which will indicate the loss of required vember 19, 1952. Vessels of 100 gross ventilation. The alarm location shall tons and over contracted for prior to be in a normally manned space accept- November 19, 1952 must meet the re- able to the Commandant. quirements of § 92.20–90. (e) For requirements regarding con- (b) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons trols of electrically powered ventilation systems, see subchapter J (Elec- must meet the applicable requirements trical Engineering) of this chapter. of this subpart insofar as is reasonable and practicable. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5, § 92.20–5 Intent. 1966; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65193, Oct. 31, 2008] It is the intent of this subpart that the accommodations provided for offi- § 92.15–15 Ventilation for crew quar- cers and crew on all vessels must be se- ters and, where provided, pas- curely constructed, properly lighted, senger spaces. heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, (a) All living spaces shall be ade- located, arranged, and insulated from quately ventilated in a manner suit- undue noise, heat, and odors. able to the purpose of the space.

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§ 92.20–10 Location of crew spaces. cial permission of the Commandant. (a) Crew quarters must not be located Where 2 tiers of berths are fitted, the farther forward in the vessel than a bottom of the lower berth must not be vertical plane located at 5 percent of less than 30 centimeters (12 inches) the vessel’s length abaft the forward above the deck. The berths must not be side of the stem at the designed sum- obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts, mer load water line. However, for ves- or other installations. sels in other than ocean or coastwise (e) A locker must be provided for service, this distance need not exceed each person accommodated in a room. 8.5 meters (28 feet). For the purposes of § 92.20–25 Washrooms and toilet this paragraph, the vessel’s length rooms. must be as defined in § 43.15-1 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter. (a) There must be provided at least 1 Unless approved by the Commandant, toilet, 1 washbasin, and 1 shower or no section of the deck head of the crew bathtub for each 8 members or portion spaces may be below the deepest load thereof in the crew who do not occupy line. rooms to which private or semi-private (b) There must be no direct commu- facilities are attached. nication, except through solid, close (b) The toilet rooms and washrooms fitted doors, or hatches between crew must be located convenient to the spaces and chain lockers, or machinery sleeping quarters of the crew to which spaces. they are allotted but must not open directly into such quarters except when § 92.20–15 Construction. they are provided as private or semi- All crew spaces are to be constructed private facilities. and arranged in a manner suitable to (c) All washbasins, showers, and the purpose for which they are in- bathtubs shall be equipped with ade- tended and so that they can be kept in quate plumbing, including hot and cold a clean, workable, and sanitary condi- running water. All toilets must be in- tion. stalled with adequate plumbing for flushing. § 92.20–20 Sleeping accommodations. (d) At least 1 washbasin must be (a) Where practicable, each licensed fitted in each toilet room, except officer must be provided with a sepa- where private or semi-private facilities rate stateroom. are provided and washbasins are in- (b) Sleeping accommodations for the stalled in the sleeping rooms. crew must be divided into rooms, no (e) Where more than 1 toilet is lo- one of which shall berth more than 4 cated in a space or compartment, each persons. toilet must be separated by partitions. (c) Each room must be of such size § 92.20–30 Messrooms. that there is at least 2.78 square meters (30 square feet) of deck area and a vol- (a) Messrooms must be located as ume of at least 5.8 cubic meters (210 near to the galley as is practicable ex- cubic feet) for each person accommo- cept where the messroom is equipped dated. The clear head room must be with a steam table. not less than 190 centimeters (75 (b) Each messroom must seat the inches). In measuring sleeping accom- number of persons expected to eat in modations, any furnishings contained the messroom at one time. therein for the use of the occupants are not to be deducted from the total vol- § 92.20–35 Hospital space. ume or from the deck area. (a) Each vessel which in the ordinary (d) Each person shall have a separate course of its trade makes voyages of berth and not more than one berth may more than 3 days duration between be placed above another. The berth ports and which carries a crew of 12 or must be composed of materials not more, must be provided with a hospital likely to corrode. The overall size of a space. This space must be situated with berth must not be less than 68 centi- due regard to the comfort of the sick so meters (27 inches) wide by 190 centi- that they may receive proper attention meters (75 inches) long, except by spe- in all weathers.

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(b) The hospital must be suitably sep- danger, or discomfort to the occupants. arated from other spaces and must be Pipes leading to radiators or heating used for the care of the sick and for no apparatus must be insulated where other purpose. those pipes create a hazard to persons (c) The hospital must be fitted with occupying the space. berths in the ratio of 1 berth to every 12 members of the crew or portion § 92.20–55 Insect screens. thereof who are not berthed in single Provisions must be made to protect occupancy rooms, but the number of the crew quarters against the admis- berths need not exceed 6. sion of insects. (d) The hospital must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub or shower con- § 92.20–90 Vessels contracted for prior veniently situated. Other necessary to November 19, 1952. suitable equipment such as a clothes (a) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons, locker, a table, and a seat shall be pro- contracted for prior to November 19, vided. 1952, must meet the general intent of (e) On vessels in which the crew is § 92.20–5 and in addition must meet the berthed in single occupancy rooms, a following requirements: hospital space will not be required, pro- (1) Existing structure, arrangements, vided that one room is designated and materials, and facilities, previously ac- fitted for use as a treatment or isola- cepted or approved will be considered tion room. This room must meet the satisfactory so long as they are main- following standards: tained in a suitable condition to the (1) The room must be available for satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, immediate medical use; and Marine Inspection. (2) A washbasin with hot and cold (2) Minor repairs and alterations may running water must be installed either be made to the same standard as the in or immediately adjacent to the original construction. space and other required sanitary fa- (b) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, cilities must be conveniently located. contracted for prior to March 4, 1915, § 92.20–40 Other spaces. must meet the following requirements: (1) Existing structure, arrangements, Each vessel must have— materials, and facilities, previously ap- (a) Sufficient facilities where the proved will be considered satisfactory crew may wash and dry their own so long as they are maintained in good clothes, including at least 1 sink sup- condition to the satisfaction of the Of- plied with hot and cold fresh water; ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (b) Recreation spaces; and (2) Minor repairs and alterations may (c) A space or spaces of adequate size be made to the same standard as the on an open deck to which the crew has original construction, provided that in access when off duty. no case will a greater departure from [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996; 61 FR the standards of §§ 92.20–5 through 92.20– 32900, June 25, 1996] 55 be permitted than presently exists. (c) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, § 92.20–45 Lighting. contracted for on or after March 4, Each berth must have a light. 1915, but prior to January 1, 1941, must meet the following requirements: § 92.20–50 Heating and cooling. (1) Existing structure, arrangements, (a) All manned spaces must be ade- materials, and facilities, previously ap- quately heated and cooled in a manner proved will be considered satisfactory suitable to the purpose of the space. so long as they are maintained in a (b) The heating and cooling system suitable condition to the satisfaction for accommodations must be capable of of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- maintaining a temperature of 21 °C (70 tion. Minor repairs and alterations °F) under normal operating conditions may be made to the same standard as without curtailing ventilation. the original construction. (c) Radiators and other heating appa- (2) Each vessel, which in the ordinary ratus must be so placed and shielded, course of its trade makes a voyage of where necessary, to avoid risk of fire, more than 3 days duration between

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ports and which carries a crew of 12 or § 92.25–5 Where rails required. more persons, must be provided with a (a) All vessels shall have efficient suitable hospital space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured. guard rails or bulwarks on decks and (3) The crew spaces must be securely bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks 1 constructed, properly lighted, heated, shall be at least 39 ⁄2 inches from the drained, ventilated, equipped, located, deck except that where this height arranged, and insulated from undue would interfere with the normal oper- noise, heat, and odors. ation of the vessel, a lesser height may (d) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, be approved by the Commandant. At contracted for on or after January 1, exposed peripheries of the freeboard 1941, but prior to November 19, 1952, and superstructure decks, the rails must meet the following requirements: shall be in at least three courses, in- (1) Existing structure, arrangements, cluding the top. The opening below the materials, and facilities, previously ap- lowest course shall not be more than 9 proved will be considered satisfactory inches. The courses shall not be more so long as they are maintained in a than 15 inches apart. In the case of suitable condition to the satisfaction ships with rounded gunwales the guard of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- rail supports shall be placed on the flat tion. Minor repairs and alterations of the deck. On other decks and bridges may be made to the same standard as the rails shall be in at least two the original construction. courses, including the top, approxi- (2) Washbasins, showers, and bath- mately evenly spaced. If it can be tubs if substituted for showers, must be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer equipped with adequate plumbing in- in Charge, Marine Inspection, that the cluding hot and cold running water. installation of rails of such height will (3) Each crewmember must have a be unreasonable and impracticable, separate berth, and berths may not be having regard to the business of the placed more than 2 high. vessel, rails of a lesser height or in (4) Each vessel, which in the ordinary some cases grab rails may be accepted course of its trade makes a voyage of and inboard rails may be eliminated if more than 3 days duration between the deck is not generally accessible. ports and which carries a crew of 12 or (b) Where it can be shown to the sat- more persons, must be provided with a isfaction of the Commandant that a suitable hospital space for the exclu- vessel is engaged exclusively in voy- sive use of the sick or injured. Berths ages of a sheltered nature, the provi- shall be provided in the ratio of 1 berth sions of paragraph (a) of this section for each 12 members of the crew or may be relaxed. fraction thereof, but the number of berths need not exceed 6. [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as (5) The crew spaces must be securely amended by CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, constructed, properly lighted, heated, 1982] drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and insulated from undue § 92.25–10 Storm rails. noise, heat, and odors. (a) On vessels in ocean and coastwise service, suitable storm rails shall be in- Subpart 92.25—Rails and Guards stalled in all passageways and at the deckhouse sides where persons on § 92.25–1 Application. board might have normal access. (a) The provisions of this subpart, Storm rails shall be installed on both with the exception of § 92.25–90, shall sides of passageways which are 6 feet or apply to all vessels contracted for on or more in width. after July 1, 1969. Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969, shall meet the § 92.25–15 Guards in dangerous places. requirements of § 92.25–90. (a) Suitable hand covers, guards, or [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as rails shall be installed in way of all ex- amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, posed and dangerous places such as 1969; CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, 1982] gears, machinery, etc.

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§ 92.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior Subpart 95.10—Fire Main System, Details to July 1, 1969. 95.10–1 Application. (a) Vessels contracted for prior to 95.10–5 Fire pumps. July 1, 1969, assigned a deeper load line 95.10–10 Fire hydrants and hose. under part 42 of subchapter E (Load 95.10–15 Piping. Lines) of this chapter shall have effi- 95.10–90 Installations contracted for prior to cient guard rails or bulwarks as re- May 26, 1965. quired by § 92.25–5. Otherwise, existing Subpart 95.13—Steam Smothering Systems structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities previously approved will 95.13–1 Application. be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition Subpart 95.15—Carbon Dioxide to the satisfaction of the Officer in Extinguishing Systems, Details Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- 95.15–1 Application. pairs and alterations may be made to 95.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge the same standards as the original con- rates. struction. However, in no case will 95.15–10 Controls. greater departure from the standards 95.15–15 Piping. of §§ 92.25–5 through 92.25–15 be per- 95.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage. 95.15–25 Discharge outlets. mitted than presently exists. 95.15–30 Alarms. [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as 95.15–35 Enclosure openings. amended by CGD 80–120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, 95.15–40 Pressure relief. 1982] 95.15–90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

PART 93—STABILITY Subpart 95.17—Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 5115; E.O. 12234, 95.17–1 Application. 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 95.17–5 Quantity of foam required. 1.46. 95.17–10 Controls. 95.17–15 Piping. Subpart 93.01—Application 95.17–20 Discharge outlets. 95.17–25 Additional protection required. § 93.01–1 General. 95.17–90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952. Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter S of this Subpart 95.30—Automatic Sprinkler chapter. Systems, Details [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983] 95.30–1 Application. PART 95—FIRE PROTECTION Subpart 95.50—Hand Portable Fire Extin- EQUIPMENT guishers and Semiportable Fire Extin- guishing Systems, Arrangements and Subpart 95.01—Application Details Sec. 95.50–1 Application. 95.01–1 General. 95.50–5 Classification. 95.01–2 Incorporation by reference. 95.50–10 Location. 95.01–5 Equipment installed but not re- 95.50–15 Spare charges. quired. 95.50–20 Semiportable fire extinguishers. 95.50–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- Subpart 95.05—Fire Detecting and vember 19, 1952. Extinguishing Equipment, Where Required Subpart 95.60—Fire Axes 95.05–1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and 95.60–1 Application. supervised patrol systems. 95.60–5 Number required. 95.05–5 Fire main system. 95.60–10 Location. 95.05–10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems. 95.05–15 Hand portable fire extinguishers AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR and semiportable fire extinguishing sys- 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department tems. of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, § 95.01–5 Equipment installed but not 1965, unless otherwise noted. required. (a) Where fire detecting or extin- Subpart 95.01—Application guishing systems or equipment are not required, but are installed, the system § 95.01–1 General. or equipment and its installation shall (a) The provisions of this part shall meet the requirements of this part. apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part. Subpart 95.05—Fire Detecting and Extinguishing Equipment, § 95.01–2 Incorporation by reference. Where Required (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the ap- § 95.05–1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, proval of the Director of the Federal and supervised patrol systems. Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 (a) Fire detecting, manual alarm, and CFR part 51. To enforce any edition supervised patrol systems are not re- other than that specified in this sec- quired except in special cases; but if in- tion, the Coast Guard must publish no- stalled, the systems shall meet the ap- tice of change in the FEDERAL REG- plicable requirements of part 76 of sub- ISTER and the material must be avail- chapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this able to the public. All approved mate- chapter. rial is available for inspection at the (b) In each compartment containing National Archives and Records Admin- explosives, and in adjacent cargo com- istration (NARA). For information on partments, there shall be provided a the availability of this material at smoke detecting or other suitable type NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http:// fire detecting system. www.archives.gov/federallregister/ (c) Enclosed spaces which are ‘‘spe- codeloflfederallregulations/ cially suitable for vehicles’’ shall be ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available fitted with an approved fire or smoke for inspection at the Coast Guard, Of- detecting system. fice of Design and Engineering Stand- [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966] ards (CG–521), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202– § 95.05–5 Fire main system. 372–1405, and is available from the (a) Fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and sources listed below. nozzles shall be installed on the fol- (b) American Society for Testing and lowing vessels: Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor (1) On all self-propelled vessels. Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428– (2) On all barges with sleeping accom- 2959, telephone 610–832–9585, http:// modations for more than 12 persons. www.astm.org. (b) The arrangements and details of (1) ASTM F 1121–87 (1993), Standard the fire main system shall be as set Specification for International Shore forth in subpart 95.10. Connections for Marine Fire Applica- tions, incorporation by reference ap- § 95.05–10 Fixed fire extinguishing sys- proved for § 95.10–10. tems. (2) [Reserved] (a) Approved fire extinguishing sys- (c) National Fire Protection Associa- tems may be used or required in location (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, tions delineated in this section on the Quincy, MA 02269–9101, telephone 800– following vessels. Previously approved 344–3555, http://www.nfpa.org. installations may be retained as long (1) NFPA 13–1996, Standard for the In- as they are maintained in good condi- stallation of Sprinkler Systems, incor- tion to the satisfaction of the Officer in poration by reference approved for Charge, Marine Inspection. § 95.30–1. (1) On all self-propelled vessels other than yachts and fishing vessels. (2) [Reserved] (2) On all barges with sleeping accom- [USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009] modations for more than 12 persons.

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(b) A fixed carbon dioxide or other propulsion machinery, auxiliaries with approved system must be installed in an aggregate power of 1,000 b. hp. or all cargo compartments and tanks for greater, or their fuel oil units, includ- combustible cargo, except for vessels ing purifiers, valves, and manifolds. engaged exclusively in the carriage of (3) On vessels, the construction, con- coal or grain in bulk. For cargo com- version or automation of which is con- partments and tanks fitted with a fixed tracted for on or after July 1, 1968, the carbon dioxide or other approved sys- systems shall be in accordance with tem a deck foam system is not re- the following: quired, instead of the carbon dioxide (i) A fixed carbon dioxide system system or other approved system, the shall be installed in any space con- following systems may be used or required in special cases: taining machinery using fuel having a ° (1) A fixed foam system may be used flashpoint of less than 110 F. in cargo tanks. (ii) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and (2) A water sprinkling system may be over, a fixed carbon dioxide system required, and the details of such sys- shall be installed in all spaces con- tem will be subject to special approval, taining internal combustion or gas tur- in cases where a cargo is normally ac- bine main propulsion machinery, auxil- cessible and is considered to be a part iaries with an aggregate power of 1,000 of the working or living quarters. b. hp. or greater, or their fuel oil units, (3) Spaces ‘‘specially suitable for ve- including purifiers, valves, and mani- hicles’’ must be fitted with an approved folds. carbon dioxide system. Alternately, (f) On vessels contracted for on or the Commandant may permit the in- after November 19, 1952, where an en- stallation of an approved water sprin- closed ventilating system is installed kler system or other suitable system. for electric propulsion motors or gen- (c) On vessels other than motorboats, erators, a fixed carbon dioxide extin- a fixed carbon dioxide or other ap- guishing system shall be installed in proved system must be installed in all such system. lamp and paint lockers, oil rooms, and similar spaces. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as (d) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, over, contracted for on or after Novem- 1966; CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968; ber 19, 1952, or where conversion from CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26006, May 23, 1996] coal to oil is contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, a fixed carbon diox- § 95.05–15 Hand portable fire extin- ide, foam, or water spray system shall guishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems. be installed in all spaces containing oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, (a) Approved hand portable fire extin- or their fuel oil units, valves, or mani- guishers and semiportable fire extin- folds in the line between the settling guishing systems shall be installed on tanks and the boilers. all vessels, other than unmanned (e) Fire extinguishing systems shall barges and fishing vessels, as set forth be provided for internal combustion in- in subpart 95.50. stallations in accordance with the following: Subpart 95.10—Fire Main System, (1) If a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed to protect an internal Details combustion propelling machinery in- § 95.10–1 Application. stallation, the system shall be of the carbon dioxide type. (a) The provisions of this subpart, (2) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and with the exception of § 95.10–90, shall over on an international voyage, the apply to all fire main installations con- construction or conversion of which is tracted for on or after May 26, 1965. In- contracted for on or after May 26, 1965, stallations contracted for prior to May a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be 26, 1965, shall meet the requirements of installed in all spaces containing inter- § 95.10–90. nal combustion or gas turbine main

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§ 95.10–5 Fire pumps. (f) Fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided at least one of the (a) Vessels shall be equipped with required pumps is kept available for independently driven fire pumps in ac- use on the fire system at all times. In cordance with Table 95.10–5(a). no case shall a pump having connection TABLE 95.10–5(a) to an oil line be used as a fire pump. Branch lines connected to the fire main Gross tons Min- Hose Nozzle for purposes other than fire and deck imum and hy- orifice Length wash shall be so arranged that ade- Not number drant size, of hose Over over of size, inches feet quate water can be made continuously pumps inches available for firefighting purposes.

100 1 1 1 11⁄2 1 1⁄2 1 50 (g) The total area of the pipes leading 100 1,000 1 11⁄2 5⁄8 50 from a pump shall not be less than the 1,000 1,500 2 11⁄2 5⁄8 50 discharge area of the pump. 1,500 ...... 2 2 21⁄2 2 7⁄8 2 50 (h) On vessels with oil fired boilers, 1 On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3⁄4-inch hose of either main or auxiliary, or with inter- good commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated nal combustion propulsion machinery, and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage where 2 fire pumps are required, they of all parts of the vessel. 2 75 feet of 11⁄2-inch hose and 5⁄8-inch nozzle may be used shall be located in separate spaces, and where specified by § 95.10–10(b) for interior locations and 50 the arrangement of pumps, sea connec- feet of 11⁄2-inch hose may be used in exterior locations on vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service. tions, and sources of power shall be such as to insure that a fire in any one (b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and space will not put all of the fire pumps over on an international voyage, each out of operation. However, where it is required fire pump, while delivering shown to the satisfaction of the Com- water thru the fire main system at a mandant that it is unreasonable or im- pressure corresponding to that required practicable to meet this requirement by paragraph (c) of this section, shall due to the size or arrangement of the have a minimum capacity of at least vessel, or for other reasons, the instal- two-thirds of that required for an inde- lation of a total flooding carbon diox- pendent bilge pump. However, in no ide system may be accepted as an al- case shall the capacity of each fire ternate method of extinguishing any pump be less than that otherwise re- fire which would affect the powering quired by this section. and operation of at least one of the re- (c) Each pump shall be capable of de- quired fire pumps. livering water simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as pressure of approximately 50 p.s.i. amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997] 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 § 95.10–10 Fire hydrants and hose. determined on the same basis as if 21⁄2- (a) The size of fire hydrants, hose, inch hose had been permitted. Where and nozzles and the length of hose re- 3⁄4-inch hose is permitted by Table quired shall be as noted in Table 95.10– 95.10–5(a), the Pitot tube pressure need 5(a). be only 35 p.s.i. (b) In lieu of the 21⁄2-inch hose and (d) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the hydrants specified in Table 95.10–5(a), discharge side with relief valves set to on vessels over 1,500 gross tons, the hy- relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pres- drants in interior locations may have sure necessary to maintain the require- siamese connections for 11⁄2-inch hose. ments of paragraph (c) of this section In these cases the hose shall be 75 feet or 125 p.s.i., whichever is greater. Re- in length, and only one hose will be relief valves may be omitted if the quired at each fire station; however, if pumps, operating under shut-off condi- all such stations can be satisfactorily tions, are not capable of developing a served with 50-foot lengths, 50-foot pressure exceeding this amount. hose may be used. (e) Fire pumps shall be fitted with a (c) On vessels of 500 gross tons and pressure gage on the discharge side of over there must be at least one shore the pumps. connection to the fire main available

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to each side of the vessel in an acces- age from the handling of cargo, the sible location. Suitable cut-out valves hose may be temporarily removed from and check valves must be provided. the hydrant and stowed in an acces- Suitable adapters also must be pro- sible nearby location. vided for furnishing the vessel’s shore (i) Each firehose on each hydrant connections with couplings mating must have a combination solid stream those on the shore fire lines. Vessels of and water spray firehose nozzle ap- 500 gross tons and over on an inter- proved under subpart 162.027 of this national voyage, must be provided with chapter. Firehose nozzles previously at least one international shore con- approved under subpart 162.027 of this nection complying with ASTM F 1121 chapter may be retained so long as (incorporated by reference, see § 95.01– they are maintained in good condition 2). Facilities must be available ena- to the satisfaction of the Officer in bling an international connection to be Charge, Marine Inspection. used on either side of the vessel. (j) In each propulsion machinery (d) Fire hydrants shall be of suffi- space containing an oil fired boiler, in- cient number and so located that any ternal combustion machinery, or oil part of the vessel, other than main ma- fuel unit on a vessel on an inter- chinery spaces, accessible to persons on national voyage or of 1000 gross tons or board while the vessel is being navi- more, each firehose having a combina- gated and all cargo holds may be tion nozzle previously approved under reached with at least 2 streams of subpart 162.027 of this chapter must water from separate outlets, at least have a low-velocity water spray appli- one of which shall be from a single cator that is also previously approved length of hose. In main machinery under subpart 162.027 of this chapter. spaces, all portions of such spaces shall The length of the applicator must be be capable of being reached by at least less than 1.8 meters (6 feet). 2 streams of water, each of which shall (k) Fixed brackets, hooks, or other be from a single length of hose from means for stowing an applicator must separate outlets; however, this require- be next to each fire hydrant that has ment need not apply to shaft alleys an applicator under paragraph (j) of containing no assigned space for the this section. stowage of combustibles. Fire hydrants (l) Firehose shall not be used for any shall be numbered as required by other purpose than fire extinguishing, § 97.37–15 of this subchapter. drills, and testing. (e) All parts of the fire main located (m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other on exposed decks shall either be pro- fittings shall have threads to accom- tected against freezing or be fitted modate the hose connections noted in with cut-out valves and drain valves so paragraph (l) of this section. that the entire exposed parts of such (n) Firehose and couplings must be as piping may be shut off and drained in follows: freezing weather. Except when closed (1) Fire station hydrant connections to prevent freezing, such valves shall shall be brass, bronze, or other equiva- be sealed open. lent metal. Couplings shall either: (f) The outlet at the fire hydrant (i) Use National Standard fire hose shall be limited to any position from coupling threads for the 11⁄2 inch (38 the horizontal to the vertical pointing millimeter) and 21⁄2 inch (64 millimeter) downward, so that the hose will lead hose sizes, i.e., 9 threads per inch for horizontally or downward to minimize 11⁄2 inch hose, and 71⁄2 threads per inch the possibility of kinking. for 21⁄2 inch hose; or (g) Each fire hydrant must have at (ii) Be a uniform design for each hose least one length of firehose, a spanner, diameter throughout the vessel. and a hose rack or other device for (2) Where 19 millimeters (3⁄4 inch) stowing the hose. hose is permitted by table 95.10–5(a), (h) Fire hose shall be connected to the hose and couplings shall be of good the outlets at all times. However, on commercial grade. open decks where no protection is af- (3) Each section of firehose must be forded to the hose in heavy weather, or lined commercial firehose that con- where the hose may be liable to dam- forms to Underwriters’ Laboratories,

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Inc. Standard 19 or Federal Specifica- placements shall meet the applicable tion ZZ-H-451E. Hose that bears the requirements in this subpart. label of Underwriters’ Laboratories, (b) All vessels contracted for prior to Inc. as lined firehose is accepted as November 19, 1952, other than motor- conforming to this requirement. boats, shall be fitted with fire pumps, hoses, and nozzles in accordance with [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as Table 95.10–90(a)(2). 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 TABLE 95.10–90(a)(2) 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995; CGD 95–027, Gross tons Min- 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR Min- imum Nozzle 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR imum hose orifice Length 58461, Sept. 29, 2000] number and hy- of hose Over Not of drant size, feet over pumps size, inches § 95.10–15 Piping. inches

(a) All piping, valves, and fittings 100 1 1 11⁄2 1 5⁄16 1 50 shall meet the applicable requirements 100 1,000 1 2 11⁄2 2 5⁄8 2 50 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) 1,000 ...... 2 2 11⁄2 2 5⁄8 2 50 of this chapter. 1 On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3⁄4-inch hose of good commercial grade together with a commercial garden (b) All distribution cut-off valves hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated shall be marked as required by § 97.37– and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel. 10 of this subchapter. 2 May use 50 feet of 21⁄2-inch hose with 7⁄8-inch nozzles for (c) For vessels on an international 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 voyage, the diameter of the fire main stations shall have siamese connections. shall be sufficient for the effective dis- (c) Vessels contracted for prior to tribution of the maximum required dis- July 1, 1935, need not meet the require- charge from two fire pumps operating ments of § 95.10–5(h), and vessels con- simultaneously. This requirement is in tracted for on or after July 1, 1935, but addition to § 95.10–5(c). The discharge of prior to November 19, 1952, may have a this quantity of water through hoses carbon dioxide ‘‘bilge’’ in lieu of ‘‘total and nozzles at a sufficient number of flooding’’ system. However, in vessels adjacent hydrants shall be at a min- of both categories where a conversion imum Pitot tube pressure of approxi- from coal to oil is contracted for on or mately 50 pounds per square inch. after November 19, 1952, the provisions of § 95.10–5(h) shall apply. § 95.10–90 Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965. (d) The general requirements of § 95.10–5(c) through (g), § 95.10–10(d) Installations contracted for prior to through (i), and § 95.10–15 shall be com- May 26, 1965, shall meet the following plied with insofar as is reasonable and requirements: practicable. (a) Except as specifically modified by (e) Firehose nozzles and low-velocity this paragraph, the requirements of spray applicators must meet the re- §§ 95.10–5 through 95.10–15 shall be com- quirements of 95.10–10(i), 95.10–10(j), and plied with insofar as the number and 95.10–10(k). general type of equipment is concerned. Existing equipment, except [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as firehose nozzles and low-velocity water amended by CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996] spray applicators, previously approved, but not meeting the applicable requirements of §§ 95.10–5 through 95.10–15 may Subpart 95.13—Steam Smothering be continued in service so long as they Systems are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in § 95.13–1 Application. Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- Steam smothering systems are not pairs, alterations, and replacements permitted on vessels contracted for on may be permitted to the same stand- or after January 1, 1962. Previously ap- ards as the original installations. How- proved installations may be retained as ever, all new installations or major re- long as they are maintained in good

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condition to the satisfaction of the Of- yond such deck, the trunk volume shall ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. be included. Tonnage openings shall be considered as sealed for this purpose. [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996] (3) Branch lines to the various cargo holds and ’tween decks shall not be less Subpart 95.15—Carbon Dioxide than 3⁄4-inch standard pipe size. Extinguishing Systems, Details (4) No specific discharge rate need be applied to such systems. § 95.15–1 Application. (d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, (a) Where a carbon dioxide extin- tanks, and similar spaces. (1) Except as guishing system is installed, the provi- provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this sec- sions of this subpart, with the exception, the number of pounds of carbon tion of § 95.15–90, shall apply to all in- dioxide required for each space shall be stallations contracted for on or after equal to the gross volume of the space November 19, 1952. Installations con- divided by the appropriate factor noted tracted for prior to November 19, 1952, in Table 95.15–5(d)(1). If fuel can drain shall meet the requirements of § 95.15– from the compartment being protected 90. to an adjacent compartment, or if the (b) The requirements of this subpart compartments are not entirely sepa- are based on a ‘‘high pressure system,’’ rate, the requirements for both com- i.e., one in which the carbon dioxide is partments shall be used to determine stored in liquid form at atmospheric the amount of carbon dioxide to be pro- temperature. Details for ‘‘low pressure vided. The carbon dioxide shall be ar- systems,’’ i. e., those in which the car- ranged to discharge into both such bon dioxide is stored in liquid form at compartments simultaneously. a continuously controlled low temperature, may be specifically approved by TABLE 95.15–5(d)(1) the Commandant where it is dem- Gross volume of compartment, cubic onstrated that a comparable degree of feet Factor safety and fire extinguishing ability is Over— Not over— achieved...... 500 ...... 15 § 95.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and dis- 500 1,600 16 charge rates. 1,600 4,500 18 4,500 50,000 20 (a) General. The amount of carbon di- 50,000 ...... 22 oxide required for each space shall be as determined by paragraphs (b) (2) For the purpose of the require- through (d) of this section. ments of this paragraph, the volume of (b) Total available supply. A separate the machinery space shall be taken as supply of carbon dioxide need not be exclusive of the normal machinery cas- provided for each space protected. The ing unless the boiler, internal combus- total available supply shall be at least tion machinery, or fuel oil installation sufficient for the space requiring the extend into such space, in which case greatest amount. the volume shall be taken to the top of (c) Cargo spaces. (1) The number of the casing or the next material reduc- pounds of carbon dioxide required for tion in casing area, whichever is lower. each space shall be equal to the gross For installations contracted for on or volume of the space in cubic feet di- after October 1, 1959, ‘‘normal machin- vided by 30. ery casing’’ and ‘‘material reduction in (2) Although separate piping shall be casing area’’ shall be defined as fol- led to each cargo hold and ’tween deck, lows: for the purpose of determining the (i) By ‘‘normal machinery casing’’ amount of carbon dioxide required, a shall be meant a casing the area of cargo compartment will be considered which is not more than 40 percent of as the space between watertight or the maximum area of the machinery firescreen bulkheads and from the tank space. top or lowest deck to the deck head of (ii) By ‘‘material reduction in casing the uppermost space on which cargo area’’ shall be meant a reduction to at may be carried. If a trunk extends be- least 40 percent of the casing area.

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(3) For vessels on an international discharge of the required quantity of voyage contracted for on or after May carbon dioxide shall be completed 26, 1965, the amount of carbon dioxide within 2 minutes. required for a space containing propul- (3) Except as noted in paragraphs (e) sion boilers or internal combustion (1) and (2) of this section, the require- propulsion machinery shall be as given ments of paragraph (d) of this section by paragraphs (d) (1) and (2) of this sec- shall apply. tion or by dividing the entire volume, [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as including the casing, by a factor of 25, amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, whichever is the larger. 1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997; (4) Branch lines to the various spaces USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999] shall be as noted in Table 95.15–5(d)(4). § 95.15–10 Controls. TABLE 95.15–5(d)(4) (a) Except as noted in § 95.15–20(b) all Maximum Maximum controls and valves for the operation of quantity of Minimum quantity of Minimum the system shall be outside the space carbon diox- pipe size, carbon diox- pipe size, ide required, inches ide required, inches protected, and shall not be located in pounds pounds any space that might be cut off or made inaccessible in the event of fire 100 1⁄2 2,500 21⁄2 225 3⁄4 4,450 3 in any of the spaces protected. 300 1 7,100 31⁄2 (b) If the same cylinders are used to 600 11⁄4 10,450 4 protect more than one hazard, a mani- 1,000 11⁄2 15,000 41⁄2 2,450 2 ...... fold with normally closed stop valves shall be used to direct the carbon diox- (5) Distribution piping within the ide into the proper space. If cylinders space shall be proportioned from the are used to protect only one hazard, a supply line to give proper distribution normally closed stop valve shall be in- to the outlets without throttling. stalled between the cylinders and the (6) The number, type, and location of hazard except for systems of the type discharge outlets shall be such as to indicated in § 95.15–5(d) which contain give a uniform distribution throughout not more than 300 pounds of carbon di- the space. oxide. (7) The total area of all discharge (c) Distribution piping to the various outlets shall not exceed 85 percent nor cargo spaces shall be controlled from be less than 35 percent of the nominal not more than two stations. One of the cylinder outlet area or the area of the stations controlling the system for the supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The main machinery space shall be located nominal cylinder outlet area in square as convenient as practicable to one of inches shall be determined by multi- the main escapes from the space. All plying the factor 0.0022 by the number control stations and the individual of pounds of carbon dioxide required, valves and controls shall be marked as except that in no case shall this outlet required by §§ 97.37–10 and 97.37–13 of area be less than 0.110 square inches. this subchapter. (8) The discharge of at least 85 per- (d) Systems of the type indicated in cent of the required amount of carbon § 95.15–5(d) shall be actuated by one dioxide shall be complete within 2 min- control operating the valve to the utes. space and a separate control releasing (e) Spaces specially suitable for vehi- at least the required amount of carbon cles. (1) The number of pounds of car- dioxide. These two controls shall be lo- bon dioxide required shall be equal to cated in a box or other enclosure clear- the gross volume of the largest ‘‘tight’’ ly identified for the particular space. space divided by 22. In no case, how- Those systems installed without a stop ever, shall the quantity be less than valve shall be operated by one control that required by paragraph (c)(2) of releasing at least the required amount this section. of carbon dioxide. (2) The arrangement of valves and (e) Where provisions are made for the piping shall be such that the required simultaneous release of a given amount quantity of carbon dioxide may be dis- of carbon dioxide by operation of a recharged into any ‘‘tight’’ space. The mote control, provisions shall also be

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made for manual control at the cyl- (b) All piping, in nominal sizes not inders. Where gas pressure from pilot over 3⁄4 inch shall be at least Schedule cylinders is used as a means for releas- 40 (standard weight) and in nominal ing the remaining cylinders, not less sizes over 3⁄4 inch, shall be at least than two pilot cylinders shall be used Schedule 80 (extra heavy). for systems consisting of more than (c) All piping, valves, and fittings of two cylinders. Each of the pilot cyl- ferrous materials shall be protected in- inders shall be capable of manual con- side and outside against corrosion un- trol at the cylinder, but the remaining less specifically approved otherwise by cylinders need not be capable of indi- the Commandant. vidual manual control. (d) A pressure relief valve or equiva- (f) Systems of the type indicated in lent set to relieve between 2,400 and § 95.15–5(d), other than systems for 2,800 pounds per square inch shall be in- tanks, which are of more than 300 stalled in the distributing manifold or pounds of carbon dioxide, shall be such other location as to protect the fitted with an approved delayed dis- piping in the event that all branch line charge so arranged that the alarm will shut-off valves are closed. be sounded for at least 20 seconds be- (e) All dead-end lines shall extend at fore the carbon dioxide is released into least 2 inches beyond the last orifice the space. Such systems of not more and shall be closed with cap or plug. than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide shall (f) All piping, valves, and fittings also have a similar delayed discharge, shall be securely supported, and where except for those systems for tanks and necessary, protected against injury. for spaces which have a suitable hori- (g) Drains and dirt traps shall be zontal escape. This paragraph shall be fitted where necessary to prevent the applicable only to systems installed on accumulation of dirt or moisture. or after July 1, 1957. Drains and dirt traps shall be located (g) All distribution valves and con- in accessible locations where possible. trols shall be of an approved type. All (h) Piping shall be used for no other controls shall be suitably protected. purpose except that it may be incor- (h) Complete but simple instructions porated with the fire-detecting system. for the operation of the systems must (i) Piping passing through living be located in a conspicuous place at or quarters shall not be fitted with drains near all pull boxes, stop valve controls or other openings within such spaces. and in the CO2 cylinder storage room. (j) Installation test requirements are: On systems in which the CO2 cylinders (1) Upon completion of the piping in- are not within the protected space, stallation, and before the cylinders are these instructions must also include a connected, a pressure test shall be ap- schematic diagram of the system and plied as set forth in this paragraph. instructions detailing alternate meth- Only carbon dioxide or other inert gas ods of discharging the system should shall be used for this test. the manual release or stop valve con- (2) The piping from the cylinders to trols fail to operate. Each control valve the stop valves in the manifold shall be to branch lines must be marked to in- subjected to a pressure of 1,000 pounds dicate the related space served. per square inch. With no additional gas (i) If the space or enclosure con- being introduced to the system, it shall taining the carbon dioxide supply or be demonstrated that the leakage of controls is to be locked, a key to the the system is such as not to permit a space or enclosure shall be in a break- pressure drop of more than 150 pounds glass-type box conspicuously located per square inch per minute for a 2- adjacent to the opening. minute period. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as (3) The individual branch lines to the amended by CGD 74–100B, 40 FR 6209, Feb. 10, various spaces protected shall be sub- 1975; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999] jected to a test similar to that described in the preceding paragraph § 95.15–15 Piping. with the exception that the pressure (a) The piping, valves, and fittings used shall be 600 pounds per square shall have a bursting pressure of not inch in lieu of 1,000 pounds per square less than 6,000 pounds per square inch. inch. For the purpose of this test, the

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distribution piping shall be capped for closing outlets when cylinders are within the space protected at the first removed for inspection or refilling. joint ahead of the nozzles. (i) All cylinders used for storing car- (4) In lieu of the tests prescribed in bon dioxide must be fabricated, tested, paragraphs (j) (1) through (3) of this and marked in accordance with §§ 147.60 section, small independent systems and 147.65 of this chapter. protecting spaces such as emergency [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as generator rooms, lamp lockers, etc., amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, may be tested by blowing out the pip- 1988; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999] ing with air at a pressure of at least 100 pounds per square inch. § 95.15–25 Discharge outlets. (a) Discharge outlets shall be of an § 95.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage. approved type. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the cylinders shall § 95.15–30 Alarms. be located outside the spaces protected, (a) Spaces which are protected by a and shall not be located in any space carbon dioxide extinguishing system that might be cut off or made inacces- and are normally accessible to persons sible in the event of a fire in any of the on board while the vessel is being navi- spaces protected. gated, other than paint and lamp lock- (b) Systems of the type indicated in ers and similar small spaces, shall be § 95.15–5(d), consisting of not more than fitted with an approved audible alarm 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, may have in such spaces which will be automati- the cylinders located within the space cally sounded when the carbon dioxide protected. If the cylinder stowage is is admitted to the space. The alarm within the space protected, the system shall be conspicuously and centrally lo- shall be arranged in an approved man- cated and shall be marked as required ner to be automatically operated by a by § 97.37–9 of this subchapter. For sys- heat actuator within the space in addi- tems installed on or after July 1, 1957, tion to the regular remote and local alarms will be mandatory only for sys- controls. tems required to be fitted with a de- (c) The space containing the cyl- layed discharge. Such alarms shall be inders shall be properly ventilated and so arranged as to sound during the 20 designed to preclude an anticipated second delay period prior to the dis- ambient temperature in excess of 130 charge of carbon dioxide into the space, degrees F. and the alarm shall depend on no (d) Cylinders shall be securely fas- source of power other than the carbon tened and supported, and where nec- dioxide. essary, protected against injury. (e) Cylinders shall be so mounted as § 95.15–35 Enclosure openings. to be readily accessible and capable of (a) Where mechanical ventilation is easy removal for recharging and in- provided for spaces other than cargo spection. Provisions shall be available and similar spaces which are protected for weighing the cylinders. by a carbon dioxide extinguishing sys- (f) Where subject to moisture, cyl- tem, provisions shall be made so that inders shall be so installed as to pro- the ventilation system is automati- vide a space of at least 2 inches be- cally shut down with the operation of tween the flooring and the bottom of the system to that space. the cylinders. (b) Where natural ventilation is pro- (g) Cylinders shall be mounted in an vided for spaces protected by a carbon upright position or inclined not more dioxide extinguishing system, provi- than 30 degrees from the vertical. How- sions shall be made for easily and effec- ever, cylinders which are fitted with tively closing off the ventilation. flexible or bent siphon tubes may be in- (c) Means shall be provided for clos- clined not more than 80 degrees from ing all other openings to the space pro- the vertical. tected from outside such space. In this (h) Where check valves are not fitted respect, relatively tight doors, shut- on each independent cylinder dis- ters, or dampers shall be provided for charge, plugs or caps shall be provided openings in the lower portion of the

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space. The construction shall be such be equal to the gross volume of the that openings in the upper portion of space taken to the under side of the the space can be closed off either by deck forming the hatch opening di- permanently installed means or by the vided by 22. use of canvas or other material which (5) In miscellaneous spaces other is normally carried by the vessel. than cargo or main machinery spaces the number of pounds of carbon dioxide § 95.15–40 Pressure relief. required shall be equal to the gross vol- (a) Where necessary, relatively tight ume of the space divided by 22. compartments such as refrigeration (6) Branch lines to the various spaces spaces, paint lockers, etc., shall be pro- other than cargo and similar spaces vided with suitable means for relieving shall be as noted in Table 95.15–90(a)(6). excessive pressure accumulating with- This table is based on cylinders having in the compartment when the carbon discharge outlets and siphon tubes of 3⁄8 dioxide is injected. inch diameter.

§ 95.15–90 Installations contracted for TABLE 95.15–90(a)(6) prior to November 19, 1952. Number of cylinders (a) Installations contracted for prior Nominal pipe size, inches to November 19, 1952, shall meet the Over Not over following requirements: 2 1⁄2—standard. (1) Existing arrangements, materials, 2 4 3⁄4—standard. 4 6 1—extra heavy. and facilities previously approved shall 6 12 11⁄4—extra heavy. be considered satisfactory so long as 12 16 11⁄2—extra heavy. they meet the minimum requirements 16 27 2—extra heavy. 27 39 21⁄2—extra heavy. of this paragraph and they are main- 39 60 3—extra heavy. tained in good condition to the satis- 60 80 31⁄2—extra heavy. faction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 80 104 4—extra heavy. Inspection. Minor repairs and alter- 104 165 5—extra heavy. ations may be made to the same standards as the original installation. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as (2) The details of the systems shall be amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. in general agreement with §§ 95.15–5 1, 1999] through 95.15–40 insofar as is reasonable and practicable, with the excep- Subpart 95.17—Foam tion of § 95.15–5(d)(1), (2) and (4) cov- Extinguishing Systems, Details ering spaces other than cargo spaces, which systems may be installed in ac- § 95.17–1 Application. cordance with paragraphs (a) (3) (a) Where a foam extinguishing sys- through (6) of this section. tem is installed, the provisions of this (3) In boilerrooms, the bilges shall be subpart, with the exception of § 95.17– protected by a system discharging 90, shall apply to all installations con- principally below the floor plates. Per- tracted for on or after November 19, forated pipe may be used in lieu of dis- 1952. Installations contracted for prior charge nozzles for such systems. The to November 19, 1952, shall meet the re- number of pounds of carbon dioxide quirements of § 95.17–90. shall be equal to the gross volume of the boilerroom taken to the top of the § 95.17–5 Quantity of foam required. boilers divided by 36. In the event of an (a) Area protected. (1) For machinery elevated boiler room which drains to and similar spaces, the system shall be the machinery space, the system shall so designed and arranged as to spread a be installed in the engineroom bilge blanket of foam over the entire tank and the gross volume shall be taken to top or bilge of the space protected. The the flat on which the boilers are in- arrangement of piping shall be such as stalled. to give a uniform distribution over the (4) In machinery spaces where main entire area protected. propulsion internal combustion ma- (2) Where an installation is made to chinery is installed, the number of protect an oil fired boiler installation pounds of carbon dioxide required shall on a flat which is open to or can drain

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to the lower engineroom or other pendent upon power from the space space, both the flat and the lower space protected. shall be protected simultaneously. The flat shall be fitted with suitable § 95.17–10 Controls. coamings on all openings other than (a) The foam agent, its container, deck drains to properly restrain the oil and all controls and valves for the op- and foam at that level. Other installa- eration of the system shall be of an ap- tions of a similar nature will be consid- proved type. ered in a like manner. (b) The foam agent container and all (3) Where a system is installed to controls and valves for the operation of protect a tank, it shall be so designed the system shall be outside the space and arranged as to spread a blanket of protected and shall not be located in foam over the entire liquid surface of such space as might be cut off or made the tank within the range of usual inaccessible in the event of fire in any trim. The arrangement of piping shall of the spaces protected. The control be such as to give a uniform distribu- space shall be as convenient as prac- tion over the entire area protected. ticable to one of the main escapes from (b) Rate of application. (1) For spaces the spaces protected, and shall be other than tanks, the rate of discharge marked as required by § 97.37–13 of this to foam outlets protecting the hazard subchapter. Where pumps are required, shall be at least as set forth in this it shall not be necessary that they be paragraph. started from the control space. (c) Complete, but simple instructions (i) For chemical foam systems with for the operation of the system shall be stored ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘B’’ solutions, a total located in a conspicuous place at or of at least 1.6 gallons per minute of the near the controls. two solutions shall be discharged for (d) The valves to the various spaces each 10 square feet of area protected. served shall be marked as required by (ii) For other types of foam systems, § 97.37–10 of this subchapter. the water rate to the dry powder generators or air foam production equip- § 95.17–15 Piping. ment shall be at least 1.6 gallons per (a) All piping, valves, and fittings minute for each 10 square feet of area shall meet the applicable requirements protected. of Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) (2) For tanks, the rate of discharge to of this chapter. foam outlets protecting the hazard (b) All piping, valves, and fittings of shall be as set forth in paragraph (b)(1) ferrous materials shall be protected in- of this section, except that the value of side and outside against corrosion un- 1 gallon per minute shall be sub- less specifically approved otherwise by stituted in both cases for the value of the Commandant. 1.6 gallons per minute. (c) All piping, valves, and fittings (c) Supply of foam producing material. shall be securely supported, and where (1) There shall be provided a quantity necessary, protected against injury. of foam producing material sufficient (d) Drains and dirt traps shall be to operate the equipment at the dis- fitted where necessary to prevent the charge rate specified in paragraph (b) accumulation of dirt or moisture. of this section for a period of at least 3 (e) Piping shall be used for no other minutes for spaces other than tanks, purpose. and for at least 5 minutes for tanks. (d) Separate supply of foam agent. A § 95.17–20 Discharge outlets. separate supply of foam agent need not (a) Discharge outlets shall be of an be provided for each space protected. approved type. The total available supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring § 95.17–25 Additional protection re- the greatest amount. quired. (e) Water supply for required pumps. (a) In order that any residual fires Where pumps are required, the water above the floor plates may be extin- supply shall be from outside the space guished when a foam system is in- protected and shall in no way be de- stalled for the protection of spaces

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other than tanks, at least 2 fire hy- tracted for on or after November 19, drants, in addition to those required 1952. Such vessels contracted for prior for the machinery space by Subpart to November 19, 1952, shall meet the re- 95.10, shall be installed outside of the quirements of § 95.50–90. machinery space entrance. Such hydrants shall be fitted with sufficient § 95.50–5 Classification. hose so that any part of the machinery (a) Hand portable fire extinguishers space may be reached with at least 2 and semiportable fire extinguishing streams of water, and each hose shall systems shall be classified by a com- be equipped with an approved combina- bination letter and number symbol. tion nozzle, applicator, and self-clean- The letter indicating the type of fire ing strainer as described in § 95.10– which the unit could be expected to ex- 10(i)(3). tinguish, and the number indicating § 95.17–90 Installations contracted for the relative size of the unit. prior to November 19, 1952. (b) The types of fire will be des- (a) Installations contracted for prior ignated as follows: to November 19, 1952, shall meet the (1) ‘‘A’’ for fires in ordinary combus- following requirements: tible materials where the quenching (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and cooling effects of quantities of and facilities previously approved shall water, or solutions containing large be considered satisfactory so long as percentages of water, are of first im- they meet the minimum requirements portance. of this paragraph and they are main- (2) ‘‘B’’ for fires in flammable liquids, tained in good condition to the satis- greases, etc., where a blanketing effect faction of the Officer in Charge, Marine is essential. Inspection. Minor repairs and alter- (3) ‘‘C’’ for fires in electrical equip- ations may be made to the same stand- ment where the use of nonconducting ards as the original installation. extinguishing agent is of first impor- (2) The details of the systems shall be tance. in general agreement with §§ 95.17–5 (c) The number designations for size through 95.17–20, with the exception of will start with ‘‘I’’ for the smallest to § 95.17–5(a)(2), insofar as is reasonable ‘‘V’’ for the largest. Sizes I and II are and practicable. A 6-inch blanket of considered hand portable fire extin- foam in 5 minutes for tanks and 3 min- guishers and sizes III, IV, and V are utes for other spaces will be considered considered semiportable fire extin- as meeting the requirements of § 95.17– guishing systems which shall be fitted 5. with suitable hose and nozzle or otherpracticable means so that all por- Subpart 95.30—Automatic tions of the space concerned may be Sprinkler Systems, Details covered. Examples of size graduations for some of the typical hand portable § 95.30–1 Application. and semiportable fire extinguishing Automatic sprinkler systems shall systems are set forth in Table 95.50– comply with NFPA 13–1996. 5(c).

[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997] TABLE 95.50–5(c)

Classification Soda- Subpart 95.50—Hand Portable Fire acid Carbon Dry Extinguishers and and Foam, diox- chem- Type Size water, gallons ide, ical, Semiportable Fire Extin- gallons pounds pounds guishing Systems, Arrange- ments and Details A ...... II ...... 21⁄2 21⁄2 ...... B ...... I ...... 11⁄4 4 2 1 § 95.50–1 Application. B ...... II ...... 2 ⁄2 15 10 B ...... III ...... 12 35 20 (a) The provisions of this subpart, B ...... IV ...... 20 50 30 with the exception of § 95.50–90, shall B ...... V ...... 40 100 50 apply to all vessels, other than un- C ...... I ...... 4 2 manned barges and fishing vessels, con- C ...... II ...... 15 10

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(d) All hand portable fire extin- § 95.50–10 Location. guishers and semiportable fire extin- (a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishing systems shall have permanently attached thereto a metallic guishers and semiportable fire extin- name plate giving the name of the guishing systems shall be installed in item, the rated capacity in gallons, accordance with Table 95.50–10(a). The quarts, or pounds, the name and ad- location of the equipment shall be to dress of the person or firm for whom the satisfaction of the Officer in approved, and the identifying mark of Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in the actual manufacturer. this paragraph shall be construed as (e) Vaporizing-liquid type fire extin- limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine guishers containing carbon tetra- Inspection, from requiring such addi- chloride or chlorobromomethane or tional equipment as he deems nec- other toxic vaporizing liquids shall be essary for the proper protection of the removed from all vessels. vessel.

TABLE 95.50–10(a)—HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SEMIPORTABLE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Classification Space (see § 95.50– Quantity and location 5)

Safety areas1 Wheelhouse or fire control room ...... None required. Stairway and elevator enclosures ...... Do. Communicating corridors ...... A-II ...... 1 in each main corridor not more than 150 feet apart. (May be located in stairways.) Lifeboat embarkation and lowering stations ...... None required. Radio room. C-I 2 ...... 2 in vicinity of exit.2. Accommodations1 Staterooms, toilet spaces, public spaces, offices, lockers, iso- ...... None required. lated storerooms, and pantries, open decks, etc. Service spaces1 Galleys ...... B-II or C-II ...... 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof suitable for hazards involved. Paint and lamp rooms ...... B-II ...... 1 outside space in vicinity of exit. Accessible baggage, mail, and specie rooms, and storerooms ... A-II ...... 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof located in vicinity of exits, either inside or outside the spaces. Carpenter shop and similar spaces ...... A-II ...... 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit. Machinery spaces Coal-fired boilers: Bunker and boiler space ...... None required. Oil-fired boilers: Spaces containing oil-fired boilers, either main B-II; B-V ...... 2 required 3; 1 required.4 or auxiliary, or their fuel-oil units. Internal combustion or gas turbine propelling machinery spaces B-II ...... 1 for each 1,000 brake horsepower, but not less than 2 nor more than 6.5 B-III ...... 1 required.67 Electric propulsive motors or generators of open type ...... C-II ...... 1 for each propulsion motor or generator unit. Enclosed ventilating systems for motors and generators of elec- ...... None required. tric propelling machinery. Auxiliary spaces: Internal combustion or gas turbine ...... B-II ...... 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.7 Electric emergency motors or generators ...... C-II ...... 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.8 Steam ...... None required. Trunks to machinery spaces ...... Do. Fuel tanks ...... Do. Cargo spaces Inaccessible during voyage, including trunks and cargo tanks ...... Do. Accessible during voyage ...... 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 required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.

(b) Semiportable fire extinguishing § 95.50–90 Vessels contracted for prior systems shall be located in the open so to November 19, 1952. as to be readily seen. (a) Vessels contracted for prior to (c) If hand portable fire extinguishers November 19, 1952, shall meet the fol- are not located in the open or behind lowing requirements: glass so that they may be readily seen, (1) The provisions of §§ 95.50–5 they may be placed in enclosures to- through 95.50–15 shall be met with the gether with the fire hose, provided such exception that existing installations in enclosures are marked as required by safety areas and service spaces may be § 97.37–15 of this subchapter. maintained if in the opinion of the Of- (d) Hand portable fire extinguishers ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and their stations shall be numbered in they are in general agreement with the accordance with § 97.37–23 of this sub- degree of safety prescribed by Table chapter. 95.50–10(a). In such cases, minor modi- (e) Hand portable or semiportable ex- fications may be made to the same tinguishers, which are required on standard as the original installation: their nameplates to be protected from That in no case will a greater freezing, shall not be located where Provided, freezing temperatures may be ex- departure from the standards of Table pected. 95.50–10(a) be permitted than presently exists. § 95.50–15 Spare charges. (a) For all vessels other than motor- Subpart 95.60—Fire Axes boats spare charges shall be carried for § 95.60–1 Application. at least 50 percent of each size and each variety, i.e. foam, soda-acid, carbon di- (a) The provisions of this subpart oxide, etc., of hand portable fire extin- shall apply to all vessels other than guisher required by § 95.50–10(a). How- motorboats. ever, if the unit is of such variety that it cannot be readily recharged by the § 95.60–5 Number required. vessel’s personnel, one spare unit of the (a) All vessels except barges shall same classification shall be carried in carry at least the minimum number of lieu of spare charges for all such units fire axes as set forth in Table 95.60–5(a). of the same size and variety. Nothing in this paragraph shall be con- (b) Spare charges shall be so pack- strued as limiting the Officer in aged as to minimize the hazards to per- Charge, Marine Inspection, from re- sonnel while recharging the units. Acid quiring such additional fire axes as he shall be contained in a Crown stopper deems necessary for the proper protec- type of bottle. tion of the vessel.

§ 95.50–20 Semiportable fire extin- TABLE 95.60–5(a) guishers.

(a) The frame or support of each size Gross tons Number of III, IV, and V fire extinguisher required Over Not over axes by Table 95.50–10(a) must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a 50 1 bulkhead or deck. 50 200 2 (b) If an approved size III, IV, or V 200 500 4 fire extinguisher has wheels and is not 500 1,000 6 required by Table 95.50–10(a), it must be 1,000 ...... 8 securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control (b) Manned barges shall carry at under heavy sea conditions. least two fire axes. [CGD 77–039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979]

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§ 95.60–10 Location. Subpart 96.30—Protection From Refrigerants (a) Fire axes shall be distributed throughout the spaces available to per- 96.30–1 Application. sons on board so as to be most readily 96.30–5 General. available in the event of emergency. 96.30–15 Self-contained breathing apparatus. (b) If fire axes are not located in the 96.30–90 Vessels contracted for before No- vember 23, 1992. open, or behind glass, so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in Subpart 96.35—Fireman’s Outfit enclosures together with the fire hose, provided such enclosures are marked as 96.35–1 Application. 96.35–5 General. required by § 97.37–15 of this sub- 96.35–10 Fireman’s outfit. chapter. 96.35–15 Stowage. 96.35–20 Spare charges. PART 96—VESSEL CONTROL AND 96.35–90 Vessels contracted for before No- MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND vember 23, 1992. EQUIPMENT Subpart 96.40—Pilot Boarding Equipment

Subpart 96.01—Application 96.40–1 Pilot boarding equipment. AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR Sec. 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department 96.01–1 General. of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 96.01–3 Incorporation by reference. SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30, Subpart 96.03—Marine Engineering 1965, unless otherwise noted. Systems Subpart 96.01—Application 96.03–1 Installation and details. § 96.01–1 General. Subpart 96.05—Electrical Engineering and (a) The provisions of this part shall Interior Communications Systems apply to all vessels except as specifi- 96.05–1 Installation and details. cally noted in this part.

Subpart 96.06—Lifesaving Appliances and § 96.01–3 Incorporation by reference. Arrangements (a) Certain materials are incorporated by reference into this part 96.06–1 Installation. with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 Subpart 96.07—Anchors, Chains, and U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition Hawsers other than the one listed in paragraph 96.07–1 Application. (b) of this section, notice of the change 96.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes must be published in the FEDERAL REG- service. ISTER and the material made available 96.07–10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river to the public. All approved material is service. on file at the Office of the Federal Reg- 96.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- ister, Washington, DC 20408, and at the vember 19, 1952. U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG–521), 2100 Subpart 96.17—Magnetic Compass and 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC Gyrocompass 20593-7126, and is available from the ad- 96.17–1 When required. dress indicated in paragraph (b). (b) The material approved for incor- Subpart 96.25—Radar poration by reference in this part, and the sections affected is: 96.25–1 When required. American Society for Testing and Materials Subpart 96.27—Sounding Equipment (ASTM) 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, 96.27–1 When required. PA 19428–2959.

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ASTM F 1014–92, Standard Specification for Navigation lights systems. Flashlights on Vessels—96.35–5 Daylight signaling lights. Miscellaneous machinery alarms and con- NOTE: All other documents referenced in this part are still in effect. trols. General alarm systems. [CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, (b) Electrical equipment installed in 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; spaces ‘‘specially suitable for vehicles’’ CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG shall be in accordance with subchapter 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999; USCG– J (Electrical Engineering) of this chap- 2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009] ter. [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966, as Subpart 96.03—Marine amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5719, Apr. 12, Engineering Systems 1968, CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982] § 96.03–1 Installation and details. Subpart 96.06—Lifesaving (a) The installation of all systems of a marine engineering nature, together Appliances and Arrangements with the details of design, construc- § 96.06–1 Installation. tion, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of sub- The installation of all lifesaving ap- chapter F (Marine Engineering) of this pliances and arrangements must be in chapter. Systems of this type include accordance with subchapter W (Life- the following: saving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. Steering Systems. Bilge and Ballast Systems. [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] Tank Vent and Sounding Systems. Overboard Discharges and Shell Connections. Pipe and Pressure Systems. Subpart 96.07—Anchors, Chains, Liquefied Petroleum Gas For Cooking and and Hawsers Heating. § 96.07–1 Application. Subpart 96.05—Electrical Engi- (a) The provisions of this subpart, neering and Interior Commu- with the exception of § 96.07–90, shall nications Systems apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels con- § 96.05–1 Installation and details. tracted for prior to November 19, 1952, (a) The installation of all systems of shall meet the requirements of § 96.07– an electrical engineering or interior 90. communication nature, together with § 96.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great the details of design, construction, and Lakes service. installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter J (a) Vessels in ocean, coastwise, or (Electrical Engineering) of this chap- Great Lakes service, except unmanned ter. Systems of this type include the barges, shall be fitted with anchors. following: chains, and hawsers in general agreement with the Standards established Ship’s service generating systems. by the American Bureau of Shipping, Ship’s service power distribution systems. see Subpart 90.35 of this subchapter. Ship’s lighting systems. Electric propulsion and propulsion control (b) In addition to the provisions of systems. paragraph (a) of this section, the fol- Emergency lighting and power systems. lowing requirements and alternatives Electric lifeboat winch systems. also apply: Electric steering gear and steering control (1) The American Bureau of Shipping systems. rules relating to anchor equipment are Fire detecting and alarm systems. mandatory, not a guide. Sound powered telephone and voice tube systems. (2) Vessels under 200 feet (61 meters) Engine order telegraph systems. in length and with an American Bureau Rudder angle indicator systems. of Shipping equipment number of less Refrigerated spaces alarm systems. than 150 may be equipped with either—

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(i) One anchor of the tabular weight coastwise service must be fitted with a and one-half the tabulated length of gyrocompass in addition to the mag- anchor chain listed in the applicable netic compass. standard, or (c) Each vessel must have an illumi- (ii) Two anchors of one-half the tab- nated repeater for the gyrocompass re- ular weight with the total length of an- quired under paragraph (b) that is at chor chain listed in the applicable the main steering stand unless the gy- standard provided both anchors are in rocompass is illuminated and is at the a position that allows for ready use at main steering stand. all times and the windlass is capable of [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5963, Jan. 31, 1977] heaving in either anchor. (c) Tugs, under 200 feet (61 meters) in length, shall have at least one anchor Subpart 96.25—Radar of one-half the tabular weight listed in § 96.25–1 When required. the applicable standards. (d) Standards of other recognized All mechanically propelled vessels of classification societies may be used, in 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or lieu of those established by the Amer- coastwise service must be fitted with a ican Bureau of Shipping, upon approval marine radar system for surface navi- by the Commandant. gation. Facilities for plotting radar readings must be provided on the [CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, 1968, as bridge. 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. Subpart 96.27—Sounding Equipment (a) Vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service shall be fitted with § 96.27–1 When required. such ground tackle and hawsers as All mechanically propelled vessels of deemed necessary by the Officer in 500 gross tons and over in ocean or Charge, Marine Inspection, depending coastwise service and all mechanically upon the size of the vessel and the propelled vessels of 500 gross tons and waters on which it operates. over in Great Lakes service and certifi- § 96.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior cated for service on the River St. Law- to November 19, 1952. rence eastward of the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montreal, Canada, (a) Vessels contracted for prior to must be fitted with an efficient elec- November 19, 1952, shall meet the fol- tronic sounding apparatus. lowing requirements: (1) Installations previously accepted [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996] or approved shall be considered satisfactory for the same service so long as Subpart 96.30—Protection From they are maintained in good condition Refrigerants to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. If the serv- SOURCE: CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, ice of the vessel is changed, the suit- 1992, unless otherwise noted. ability of the equipment will be established by the Officer in Charge, Marine § 96.30–1 Application. Inspection. (a) This subpart, except § 96.30–90, applies to each vessel that is contracted Subpart 96.17—Magnetic for on or after November 23, 1992, and is Compass and Gyrocompass equipped with any refrigeration unit using— § 96.17–1 When required. (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space (a) All mechanically propelled vessels with a volume of more than 20 cubic in ocean or coastwise service must be feet; or fitted with a magnetic compass. (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any (b) All mechanically propelled vessels space with a volume of more than 1000 of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or cubic feet.

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(b) Each vessel that is contracted for installation or a replacement must before November 23, 1992, must satisfy meet all applicable specifications. § 96.30–90 if it is equipped with any re- (c) After November 23, 1994, each res- frigeration unit using— pirator must either satisfy § 96.30–5(a) (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space or be a self-contained compressed-air with a volume of more than 20 cubic breathing apparatus previously ap- feet; or proved by MSHA and NIOSH under part (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any 160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter. space with a volume of more than 1000 cubic feet. Subpart 96.35—Fireman’s Outfit § 96.30–5 General. § 96.35–1 Application. (a) Each self-contained breathing ap- This subpart, except § 96.35–90, applies paratus must be of the pressure-de- to each vessel that is on an inter- mand, open-circuit type, approved by national voyage and is contracted for the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- on or after November 23, 1992. Each ves- tration (MSHA) and by the National sel that is on an international voyage Institute for Occupational Safety and and is contracted for before November Health (NIOSH), and have at a min- 23, 1992, must satisfy § 96.35–90. imum a 30-minute air supply, a full facepiece, and a spare charge. [CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992] (b) All equipment shall be main- § 96.35–5 General. tained in an operative condition, and it shall be the responsibility of the mas- (a) All flame safety lamps shall be of ter and chief engineer to ascertain that an approved type, constructed in ac- a sufficient number of the crew are fa- cordance with subpart 160.016 of sub- miliar with the operation of the equip- chapter Q (Specifications) of this chap- ment. ter. (b) Each self-contained breathing ap- [CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; 57 FR paratus must be of the pressure-de- 56406, Nov. 27, 1992] mand, open-circuit type, approved by the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- § 96.30–15 Self-contained breathing ap- tration (MSHA) and by the National paratus. Institute for Occupational Safety and (a) Each vessel must have a self-con- Health (NIOSH), and have at a min- tained breathing apparatus for use as imum a 30-minute air supply and full protection against gas leaking from a facepiece. refrigeration unit. (c) Flashlights shall be Type II or (b) The self-contained breathing ap- Type III, constructed and marked in paratus required by paragraph (a) of accordance with ASTM F 1014 (incor- this section may be one of those re- porated by reference, see § 96.01–3). quired by § 96.35–10. (d) All lifelines shall be of steel or bronze wire rope. Steel wire rope shall § 96.30–90 Vessels contracted for be- be either inherently corrosion-resist- fore November 23, 1992. ant, or made so by galvanizing or tin- Vessels contracted for before Novem- ning. Each end shall be fitted with a ber 23, 1992, must meet the following hook with keeper having throat open- requirements: ing which can be readily slipped over a (a) Each vessels must satisfy §§ 96.30– 5⁄8-inch bolt. The total length of the 5 through 96.30–15 concerning the num- lifeline shall be dependent upon the ber of items and method of stowage of size and arrangement of the vessel, and equipment. more than one line may be hooked to- (b) Items of equipment previously ap- gether to achieve the necessary length. proved, but not meeting the applicable No individual length of lifeline may be specifications set forth in § 96.30–5, may less than 50 feet in length. The assem- continue in service as long as they are bled lifeline shall have a minimum maintained in good condition to the breaking strength of 1,500 pounds. satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, (e) All equipment shall be main- Marine Inspection; but each item in an tained in an operative condition, and it

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shall be the responsibility of the mas- § 96.35–90 Vessels contracted for be- ter and chief engineer to ascertain that fore November 23, 1992. a sufficient number of the crew are fa- Vessels contracted for before Novem- miliar with the operation of the equip- ber 23, 1992, must meet the following ment. requirements: (f) Boots and gloves shall be of rubber (a) Each vessel must satisfy §§ 96.35–5 or other electrically nonconducting through 96.35–20 concerning the number material. of items and method of stowage of (g) The helmet shall provide effective equipment. protection against impact. (b) Items of equipment previously ap- (h) Protective clothing shall be of proved, but not meeting the applicable material that will protect the skin specifications set forth in § 96.35–5, may from the heat of fire and burns from continue in service as long as they are scalding steam. The outer surface shall maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, be water resistant. Marine Inspection; but each item in an [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30, 1965, as installation or a replacement must amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, meet all applicable specifications. 1969; CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988; (c) After November 23, 1994, each res- CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; USCG pirator must either satisfy § 96.35–5(b) 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999] or be a self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus previously ap- § 96.35–10 Fireman’s outfit. proved by MSHA and NIOSH under part (a) Each fireman’s outfit must con- 160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter. sist of one self-contained breathing ap- [CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992] paratus, one lifeline with a belt or a suitable harness, one flashlight, one Subpart 96.40—Pilot Boarding flame safety lamp, one rigid helmet, Equipment boots and gloves, protective clothing, and one fire ax. In lieu of the flame § 96.40–1 Pilot boarding equipment. safety lamp, vessels may carry an oxy- (a) This section applies to each vessel gen depletion meter which is listed by that normally embarks or disembarks a Coast Guard recognized independent a pilot from a pilot boat or other ves- laboratory as intrinsically safe. sel. (b) Every vessel shall carry at least (b) Each vessel must have suitable two firemen’s outfits. pilot boarding equipment available for [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, 1969, as use on each side of the vessel. If a ves- amended by CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, sel has only one set of equipment, the 1992; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997] equipment must be capable of being easily transferred to and rigged for use § 96.35–15 Stowage. on either side of the vessel. (c) Pilot boarding equipment must be The fireman’s outfits must be stored capable of resting firmly against the in widely separated, accessible loca- vessel’s side and be secured so that it is tions. clear from overboard discharges. [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977] (d) Each vessel must have lighting positioned to provide adequate illu- § 96.35–20 Spare charges. mination for the pilot boarding equipment and each point of access. (a) A complete recharge shall be car- (e) Each vessel must have a point of ried for each self-contained breathing access that has— apparatus, and a complete set of spare (1) A gateway in the rails or bulwark batteries shall be carried for each with adequate handholds; or flashlight. The spares shall be stowed (2) Two handhold stanchions and a in the same location as the equipment bulwark ladder that is securely at- it is to reactivate. tached to the bulwark rail and deck. (f) The pilot boarding equipment required by paragraph (b) of this section

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must include at least one pilot ladder 97.15–7 Verification of vessel compliance approved under subpart 163.003 of this with applicable stability requirements. chapter. Each pilot ladder must be of a 97.15–10 Sanitation. 97.15–15 Examination of boilers and machin- single length and capable of extending ery. from the point of access to the water’s 97.15–17 Loading doors. edge during each condition of loading 97.15–20 Hatches and other openings. and trim, with an adverse list of 15°. 97.15–30 Emergency lighting and power sys- (g) Whenever the distance from the tems. water’s edge to the point of access is 97.15–35 Emergency training, musters, and more than 30 feet, access from a pilot drills. ladder to the vessel must be by way of 97.15–55 Requirements for fuel oil. 97.15–60 Firefighting equipment, general. an accommodation ladder or equally 97.15–75 Test of inflatable hopper gate seals safe and convenient means. on Great Lakes bulk dry cargo vessels. (h) Pilot hoists, if used, must be approved under subpart 163.002 of this Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot chapter. 97.16–1 Use of auto pilot. [CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984] Subpart 97.19—Manuevering PART 97—OPERATIONS Characteristics 97.19–1 Data required. Subpart 97.01—Application Subpart 97.20—Whistling Sec. 97.01–1 General. 97.20–1 Unnecessary whistling prohibited. 97.01–2 Incorporation by reference. Subpart 97.25—Searchlights Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation 97.25–1 Improper use prohibited. 97.05–1 Duty of officers. Subpart 97.27—Lookouts 97.05–5 Charts and nautical publications. 97.27–5 Master’s and officer’s responsibility. Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment 97.07–1 Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records. 97.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels. Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in 97.30–5 Accidents to machinery. Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge 97.30–10 Notice required before repair. 97.10–1 Application. Subpart 97.33—Communication Between 97.10–5 Persons excluded. Deckhouses Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter 97.33–1 When required. 97.11–1 Posting. Subpart 97.34—Work Vests Subpart 97.12—Bulk Solid Cargoes 97.34–1 Application. 97.34–5 Approved types of work vests. 97.12–1 Definition of a bulk solid cargo. 97.34–10 Use. 97.12–3 Guidance for the master. 97.34–15 Shipboard stowage. 97.12–5 Bulk solid cargoes that may liquefy. 97.34–20 Shipboard inspections. 97.34–25 Additional requirements for hybrid Subpart 97.13—Station Bills work vests. 97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries manning. 97.35–1 Application. Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections 97.35–3 Logbooks and records. 97.35–5 Actions required to be logged. 97.15–1 Application. 97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and means of Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans communication. 97.15–5 Drafts and load line markings. 97.36–1 When required.

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Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire and Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding Operations Emergency Equipment, Etc. 97.90–1 Pilot boarding operation. 97.37–1 Application. 97.37–3 General. Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge of 97.37–5 General alarm bell contact maker. Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk 97.37–7 General alarm bells. 97.37–9 Carbon dioxide alarm. 97.95–1 General. 97.37–10 Fire extinguishing system branch AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, lines. 3306, 5111, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 97.37–13 Fire extinguishing system controls. 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 97.37–15 Fire hose stations. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 97.37–20 Self-contained breathing apparatus. Department of Homeland Security Delega- 97.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers. tion No. 0170.1. 97.37–25 Emergency lights. SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 97.37–33 Instructions for changing steering 1965, unless otherwise noted. gear. 97.37–35 Rudder orders. 97.37–42 Markings for lifesaving appliances, Subpart 97.01—Application instructions to passengers, and stowage locations. § 97.01–1 General. 97.37–47 Portable magazine chests. (a) The provisions of this part shall 97.37–50 Ventilation alarm failure. apply to all vessels except as specifi- 97.37–60 Watertight doors. cally noted in this part. 97.37–90 Vessels contracted for prior to No- vember 19, 1952. § 97.01–2 Incorporation by reference. Subpart 97.40—Markings on Vessels (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the ap- 97.40–1 Application. proval of the Director of the Federal 97.40–5 Hull markings. Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems. CFR part 51. To enforce any edition 97.40–15 Load line marks. other than that specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess Steam must publish notice of change in the FEDERAL REGISTER; and the material 97.45–1 Master and chief engineer respon- must be available to the public. All ap- sible. proved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Life- Subpart 97.47—Routing Instructions saving and Fire Safety Division (CG– 97.47–1 All persons must comply. 5214), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Wash- ington, DC 20593–7126, or at the Na- Subpart 97.50—Compliance With Provisions tional Archives and Records Adminis- of Certificate of Inspection tration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 97.50–1 Master or person in charge responsible. NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.archives.gov/federallregister/ Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of Merchant codeloflfederallregulations/ Mariner Credential ibrllocations.html. All material is available from the sources indicated in 97.53–1 Officers. paragraph (b) of this section. (b) The material approved for incor- Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of Cargo poration by reference in this part and Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain or the sections affected are as follows: Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Car- ried American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 97.55–1 Master’s responsibility. 97.55–5 Warning notice posted. 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959 Subpart 97.80—Operation of Vehicles in ASTM D 93–97, Standard Test Methods for Enclosed Locations Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester—97.15–55 97.80–1 Special operating conditions. 69

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ASTM Adjunct F 1626, Symbols for Use in the U.S. Consulates where they may be Accordance with Regulation II–2/20 of the inspected. 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended PCN: 12–616260–01 (1996)—97.36–1 [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, International Maritime Organization (IMO) 1968; CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; USCG– Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, 2001–10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001] London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom Resolution A.654(16), Graphical Symbols for § 97.05–5 Charts and nautical publica- Fire Control Plans—97.36–1 tions. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as As appropriate for the intended voy- amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191, age, all vessels except barges, vessels Sept. 30, 1998; USCG 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, operating exclusively on rivers, and Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49232, motorboats other than those certifi- Sept. 25, 2009] cated for ocean or coastwise route, must carry adequate and up-to-date— Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners (a) Charts; and Aids to Navigation (b) Sailing directions; (c) Coast pilots; § 97.05–1 Duty of officers. (d) Light lists; (a) Licensed deck officers are re- (e) Notices to mariners; quired to acquaint themselves with the (f) Tide tables; latest information published by the (g) Current tables; and Coast Guard and the National Imagery (h) All other nautical publications and Mapping Agency regarding aids to necessary. 1 navigation. Neglect to do so is evidence [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977] of neglect of duty. It is desirable that vessels other than motorboats shall Subpart 97.07—Notice and Re- have available in the pilothouse for porting of Casualty and Voy- convenient reference at all times a file of the applicable Notice to Mariners. age Records (b) Weekly Notices to Mariners § 97.07–1 Notice and reporting of cas- (Great Lakes Edition), published by the ualty and voyage records. Commander, 9th Coast Guard District, The requirements for providing no- contain announcements and informa- tice and reporting of marine casualties tion on changes in aids to navigation and for retaining voyage records are and other marine information affecting contained in subpart 4.05 of this chap- the safety of navigation on the Great ter. Lakes. These notices may be obtained free of charge, by making application [CGD 84–099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987, as to Commander, 9th Coast Guard Dis- amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191, trict. Sept. 30, 1998] (c) Weekly Notices to Mariners (world-wide coverage) are prepared Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in jointly by the National Imagery and Pilothouse and on Navigation Mapping Agency, National Ocean Serv- Bridge ice and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include changes in aids to navigation in § 97.10–1 Application. assembled form for the 1st, 5th, 7th, (a) The provisions of this subpart Greater Antilles Section 8th, 11th, shall apply to all vessels carrying pas- 13th, 14th, and 17th Coast Guard Dis- sengers. tricts. Foreign marine information is also included in these notices. These § 97.10–5 Persons excluded. notices are available without charge Masters and pilots shall exclude from from the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Of- the pilothouse and navigation bridge fice, Washington, DC 20390, Branch Oceanographic Offices, U.S. Collector 1 For United States vessels in or on the of Customs of the major seaports in the navigable waters of the United States, see 33 United States and are also on file in CFR 164.33.

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while underway, all persons not con- with information regarding the nature nected with the navigation of the ves- of the cargo in advance of loading oper- sel. However, licensed officers of ves- ations. Additional requirements in sels, persons regularly engaged in § 148.60 of this chapter may also apply. training, regulating, evaluating, or learning the profession of pilot, offi- § 97.12–5 Bulk solid cargoes that may cials of the United States Coast Guard, liquefy. United States Navy, National Imagery If the information provided in § 97.12– and Mapping Agency, National Ocean 3(a) or (b) indicates that the bulk solid Service, United States Army Corps of cargo to be carried is prone to liquefy Engineers, Maritime Administration, during carriage, due to small particle and National Transportation Safety sizes and moisture content, then the Board may be allowed in the pilothouse requirements contained in § 148.450 of or upon the navigation bridge upon the this chapter apply. responsibility of the master or pilot. [CGD 91–023, 59 FR 16779, Apr. 8, 1994. as Subpart 97.13—Station Bills amended by USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001] § 97.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning. Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter The requirements for muster lists, emergency signals, and manning must § 97.11–1 Posting. be in accordance with subchapter W If a stability letter is issued under (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange- § 170.120 of this chapter, it must be ments) of this chapter. posted under glass or other suitable transparent material in the pilothouse [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] of the vessel. [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983] Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections

Subpart 97.12—Bulk Solid Cargoes § 97.15–1 Application. (a) Except as specifically noted, the SOURCE: 75 FR 64591, October 19, 2010, unless otherwise noted. provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats, § 97.12–1 Definition of a bulk solid and to all motorboats on an inter- cargo. national voyage. Motorboats not on an (a) A bulk solid cargo— international voyage shall meet the (1) Consists of particles, granules, or general intent of this subpart insofar larger pieces of material generally uni- as is reasonable and practicable with form in composition; the exception that the logging of infor- (2) Is not grain; and mation is not required. (3) Is loaded directly into a vessel’s cargo space with no intermediate form § 97.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and of containment. means of communication. (b) Additional requirements for bulk (a) On all vessels making a voyage of solid materials needing special han- more than 48 hours’ duration, the en- dling are contained in Part 148 of this tire steering gear, the whistle, and the chapter. means of communication between the bridge or pilothouse and the § 97.12–3 Guidance for the master. engineroom shall be examined and (a) The owner or operator of a vessel tested by an officer of the vessel within must provide the master with safe a period of not more than 12 hours loading and stowage information for prior to departure. On all other vessels each bulk solid cargo that vessel will similar examinations and tests shall be carry. made at least once in every week. (b) The shipper of a bulk solid cargo, (b) The date of the test and the con- as defined in § 148.3 of this chapter, dition of the equipment shall be noted must provide the master of a vessel in the official logbook.

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§ 97.15–5 Drafts and load line mark- § 97.15–10 Sanitation. ings. (a) It shall be the duty of the master (a) The master of every vessel on an and chief engineer to see that the ves- ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes voy- sel, and, in particular, the quarters are age shall enter the drafts of the vessel, in a clean and sanitary condition. The forward and aft, in the official logbook chief engineer shall be responsible only when leaving port. for the sanitary condition of the engi- (b) On vessels subject to the require- neering department. ments of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter at the time of departure § 97.15–15 Examination of boilers and from port on an ocean, coastwise, or machinery. Great Lakes voyage, the master shall It shall be the duty of the chief engi- insert in the official logbook a state- neer when assuming charge of the boil- ment of the position of the load line ers and machinery of a vessel to exam- mark, port and starboard, in relation ine them thoroughly. If any parts to the surface of the water in which the thereof are in bad condition, the fact vessel is then floating. shall immediately be reported to the (1) When an allowance for draft is master, owner or agent, and the Officer made for density of the water in which in Charge, Marine Inspection. the vessel is floating, this density is to be noted in the official logbook. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]

§ 97.15–7 Verification of vessel compli- § 97.15–17 Loading doors. ance with applicable stability re- (a) The master of a vessel fitted with quirements. loading doors shall assure that all load- (a) Except as provided in paragraph ing doors are closed watertight and se- (d) of this section, after loading and cured during the entire voyage except prior to departure and at all other that— times necessary to assure the safety of (1) If a door cannot be opened or the vessel, the master or person in closed while the vessel is at a dock, it charge shall determine that the vessel may be open while the vessel ap- complies with all applicable stability proaches and draws away from the requirements in the vessel’s trim and dock, but only as far as necessary to stability book, stability letter, Certifi- enable the door to be immediately op- cate of Inspection, and Load Line Cer- erated; tificate, as the case may be. The vessel (2) If needed to operate the vessel, or may not depart until it is in compli- embark and disembark passengers ance with these requirements. when the vessel is at anchor in pro- (b) When determining compliance tected waters, loading doors may be with applicable stability requirements open provided that the master deter- the vessel’s draft, trim, and stability mines that the safety of the vessel is must be determined as necessary. not impaired. (c) If a log book is required by § 97.35, (b) For the purposes of this section, then the master or person in charge ‘‘loading doors’’ include all weather- must enter an attestation statement tight ramps, bow visors, and openings verifying that the vessel complies with used to load personnel, equipment, the applicable stability requirements cargo, and stores, in the collision bulk- at the times specified in paragraph (a) head, the side shell, and the boundaries and any stability calculations made in of enclosed superstructures that are support of the determination must be continuous with the shell of the vessel. retained on board the vessel for the du- (c) The master shall enter into the ration of the voyage. log book the time and door location of (d) Stability verification is not re- every closing of the loading doors. quired for tank barges whose Certifi- (d) The master shall enter into the cate of Inspection carries draft restric- log book any opening of the doors in tions for purposes other than stability. accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of [CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992] this section setting forth the time of

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the opening of the doors and the cir- (e) In the event the master employs cumstances warranting this action. the discretionary provisions of this section after leaving port he shall cause [CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992] appropriate entries to be made in the § 97.15–20 Hatches and other openings. official log or equivalent thereof setting forth the time of uncovering, (a)(1) With the exception stated in opening, closing or covering of the paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it shall hatches or other openings to which this be the responsibility of the master to section applies and the circumstances assure himself that all exposed cargo warranting the action taken. hatches and other openings in the hull (f) The discretionary provisions of of his vessel are closed, made properly this section shall not relieve the mas- watertight by the use of tarpaulins, ter of his responsibility for the safety gaskets or similar devices, and in all of his vessel, her crew or cargo. respects properly secured for sea before leaving protected waters. § 97.15–30 Emergency lighting and (2) A vessel engaged in a voyage ex- power systems. clusively on Great Lakes waters and (a) Where fitted, it shall be the duty having 6 feet or more of freeboard, of the master to see that the emer- measured vertically from the water’s gency lighting and power systems are edge at the lowest point of sheer to the operated and inspected at least once in top of deck at the ship’s side, may, at each week that the vessel is navigated the master’s discretion, omit tarpau- to be assured that the system is in lins on the ship’s hatches from 16 May proper operating condition. through 15 September (both dates in- (b) Internal combustion engine driv- clusive). This exemption does not re- en emergency generators shall be oper- lieve the master of any responsibility ated under load for at least 2 hours, at for the securing and protection of his least once in each month that the ves- hatches during the interval of exemp- sel is navigated. tion and, in case of indications of bad (c) Storage batteries for emergency weather or other threatening condi- lighting and power systems shall be tions, he shall not leave protected tested at least once each 6-month pe- waters until the exposed cargo hatches riod that the vessel is navigated to and other openings in the hull of his demonstrate the ability of the storage vessel are properly covered, secured battery to supply the emergency loads and protected. for the period of time specified in Table (b) The openings to which this sec- 112.05–5(a) of this chapter. tion applies are as follows: (d) The date of the tests and the con- (1) Exposed cargo hatches. dition and performance of the appa- (2) Gangway, cargo and coaling ports ratus shall be noted in the official log fitted below the freeboard deck. book. (3) Port lights that are not accessible during navigation including the dead [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17014, Dec. 30, 1965, as lights for such port lights. amended by CGFR 70–143, 35 FR 19906, Dec. 30, 1970; 36 FR 5606, Mar. 25, 1971] (c) Vessels which, by their design, do not require cargo hatch closing devices § 97.15–35 Emergency training, mus- and to which § 45.01–20 of subchapter E ters, and drills. (Load Lines) of this chapter applies Onboard training, musters, and drills need not comply with the requirements must be in accordance with subchapter of this section as to exposed cargo W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange- hatches. ments) of this chapter. (d) The master at his discretion may permit hatches or other openings to re- [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] main uncovered or open, or to be uncovered or opened for reasonable pur- § 97.15–55 Requirements for fuel oil. poses such as ship’s maintenance while (a) It shall be the duty of the chief the vessel is being navigated: Provided, engineer to cause an entry in the log to That in his opinion existing conditions be made of each supply of fuel oil re- warrant such action. ceived on board, stating the quantity

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received, the name of the vendor, the § 97.15–75 Test of inflatable hopper name of the oil producer, and the gate seals on Great Lakes bulk dry flashpoint (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup cargo vessels. Method, ASTM D 93 (incorporated by (a) It is the duty of the Master to en- reference, see § 97.01–2)) for which it is sure that the inflatable hopper gate certified by the producer. seals installed on vessels required to (b) It shall be the further duty of the meet the damage stability require- chief engineer to cause to be drawn and ments of subpart H of part 172 of this sealed and suitably labeled at the time chapter are tested after each carriage the supply is received on board, a half- of cargo. pint sample of each lot of fuel oil. (b) Where inflatable hopper gate seals These samples shall be preserved until are installed, the test must consist of the particular supply of oil is ex- inflating the seals and assuring they hausted. hold the design pressure for at least 15 minutes without a drop in pressure. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, (c) The date of the test and the condi- 1968; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, tion of the equipment must be noted in 2000] the vessel’s official logbook. [CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986] § 97.15–60 Firefighting equipment, general. Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot (a) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that § 97.16–1 Use of auto pilot. the vessel’s firefighting equipment is Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15, at all times ready for use and that all when the automatic pilot is used in— such equipment required by the regula- (a) Areas of high traffic density; tions in this subchapter is provided, (b) Conditions of restricted visibility; maintained, and replaced as indicated. and (b) It shall be the duty of the owner, (c) All other hazardous navigational master, or person in charge to require situations, the master shall ensure and have performed at least once in that— every twelve months the tests and in- (1) It is possible to immediately es- spections of all hand portable fire ex- tablish manual control of the ship’s tinguishers, semiportable fire extin- steering; guishing systems, and fixed fire extin- (2) A competent person is ready at all guishing systems on board, as de- times to take over steering control; scribed in Tables 91.25–20(a)(1) and (3) The changeover from automatic 91.25–20(a)(2) in § 91.25–20 of this sub- to manual steering and vice versa is chapter. The owner, master, or person made by, or under, the supervision of in charge shall keep records of such the officer of the watch. tests and inspections showing the dates when performed, the number and/or [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977] other identification of each unit tested and inspected, and the name(s) of the Subpart 97.19—Maneuvering person(s) and/or company conducting Characteristics the tests and inspections. Such records shall be made available to the inspec- § 97.19–1 Data required. tor upon request and shall be kept for For each ocean and coastwise vessel the period of validity of the vessel’s of 1,600 gross tons or over, the fol- current certificate of inspection. Where lowing apply: practicable these records should be (a) The following maneuvering infor- kept in or with the vessel’s log book. mation must be prominently displayed The conduct of these tests and inspec- in the pilothouse on a fact sheet: tions does not relieve the owner, mas- (1) For full and half speed, a turning ter, or person in charge of his responsi- circle diagram to port and starboard bility to maintain this firefighting that shows the time and the distance of equipment in proper condition at all advance and transfer required to alter times. the course 90 degrees with maximum

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rudder angle and constant power set- (3) Analytical calculations; tings. (4) Simulations; (2) The time and distance to stop the (5) Information established from an- vessel from full and half speed while other vessel of similar hull form, maintaining approximately the initial power, rudder and propeller; or heading with minimum application of (6) Any combination of the above. rudder. (3) For each vessel with a fixed pro- The accuracy of the information in the peller, a table of shaft revolutions per fact sheet required is that attainable minute for a representative range of by ordinary shipboard navigation speeds. equipment. (4) For each vessel with a control- (f) The requirements for information lable pitch propeller a table of control for fact sheets for specialized craft settings or a representative range of such as semi-submersibles, hydrofoils, speeds. hovercraft and other vessels of unusual (5) For each vessel that is fitted with design will be specified on a case by an auxiliary device to assist in maneu- case basis. vering, such as a bow thruster, a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary [CGD 73–78, 40 FR 2689, Jan. 15, 1975] device is effective in maneuvering the vessel. Subpart 97.20—Whistling (b) The maneuvering information must be provided in the normal load § 97.20–1 Unnecessary whistling pro- and normal light condition with nor- hibited. mal trim for a particular condition of (a) The unnecessary sounding of the loading assuming the following— vessel’s whistle is prohibited within (1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or any harbor limits of the United States. less, calm sea; (2) No current; (3) Deep water conditions—water Subpart 97.25—Searchlights depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; and § 97.25–1 Improper use prohibited. (4) Clean hull. (a) No person shall flash or cause to (c) At the bottom of the fact sheet, be flashed the rays of a searchlight or the following statement must appear: other blinding light onto the bridge or into the pilothouse of any vessel under WARNING way. The response of the (name of the vessel) may be different from those listed above if any of the following conditions, upon which Subpart 97.27—Lookouts the maneuvering information is based, are varied: § 97.27–5 Master’s and officer’s respon- (1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less, sibility. calm sea; (a) Nothing in this part shall exon- (2) No current; (3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or erate any master or officer in com- greater; mand from the consequences of any ne- (4) Clean hull; and glect to keep a proper lookout or to (5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim. maintain a proper fire watch or from (d) The information on the fact sheet any neglect of any precaution which must be: may be required by the ordinary prac- (1) Verified six months after the ves- tice of seamen or by the special cir- sel is placed in service; or cumstances of the case. When cir- (2) Modified six months after the ves- cumstances require it, additional sel is placed into service and verified watches shall be maintained to guard within three months thereafter. against fire or other danger and to give (e) The information that appears on an alarm in case of accident or dis- the fact sheet may be obtained from: aster. (1) Trial trip observations; (2) Model tests;

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Subpart 97.30—Reports of Acci- Subpart 97.34—Work Vests dents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment § 97.34–1 Application. (a) Provisions of this subpart shall § 97.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pres- apply to all vessels inspected and cer- sure vessels. tificated in accordance with this sub- (a) Before making any repairs to boil- chapter. ers or unfired pressure vessels, the chief engineer shall submit a report § 97.34–5 Approved types of work vests. covering the nature of the repairs to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- (a) Each buoyant work vest carried tion, at or nearest to the port where under the permissive authority of this the repairs are to be made. section must be approved under— (1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or § 97.30–5 Accidents to machinery. (2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as (a) In the event of an accident to a a commercial hybrid PFD. boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or ma- [CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986] chinery tending to render the further use of the item unsafe until repairs are § 97.34–10 Use. made, or if by ordinary wear such (a) Approved buoyant work vests are items become unsafe, a report shall be considered to be items of safety ap- made, by the chief engineer imme- parel and may be carried aboard vessels diately to the Officer in Charge, Ma- to be worn by crew members when rine Inspection, or if at sea imme- working near or over the water under diately upon arrival at port. favorable working conditions. They shall be used under the supervision and § 97.30–10 Notice required before re- control of designated ship’s officers. pair. When carried, such vests shall not be (a) No repairs or alterations, except accepted in lieu of any portion of the in an emergency, shall be made to any required number of approved life pre- lifesaving or fire detecting or extin- servers and shall not be substituted for guishing equipment without advance the approved life preservers required to notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine be worn during drills and emergencies. Inspection. When emergency repairs or alterations have been made, notice § 97.34–15 Shipboard stowage. shall be given to the Officer in Charge, (a) The approved buoyant work vests Marine Inspection, as soon as prac- shall be stowed separately from the ticable. regular stowage of approved life preservers. Subpart 97.33—Communication (b) The locations for the stowage of Between Deckhouses work vests shall be such as not to be easily confused with that for approved § 97.33–1 When required. life preservers. On all vessels navigating in other § 97.34–20 Shipboard inspections. than protected waters, where the distance between deckhouses is more than (a) Each work vest shall be subject to 46 meters (150 feet) a fixed means facili- examination by a marine inspector to tating communication between both determine its serviceability. If found to ends of the vessel, such as a raised fore be satisfactory, it may be continued in and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be service, but shall not be stamped by a provided. Previously approved arrange- marine inspector with a Coast Guard ments may be retained so long as they stamp. If a work vest is found not to be are maintained in good condition to in a serviceable condition, then such work vest shall be removed from the the satisfaction of the Officer in vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, Charge, Marine Inspection. it shall be destroyed or mutilated in [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996] the presence of a marine inspector so

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as to prevent its continued use as a § 97.35–5 Actions required to be work vest. logged. The actions and observations noted § 97.34–25 Additional requirements for hybrid work vests. in this section shall be entered in the official log book. This section contains (a) In addition to the other require- no requirements which are not made in ments in this subpart, commercial hy- other portions of this subchapter, the brid PFD’s must be— items being merely grouped together (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in for convenience. accordance with the procedures set out (a) Onboard training, musters, and in the manual required for these de- drills: held in accordance with sub- vices by § 160.077–29 of this chapter and chapter W (Lifesaving appliances and any limitation(s) marked on them; and Arrangements) of this chapter. (2) Of the same or similar design and (b) Steering Gear, Whistle, and have the same method of operation as Means of Communication. Prior to de- each other hybrid PFD carried on parture. See § 97.15–3. board. (c) Drafts and Load Line Markings. [CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986] Prior to leaving port, ocean, coastwise, and Great Lakes services only. See Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries § 97.15–5. (d) Verification of vessel compliance § 97.35–1 Application. with applicable stability requirements. After loading and prior to departure (a) Except as specifically noted, the and at all other times necessary to as- provisions of this subpart shall apply sure the safety of the vessel. See to all vessels other than motorboats § 97.15–7. and barges. Motorboats on an inter- (e) Loading doors. Where applicable, national or intercoastal voyage may be every closing and any opening when required to carry a logbook in accord- not docked. See § 97.15–17. ance with § 97.35–10. (f) Hatches and other openings. All § 97.35–3 Logbooks and records. openings and closings, or leaving port without closing. Except vessels on pro- (a) The master or person in charge of tected waters. See § 97.15–20. a vessel that is required by 46 U.S.C. (g) Emergency Lighting and Power 11301 to have an official logbook shall Systems. Weekly and semi-annually. maintain the logbook on form CG–706. See § 97.15–30. When the voyage is completed, the (h) Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel master or person in charge shall file oil on board. See § 97.15–55. the logbook with the Officer in Charge, (i) Cargo gear inspections: At least Marine Inspection. once a month. See § 91.37–70 of this sub- (b) The master or person in charge of chapter. a vessel that is not required by 46 (j) Inflatable hopper gate seals. U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, Where installed to comply with subpart shall maintain, on board, an unofficial G of part 172 of this chapter after each logbook or record in any form desired carriage of cargo. See § 97.15–75. for the purposes of making entries therein as required by law or regula- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, tions in this subchapter. Such logs or 1986; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992; records are not filed with the Officer in CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] Charge, Marine Inspection, but must be kept available for review by a marine Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans inspector for a period of 1 year after the date to which the records refer. § 97.36–1 When required. Separate records of tests and inspec- Barges with sleeping accommodations of fire fighting equipment must tions for more than six persons and all be maintained with the vessel’s logs for self-propelled vessels shall have perma- the period of validity of the vessel’s nently exhibited for the guidance of certificate of inspection. the officer in charge of the vessel the [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996] following plans:

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(a) General arrangement plans show- shall meet the requirements of § 97.37– ing for each deck the fire control sta- 90. tions, the various sections enclosed by fire-resisting bulkheads, together with § 97.37–3 General. particulars of the fire alarms, detect- (a) It is the intent of this subpart to ing systems, the sprinkler installation provide such markings as are necessary (if any), the fire extinguishing appli- for the guidance of the person on board ances, means of access to different in case of an emergency. In any specific compartments, decks, etc., and the case, and particularly on small vessels, ventilating systems including particu- where it can be shown to the satisfac- lars of the master fan controls, the po- tion of the Officer in Charge, Marine sitions of dampers, the location of the Inspection, that the prescribed mark- remote means of stopping fans, and ings are unnecessary for the guidance identification numbers of the ven- of the persons on board in case of emer- tilating fans serving each section. If gency, such markings may be modified cargo compartments are ‘‘specially or omitted. suitable for vehicles,’’ they shall be so (b) In addition to English, all state- indicated on the plan. Alternatively, at room notices, directional signs, etc., the discretion of the Commandant, the shall be printed in languages appro- aforementioned details may be set out priate to the service of the vessel or in any other medium, such as a booklet other action be taken to achieve the or on computer software, provided that same purpose. the aforementioned details are available to each officer and a copy is re- (c) Where in this subpart red letters tained on board at all times and is ac- are specified, letters of a contrasting cessible during emergencies. For ves- color on a red background will be ac- sels constructed on or after September cepted. 30, 1997 or for existing vessels which § 97.37–5 General alarm bell contact have their plans redrawn, the symbols maker. used to identify the aforementioned details shall be in accordance with IMO Each general alarm contact maker Assembly resolution A.654(16). These must be marked in accordance with re- identical symbols can also be found in quirements in subchapter J (Electrical ASTM Adjunct F 1626 (incorporated by Engineering Regulations) of this chap- reference, see § 97.01–2). ter. (b) Plans showing clearly for each [CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982] deck and hold the boundaries of the watertight compartments, the open- § 97.37–7 General alarm bells. ings therein with the means of closure (a) All general alarm bells shall be and position of any controls thereof, identified by red lettering at least 1⁄2 and the arrangements for the correction of any list due to flooding. inch high: (c) The aforementioned information ‘‘GENERAL ALARM—WHEN BELL RINGS shall be kept up-to-date, any alteration GO TO YOUR STATION.’’ being recorded in the applicable me- (b) [Reserved] dium as soon as practicable. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as § 97.37–9 Carbon dioxide alarm. amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, (a) All carbon dioxide alarms shall be Sept. 29, 2000] conspicuously identified: Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire ‘‘WHEN ALARM SOUNDS—VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RE- and Emergency Equipment, Etc. LEASED.’’ § 97.37–1 Application. (b) [Reserved] (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of § 97.37–90, shall § 97.37–10 Fire extinguishing system apply to all vessels contracted for on or branch lines. after November 19, 1952. Vessels con- (a) The branch line valves of all fire tracted for prior to November 19, 1952, extinguishing systems shall be plainly

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and permanently marked indicating § 97.37–33 Instructions for changing the spaces served. steering gear.

(b) [Reserved] (a) Instructions in at least 1⁄2 inch letters and figures shall be posted in § 97.37–13 Fire extinguishing system the steering engine room, relating in controls. order, the different steps to be taken in (a) The control cabinets or spaces changing to the emergency steering containing valves or manifolds for the gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, various fire extinguishing systems valve, or switch which is used during shall be distinctly marked in con- the changeover shall be numbered or spicuous red letters at least 2 inches lettered on a metal plate or painted so high: that the markings can be recognized at ‘‘STEAM FIRE APPARATUS,’’ a reasonable distance. The instructions ‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE APPA- shall indicate each clutch or pin to be RATUS,’’ ‘‘FOAM FIRE APPA- ‘‘in’’ or ‘‘out’’ and each valve or switch RATUS,’’ or ‘‘WATER SPRAY FIRE which is to be ‘‘opened’’ or ‘‘closed’’ in shifting to any means of steering for APPARATUS’’ as the case may be. which the vessel is equipped. Instruc- (b) [Reserved] tions shall be included to line up all steering wheels and rudder amidship § 97.37–15 Fire hose stations. before changing gears. (a) Each fire hydrant shall be identi- (b) [Reserved] fied in red letters and figures at least two inches high ‘‘FIRE STATION NO. § 97.37–35 Rudder orders. 1,’’ ‘‘2,’’ ‘‘3,’’ etc. Where the hose is not (a) At all steering stations, there stowed in the open or behind glass so shall be installed a suitable notice on as to be readily seen, this identifica- the wheel or device or in such other po- tion shall be so placed as to be readily sition as to be directly in the helms- seen from a distance. man’s line of vision, to indicate the di- (b) [Reserved] rection in which the wheel or device must be turned for ‘‘right rudder’’ and § 97.37–20 Self-contained breathing ap- for ‘‘left rudder.’’ paratus. (b) [Reserved] (a) Lockers or spaces containing self- § 97.37–42 Markings for lifesaving ap- contained breathing apparatus shall be pliances, instructions to passengers, marked ‘‘SELF-CONTAINED BREATH- and stowage locations. ING APPARATUS.’’ Lifesaving appliances, instructions to (b) [Reserved] passengers, and stowage locations must be marked in accordance with sub- § 97.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers. chapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. (a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] and the location where stowed shall be § 97.37–47 Portable magazine chests. marked with a corresponding number (a) Portable magazine chests shall be at least 1⁄2 inch high. Where only one type and size of hand portable fire ex- marked in letters at least 3 inches high: tinguisher is carried, the numbering may be omitted. ‘‘PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST—FLAM- (b) [Reserved] MABLE—KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY.’’ (b) [Reserved] § 97.37–25 Emergency lights. (a) All emergency lights shall be § 97.37–50 Ventilation alarm failure. marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1⁄2 (a) The alarm required by § 92.15– inch high. 10(d)(4) of this subchapter, which indi- (b) [Reserved] cates the loss of required ventilation in spaces specially suitable for vehicles,

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shall be marked with a conspicuous easy observation. The bottom of each sign in at least 1⁄4-inch letters ‘‘VEN- mark must indicate the draft. TILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR (b) The draft must be taken from the SPACE.’’ bottom of the keel to the surface of the (b) [Reserved] water at the location of the marks. [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966] (c) In cases where the keel does not extend forward or aft to the location of § 97.37–60 Watertight doors. the draft marks, due to raked stem or cut away skeg, the datum line from Quick-acting Class I watertight doors which the draft shall be taken shall be fitted in accordance with the require- obtained by projecting the line of the ments in § 170.255(d) of this chapter bottom of keel forward or aft, as the must be marked ‘‘KEEP THIS DOOR case may be, to the location of the CLOSED’’. draft marks. [CGD 80–129, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986] (d) In cases where a vessel may have a skeg or other appendage extending § 97.37–90 Vessels contracted for prior locally below the line of the keel, the to November 19, 1952. draft at the end of the vessel adjacent (a) Vessels contracted for prior to to such appendage shall be measured to November 19, 1952, shall meet the re- a line tangent to the lowest part of quirements of this paragraph. such appendage and parallel to the line (1) The requirements of §§ 97.37–5 of the bottom of the keel. through 97.37–50 shall be met with the (e) Draft marks must be separated so exception that existing signs and that the projections of the marks onto markings containing the same general a vertical plane are of uniform height intent, but not necessarily identical equal to the vertical spacing between wording or exact letter type, size, or consecutive marks. color, may be retained so long as they (f) Draft marks must be painted in are in good condition to the satisfac- contrasting color to the hull. tion of the Officer in Charge, Marine (g) In cases where draft marks are ob- Inspection. scured due to operational constraints (2) [Reserved] or by protrusions, the vessel must be (b) [Reserved] fitted with a reliable draft indicating [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as system from which the bow and stern amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, drafts can be determined. 1966] [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 1965, as amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, Subpart 97.40—Markings on 1992] Vessels § 97.40–15 Load line marks. § 97.40–1 Application. (a) Vessels assigned a load line shall (a) The provisions of this subpart have the deck line and the load line shall apply to all vessels except as spe- marks permanently scribed or em- cifically noted. bossed as required by subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter. § 97.40–5 Hull markings. Vessels shall be marked as required Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess by parts 67 and 69 of this chapter. Steam [CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972] § 97.45–1 Master and chief engineer re- § 97.40–10 Draft marks and draft indi- sponsible. cating systems. It shall be the duty of the master and (a) All vessels must have draft marks the chief engineer of any vessel to re- plainly and legibly visible upon the quire that a steam pressure is not car- stem and upon the sternpost or ried in excess of that allowed by the rudderpost or at any place at the stern certificate of inspection, and to require of the vessel as may be necessary for that the safety valves, once set by the

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inspector, are in no way tampered with ments in which the grain or bulk solid or made inoperable. cargo is to be loaded de-energized at [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997] the distribution panel or panel board. He shall thereafter have periodic in- Subpart 97.47—Routing spections made of the panel or panel board as frequently as necessary to as- Instructions certain that the affected circuits re- § 97.47–1 All persons must comply. main de-energized while this bulk cargo remains within the vessel. All licensed masters, officers, and certificated seamen on U.S. vessels [USCG–2009–0091, 75 FR 64591, Oct. 19, 2010] must strictly comply with routing instructions issued by competent naval § 97.55–5 Warning notice posted. authority. (a) As a precaution against any sub- [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996] sequent unintentional re-energizing of the circuits specified above, an appro- Subpart 97.50—Compliance With priate notice shall be posted at the lo- Provisions of Certificate of In- cation where the control is effected spection warning against re-energizing these circuits. Such notice shall remain post- § 97.50–1 Master or person in charge ed while this bulk cargo remains with- responsible. in the vessel. (a) It shall be the duty of the master or other person in charge of the vessel Subpart 97.80—Operation of to see that all of the provisions of the Vehicles in Enclosed Locations certificate of inspection are strictly adhered to. Nothing in this subpart § 97.80–1 Special operating conditions. shall be construed as limiting the mas- (a) The operation of self-propelled ve- ter or other person in charge of the hicles in enclosed locations shall be vessel, at his own responsibility, from permitted only when the other condi- diverting from the route prescribed in tions in this section have been met. the certificate of inspection or taking such other steps as he deems necessary (b) Spaces exposed to carbon mon- and prudent to assist vessels in distress oxide or other hazardous vapors from or for other similar emergencies. exhausts of power-operated industrial (b) [Reserved] trucks shall have adequate ventilation. The senior deck officer shall see that Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of tests of the carbon monoxide content of the atmosphere are made as fre- Merchant Mariner Credential quently as conditions require to insure § 97.53–1 Officers. that dangerous concentrations do not develop. Such tests shall be made in All officers on a vessel must have the area in which persons are working, their licenses or officer endorsements by persons acquainted with the test conspicuously displayed. equipment and procedure. The carbon [ USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009] monoxide concentration in the holds and intermediate decks where persons Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of are working shall be maintained at not Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits more than 50 parts per million (0.005%) When Grain or Other Com- as a time-weighted average, and per- bustible Bulk Cargo Is Car- sons shall be removed from the area if ried the concentration exceeds 75 parts per million (0.0075%). When necessary, § 97.55–1 Master’s responsibility. portable blowers of adequate size and Before loading bulk grain or any bulk location shall be utilized. solid cargo to which § 148.435 of this [CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as chapter applies, the master shall have amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, the lighting circuits to cargo compart- 1969; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]

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Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding PART 98—SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, Operations ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN DAN- § 97.90–1 Pilot boarding operation. GEROUS CARGOES IN BULK (a) The master shall ensure that pilot boarding equipment is maintained as Subpart 98.01—General follows: (1) The equipment must be kept clean Sec. 98.01–1 Applicability. and in good working order. 98.01–3 Incorporation by reference. (2) Each damaged step or spreader step on a pilot ladder must be replaced Subpart 98.25—Anhydrous Ammonia in in kind with an approved replacement Bulk step or spreader step, prior to further use of the ladder. The replacement step 98.25–1 Applicability. or spreader step must be secured by the 98.25–5 How anhydrous ammonia may be carried. method used in the original construc- 98.25–10 Design and construction of cargo tion of the ladder, and in accordance tanks. with manufacturer instructions. 98.25–15 Markings. (b) The master shall ensure compli- 98.25–20 Installation of cargo tanks. ance with the following during pilot 98.25–30 Lagging. boarding operations: 98.25–35 Refrigerated systems. (1) Only approved pilot boarding 98.25–40 Valves, fittings, and accessories. 98.25–45 Liquid level gaging device. equipment may be used. 98.25–50 Filling and discharge pipes. (2) The pilot boarding equipment 98.25–55 Cargo piping. must rest firmly against the hull of the 98.25–60 Safety relief valves. vessel and be clear of overboard dis- 98.25–65 Filling density. charges. 98.25–70 Venting. (3) Two man ropes, a safety line and 98.25–75 Ventilation. an approved lifebuoy with an approved 98.25–80 Cargo hose. 98.25–85 Electrical bonding. water light must be at the point of ac- 98.25–90 Special operating requirements. cess and be immediately available for 98.25–95 Tests and inspections. use during boarding operations. 98.25–97 Nondestructive testing. (4) Rigging of the equipment and embarkation/debarkation of a pilot must Subpart 98.30—Portable Tanks be supervised in person by a deck offi- 98.30–1 Applicability. cer. 98.30–2 Definitions. (5) Both the equipment over the side 98.30–3 Vessels carrying MPTs. and the point of access must be ade- 98.30–4 Vessels carrying portable tanks quately lit during night operations. other than MPTs. (6) If a pilot hoist is used, a pilot lad- 98.30–5 Materials authorized for transfer to der must be kept on deck adjacent to and from a portable tank. the hoist and available for immediate 98.30–6 Lifting a portable tank. 98.30–7 Smoking. use. 98.30–8 Gaskets and lining. [CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984] 98.30–9 Stowage of portable tanks. 98.30–10 Pipe connections, and filling and discharge openings. Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge 98.30–11 Cargo pumps. of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk 98.30–13 Ground connection. 98.30–14 Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks. SOURCE: CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 98.30–15 Leakage containment. 1995, unless otherwise noted. 98.30–17 Qualifications of person in charge. 98.30–19 Supervision by person in charge. § 97.95–1 General. 98.30–21 Inspection prior to transfer. A qualified person in charge of a 98.30–23 Requirements for transfer; general. transfer of liquid cargo in bulk shall be 98.30–25 Requirements for transfer; cargo designated in accordance with subpart handling system. C of 33 CFR part 155. 98.30–27 Connections. 98.30–29 Piping incompatible products. [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995] 98.30–31 Conditions for pumping.

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98.30–33 Warning signals. as well as the requirements of this sub- 98.30–35 Warning sign at gangway. chapter. 98.30–37 Firefighting requirements. 98.30–39 Alternate fire extinguishing sys- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as tem. 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 § 98.01–3 Incorporation by reference. Supply Vessels (a) Certain standards and specifica- 98.31–5 Applicability. tions are incorporated by reference 98.31–10 Certificate of inspection and NLS into this part with the approval of the certificate endorsements. Director of the Federal Register in ac- 98.31–15 Operating requirements. cordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than the ones Subpart 98.33—Portable Tanks for Certain listed in paragraph (b) of this section, Grade E Combustible Liquids and notice of change must be published in Other Regulated Materials the FEDERAL REGISTER and the mate- 98.33–1 Applicability. rial made available to the public. All 98.33–3 Cargoes authorized. approved material is at the National 98.33–5 Portable tanks authorized. Archives and Records Administration 98.33–7 Pipe and hose connections. (NARA), and is available from the 98.33–9 Stowage. sources indicated in paragraph (b) of 98.33–11 Smoking. this section. For information on the 98.33–13 Cargo-handling systems. availability of this material at NARA, 98.33–15 Transfers. call 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.archives.gov/federallregister/ AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, codeloflfederallregulations/ 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Depart- ibrllocations.html. ment of Homeland Security Delegation No. (b) The standards and specifications 0170.1. approved for incorporation by reference in this part and the sections af- SOURCE: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, fected, are: 1965, unless otherwise noted.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to American Society for Nondestructive Testing part 98 appear by USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR (ASNT) 49232, Sept. 25, 2009. 4153 Arlingate Road, Caller # 28518, Colum- bus, OH, 43228–0518 Subpart 98.01—General ASNT ‘‘Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (1988), Personnel Qual- § 98.01–1 Applicability. ification and Certification in Non- destructive Testing’’ ...... 98.25–97(c)(2) (a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all self-propelled cargo vessels American Society of Mechanical Engineers which carry in bulk any of the dan- (ASME) International gerous cargoes specifically noted in Three Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016– this part. 5990 (b) [Reserved] ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (c) The regulations for barges car- Code, section V, Nondestructive rying any of the bulk chemical cargoes Examination (1986) ...... 98.25–97(a)(1) listed in subparts 98.01 through 98.25 [CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989 as are found in subchapter O of this chap- amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. ter. 1, 1999] (d) [Reserved] (e) Manned barges carrying any of Subpart 98.25—Anhydrous the cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this Ammonia in Bulk chapter will be considered individually by the Commandant and may be re- § 98.25–1 Applicability. quired to meet the applicable require- (a) The regulations in this subpart ments of subchapter O of this chapter, apply to each self-propelled vessel that

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has anhydrous ammonia on board as a as possible to the top of the tank. cargo, cargo residue, or vapor and that Where access trunks are fitted to is not regulated under part 154 of this tanks, the diameter of the trunks shall chapter. be not less than 30 inches. (b) Any self-propelled vessel to which [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as this subpart applies shall be inspected amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, and certificated under this subchapter 1968] and subchapter D of this chapter. [CGD 74–289, 44 FR 26008, May 3, 1979] § 98.25–15 Markings. (a) Cargo tanks shall be marked in § 98.25–5 How anhydrous ammonia accordance with the requirements of may be carried. § 54.10–20 of subchapter F (Marine Engi- (a) Anhydrous ammonia shall be car- neering) of this chapter. ried in unfired pressure vessel type (b) In addition to the markings re- tanks independent of the structure as quired to be stamped on the tank, the detailed in this part, except as other- legend, ‘‘Anhydrous Ammonia’’ shall wise provided in paragraph (b) of this be conspicuously and legibly marked section. upon the dome or upper portion of the (b) When anhydrous ammonia is to be tank in letters at least 4 inches high. transported at its boiling temperature (c) All tank inlet and outlet connec- at or near atmospheric pressure, the tions, except safety relief valves, liquid Commandant may permit the use of al- level gaging devices and pressure gages ternate methods of storage if it is shall be labeled to designate whether shown to his satisfaction that a degree they terminate in the vapor or liquid of safety is obtained consistent with space. Labels of noncorrosive material the minimum requirements of this sub- may be attached to valves. part. (d) All tank markings shall be permanently and legibly stamped in a readily § 98.25–10 Design and construction of visible position. If the tanks are cargo tanks. lagged, the markings attached to the (a) The cargo tanks shall meet the tank proper shall be duplicated on a requirements for Class I, I-L, II, or II- corrosion resistant plate secured to the L welded pressure vessels and shall be outside jacket of the lagging. fabricated, inspected, and tested in ac- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as cordance with the applicable require- amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, ments of part 54 of subchapter F (Ma- 1968] rine Engineering) of this chapter. (b) Unlagged cargo tanks subject to § 98.25–20 Installation of cargo tanks. atmospheric temperatures shall be de- (a) Independent tanks shall be ar- signed for a pressure of not less than ranged in the vessel so as to provide a 250 pounds per square inch gage. minimum clearance of not less than 24 (c) Where unrefrigerated cargo tanks inches from the vessel’s side and not are lagged as required by §§ 98.25–30 and less than 15 inches from the vessel’s 98.25–60, the tanks shall be designed for bottom. Where more than one tank is a pressure of not less than 215 pounds installed in a vessel, the distance be- per square inch gage. tween such tanks shall be not less than (d) Refrigerated cargo tanks, in 15 inches, unless otherwise approved by which the temperature of the liquid the Commandant. Alternate provisions ammonia is maintained below the nor- may be made for moving such tanks to mal atmospheric temperatures, shall provide for adequate inspection and be designed for a pressure of not less maintenance of the vessel’s structure than the vapor pressure corresponding and the tanks. to the temperature of the liquid at (b) The design shall show the manner which the system is to be maintained, in which the tanks are to be installed, plus 25 pounds per square inch gage. supported, and secured in the vessel (e) Each tank shall be provided with and shall be approved prior to installa- not less than a 15″×18″ diameter man- tion. Tanks shall be supported in steel hole, fitted with a cover located above saddles and securely anchored in place. the maximum liquid level and as close If the tanks are required to be stress-

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relieved no appendages shall be welded the insulation and vapor proof coating to the tanks after they have been when specifically authorized by the stress-relieved unless authorized by the Commandant. Commandant. (b) Where unlagged tanks are in- (c) Tanks may be located in dry stalled in insulated holds or insulated cargo holds or in liquid cargo tanks or ’tween deck spaces, such tanks shall be may be installed ‘‘on deck’’ or ‘‘under considered lagged provided the thermal deck’’ with the tank protruding above conductance of the insulation is not deck. On installations where a portion less than that required by paragraph of the tank extends above the weather (a) of this section. deck, provision shall be made to maintain the weathertightness of the deck, § 98.25–35 Refrigerated systems. except that vessels operating on protected inland waters may have tanks (a) Where refrigerated systems are located in the holds of hopper type installed to maintain the temperature barges without the watertightness of of the liquid below atmospheric, at the deck being maintained. All tanks least two complete refrigeration plants shall be installed with the manhole automatically regulated by pressure opening and fittings located above the variations within the tanks shall be weather deck. provided, each to be complete with the (d) The anhydrous ammonia tanks necessary auxiliaries for proper oper- may be installed in the bulk liquid ation. The capacity of each refrigera- cargo tanks provided the liquid sur- tion compressor shall be sufficient to rounding the enclosed anhydrous am- maintain the vapor pressure in the monia tanks complies with the fol- tanks during the peak atmospheric lowing chemical and physical prop- temperature conditions below the pres- erties: sure for which the tanks are designed. (1) Boiling point above 125 °F. at at- (b) An alternate arrangement may mospheric pressure. consist of three compressors, any two (2) Inert to ammonia at 100 °F. at at- of which shall be capable of maintain- mospheric pressure. ing the vapor pressure in the tanks (3) Noncorrosive in the liquid and during peak atmospheric temperature vapor phase to the ammonia tanks and conditions below the pressure for which piping. the tanks are designed, the third compressor acting as a stand-by unit. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3711, Feb. 25, (c) Refrigerated tanks shall be insu- 1970] lated in conformance with the requirements of § 98.25–30. § 98.25–30 Lagging. (a) Lagged tanks shall be covered § 98.25–40 Valves, fittings, and acces- with an incombustible insulation mate- sories. rial of a thickness to provide a thermal (a) All valves, flanges, fittings and conductance of not more than 0.075 accessory equipment shall be of a type B.t.u. per square foot per degree F. dif- suitable for use with anhydrous ammo- ferential in temperature per hour. The nia and shall be made of steel, or mal- insulating material shall be of an ap- leable or nodular iron meeting the re- proved type complying with the requirements of § 56.60–1 of subchapter F quirements of subpart 164.009 of sub- (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. chapter Q (Specifications) of this chap- Valves shall be fitted with noncorro- ter, and shall be given a vapor proof sive material suitable for ammonia coating with fire retardant material service. Valves, flanges, and pipe fit- acceptable to the Commandant. Tanks tings shall be of the square or round exposed to the weather shall have the tongue and groove type or raised-face, insulation and vapor proof coating cov- United States of America Standard 300- ered with a removable sheet metal pound standard minimum, fitted with jacket of not less than 0.083 inch thick- suitable soft gasket material. Welded ness and flashed around all openings so fittings shall be used wherever possible as to be weather tight. Materials other and the number of pipe joints shall be than sheet metal may be used to cover held to a minimum. Screwed joints are

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not permitted for pipe diameters ex- lief valves shall be piped to the venting ceeding 2 inches. Nonferrous materials, system. such as copper, copper alloys and alu- (j) The pressure gage shall be located minum alloys, shall not be used in the at the highest practical point. The construction of valves, fittings or ac- thermometer well shall terminate in cessory equipment. Brazed joints are the liquid space and be attached to the prohibited. shell by welding with the end of the fit- (b) Each tank shall be provided with ting being provided with a gas-tight the necessary fill and discharge liquid screwed plug or bolted cover. and vapor shut-off valves, safety relief [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as valves, liquid level gaging devices, amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, thermometer well and pressure gage, 1968; CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970] and shall be provided with suitable access for convenient operation. Connec- § 98.25–45 Liquid level gaging device. tions to tanks installed below the (a) Each tank shall be fitted with a weather deck shall be made to a trunk liquid level gaging device of suitable or dome extending above the weather design to indicate the maximum level deck. Connections to the tanks shall be to which the tank may be filled with protected against mechanical damage liquid at temperatures between 20 °F. and tampering. Other openings in the and 130 °F. tanks, except as specifically permitted (b) Liquid level gaging devices shall by this part, are prohibited. be of the following types: magnetic, ro- (c) All connections to the tanks, ex- tary tube, slip tube, fixed tube, auto- cept safety devices and liquid level matic float, or other types acceptable gaging devices, shall have manually to the Commandant. operated shut-off valves located as (c) Gaging devices that require bleed- close to the tank as possible. ing of the product to the atmosphere, (d) Excess flow valves where required such as rotary tube, fixed tube, and slip by this section shall close automati- tube, shall be so designed that the cally at the rated flow of vapor or liq- bleed valve maximum opening is not uid as specified by the manufacturer. larger than a No. 54 drill size, unless The piping, including valves, fittings provided with an excess flow valve. and appurtenances, protected by an ex- (d) Gaging devices shall have a design cess flow valve, shall have a greater ca- pressure of at least 250 pounds per pacity than the rated flow of the excess square inch. flow valve. (e) Gage glasses of the columnar type (e) Liquid level gaging devices which are prohibited. are so constructed that outward flow of tank contents shall not exceed that § 98.25–50 Filling and discharge pipes. passed by a No. 54 drill size opening, (a) Filling connections shall be pro- need not be equipped with excess flow vided with one of the following: valves. (1) Combination back pressure check (f) Pressure gage connections need valve and excess flow valve; not be equipped with excess flow valves (2) One double or two single back if the openings are not larger than No. pressure check valves; or 54 drill size. (3) A positive shut-off valve in con- (g) Excess flow valves may be de- junction with either an internal back signed with a bypass, not to exceed a pressure check valve or an internal ex- No. 60 drill size opening, to allow cess flow valve. equalization of pressure. (b) All other liquid and vapor connec- (h) Prior to disconnecting shore tions to tanks, except filling connec- lines, the pressure in the liquid and tions, safety relief valves, and liquid vapor lines shall be relieved through level gaging devices and pressure gages suitable valves installed at the loading described in § 98.25–40(e) and (f) shall be header. equipped with automatic excess flow (i) Relief valves shall be fitted in liq- valves; or in lieu thereof, may be fitted uid lines which may be subject to ex- with quick closing internal stop valves, cessive pressure caused by liquid full which, except during filling and dis- condition, and the escape from the recharge operations, shall remain closed.

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The control mechanism for such valves designed, constructed, and flow-tested shall be provided with a secondary re- for capacity in conformance with sub- mote control of a type acceptable to part 162.018 of subchapter Q (Specifica- the Commandant. tions) of this chapter. (c) The excess flow, internal stop or (b) Each safety relief valve shall back pressure check valves shall be lo- start to discharge at a pressure not in cated on the inside of the tank or out- excess of the design pressure of the side where the piping enters the tank. tank. In the latter case, installation shall be (c) Safety relief valves shall be at- made in such a manner that any undue tached to the tank near the highest strain will not cause breakage between point of the vapor space. Shutoff valves the tank and the excess flow or inter- shall not be installed between the nal stop valve. tanks and the safety relief valves, ex- (d) Where the filling and discharge cept manifolds for mounting multiple are made through a common nozzle at safety relief valves may be fitted with the tank, and the connection is fitted acceptable interlocking three-way with a quick-closing internal stop valves so arranged at all times as to valve as permitted in paragraph (b) of permit at any position of the three-way this section, the back pressure check valve, an unrestricted flow of vapors valve or excess flow valve is not re- through at least one port. When two quired, provided, however, a positive safety relief valves are mounted in par- shut-off valve is installed in conjunc- allel on both the upper outlets of the tion with the internal stop valve. three-way valve, the arrangement shall be such as to permit at least one safety [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, relief valve to be operative at all 1970] times. (d) Each safety valve shall be tested § 98.25–55 Cargo piping. in the presence of a marine inspector (a) Piping shall be of seamless steel at the site of installation before or meeting the requirements of § 56.60–1 of after mounting prior to being placed in subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of service. The tests shall prove that the this chapter. The piping shall be of not safety relief valve will start to dis- less than Schedule 40 thickness. In case charge at a pressure not in excess of of piping on the discharge side of the the maximum allowable pressure of the liquid pumps or vapor compressors, the tank. design shall be for a pressure of not [CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, 1968] less than the pump or compressor relief valve setting; or if the piping is not § 98.25–65 Filling density. fitted with relief valves, the design (a) The filling density, or the percent pressure shall not be less than the ratio of the liquefied gas that may be total discharge head of the pump or loaded in the tank to the weight of the compressor. water the tank will hold at 60 °F., shall (b) Where necessary, provision shall not exceed 56 percent for unlagged be made for expansion and contraction tanks and 58 percent for lagged or re- of piping by means of seamless steel frigerated tanks. pipe expansion bends. Special consideration will be given for packless type § 98.25–70 Venting. expansion joints. Slip type expansion (a) Except as provided in paragraph joints are prohibited. Piping shall be (b) of this section, each safety valve in- provided with adequate support to take stalled on a cargo tank shall be con- the weight of the piping off the valves nected to a branch vent of a venting and fittings. system which shall be constructed so [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as that the discharge of gas will be di- amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, rected vertically upward to a point at 1968] least 10 feet above the weather deck or the top of any tank or house located § 98.25–60 Safety relief valves. above the weather deck. (a) Each tank shall be fitted with two (b) The capacity of branch vents or or more approved safety relief valves, vent headers shall depend upon the

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number of cargo tanks connected to § 98.25–80 Cargo hose. such branch or header as provided in (a) Cargo hose fabricated of seamless Table 98.25–70(b). steel pipe with swivel joints, wire braided armored rubber or other hose TABLE 98.25–70(b)—CAPACITY OF BRANCH material acceptable to the Com- VENTS OR VENT HEADERS mandant, shall be fitted to the liquid Percent of or vapor lines during filling and dis- Number of cargo tanks total valve discharging of the cargo tanks. charge (b) Hose subject to tank pressure 1 or 2 ...... 100 shall be designed for a bursting pres- 3 ...... 90 sure of not less than five times the 4 ...... 80 maximum safety relief valve setting of 5 ...... 70 the tank. 6 or more ...... 60 (c) Hose subject to discharge pressure of pumps or vapor compressors shall be (c) In addition to the requirement designed for a bursting pressure of not specified in paragraph (b) of this sec- less than five times the pressure of set- tion, the size of the branch vents or ting of the pump or compressor relief vent headers shall be such that the valve. back pressure in relief valve discharge (d) Before being placed in service, lines shall not be more than 10 percent each new cargo hose, with all necessary of the safety relief valve setting. fittings attached, shall be (d) Return bends and restrictive pipe hydrostatically tested by the manufac- fittings are prohibited. Vents and head- turer to a pressure of not less than ers shall be so installed as to prevent twice the maximum pressure to which stresses on safety relief valve mount- it may be subjected in service. The ings. hose shall be marked with the max- (e) When vent discharge risers are in- imum pressure guaranteed by the man- stalled, they shall be so located as to ufacturer. provide protection against physical damage and be fitted with loose § 98.25–85 Electrical bonding. raincaps. (a) Each cargo tank shall be elec- (f) No shut-off valve shall be fitted in trically grounded to the hull. The the venting system between the safety cargo vessel shall be electrically con- relief valve and the vent outlets. Suit- nected to the shore piping prior to con- able provision shall be made for drain- necting the cargo hose. This electrical ing the venting system if liquid can connection shall be maintained until collect therein. after the cargo hose has been discon- nected and any spillage has been re- [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as moved. amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970; 35 FR 6431, Apr. 22, 1970] [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, § 98.25–75 Ventilation. 1970] (a) All enclosed spaces containing § 98.25–90 Special operating require- cargo tanks fitted with bottom outlet ments. connections shall be provided with me- (a) Repairs involving welding or chanical ventilation of sufficient ca- burning shall not be undertaken on the pacity to assure a change of air every cargo tanks or piping while anhydrous 3 minutes. Where cargo tanks are fitted ammonia in either the liquid or vapor with top outlet connections, the en- state is present in the system. closed spaces containing such tanks (b) During the time anhydrous am- shall be fitted with efficient natural or monia is laden in the tanks the vessel mechanical ventilation. shall be under constant surveillance. (b) Enclosed compartments in which (c) Authorization from the Com- machinery such as cargo pumps or mandant (CG–522) shall be obtained to vapor compressors are located shall be transport lading other than anhydrous adequately ventilated. ammonia in the cargo tanks.

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(d) Sufficient hose stations shall be (1) An internal inspection of the tank installed with adequate water supply is conducted within— so that if leakage of anhydrous ammo- (i) Ten years after the last internal nia occurs the vapors may be removed inspection if the tank is a pressure-ves- by use of a stream of water. sel type cargo tank on an unmanned (e)(1) At least two units of approved barge described under § 151.01–25(c) of self-contained breathing apparatus, one this chapter and carrying cargo at tem- stowed forward of the cargo tanks and peratures of ¥67 °F (¥55 °C) or warmer; one stowed aft of the cargo tanks, shall or be carried on board the vessel at all (ii) Eight years after the last internal times. (2) All approved self-contained inspection if the tank is of a type other breathing apparatus, masks and res- than that described in paragraph piratory protective devices shall be of (a)(1)(i) of this section. types suitable for starting and oper- (2) An external examination of ating at the temperatures encountered, unlagged tanks and the visible parts of and shall be maintained in good oper- lagged tanks is made at each inspec- ating condition. tion for certification and periodic in- (3) Personnel involved in the filling spection. The owner shall ensure that or discharge operations shall be ade- the amount of insulation deemed nec- quately trained in the use of the equip- essary by the marine inspector is re- ment. moved from insulated tanks during (4) For all self-propelled cargo ves- each internal inspection to allow spot sels, during filling or discharge oper- external examination of the tanks and ations every person on the vessel shall insulation, or the thickness of the carry on his person or have close at tanks may be gauged by a non- hand at all times a canister mask ap- destructive means accepted by the ma- proved for ammonia; or each person rine inspector without the removal of shall carry on his person a respiratory insulation. protective device which will protect (3) If required by the Officer in the wearer against ammonia vapors and provide respiratory protection for Charge, Marine Inspection the owner emergency escape from a contaminated shall conduct nondestructive testing of area which would result from cargo each tank in accordance with § 98.25–97. leakage. This respiratory protective (4) If the tank is a pressure vessel equipment shall be of such size and type cargo tank with an internal in- weight that the person wearing it will spection interval of 10 years, and is 30 not be restricted in movement or in the years old or older, determined from the wearing of lifesaving device. date it was built, the owner shall con- (f) While fast to a dock, a vessel dur- duct nondestructive testing of each ing transfer of bulk cargo shall display tank in accordance with § 98.25–97, dur- a red flag by day or a red light by ing each internal inspection. night, which signal shall be so placed (b) A hydrostatic test of 11⁄2 times the that it will be visible on all sides. When maximum allowable pressure as deter- at anchor, a vessel during transfer of mined by the safety relief valve setting bulk cargo shall display a red flag by shall be made at any time that the in- day, which signal shall be so placed spector considers such hydrostatic test that it will be visible on all sides. necessary to determine the condition [CGFR 70–10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970, as of the tank. If the jacket and lagging amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, are not removed during the hydrostatic 1983; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; tests prescribed in this paragraph, the CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996] tank shall hold the hydrostatic test § 98.25–95 Tests and inspections. pressure for at least 20 minutes without a pressure drop. (a) Each tank shall be subjected to the tests and inspections described in (c) The safety relief valves shall be this section in the presence of a marine popped in the presence of a marine in- inspector, except as otherwise provided spector by either liquid, gas or vapor in this part. pressure at least once every four years

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to determine the accuracy of adjust- (1) A marine portable tank (MPT); ment and, if necessary, shall be reset. (2) An IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank; [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as and amended by CGFR 67–86, 32 FR 17622, Dec. 9, (3) A portable tank authorized for liq- 1967; CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989; uid hazardous materials, other than USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000] liquefied gases, by the Associate Ad- ministrator for Hazardous Materials § 98.25–97 Nondestructive testing. Safety, Research and Special Programs (a) Before nondestructive testing Administration (AAHMS), under an ex- may be conducted to meet § 98.25–95(a) emption issued in accordance with sub- (3) and (4), the owner shall submit a part B of 49 CFR part 107. proposal to the Officer in Charge, Ma- [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990, as rine Inspection for approval that in- amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, cludes— 1997] (1) The test methods and procedures to be used, all of which must meet sec- § 98.30–2 Definitions. tion V of the ASME Boiler and Pres- (a) IM 101 portable tank and IM 102 sure Vessel Code (1986); portable tank mean a portable tank con- (2) Each location on the tank to be structed in accordance with 49 CFR tested; and 178.270 through 178.272 and approved (3) The test method and procedure to under 49 CFR 173.32a. be conducted at each location on the (b) MPT means a marine portable tank. tank that was inspected and stamped (b) If the Officer in Charge, Marine by the Coast Guard on or before Sep- Inspection rejects the proposal, the Of- tember 30, 1992, and that meets the ap- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection in- plicable requirements in this part and forms the owner of the reasons why the part 64 of this chapter. proposal is rejected. (c) If the Officer in Charge, Marine [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990] Inspection accepts the proposal, then the owner shall ensure that— § 98.30–3 Vessels carrying MPTs. (1) The proposal is followed; and Each MPT on a vessel to which this (2) Nondestructive testing is per- part applies must bear, on a metal or formed by personnel meeting ASNT other corrosion-resistant tag— ‘‘Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC- (a) An inspection date for pressure 1A (1988), Personnel Qualifications and relief devices and vacuum relief devices Certification in Nondestructive Test- in accordance with paragraph (b) of ing.’’ § 64.79 of this chapter that is not more (d) Within 30 days after completing than 12 months earlier than the month the nondestructive test, the owner in which the vessel is operated; shall submit a written report of the re- (b) An inspection date in accordance sults to the Officer in Charge, Marine with paragraph (b) of § 64.81 of this Inspection. chapter that is not more than 30 [CGD 85–061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989] months earlier than the month during which the vessel is operated; and Subpart 98.30—Portable Tanks (c) A hydrostatic test date in accordance with paragraph (b) of § 64.83 of this chapter that is not more than 60 SOURCE: CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, months earlier than the month during 1974, unless otherwise noted. which the vessel is operated. § 98.30–1 Applicability. [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990] (a) This subpart contains regulations concerning transfer of combustible liq- § 98.30–4 Vessels carrying portable uids, certain flammable liquids, and tanks other than MPTs. other hazardous materials to or from (a) Each portable tank, other than an portable tanks on vessels. MPT, on board a vessel to which this (b) This subpart applies to the fol- part applies must be one of the following portable tanks: lowing:

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(1) An IM 101 or IM 102 tank author- ‘‘hazardous substance’’ in 49 CFR 171.8; ized for its contents in accordance with and Columns 7 and 8C of the Hazardous Ma- (5) Other cargoes subject to regula- terials Table of 49 CFR 172.101. tion under 49 CFR parts 171 through 176 (2) A portable tank authorized by the when authorized in writing by the AAHMS under an exemption issued in Commandant. Requests for such au- accordance with subpart B of 49 CFR thorization must be submitted as pre- part 107, and scribed in § 153.900(d)(1) of this chapter. (i) According to the terms of the exemption, equivalent to an IM 101 or IM TABLE 98.30–5(a)—CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MA- 102 portable tank; and TERIALS AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSFER TOAND (ii) Authorized for its contents under FROM PORTABLE TANKS the terms of the exemption or by written acknowledgment from the AAHMS. Acetone Alcohols; flash point of 80 °F (27 °C) or less by open- (b) Each IM 101 or IM 102 portable cup test tank must be tested and inspected in Benzene accordance with 49 CFR 173.32b, and Gasoline used only as specified in 49 CFR 173.32c. Mixtures of Hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid con- (c) Each portable tank authorized taining not more than 36 percent hydrochloric acid or 2 1 under an exemption from the AAHMS percent hydrofluoric acid Methyl Ethyl Ketone must be inspected and tested, main- Toluene (Toluol) tained, and used in accordance with the NOTE: terms of that exemption. 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, (b) Grade D and Grade E combustible 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR liquids with a flash point of 100°F (38°C) 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, or higher by closed cup test that are Sept. 30, 1997] not listed by name in the Table of 49 § 98.30–5 Materials authorized for CFR 172.101 may be transferred to and transfer to and from a portable from an MPT or an IM 102 portable tank. tank conforming to the entry for note (a) The following hazardous mate- ‘‘T1’’ of 49 CFR 172.102(c)(7)(i). rials may be transferred to and from a (c) Sulfuric acid having a concentra- portable tank under this subpart: tion of not over 51 percent may be (1) Any Grade D or Grade E combus- transferred to or from an MPT only if tible liquid listed in § 30.25–1 of this the MPT is lined with rubber or with chapter that does not meet the defini- material equally acid-resistant and tion of any hazard class in 49 CFR part equally strong and durable. 173 other than that of ‘‘flammable liq- (d) Sulfuric acid having a concentra- uid’’, ‘‘combustible liquid’’, or ‘‘ORM- tion of 65.25 percent or greater may be E’’; transferred to or from any portable (2) Any corrosive liquid that— tank; provided that the corrosion rate (i) Is compatible with the materials on steel, measured at 100 °F (38 °C), of of the tank; sulfuric acid having a concentration of (ii) Meets the definition of no other greater than 65.25 percent is not great- hazard class in 49 CFR part 173; and er than the corrosion rate of such an (iii) Is authorized for transport in an acid having a concentration of 65.25 IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank under percent. subpart F of 49 CFR part 173; (3) Any hazardous material listed in (e) Environmentally hazardous sub- Table 98.30–5(a); stances (see paragraph (a)(4) of this (4) Any environmentally hazardous section) may be transferred only to or substance, liquid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed from an IM 101 or IM 102 portable tank in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR or an MPT. 172.101, and any aqueous solution of an (f) A hazardous material that may be environmentally hazardous substance, transferred to and from an IM 102 port- solid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed in that able tank may also be transferred to table, that meets the definition of and from an IM 101 portable tank.

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(g) No hazardous material not re- § 98.30–10 Pipe connections, and filling ferred to in this section may be trans- and discharge openings. ferred to or from a portable tank on No person may transfer a hazardous board a vessel. material to or from a portable tank on [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR board a vessel, unless each filling and 40755, Oct. 4, 1990, as amended by CGD 97–057, discharge opening in the tank bottom 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997] is equipped with the following: (a) For an IM 101 or IM 102 portable § 98.30–6 Lifting a portable tank. tank, the closures specified in 49 CFR No person may lift a portable tank 173.32c(g)(2); and with another portable tank. (b) For an MPT, the valves and closures specified in §§ 64.33 through 64.41 [CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redes- of this chapter. ignated by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990] [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990]

§ 98.30–7 Smoking. § 98.30–11 Cargo pumps. No person may smoke within 50 feet No person may operate a cargo pump of a portable tank on the deck on to transfer a product to or from a port- which the tank is stowed. able tank unless the pump is installed— § 98.30–8 Gaskets and lining. (a) Above deck; or No person may transfer a hazardous (b) Below deck, in conformance with subpart 32.60 of this chapter. material to or from a portable tank on board a vessel unless each gasket and § 98.30–13 Ground connection. the lining of the portable tank are made of a material that is— No person may transfer an inflam- (a) Chemically compatible with the mable or combustible product to or product for which the portable tank is from a vessel unless— approved; and (a) The portable tank and its pumping equipment is electrically grounded (b) Resistant to deterioration by the to the hull of the vessel; and product for which the portable tank is (b) The vessel is electrically ground- approved. ed to an offshore platform, shore pip- [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990] ing, or another vessel by a— (1) Cargo hose constructed with an § 98.30–9 Stowage of portable tanks. integral grounding wire if the end con- (a) No person may operate a vessel to nections are used for electrical con- which this subpart applies unless each tinuity; or portable tank is stowed on an open (2) Separate grounding that is main- deck. tained until the cargo hose is discon- (b) No person may stow a portable nected and drained. tank— § 98.30–14 Requirements for ships car- (1) In the vicinity of another tank rying NLSs in portable tanks. that contains a chemically incompatible product; and (a) The person in charge of a ship, except a ship under subpart 98.31 of this (2) Unless all electrical equipment is chapter, that carries an NLS in a port- explosion-proof or intrinsically safe, as able tank shall ensure that— defined in §§ 111.105–9 and 111.105–11 of (1) The ship’s Certificate of Inspec- this chapter, in the area of the tank tion is endorsed with the name of the and its associated equipment that is— NLS; (i) Within 10 feet in any horizontal (2) Any letters issued by the Com- direction; and mandant (CG–522) prescribing addi- (ii) Within 8 feet above the deck. tional conditions for endorsement are [CGD 73–172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as attached; and amended by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, (3) Each operating requirement speci- 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990] fied in writing by Commandant (CG–

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522) as a condition for endorsement is ardous material in bulk, hold a valid met. merchant mariner credential, license, (b) To have a ship’s Certificate of In- or certificate authorizing service as a spection endorsed to allow the carriage master, mate, pilot, engineer, or oper- of NLSs in portable tanks, the— ator aboard that vessel, and a (1) Owner of the ship must make a re- Tankerman-PIC or a restricted quest to the Commandant (CG–522) fol- Tankerman (PIC) endorsement. lowing the procedures for requesting alternatives in § 153.10(a) of this chap- [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, as ter; and amended by 62 FR 25135, May 8, 1997; USCG– 2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009] (2) The ship must meet any design and equipment requirements specified § 98.30–19 Supervision by person in in writing as a condition for the en- charge. dorsement by the Commandant (CG– 522). (a) No person may connect, top off, disconnect, or engage in any other crit- [CGD 81–101, 53 FR 28974, Aug. 1, 1988. Redes- ical product transfer operation unless ignated at CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, the person in charge designated in 1990, and amended by CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, § 98.30–17, personally supervises the op- Sept. 11, 1990; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, eration. 1996] (b) No person may start the flow of a product to or from a portable tank un- § 98.30–15 Leakage containment. less instructed to do so by the person (a) No person may transfer a product in charge. to or from a vessel unless there is a (c) No person may transfer a product container or enclosed deck area that to or from a portable tank unless the meets the requirements of this section person in charge is in the immediate under or around each transfer connec- vicinity of the transfer operation and tion area. immediately available to the person (b) Each container or enclosed deck transferring the product. area must hold, in all conditions of vessel list or trim to be encountered dur- § 98.30–21 Inspection prior to transfer. ing the transferring operation, 5 gal- No person may transfer to or from a lons or more and must have a means of portable tank a product with a draining or removing any leakage flashpoint of less than 300 °F unless the without mixing incompatible products person in charge of the transfer deter- or discharging into the water. mines that— § 98.30–17 Qualifications of person in (a) Each warning signal and sign recharge. quired in §§ 98.30–33 and 98.30–35 is displayed; (a) The operator or agent of each ves- (b) No repair work in the vicinity of sel shall designate the person in charge any portable tank is done without per- of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to mission of the person in charge of the or from a portable tank. transfer operation; and (b) Each person designated as person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo (c) Riveting, welding, burning, or a in bulk to or from a portable tank similar operation is not done in the vi- shall— cinity of a portable tank unless an in- (1) On a tank barge, hold a spection by the person in charge of the ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’, restricted transfer ensures that the operation can ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’, ‘‘Tankerman-PIC be done safely. (Barge)’’, or restricted ‘‘Tankerman- PIC (Barge) endorsement on his or her § 98.30–23 Requirements for transfer; general. merchant mariner credential or ’’ merchant mariner’s document authorizing No person may transfer a product to transfer of the classification of cargo or from a portable tank unless— involved; (a) The vessel’s moorings are strong (2) On a self-propelled tank vessel, or enough to hold in all expected condi- on a tankship, carrying oil or haz- tions of surge, current, and weather

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and are long enough to allow adjust- § 98.30–25 Requirements for transfer; ment for changes in draft, drift, and cargo handling system. tide during the transfer operation; No person may transfer a product to (b) Transfer hoses or loading arms or from a portable tank unless the are long enough to allow the vessel to cargo handling system meets the remove the limits of its mooring without quirements in subpart F of part 64 of placing strain on the hose, loading this chapter. arm, or transfer piping system; (c) Each transfer hose is supported in § 98.30–27 Connections. a manner that prevents strain on its (a) Each person who makes a connec- coupling; tion for a transfer operation shall— (d) Each part of the transfer system (1) Use suitable material in joints necessary to allow the flow of the prod- and couplings to make a tight seal; uct is lined up for the transfer; (2) Use a bolt in at least every other (e) Each transfer hose has no loose hole and in no case less than four bolts covers, kinks, bulges, soft spots, and no in each temporary connection utilizing gouges, cuts, or slashes that penetrate an American National Standards Insti- the hose reinforcement; tute (ANSI) standard flange coupling; (f) Each coupling meets the require- (3) Use a bolt in each hole of cou- ments of § 98.30–27; plings other than ANSI standard flange (g) Each scupper or drain in a dis- couplings; charge containment system is closed; (4) Use a bolt in each hole of each (h) The person in charge of the trans- permanently connected flange cou- fer operations on the transferring ves- pling; sel or facility and the person in charge (5) Use bolts of the same size in each of the transfer operations on the re- bolted coupling; and ceiving vessel or facility have held a (6) Tighten each bolt and nut uni- conference, to ensure that each person formly to distribute the load. in charge understands— (b) No person who makes a connec- (1) The identity of the product to be tion for a transfer operation may use transferred; any bolt that shows signs of strain or is (2) The sequence of transfer oper- elongated or deteriorated. ations; (c) No person may use a connection (3) The transfer rate; for transfer operations unless it is— (1) A bolted or full threaded connec- (4) The name or title and location of tion; or each person participating in the trans- (2) A quick-connect coupling accept- fer operation; ed by the Coast Guard. (5) Particulars of the transferring and receiving systems; § 98.30–29 Piping incompatible prod- (6) Critical stages of the transfer op- ucts. erations; No person may pipe a portable tank (7) Federal, state, and local rules with another tank that contains a that apply to the transfer of dangerous chemically incompatible product. articles and combustible liquids; (8) Emergency procedures; § 98.30–31 Conditions for pumping. (9) Discharge containment proce- No person may start pumping a prod- dures; uct to or from a portable tank or if (10) Discharge reporting procedures; started, continue to pump if— (11) Watch or shift arrangement; and (a) There is an electrical storm; (12) Transfer shutdown procedures; (b) A fire occurs— (i) The person in charge of the trans- (1) On the deck; fer operations on the transferring ves- (2) On the vessel; sel or facility and the person in charge (3) In the vicinity; or of transfer operations on the receiving (c) The cargo hose ruptures or leaks. vessel or facility agree to begin the transfer operations; and § 98.30–33 Warning signals. (j) Each person in charge required in (a) If the vessel is moored, no person this subpart is present. may transfer to or from a portable

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tank a product with a flashpoint of less pounds or more total capacity of extin- than 300 °F unless the person in charge guishing agent. displays a— (1) Red flag by day; and § 98.30–39 Alternate fire extinguishing (2) Red electric lantern by night. system. (b) If the vessel is at anchor, no per- An alternative to the fire extin- son may transfer to or from a portable guishing system required in § 98.30–37(c) tank a product with a flashpoint of less may be approved in accordance with than 300 °F unless the person in charge procedures contained in subpart 90.15 of displays a red flag. this chapter. (c) The signal required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be visi- Subpart 98.31—Control of Pollution ble on all sides of the vessel. From NLS Cargoes on Ocean- § 98.30–35 Warning sign at gangway. going Offshore Supply Ves- If a vessel is moored, no person may sels transfer to or from a portable tank a product with a flashpoint of less than SOURCE: CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 300 °F unless the person in charge dis- 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted. plays at each gangway or access that is open for use a warning placard con- § 98.31–5 Applicability. taining the following in letters 2 inches This subpart applies to each offshore in height or larger: supply vessel contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, before March 15, WARNING 1996, that is oceangoing as defined in 33 CFR 151.05(j) and that carries noxious No open lights liquid substances (NLSs) as defined in No smoking § 153.2 of this chapter in bulk, including carriage in portable tanks. § 98.30–37 Firefighting requirements. § 98.31–10 Certificate of inspection and No person may lift a portable tank NLS certificate endorsements. on or off a vessel, or transfer a product with a flashpoint of less than 300 °F to (a) The Coast Guard issues the en- or from a portable tank unless— dorsed Certificate of Inspection or NLS (a) Water pressure is maintained on Certificate required by § 98.31–15 for the firemain; every vessel under this subpart to (b) Firehoses, fitted with a Coast carry NLSs if the vessel— Guard approved combination nozzle, (1) Has the Cargo Record Book pre- are attached to each fire hydrant in scribed in § 153.490(a)(1) of this chapter; the vicinity of the portable tanks; and (c) Except as provided in § 98.30–39, (2) Unless it discharges no NLS resi- fire extinguishers of a dry chemical dues as defined in § 153.2 of this chapter type are— to the sea, meets the requirements in (1) Located to protect the deck area §§ 153.470 through 153.491 of this chap- 10 feet in any horizontal direction from ter. each portable tank and its associated (b) Each vessel under this subpart cargo handling system; that does not meet the requirements in (2) Coast Guard approved; and §§ 153.470 through 153.491 of this chapter (3) Capable of covering the deck area must have a statement on its Certifi- without being moved; cate of Inspection or NLS Certificate (d) In a deck area of 500 square feet or stating that the vessel is prohibited less, there are 2 or more dry chemical from discharging NLS residues to the fire extinguishers of 300 pounds or more sea. total capacity of extinguishing agent; and § 98.31–15 Operating requirements. (e) In a deck area of more than 500 No person may operate a vessel that square feet, there are 3 or more dry carries a bulk liquid cargo of NLS un- chemical fire extinguishers of 450 less the vessel—

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(a) Has on board a Certificate of In- solid, N.O.S., Class 9, listed in that spection and, if it is a vessel making a table, that meets the definition of foreign voyage, an NLS Certificate en- ‘‘Hazardous substance’’ in 49 CFR 171.8. dorsed under § 98.31–10 with the name of (c) Other cargoes subject to regula- the NLS cargo; tion under 49 CFR parts 171 through 176 (b) Discharges no NLS residues to the when authorized in writing by the sea unless the vessel meets— Commandant. Requests for such au- (1) The equipment requirements in thorization must be submitted as pre- § 98.31–10(a)(2); and scribed in § 153.900(d)(1) of this chapter. (2) The operating requirements prescribed for oceangoing ships carrying [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as NLSs in §§ 153.901, 153.903, 153.909, and amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 153.1100 through 153.1132 of this chapter. 1997] § 98.33–5 Portable tanks authorized. Subpart 98.33—Portable Tanks for Certain Grade E Combustible The cargoes authorized under § 98.33– Liquids and Other Regulated 3 may be transferred to and from portable tanks to which this subpart ap- Materials plies if the portable tanks have: (a) A minimum design pressure of 9 SOURCE: CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, psig. 1990, unless otherwise noted. (b) Pressure-relief devices that may § 98.33–1 Applicability. be frangible pressure-relief devices (a) This subpart contains regulations (rupture disks), and that do not open at concerning transfer of certain low-haz- less than 3 psig. ard materials to and from portable [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR tanks on vessels 47477, Nov. 14, 1990] (b) This subpart applies to the following portable tanks: § 98.33–7 Pipe and hose connections. (1) A DOT-specification 57 portable If a portable tank authorized under tank (see 49 CFR 173.24, 173.32, 178.251, § 98.33–5 of this part has a pipe or hose and 178.253); connection in its bottom, the connec- NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(1): Copies of Speci- tion must have a manually operated fications 178.251 and 178.253 may be obtained valve and a bolted flange, threaded cap, from the Commandant (G-MSO–3). or similar device, to protect against (2) A portable tank authorized under leakage of the tank’s contents. 49 CFR 176.340(b); and (3) A portable tank approved by the § 98.33–9 Stowage. Commandant under subpart 50.20 of Each portable tank authorized under this chapter. § 98.33–5 of this part must be secured to [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 56 FR the vessel by devices of sufficient 13598, Apr. 3, 1991, as amended by CGD 97–057, strength and number to prevent the 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997] tank from moving in any direction during transport. § 98.33–3 Cargoes authorized. The following cargoes are authorized § 98.33–11 Smoking. for transfer to and from portable tanks No person may smoke when— authorized by § 98.33–5: (a) Within 50 feet of a portable tank (a) Grade E combustible liquids that containing a combustible liquid; and have a closed-cup flashpoint of 300 °F or higher and that meet the definition (b) On the deck where the tank is of no DOT hazard class in 49 CFR part stowed. 173; § 98.33–13 Cargo-handling systems. (b) Any environmentally hazardous substance, liquid N.O.S., Class 9, listed A cargo authorized under § 98.33–3 of in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR this part may not be transferred to or 172.101, and any aqueous solution of an from a portable tank authorized under environmentally hazardous substance, § 98.33–5 of this part unless the cargo-

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handling system meets the require- Subpart 105.10—Definition of Terms Used in ments of subpart F of part 64 of this This Part chapter. 105.10–5 Approved. 105.10–10 Combustible liquid. § 98.33–15 Transfers. 105.10–15 Flammable liquid. A cargo authorized under § 98.33–3 of 105.10–20 Pressure vacuum relief valve. this part may not be transferred to or 105.10–25 Commercial fishing vessel. from a portable tank authorized under § 98.33–5 of this part unless the fol- Subpart 105.15—Inspection Required lowing requirements are met: 105.15–1 General. (a) Cargo pumps comply with § 98.30–11 105.15–5 Authority of marine inspectors. of this part; 105.15–10 Application for inspection. (b) Ground connection complies with 105.15–15 Letter of compliance. 105.15–20 Exhibition of letter of compliance. § 98.30–13 of this part; (c) Leakage containment complies with Subpart 105.20—Specific Requirements— § 98.30–15 of this part; Cargo Tanks (d) Qualification of person in charge complies with § 98.30–17 of this part; 105.20–1 Plans and/or sketches. (e) Supervision of person in charge 105.20–3 Cargo tanks. 105.20–5 Piping systems. complies with § 98.30–19 of this part; 105.20–10 Pumps. (f) Transfers, general, comply with 105.20–15 Grounding. § 98.30–23 of this part; (g) Connections comply with § 98.30–27 Subpart 105.25—Additional Require- of this part; ments—When Cargo Tanks Are In- (h) Pumping of incompatible prod- stalled Below Decks ucts complies with § 98.30–29 of this 105.25–1 General requirements. part; 105.25–5 Compartments or areas containing (i) Conditions for pumping comply cargo tanks or pumping systems. with § 98.30–31 of this part; and 105.25–7 Ventilation systems for cargo tank (j) Carriage of NLSs complies with or pumping system compartment. § 98.30–14 of this part. 105.25–10 Cargo pumping installation. 105.25–15 Spacings around tanks. [CGD 84–043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 105.25–20 Shutoff valves required. 47477, Nov. 14, 1990] Subpart 105.30—Electrical Requirements PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING 105.30–1 Electrical fittings and fixtures. VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM 105.30–5 Grounding of electrical equipment. PRODUCTS Subpart 105.35—Fire Extinguishing Equipment Subpart 105.01—Administration 105.35–1 General. Sec. 105.35–5 Fire pumps. 105.01–1 Purpose. 105.35–10 Fire main system. 105.01–3 Incorporation by reference. 105.35–15 Fire hose. 105.01–5 Intent of Pub. L. 90–397 (approved July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 341) and Pub. L. 93– Subpart 105.45—Special Operating 430 (approved October 1, 1974, 88 Stat. Requirements 1180). 105.01–10 Effective date of regulations. 105.45–1 Loading or dispensing petroleum products. Subpart 105.05—Application 105.45–5 Galley fires. 105.45–10 Smoking. 105.05–1 Commercial fishing vessels dis- 105.45–15 Warning signals and signs. pensing petroleum products. 105.45–20 Warning sign at gangway. 105.05–2 Prohibitions regarding petroleum products. Subpart 105.90—Existing Commercial Fish- 105.05–3 New vessels and existing vessels for ing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum the purpose of application of regulations Products in this part. 105.05–5 Types of vessels. 105.90–1 Existing commercial fishing vessels 105.05–10 Intent of regulations. dispensing petroleum products.

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AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, § 105.01–5 Intent of Pub. L. 90–397 (ap- 3703, 4502; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 proved July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 341) FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 793; De- and Pub. L. 93–430 (approved Octo- partment of Homeland Security Delegation ber 1, 1974, 88 Stat. 1180). No. 0170.1. (a) Pub. L. 90–397 allowed cannery SOURCE: CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, tenders, fishing tenders, and fishing 1969, unless otherwise noted. vessels of not more than 500 gross tons used in the salmon or crab fisheries of Subpart 105.01—Administration the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska when engaged exclusively in § 105.01–1 Purpose. the fishing industry, to have on board The purpose of the regulations in this inflammable or combustible cargo in part is to provide adequate safety in bulk to the extent and upon conditions the transporting and handling of in- as might be required by regulations flammable or combustible cargo in promulgated by the Secretary of the bulk on board certain commercial fish- department in which the Coast Guard ing vessels and tenders. is operating. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997] (b) Pub. L. 93–430 allowed vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons used in § 105.01–3 Incorporation by reference. the processing and assembling of fish- (a) Certain material is incorporated ery products in the fisheries of the by reference into this part with the ap- States of Oregon, Washington, and proval of the Director of the Federal Alaska to have on board inflammable Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 or combustible cargo in bulk to the ex- CFR part 51. To enforce any edition tent and upon conditions as might be other than that specified in this sec- required by regulations promulgated tion, the Coast Guard must publish no- by the Secretary of the department in tice of change in the FEDERAL REG- which the Coast Guard is operating. ISTER and the material must be avail- [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] able to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the § 105.01–10 Effective date of regula- National Archives and Records Admin- tions. istration (NARA). For information on (a) Amendments, revisions, or addi- the availability of this material at tions to the regulations in this part NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http:// will become effective 90 days after the www.archives.gov/federallregister/ date of publication in the FEDERAL codeloflfederallregulations/ REGISTER, unless the Commandant di- ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available rects otherwise. for inspection at the Coast Guard, Of- (b) The regulations in this sub- fice of Design and Engineering Stand- chapter are not retroactive in effect ards (CG–521), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202– unless specifically made so at the time 372–1405, and is available from the the regulations are issued. Changes in sources listed below. specification requirements of articles (b) American Society for Testing and of equipment or materials used in con- Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor struction shall not apply to such items Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428– which have been passed as satisfactory 2959, telephone 610–832–9585, http:// until replacement shall become nec- www.astm.org. essary, unless a specific finding is (1) ASTM D 323–94, Standard Test made that such equipment or material Method for Vapor Pressure of Petro- used is unsafe or hazardous and has to leum Products (Reid Method), incorpo- be removed from vessels. ration by reference approved for [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as § 105.10–15. amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, (2) [Reserved] 1976] [USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009]

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Subpart 105.05—Application § 105.05–3 New vessels and existing vessels for the purpose of applica- § 105.05–1 Commercial fishing vessels tion of regulations in this part. dispensing petroleum products. (a) New vessels. In the application of (a) The provisions of this part, with the regulations in this part, the term the exception of Subpart 105.90, shall ‘‘new vessels’’ means any commercial apply to all commercial fishing vessels fishing vessel of not more than 500 of not more than 500 gross tons used in gross tons used in the salmon or crab the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon, fisheries of Oregon, Washington, or Washington, and Alaska, the construc- Alaska, the construction of which is tion of which is contracted for on or contracted for on or after December 1, after December 1, 1969, and all vessels 1969, and vessels of not more than 5000 of not more than 5000 gross tons used in gross tons used in the processing and the processing and assembling of fish- assembling of fishery products in the ery products in the fisheries of the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Wash- States of Oregon, Washington, and ington, and Alaska, the construction of Alaska, the construction of which is which is contracted for on or after May contracted for on or after May 31, 1976 31, 1976. which have or propose to have perma- (b) Existing vessels. In the application nently or temporarily installed tanks of the regulations in this part, the or containers for dispensing petroleum term ‘‘existing vessels’’ means any products, Grades B and lower flam- commercial fishing vessel of not more mable or combustible liquids, in bulk than 500 gross tons used in the salmon in limited quantities. or crab fisheries of Oregon, Wash- (b) The provisions of Subpart 105.90 ington, or Alaska, the construction of shall apply to all commercial fishing which is contracted for prior to Decem- vessels of not more than 500 gross tons ber 1, 1969, and vessels of not more than used in the salmon or crab fisheries of 5000 gross tons used in the processing Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the and assembling of fishery products in construction of which was contracted the fisheries of the States of Oregon, for prior to December 1, 1969, and all Washington, and Alaska, the construc- vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons tion of which is contracted for prior to used in the processing and assembling May 31, 1976. of fishery products in the fisheries of [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is § 105.05–5 Types of vessels. contracted for prior to May 31, 1976 which have or propose to have perma- (a) The only types of commercial nently or temporarily installed tanks fishing vessels to which the provisions or containers for dispensing petroleum of this part apply are self-propelled products, Grades B and lower flam- manned vessels with one of the fol- mable or combustible liquids, in bulk lowing: in limited quantities. (1) Permanently installed dispensing tanks or containers on open decks. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as (2) Permanently installed dispensing amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, tanks or containers located below deck 1976] or in closed compartments. § 105.05–2 Prohibitions regarding pe- (3) Temporary dispensing tanks or troleum products. containers installed on open decks. (a) Commercial fishing vessels shall [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] not transport Grade A flammable liquids in bulk. (See § 105.10–15(a) for defi- § 105.05–10 Intent of regulations. nition of Grade A flammable liquid.) (a) The intent of the regulations in (b) On commercial fishing vessels, this part is to prescribe special require- temporarily installed dispensing tanks ments for commercial fishing vessels or containers shall not be installed or which are otherwise exempt from re- carried below deck or in closed com- quirements of vessel inspection, but by partments on or above the deck. reason of occasionally engaging in the

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service of carrying on board and dis- (1) Grade D. Any combustible liquid pensing liquid inflammable and com- having a flashpoint below 150 °F. and bustible cargo in bulk are subject to above 80 °F. certain requirements of 46 U.S.C. sec- (2) Grade E. Any combustible liquid tion 3702. having a flashpoint of 150 °F. or above. (b) The application of the regulations governing petroleum products in bulk [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, is limited to that portion of the vessel 1977] involved in the storage, carriage, and handling of such products. This shall § 105.10–15 Flammable liquid. include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Permanently or temporarily in- (a) The term flammable liquid means stalled tanks or containers; any liquid which gives off flammable (2) Compartments, areas or places vapors (as determined by flashpoint where such tanks or containers are from an open cup tester, as used for placed; test of burning oils) at or below a tem- ° (3) Fuel filling systems; perature of 80 F. Flammable liquids are referred to by grades as follows: (4) Fuel venting systems; (1) Grade A. Any flammable liquid (5) Fuel piping and pumping systems. having a Reid 1 vapor pressure of 14 (c) The regulations in this part also pounds or more. state the manning, crew requirements, and officers for those vessels when re- (2) Grade B. Any flammable liquid 1 quired by other specific provisions of having a Reid vapor pressure under 14 1 law. pounds and over 8 ⁄2 pounds. (1) Vessels carrying flammable or (3) Grade C. Any flammable liquid 1 1 combustible liquids in bulk are re- having a Reid vapor pressure of 8 ⁄2 quired by 46 U.S.C. 3702, to have aboard pounds or less and a flashpoint of 80 °F. certificated tankermen. or below. (2) Vessels of 200 gross tons and up- [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as ward and operating on the high seas amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, are subject to the Officers’ Competency 1977; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, Certificate Convention, 1936, and 46 2000] U.S.C. 8304, regarding masters, mates, chief engineers, and assistant engi- § 105.10–20 Pressure vacuum relief neers. valve.

[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR July 4, 1969, as amended (a) The term pressure vacuum relief by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; valve means any device or assembly of USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009] a mechanical, liquid, weight, or other type used for the automatic regulation Subpart 105.10—Definition of of pressure or vacuum in enclosed Terms Used in This Part places.

§ 105.10–5 Approved. § 105.10–25 Commercial fishing vessel. (a) The term approved means ap- (a) The term commercial fishing vessel proved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast includes fishing vessels, cannery Guard, unless otherwise stated. tenders, fishing tender vessels, and vessels processing or assembling fishery § 105.10–10 Combustible liquid. products. (a) The term combustible liquid means [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] any liquid having a flashpoint above 80 °F. (as determined from an open cup 1 American Society of Testing Materials tester, as used for test of burning oils). Standard D 323 (incorporated by reference, In the regulations of this part, combus- see § 105.01–3) (most recent revision), Method tible liquids are referred to by grades, of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum as follows: Products (Reid Method).

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Subpart 105.15—Inspection CG-3752 or in letter form and set forth Required the following information: (1) Vessel’s name; § 105.15–1 General. (2) Nature of employment and route or areas in which to be operated; (a) Before a commercial fishing ves- (3) Date and place where the vessel sel may be used to transport combus- may be inspected; tible or flammable liquids in bulk in (4) Date and place where the vessel limited quantities for the purpose of was last inspected (if inspected); and, dispensing those liquids, the vessel (5) That application for inspection shall be inspected by the Coast Guard has not been made to any other Officer to determine that the vessel is in sub- in Charge, Marine Inspection. stantial compliance with the requirements in this part. § 105.15–15 Letter of compliance. (b) A vessel with permanently installed cargo tanks shall be inspected (a) When a vessel has been inspected biennially, or more frequently if nec- and found to be in substantial compli- essary, by the Coast Guard to deter- ance with the requirements of this mine that the vessel is maintained in part, a ‘‘letter of compliance’’ shall be substantial compliance with the re- issued to the vessel by the Officer in quirements in this part. Charge, Marine Inspection. (c) A vessel with temporarily in- (b) The letter of compliance shall stalled cargo tanks or containers shall permit the presence on board of liquid be inspected annually, or more fre- flammable or combustible cargoes in quently if necessary, by the Coast bulk, and describe the conditions gov- Guard. erning the transportation and dis- (d) Vessels while laid up or disman- pensing of such cargoes. tled or out of commission are exempt (c) The letter of compliance shall from any or all inspections required by state the maximum amount of liquid law or regulations in this part. flammable or combustible cargo in bulk to be carried on board. § 105.15–5 Authority of marine inspec- (d) The letter of compliance shall be tors. limited to a period of validity which (a) Marine inspectors may at any shall not exceed 2 years. For cause, the time lawfully inspect any vessel sub- letter of compliance may be suspended ject to the requirements in this part. or revoked as authorized by law or regulations in this chapter. § 105.15–10 Application for inspection. § 105.15–20 Exhibition of letter of com- (a) Prior to the commencement of pliance. the construction of a new vessel, or a conversion of a vessel to a commercial (a) On every vessel subject to this fishing vessel, intended for trans- part, the original letter of compliance porting combustible or flammable liq- shall be framed under glass or other uids in bulk in limited quantities for suitable transparent material and post- the purpose of dispensing those liquids, ed in a conspicuous place protected the owners, master, or agent shall sub- from the weather. mit an application for inspection and a letter of compliance to an Officer in Subpart 105.20—Specific Charge, Marine Inspection, at any Ma- Requirements—Cargo Tanks rine Inspection Office, U.S. Coast Guard. § 105.20–1 Plans and/or sketches. (b) Application for inspection and re- (a) The owners, master, or agent of a newal of letter of compliance of a ves- commercial fishing vessel shall submit sel shall be made in writing by the with his application for the initial in- master, owner, or agent to an Officer in spection a brief description and the Charge, Marine Inspection, at any Ma- plans and/or sketches of the cargo rine Inspection Office, U.S. Coast tanks and piping systems for filling Guard. and dispensing cargo; dimensions and (c) The application for inspection and identifications of material shall be in- letter of compliance shall be on Form cluded.

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(b) If cargo tanks will be located in ments and that are reinforced with enclosed compartments or below decks, stiffeners may be accepted without baf- the plans and/or sketches shall also fles. show the proposed ventilation system. (4) An opening fitted with a threaded (c) Plans and/or sketches are not re- pipe plug may be used on the bottom of quired if the cargo tanks and piping the tank for cleaning purposes. systems have previously been accepted (b) Supports. (1) Tanks shall be ade- by the Coast Guard. quately supported and braced to prevent movement. The supports and § 105.20–3 Cargo tanks. braces shall be insulated from contact (a) Construction and Materials. (1) The with the tank surface with a nonabra- cargo tanks must be constructed of sive and nonabsorbent material. iron, steel, copper, nickel alloy, copper (c) Fittings. (1) Filling lines shall be alloy; or aluminum. The tanks shall be at least 11⁄2 inches standard pipe size designed to withstand the maximum and extend to within 11⁄2-pipe diameters head to which they may be subjected, of the bottom of the tank. except that in no case shall the thick- (2) Suction lines from diesel oil tanks ness of the shell or head be less than may be taken from the bottom pro- that specified in this subparagraph. vided a shutoff valve is installed at the Tanks of over 150 gallons capacity shall tank. Tanks for Grades B and C liquids have a minimum thickness as indi- shall have top suctions only. cated in Table 105.20–3(a)(1): (3) Vent lines shall be at least equal TABLE 105.20–3(a)(1) in size to the filling lines. (4) When a cargo tank contains A.S.T.M. speci- Thickness in Grades B or C liquids, the vent lines Material fication (latest inches and gage edition) number 2,3 shall be terminated with an approved pressure vacuum relief valve not less Nickel copper ...... B127, hot rolled 0.107 (USSG sheet or plate. 12). than 3 feet above the weather deck. Copper nickel 1 ...... B122, Alloy No. 0.128 (AWG 8). When a cargo tank contains Grades D 5. or E liquids the vent line may be ter- Copper 1 ...... B152, Type ETP 0.182 (AWG 5). Copper silicon 1 ...... B97, Alloys A, 0.144 (AWG 7). minated with a gooseneck fitted with B, and C. flame screen at a reasonable height Steel or iron ...... 0.179 (MSG 7). above the weather deck. Aluminum 4 ...... B209, Alloy ...... 5 5086 0.250 (USSG 3). (d) Hydrostatic tests. All tanks vented to the atmosphere shall be 1 Tanks fabricated with these materials shall not be utilized for the carriage of diesel oil. hydrostatically tested to a pressure of 2 The gage numbers used in this table may be found in 5 pounds per square inch or 11⁄2 times many standard engineering reference books. The letters ‘‘USSG’’ stand for ‘‘U.S. Standard Gage’’ which was estab- the maximum head to which they may lished by the act of Mar. 3, 1892 (15 U.S.C. 206) for sheet be subjected in service. A standpipe of and plate iron and steel. The letters ‘‘AWG’’ stand for ‘‘Amer- 1 ican Wire Gage’’ (or Brown and Sharpe Gage) for nonferrous 11 ⁄2 feet in length attached to the sheet thicknesses. The letters ‘‘MSG’’ stand for ‘‘Manufactur- tanks may be filled with water to ac- ers’ Standard Gage’’ for sheet steel thicknesses. 3 Tanks over 400 gallons shall be designed with a factor of complish the 5 pounds per square inch safety of four on the ultimate strength of the tank material test. 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 [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as contact with tank body unless galvanically compatible. amended by CGD 72–206R, 38 FR 17229, June 5 And other alloys acceptable to the Commandant. 29, 1973; CGD 76–061, 41 FR 23401, June 10, (2) All tank joints, connections, and 1976] fittings shall be welded or brazed. Tanks with flanged-up top edges will § 105.20–5 Piping systems. not be acceptable. (a) Piping shall be copper, nickel cop- (3) All tanks exceeding 30 inches in per, or copper nickel having a min- any horizontal dimension shall be imum wall thickness of 0.035″; except fitted with vertical baffle plates of the that seamless steel pipe or tubing same material as the tank. Limber which provides equivalent safety may holes at the bottom and air holes at be used for diesel cargo systems. the top of all baffles shall be provided. (b) Valves shall be of a suitable non- Tanks constructed of material of great- ferrous metallic Union Bonnet type er thickness than minimum require- with ground seats except that steel or

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nodular iron may be used in cargo sys- partment with a complete change of air tems utilizing steel pipe or tubing. once in every 3 minutes. The intake (c) Aluminium or aluminum alloy duct or ducts shall be of sufficient size valves and fittings are prohibited for to permit the required air change. The use in cargo lines. exhaust duct or ducts shall be located so as to remove vapors from the lower § 105.20–10 Pumps. portion of the space or bilges. (a) Pumps for cargo dispensing shall (b) The ventilation outlets shall ter- be of a type satisfactory for the pur- minate more than 10 feet from any pose. opening to the interior of the vessel (b) A relief valve shall be provided on which normally contains sources of the discharge side of pump if the pres- vapor ignition. The ventilation fan sure under shutoff conditions exceeds shall be explosion proof and unable to 60 pounds. When a relief valve is in- act as a source of ignition. stalled, it shall discharge back to the suction of the pump. § 105.25–10 Cargo pumping installa- (c) Where electric motors are in- tion. stalled with dispensing pumps they (a) Cargo pumps shall not be in- shall be explosion proof and shall be la- stalled in the cargo tank compartment beled as explosion proof by Under- unless the drive system is outside the writer’s Laboratories, Inc., or other compartment. recognized laboratory, as suitable for (b) Suction pipelines from cargo Class I, Group D atmospheres. tanks shall be run directly to the pump, but not through working or crew § 105.20–15 Grounding. spaces of vessel. (a) All tanks and associated lines shall be electrically grounded to the § 105.25–15 Spacings around tanks. vessel’s common ground. (a) Tanks shall be located so as to (b) A grounded type hose and nozzle provide at least 15″ space around tank, shall be used for dispensing fuels. including top and bottom to permit external examination.

Subpart 105.25—Additional Re- § 105.25–20 Shutoff valves required. quirements—When Cargo Tanks Are Installed Below (a) Shutoff valves shall be provided in the suction lines as close to the Decks tanks as possible. The valves shall be § 105.25–1 General requirements. installed so as to shut off against the flow. (a) Cargo tank and piping systems (b) Remote control of this shutoff shall be as described in Subpart 105.20. valve shall be provided where deemed necessary by the marine inspector. § 105.25–5 Compartments or areas containing cargo tanks or pumping systems. Subpart 105.30—Electrical (a) Compartments or areas con- Requirements taining tanks or pumping systems shall be closed off from the remainder § 105.30–1 Electrical fittings and fix- of the vessel by gastight bulkheads. tures. Such gastight bulkheads may be (a) In compartments or areas con- pierced for a drive shaft and pump en- taining tanks or pumps handling other gine control rods if such openings are than Grade E petroleum products, no fitted with stuffing boxes or other ac- electrical fittings, fixtures, nor elec- ceptable gland arrangements. trical equipment shall be installed or used unless approved for a Class I, § 105.25–7 Ventilation systems for Group D hazardous location and so la- cargo tank or pumping system com- beled by Underwriter’s Laboratories, partment. Inc., or other recognized laboratories. (a) Each compartment shall be pro- (See subpart 110.10 of subchapter J vided with a mechanical exhaust sys- (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter tem capable of ventilating such com- for listings of standards.)

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(b) All electrical equipment, fixtures be connected to the bilge system so and fittings within 10 feet of a vent that it can serve as either a fire pump outlet or a dispensing outlet shall be or a bilge pump. explosion proof and shall be labeled as explosion proof by Underwriter’s Lab- § 105.35–10 Fire main system. oratories, Inc., or other recognized lab- (a) All vessels required to be provided oratory, as suitable for Class I, Group with a power-driven fire pump shall D atmospheres. also be provided with a fire main sys- § 105.30–5 Grounding of electrical tem including fire main, hydrants, equipment. hose, and nozzles. (a) All electrical equipment shall be (b) Fire hydrants, when required, grounded to the vessel’s common shall be of sufficient number and so lo- ground. cated that any part of the vessel may be reached with an effective stream of Subpart 105.35—Fire Extinguishing water from a single length of hose. Equipment (c) All piping, valves, and fittings shall be in accordance with good ma- § 105.35–1 General. rine practice and suitable for the purpose intended. (a) In addition to the requirements in § 28.160 of subchapter C of this chapter, § 105.35–15 Fire hose. at least two B-II dry chemical or foam portable fire extinguishers bearing the (a) One length of fire hose shall be marine type label of the Underwriter’s provided for each fire hydrant required. Laboratories, Inc., shall be located at (b) Fire hose may be commercial fire or near each dispensing area. hose or equivalent of not over 11⁄2-inch (b) This equipment shall be inspected diameter or garden hose of not less prior to issuing a letter of compliance. than 5⁄8-inch nominal inside diameter. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as Hose shall be in one piece not less than amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 25 feet and not more than 50 feet in 1997] length. (c) If 11⁄2 inch diameter fire hose is § 105.35–5 Fire pumps. used after January 1, 1980, each length (a) All vessels shall be provided with of hose must: a hand operated portable fire pump (1) Be lined commercial fire hose that having a capacity of at least 5 gallons conforms to Underwriters’ Labora- per minute. This fire pump shall be tories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal equipped with suction and discharge Specification ZZ-H-451E. A hose that hose suitable for use in firefighting. bears the label of Underwriters’ Lab- This pump may also serve as a bilge oratories, Inc. as lined fire hose is ac- pump. cepted as conforming to this require- (b) A power-driven fire pump shall be ment; and installed on each vessel of more than 65 (2) Have a combination nozzle ap- feet in length overall. proved by the Commandant in accord- (1) The power fire pump shall be self- ance with § 162.027–6 of this chapter. priming and of such size as to discharge an effective stream from a hose (d) If garden hose is used, it shall be connected to the highest outlet. of a good commercial grade con- (2) The minimum capacity of the structed of an inner rubber tube, plies power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per of braided cotton reinforcement and an minute at a pressure of not less than 60 outer rubber cover or of equivalent ma- pounds per square inch at the pump terial, and shall be fitted with a com- outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted mercial garden hose nozzle of good with a pressure gage. grade bronze or equivalent metal. (3) The power fire pump may be driv- (e) All fittings on fire hose shall be of en off a propulsion engine or other brass, copper, or other suitable corro- source of power and shall be connected sion resistant metal. to the fire main. This pump may also

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(f) A length of fire hose shall be at- cer on duty shall designate when and tached to each fire hydrant at all where the crew may smoke. times. § 105.45–15 Warning signals and signs. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as amended by CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43151, Sept. 30, (a) During transfer of cargo while 1976] fast to a dock, a red signal (flag by day and electric lantern at night) shall be Subpart 105.45—Special so placed that it will be visible on all Operating Requirements sides. At all other times of transfer a red flag only shall be displayed. § 105.45–1 Loading or dispensing petroleum products. § 105.45–20 Warning sign at gangway. (a) A commercial fishing vessel must (a) Warning placards shall be kept at have aboard a letter of compliance hand for display while a vessel is fast valid under subpart 105.15 of this part to a dock during transfer of cargo, to and must be in compliance with the re- warn persons approaching the gang- quirements in the letter while dis- way. The placard shall state in letters pensing petroleum products. This let- not less than 2 inches high substan- ter of compliance issued to a vessel tially as follows: will state— (1) The number of crewmembers re- WARNING quired to hold merchant mariner cre- No open lights. dentials or merchant mariner’s docu- No smoking. ments endorsed as tankermen under No visitors. part 13 of this chapter; and (2) For each vessel of 200 gross tons Subpart 105.90—Existing Commer- or over, the complement of officers cial Fishing Vessels Dispensing under Title 46 U.S.C. 8304. Petroleum Products (b) Each person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to or from a § 105.90–1 Existing commercial fishing cargo tank shall hold— vessels dispensing petroleum prod- (1) A valid merchant mariner creden- ucts. tial or merchant mariner’s document (a) The prohibition in § 105.05–2 shall endorsed as ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ or re- apply to all commercial fishing vessels. stricted ‘‘Tankerman-PIC’’ authorizing (b) Existing vessels must meet the transfer of the classification of cargo following requirements: involved; or (1) Permanently or temporarily in- (2) A valid license or merchant mar- stalled tanks or containers used for iner credential authorizing service as dispensing in limited quantities petro- master, mate, pilot, or engineer. leum products in bulk, Grades B or [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, as lower flammable or combustible liq- amended by USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11265, uids, shall meet the applicable require- Mar. 16, 2009] ments in Subparts 105.20 (Tanks and piping systems), 105.25 (Cargo tanks § 105.45–5 Galley fires. below decks), 105.30 (Electrical). How- (a) Galley fires are normally per- ever, these tanks or containers and mitted during cargo transfer oper- their associated piping systems in use ations. However, prior to transferring prior to December 1, 1969, if in satisfac- Grade B or C cargoes, the tankerman tory condition in the opinion of the Of- shall make an inspection to determine ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, whether in his judgment galley fires may be continued in use as long as may be maintained with reasonable they are maintained in such satisfac- safety during the transfer operations. tory condition. (2) Minor repairs or alterations may § 105.45–10 Smoking. be made in permanently or temporarily (a) Smoking is prohibited during and installed tanks or containers for petro- in the vicinity of the transfer oper- leum products in bulk, which shall be ations. At other times the senior offi- to the satisfaction of the Officer in

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Charge, Marine Inspection. Major requirements in subparts 105.15 (Inspec- pairs or replacement of such tanks or tion Required), 105.35 (Fire Extin- containers shall be in accordance with guishing Equipment), and 105.45 (Spe- requirements governing new installa- cial Operating Requirements). tions as set forth in this part. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as (3) All commercial fishing vessels amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, must comply with the applicable re- 1976; CGD 79–116, 62 FR 25136, May 8, 1997]

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