Subchapter U—Oceanographic Research Vessels

SUBCHAPTER U—OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS

PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS 188.10–55 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- tion. 188.10–56 Pilot boarding equipment and Subpart 188.01—Authority and Purpose point of access. 188.10–57 Portable tank. Sec. 188.10–59 Recognized classification society. 188.01–1 Purpose of regulations. 188.10–61 Rivers. 188.01–3 Scope of regulations. 188.10–65 Seagoing barge. 188.01–7 Right of appeal. 188.10–67 Scientific equipment. 188.01–15 OMB control numbers assigned 188.10–69 Scientific laboratory. pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 188.10–71 Scientific personnel. Act. 188.10–73 Ships’ stores and supplies. 188.10–75 Undocumented vessel. Subpart 188.05—Application 188.10–77 Vessel.

188.05–1 Vessels subject to requirements of Subpart 188.15—Equivalents this subchapter. 188.05–2 Exemptions from inspection laws 188.15–1 Conditions under which equivalents for oceanographic research vessels and may be used. terms and conditions which apply in lieu 188.15–5 Design of vessels. thereof. 188.05–3 New vessels and existing vessels for Subpart 188.20—General Marine the purpose of application of regulations Engineering Requirements in this subchapter. 188.05–5 Specific application noted in text. 188.20–1 Marine engineering details. 188.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes. Subpart 188.25—General Electrical 188.05–10 Application to vessels on an inter- Engineering Requirements national voyage. 188.05–33 Scientific personnel—interpretive 188.25–1 Electrical engineering details. rulings. 188.05–35 Load lines—interpretive ruling. Subpart 188.27—Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements Subpart 188.10—Definitions of Terms Used 188.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and arrange- in This Subchapter ments. 188.10–1 Anniversary date. 188.10–2 Approved. Subpart 188.35—American Bureau of 188.10–3 Approved container. Shipping’s Standards 188.10–5 Barge. 188.35–1 Standards to be used. 188.10–6 Captain of the Port. 188.35–5 Where obtainable. 188.10–7 Chemical stores. 188.10–9 Chemical storeroom. AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; Pub. L 103– 188.10–11 Chemistry laboratory. 206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 188.10–13 Coast Guard District Commander. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 188.10–15 Coastwise. Department of Homeland Security Delega- 188.10–17 Combustible liquid. tion No. 0170.1. 188.10–19 Commandant. SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 188.10–21 Compressed gas. 1968, unless otherwise noted. 188.10–23 Corrosive liquids. 188.10–25 Explosive. 188.10–27 Flammable liquid. Subpart 188.01—Authority and 188.10–31 Great Lakes. Purpose 188.10–33 Headquarters. 188.10–35 International voyage. § 188.01–1 Purpose of regulations. 188.10–37 Label. The purpose of the regulations in this 188.10–39 Lakes, bays, and sounds. subchapter is to set forth uniform min- 188.10–41 Liquefied compressed gas. 188.10–43 Liquefied flammable gas. imum requirements for oceanographic 188.10–45 Marine inspector or inspector. research vessels designated in accord- 188.10–49 Numbered vessel. ance with § 3.10–1 of this title and sub- 188.10–51 Ocean. ject to Coast Guard inspection require- 188.10–53 Oceanographic research vessel. ments. The regulations are necessary

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to carry out the provisions of applica- requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which ble laws governing inspection and cer- requires that agencies display a cur- tification of oceanographic research rent control number assigned by the vessels and have the force of law. Director of the OMB for each approved [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] agency information collection requirement. § 188.01–3 Scope of regulations. (b) Display. The regulations in this subchapter Current contain requirements for materials, de- 46 CFR part or section where identified or de- OMB control sign, construction, equipment, life- scribed No. saving appliances and procedures, fire § 189.40–3 ...... 1625–0032 protection, and fire prevention proce- § 189.40–5 ...... 1625–0032 dures, inspection and certification, and § 196.15–7 ...... 1625–0064 special operational requirements for § 196.15–18 ...... 1625–0064 oceanographic research vessels, including the handling, use, and control of [CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988, as explosives and other dangerous articles amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, or substances. 1992; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58351, Sept. 30, [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as 2004] amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] Subpart 188.05—Application § 188.01–7 Right of appeal. § 188.05–1 Vessels subject to require- Any person directly affected by a de- ments of this subchapter. cision or action taken under this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast (a) This subchapter is applicable to Guard, may appeal therefrom in ac- all U.S.-flag vessels indicated in Col- cordance with subchapter 1.03 of this umn 6 of Table 188.05–1(a) to the extent chapter. prescribed by applicable laws and the regulations in this subchapter, except [CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50382, Dec. 6, 1989] as follows: § 188.01–15 OMB control numbers as- (1) Any foreign vessel. signed pursuant to the Paperwork (2) Any vessel operating exclusively Reduction Act. on inland waters which are not navi- (a) Purpose. This section collects and gable waters of the United States. displays the control numbers assigned (3) Any vessel while laid up and dis- to information collection and record- mantled and out of commission. keeping requirements in this sub- (4) With the exception of vessels of chapter by the Office of Management the U.S. Maritime Administration, any and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Pa- vessel with title vested in the United perwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 States and which is used for public pur- U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard in- poses. tends that this section comply with the

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[CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended at 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977; 43 FR 968, Jan. 5, 1978; CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988; 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990; USCG–1999–5040, 67 FR 34800, May 15, 2002; USCG–2008–1107, 74 FR 63664, Dec. 4, 2009]

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§ 188.05–2 Exemptions from inspection tification under this subchapter as a laws for oceanographic research vessel contracted for prior to March 1, vessels and terms and conditions 1968, subject to those requirements ne- which apply in lieu thereof. cessitated by change in service. (a) The oceanographic research vessel [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as shall comply with 49 CFR parts 171–179 amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, whenever applicable, except to the ex- 1981] tent as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter. § 188.05–5 Specific application noted in (b) In order not to inhibit the mission text. of vessels subject to this subchapter, (a) At the beginning of the various the Coast Guard will not require plan parts, subparts, and sections, a more approval of design nor inspection of specific application is generally given scientific equipment except to the ex- for the particular portion of the text tent specifically provided otherwise in involved. This application sets forth this subchapter. However, it is the re- the types, sizes, or services or vessels sponsibility of the owner to have incor- to which the text pertains, and in porated into the design and to main- many cases limits the application of tain such equipment to applicable safe- the text to vessels contracted for be- ty standards. fore or after a specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term ‘‘vessels con- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, tracted for’’ includes not only the con- 1981; CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988; tracting for the construction of a ves- CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] sel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel, the con- § 188.05–3 New vessels and existing tracting for the conversion of a vessel vessels for the purpose of applica- to an oceanographic research vessel, tion of regulations in this sub- and the changing of area of operation chapter. of a vessel if such change increases or (a) New vessels. In this application of modifies the general requirements for the regulations in this subchapter, a the vessel or increases the hazards to new vessel is meant to be one, the con- which it might be subjected. struction of which is contracted for on [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as or after March 1, 1968, or the major al- amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, teration of a vessel is contracted for on 1981] or after March 1, 1968, or the conversion of any vessel not previously in- § 188.05–7 Ocean or unlimited coast- spected and certificated by the Coast wise vessels on inland and Great Guard which is contracted for on or Lakes routes. after March 1, 1968. (a) Vessels inspected and certificated (b) Existing vessels. In the application for ocean or unlimited coastwise routes of the regulations in this subchapter an shall be considered suitable for naviga- existing vessel is meant to be one tion insofar as the provisions of this which is holding a valid certificate of subchapter are concerned on any in- inspection as an oceanographic re- land routes, including the Great Lakes. search vessel on March 1, 1968. (c) Other vessels. When it is desired to § 188.05–10 Application to vessels on have a vessel, which has been used in an international voyage. trade or for recreational purposes, ini- (a) Except as provided in paragraphs tially inspected and certificated as an (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the reg- oceanographic research vessel on or ulations in this subchapter that apply after March 1, 1968, such vessel shall be to a vessel on an ‘‘international voy- subject to all the requirements gov- age’’ apply to a vessel that— erning a vessel contracted for on or (1) Is mechanically propelled and of after March 1, 1968. However, if such at least 500 gross tons; and vessel has a current certificate of in- (2) Is engaged on a voyage— spection as a passenger, tank, cargo, or (i) From a country to which the miscellaneous vessel, the Commandant International Convention for Safety of may authorize its inspection and cer- Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) applies, to

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a port outside that country or the re- (b) Scientific personnel on such ves- verse; sels shall not be required to possess (ii) From any territory, including the seamen’s documents nor shall they be Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all pos- required to sign shipping articles. sessions of the United States, and all lands held by the United States under [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, a protectorate or mandate, whose 1981] international relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 gov- § 188.05–35 Load lines—interpretive ernment, or which is administered by ruling. the United Nations, to a port outside that territory or the reverse; or (a) Certificated vessels shall be sub- (iii) Between the contiguous states of ject to the applicable provisions of the the United States and the states of Ha- Load Line Acts, and regulations in waii or Alaska or between the states of Subchapter E (Load Lines) of this Hawaii and Alaska. chapter. (b) The regulations that apply to a vessel on an ‘‘international voyage’’ in Subpart 188.10—Definition of this subchapter do not apply to a vessel Terms Used in This Subchapter that— (1) Solely navigates the Great Lakes § 188.10–1 Anniversary date. and the St. Lawrence River as far east The term anniversary date means the as a straight line drawn from Cap des day and the month of each year, which Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island corresponds to the date of expiration of and, on the north side of Anticosti Is- the Certificate of Inspection. land, the 63rd Meridian; or (2) Is numbered in accordance with 46 [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] U.S.C. Chapter 123. (c) The Commandant or his author- § 188.10–2 Approved. ized representative may exempt any This term means approved by the vessel on an international voyage from Commandant unless otherwise stated. the requirements of this subchapter if the vessel— [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968. Redes- (1) Makes a single international voy- ignated by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. age in exceptional circumstances; and 9, 2000] (2) Meets safety requirements prescribed for the voyage by the Com- § 188.10–3 Approved container. mandant. This term means a container which is (d) The Commandant or his author- properly labeled, marked and approved ized representative may exempt any by DOT for the commodity which it vessel from the construction require- contains. ments of this subchapter if the vessel does not proceed more than 20 nautical [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, miles from the nearest land in the 1988] course of its voyage. [CGD 72–131R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as § 188.10–5 Barge. amended by CGD 80–123, 45 FR 64586, Sept. 30, This term means any non-self-pro- 1980; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990; pelled vessel. CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996; CGD 95– 028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] § 188.10–6 Captain of the Port. § 188.05–33 Scientific personnel—inter- This term means an officer of the pretive rulings. Coast Guard designated as such by the (a) Scientific personnel on oceano- Commandant and who, under the su- graphic research vessels are not consid- perintendence and direction of the ered to be seamen or passengers, but Coast Guard District Commander, are considered as ‘‘persons’’ when re- gives immediate direction to Coast quirements are based on total persons Guard law enforcement activities with- on board. in his assigned area. In addition, the

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District Commander shall be the Cap- solute pressure exceeding 40 p.s.i. at 70 tain of the Port with respect to re- °F.; or regardless of the pressure at 70 maining areas in his district not as- °F., having an absolute pressure ex- signed to officers designated by the ceeding 104 p.s.i. at 130 °F.; or any liq- Commandant as Captain of the Port. uid flammable material having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 p.s.i. absolute at § 188.10–7 Chemical stores. 100 °F. as determined by the Reid meth- This term means those chemicals in- od covered by the American Society for tended for use in the performance of Testing Materials Method of Test for the vessel’s scientific activities and is Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products further defined in § 194.05–3. (D–323). Compressed gases are discussed § 188.10–9 Chemical storeroom. in more detail in 49 CFR parts 171–179. This term refers to any compartment [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as specifically constructed or modified for amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, the stowage of chemical stores and so 1988] designated and identified. § 188.10–23 Corrosive liquids. § 188.10–11 Chemistry laboratory. (a) This term includes those acids, al- This term includes any space in kaline caustic liquids, and other corro- which experiments are conducted or sive liquids which, when in contact chemicals are used for scientific pur- with living tissues, will cause severe poses in conjunction with the research damage of such tissues, by chemical ac- mission of the vessel, and is so identi- tion; or in case of leakage, will materi- fied. ally damage or destroy other freight by chemical action, or are liable to cause § 188.10–13 Coast Guard District Com- mander. fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals. This term means an officer of the (b) A corrosive substance may be: Coast Guard designated as such by the (1) Solid, such as iodine; or, Commandant to command all Coast Guard activities within the officer’s (2) Liquid, such as acids, or caustic district, which include the inspections, soda solution; or, enforcement, and administration of (3) Gaseous, such as chlorine or sul- Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code, Title fur dioxide. 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and regulations issued under these statutes. § 188.10–25 Explosive. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] This term means a chemical com- pound or mixture, the primary purpose § 188.10–15 Coastwise. of which is to function by explosion; Under this designation shall be in- i.e., with substantially instantaneous cluded all vessels normally navigating release of gas and heat. Explosives are the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of discussed in more detail in 49 CFR Mexico 20 nautical miles or less off- parts 171–179. shore. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, § 188.10–17 Combustible liquid. 1988] This term includes any liquid whose flashpoint, as determined by an open § 188.10–27 Flammable liquid. ° cup tester, is above 80 F. This term includes any liquid whose § 188.10–19 Commandant. flashpoint, as determined by an open cup tester, is 80 °F. or below. This term means the Commandant of the Coast Guard. § 188.10–31 Great Lakes. § 188.10–21 Compressed gas. Under this designation shall be in- This term includes any material or cluded all vessels navigating the Great mixture having in the container an ab- Lakes.

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§ 188.10–33 Headquarters. tainers of explosives or other hazardous materials. This term means the Office of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 [CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988] 2nd St., SW., Stop 7000, Washington, DC 20593–7000. § 188.10–39 Lakes, bays, and sounds. Under this designation shall be in- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as cluded all vessels navigating the amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34538, Sept. 7, waters of any of the lakes, bays, or 1988; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49240, Sept. 25, 2009] sounds, other than the waters of the Great Lakes. § 188.10–35 International voyage. § 188.10–41 Liquefied compressed gas. (a) This section describes those voy- This term means a gas which, under ages which are considered to be ‘‘inter- the charged pressure, is partially liquid national voyages’’ for the purposes of at a temperature of 70 °F. this subchapter. (b) Except as provided in paragraph § 188.10–43 Liquefied flammable gas. (c) of this section, the term ‘‘inter- This term means any flammable gas national voyage’’ as used in this sub- having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding chapter shall have the same meaning 40 p.s.i. which has been liquefied. as that contained in Regulation 2(d), Chapter I of the International Conven- § 188.10–45 Marine inspector or inspection for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, i.e., tor. International voyage means a voyage These terms mean any person from from a country to which the present the civilian or military branch of the convention applies to a port outside Coast Guard assigned under the super- such country, or conversely.’’ intendence and direction of an Officer (c) The International Convention for in Charge, Marine Inspection, or any Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, does not other person as may be designated for apply to vessels ‘‘solely navigating the the performance of duties with respect Great Lakes of North America and the to the inspections, enforcement, and River St. Lawrence as far east as a administration of Subtitle II of Title straight line drawn from Cap de 46, U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island Code, and regulations issued under and, on the north side of Anticosti Is- these statutes. land, the 63d Meridian.’’ Accordingly, [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] such vessels shall not be considered as being on an ‘‘international voyage’’ for § 188.10–49 Numbered vessel. the purpose of this subchapter. This term means a vessel which is (d) In addition, although voyages be- numbered under the provisions of 46 tween the continental United States U.S.C. Chapter 123. and Hawaii or Alaska, and voyages between Hawaii and Alaska are not [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] ‘‘international voyages’’ under the pro- § 188.10–51 Ocean. visions of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, such Under this designation shall be in- voyages are similar in nature and shall cluded all vessels navigating the be considered as ‘‘international voy- waters of any ocean, or the Gulf of ages’’ for the purposes of this sub- Mexico more than 20 nautical miles off- chapter. shore. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as § 188.10–53 Oceanographic research amended by CGD 80–123, 45 FR 64586, Sept. 30, vessel. 1980; CDG 90–008, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990] The term oceanographic research vessel means a vessel that the Secretary finds § 188.10–37 Label. is being employed only in instruction This term means the label required in oceanography or limnology, or both, by 49 CFR part 172 to be affixed to con- or only in oceanographic or

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limnological research, including those § 188.10–65 Seagoing barge. studies about the sea such as seismic, A seagoing barge is a nonself-pro- gravity meter, and magnetic explo- pelled vessel of at least 100 gross tons ration and other marine geophysical or making voyages beyond the Boundary geological surveys, atmospheric re- Line (as defined in 46 CFR part 7). search, and biological research. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996] § 188.10–67 Scientific equipment. § 188.10–55 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. This term means equipment installed or carried on board an oceanographic This term means any person from the research vessel and not normally re- civilian or military branch of the Coast quired for the operation of a vessel or Guard designated as such by the Com- its machinery or for the navigation of mandant and who, under the super- the vessel, and which is used primarily intendence and direction of the Coast in the gathering of scientific data or Guard District Commander, is in samples or in processing, analyzing, charge of an inspection zone for the preserving, or storing such data or performance of duties with respect to samples. the inspections, enforcement, and administration of Subtitle II of Title 46, [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. 1981] Code, and regulations issued under these statutes. § 188.10–69 Scientific laboratory. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] This term means those spaces on board an oceanographic research vessel § 188.10–56 Pilot boarding equipment used primarily for scientific experi- and point of access. mentation or research, and are so iden- (a) Pilot boarding equipment means a tified. pilot ladder, accomodation ladder, § 188.10–71 Scientific personnel. pilot hoist, or combination of them as required by this subchapter. This term means those persons who (b) Point of access means the place on are aboard an oceanographic research deck of a vessel where a person steps vessel solely for the purpose of engag- onto or off of pilot boarding equipment. ing in scientific research, or in in- structing, or receiving instruction, in [CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984] oceanography or limnology, and shall not be considered seamen under the § 188.10–57 Portable tank. provisions of Title 46, United States This phrase means a container hav- Code. ing a capacity greater than 110 gallons, [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as which is independent of the vessel’s amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, structure. 1981; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51050, Sept. 30, 1997]

§ 188.10–59 Recognized classification § 188.10–73 Ships’ stores and supplies. society. This term means any article or sub- This term means the American Bu- stance which is used on board a vessel reau of Shipping or other classification subject to the appropriate portions of society recognized by the Com- part 147 of Subchapter N (Dangerous mandant. Cargoes) of this chapter for the upkeep and maintenance of the vessel; or for § 188.10–61 Rivers. the safety or comfort of the vessel, its Under this designation shall be in- passengers or crew; or for the operation cluded all vessels whose navigation is or navigation of the vessel (except fuel restricted to rivers and/or canals exclu- for its own machinery). sively, and to such other waters as may [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as be so designated by the Coast Guard amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, District Commander. 1988]

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§ 188.10–75 Undocumented vessel. faction that such a vessel is at least as This term means any vessel which is safe as any vessel which meets the not required to have, and does not standards required by this subchapter. have, a valid marine document issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Subpart 188.20—General Marine Engineering Requirements § 188.10–77 Vessel. Where the word ‘‘vessel’’ is used in § 188.20–1 Marine engineering details. this subchapter, it shall be considered (a) The marine engineering details to include all inspected and certifi- shall be in accordance with Subchapter cated oceanographic research vessels F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. as listed in Column 7 of Table 188.05– 1(a). Subpart 188.25—General Elec- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as trical Engineering Require- amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, ments 1981] § 188.25–1 Electrical engineering de- Subpart 188.15—Equivalents tails. (a) The electrical engineering details § 188.15–1 Conditions under which shall be in accordance with subchapter equivalents may be used. J (Electrical Engineering) of this chap- (a) Where in this subchapter it is pro- ter. vided that a particular fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equip- Subpart 188.27—Lifesaving ment, or type thereof, shall be fitted or Appliances and Arrangements carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision shall be made or ar- § 188.27–1 Lifesaving appliances and rangement shall be adopted, the Com- arrangements. mandant may accept in substitution All lifesaving appliances and ar- therefor any other fitting, material, rangements shall be in accordance with apparatus, or equipment, or type there- the requirements for special purpose of, or any other arrangement: Provided, vessels in subchapter W (Lifesaving Ap- That he shall have been satisfied by pliances and Arrangements) of this suitable trials that the fitting, mate- chapter. rial, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or the provision [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996] or arrangement is at least as effective as that specified in this subchapter. Subpart 188.35—American Bureau (b) In any case where it is shown to of Shipping’s Standards the satisfaction of the Commandant that the use of any particular equip- § 188.35–1 Standards to be used. ment, apparatus, or arrangement not (a) Where in this subchapter an item, specifically required by law is unrea- or method of construction, or testing is sonable or impracticable, the Com- required to meet the standards estab- mandant may permit the use of alter- lished by the American Bureau of Ship- nate equipment, apparatus, or arrange- ping, the current standards in effect at ment to such an extent and upon such the time of construction of the vessel, conditions as will insure, to his satis- or otherwise as applicable, shall be faction, a degree of safety consistent used. with the minimum standards set forth (b) The current standards of other in this subchapter. recognized classification societies may also be accepted upon approval by the § 188.15–5 Design of vessels. Commandant. (a) In order not to inhibit design and application the Commandant may ac- § 188.35–5 Where obtainable. cept vessels of unusual, unique, special, (a) The standards established by the or exotic design, both new and for con- American Bureau of Shipping are usu- version, after it is shown to his satis- ally published annually and may be

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purchased from the American Bureau 189.25–15 Lifesaving equipment. of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 189.25–20 Fire extinguishing equipment. Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060. 189.25–25 Hull equipment. (b) These standards may also be ex- 189.25–30 Electrical engineering equipment. 189.25–35 Marine engineering equipment. amined at the Office of the Com- 189.25–38 Pollution prevention. mandant (CG–CVC), U.S. Coast Guard, 189.25–40 Sanitary inspection. 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7581, Wash- 189.25–45 Fire hazards. ington, DC 20593–7581, or at the Office 189.25–47 Chemical and explosive hazards. of any Coast Guard District Com- 189.25–50 Inspector not limited. mander or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Subpart 189.27—Annual and Periodic Inspections [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34538, Sept. 7, 189.27–1 Annual inspection. 1988; 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; 53 FR 44011, 189.27–5 Periodic inspection. Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50469, Sept. 29, 189.27–10 Certificate of Inspection: Condi- 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50735, Sept. 27, 1996; tions of validity. USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58465, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49240, Sept. 25, 2009; Subpart 189.30—Inspection After Accident USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR 59789, Oct. 1, 2012] 189.30–1 General or partial survey.

PART 189—INSPECTION AND Subpart 189.33—Sanitary Inspections CERTIFICATION 189.33–1 When made.

Subpart 189.01—General Provisions; Subpart 189.35—Weight Handling Gear Certificate of Inspection 189.35–1 Application. Sec. 189.35–3 Intent. 189.01–1 Preemptive effect. 189.35–5 Tests. 189.01–2 When required. 189.35–7 Examinations. 189.01–5 Posting. 189.35–9 Plans. 189.01–10 Period of validity for a Certificate 189.35–11 Special cases. of Inspection. 189.35–13 Master’s responsibility. 189.01–15 Temporary certificate. 189.35–15 Major installations. Subpart 189.05—Permit To Proceed to 189.35–90 Weight handling gear manufac- tured prior to March 1, 1968. Another Port for Repair 189.05–1 When issued. Subpart 189.40—Drydocking 189.05–5 To whom issued. 189.40–1 Definitions relating to hull exami- 189.05–10 Conditions of permit. nations. 189.05–15 Posting. 189.40–3 Drydock examination, internal Subpart 189.15—Inspection of Vessels structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater sur- 189.15–1 Standards in inspection of hulls, vey intervals. boilers, and machinery. 189.40–5 Notice and plans required. 189.15–5 Alternate compliance. Subpart 189.43—Integral Fuel Oil Tank Subpart 189.20—Initial Inspection Examinations 189.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspec- 189.43–1 When required. tion. 189.20–5 When made. Subpart 189.45—Repairs and Alterations 189.20–10 Plans. 189.20–15 Scope of inspection. 189.45–1 Notice required. 189.20–20 Specific tests and inspections. 189.45–5 Inspection required. 189.20–25 Chemical and explosive hazards. Subpart 189.50—Special Operating Subpart 189.25—Inspection for Certification Requirements 189.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certifi- 189.50–1 Inspection and testing required cate of inspection. when making alterations, repairs, or 189.25–5 Application for a Certificate of In- other such operations involving riveting, spection. welding, burning, or like fire-producing 189.25–10 Scope of inspection. actions.

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Subpart 189.55—Plan Approval other vessels such as barges, where the framing of the certificate under glass 189.55–1 General. 189.55–5 Plans and specifications required would be impracticable, the original for new construction. certificate of inspection shall be kept 189.55–10 Plans required for alterations of on board to be shown on demand. existing vessels. 189.55–15 Procedure for submittal of plans. § 189.01–10 Period of validity for a Cer- 189.55–20 Number of plans required. tificate of Inspection. Subpart 189.60—Certificates Under Inter- (a) A Certificate of Inspection is national Convention for Safety of Life valid for 5 years. Application may be at Sea, 1974 made by the master, owner, or agent for inspection and issuance of a new 189.60–1 Application. certificate of inspection at any time 189.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. during the period of validity of the cur- 189.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Cer- rent certificate. tificate. (b) Certificates of inspection may be 189.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certifi- revoked or suspended by the Coast cate. Guard where such process is authorized 189.60–25 Exemption Certificate. 189.60–30 Safety Management Certificate. by law. This may occur if the vessel 189.60–35 Availability of Certificates. does not meet the requirements of law 189.60–40 Duration of Convention certifi- or regulations in this chapter or if cates. there is a failure to maintain the safe- 189.60–45 American Bureau of Shipping. ty requirements requisite to the AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2113, issuance of a certificate of inspection. 3306, 3307; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 (c)(1) In the case of the following ves- Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, sels, modification of the period of va- 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. lidity of the certificate of inspection will be permitted as set forth in this SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, paragraph: 1968, unless otherwise noted. (i) Non-self-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over proceeding on the Subpart 189.01—General Provi- high seas or ocean for the sole purpose sions; Certificate of Inspec- of changing place of employment. tion (ii) Non-self-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over making rare or in- § 189.01–1 Preemptive effect. frequent voyages on the high seas or The regulations in this part have pre- ocean and returning to the port of de- emptive effect over State or local regu- parture. lations in the same field. (2) The certificate of inspection may [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33892, June 7, 2012] be issued for a specific period of time to cover a described situation or for § 189.01–2 When required. one voyage only but not to exceed 5 (a) Except as noted in this subpart or years. The certificate of inspection will subpart 189.05 of this part, no vessel include the conditions under which the subject to inspection and certification vessel must operate. Unless the vessel shall be operated without a valid cer- is in compliance with this subchapter tificate of inspection. insofar as it applies to seagoing barges [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968. Redes- of 100 gross tons and over, such vessel ignated by USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33892, shall not carry any person on board June 7, 2012] while underway, and the certificate of inspection will be endorsed as an un- § 189.01–5 Posting. manned seagoing barge. (a) The original certificate of inspec- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as tion shall, in general, be framed under amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18911, Dec. 18, glass or other transparent material and 1968; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48052, Sept. 18, 1995; 60 posted in a conspicuous place where it FR 50120, Sept. 28, 1995; USCG–1999–4976, 65 will be most likely to be observed. On FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]

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§ 189.01–15 Temporary certificate. and subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- (a) If necessary to prevent delay of ances and Arrangements) of this chap- the vessel, a temporary certificate of ter shall be accepted as standard by the inspection, Form CG–854, shall be inspectors. issued pending the issuance and deliv- [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996] ery of the regular certificate of inspection. Such temporary certificate shall § 189.15–5 Alternate compliance. be carried in the same manner as the (a) In place of compliance with other regular certificate and shall in all ways be considered the same as the regular applicable provisions of this sub- certificate of inspection which it rep- chapter, the owner or operator of a ves- resents. sel subject to plan review and inspection under this subchapter for initial issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Subpart 189.05—Permit To Inspection may comply with the Alter- Proceed to Another Port for Repair nate Compliance Program provisions of § 189.05–1 When issued. 46 CFR part 8. (b) For the purposes of this section, a (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine In- list of authorized classification soci- spection, may issue a permit to proceed eties, including information for order- to another port for repair, Form CG– 948, to a vessel, if in his judgment it ing copies of approved classification so- can be done with safety, even if the ciety rules and supplements, is avail- certificate of inspection of the vessel able from Commandant (CG–ENG), 2100 has expired or is about to expire. 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126; telephone (202) 372–1371; or § 189.05–5 To whom issued. fax (202) 372–1925. Approved classifica- (a) Such permit will only be issued tion society rules and supplements are upon the written application of the incorporated by reference into 46 CFR master, owner, or agent of the vessel. 8.110(b). [74 FR 20419, May 4, 2009, as amended by § 189.05–10 Conditions of permit. USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49240, Sept. 25, 2009; (a) The permit will state upon its USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR 59789, Oct. 1, 2012] face the conditions under which it is issued. Subpart 189.20—Initial Inspection § 189.05–15 Posting. § 189.20–1 Prerequisite of certificate of (a) The permit shall be carried in a inspection. manner similar to that described in (a) The initial inspection is a pre- § 189.01–5 for a certificate of inspection. requisite of the issuance of the original certificate of inspection. Subpart 189.15—Inspection of Vessels § 189.20–5 When made. § 189.15–1 Standards in inspection of (a) The initial inspection will only be hulls, boilers, and machinery. made upon the written application of In the inspection of hulls, boilers, the owner or builder of the vessel to and machinery of vessels, the stand- the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- ards established by the American Bu- tion, on Form CG–3752, Application for reau of Shipping, see part 188, subpart Inspection of U.S. Vessel, at or nearest 188.35 of this chapter, respecting mate- the port where the vessel is located. rial and construction of hulls, boilers, and machinery, and certificate of clas- § 189.20–10 Plans. sification referring thereto, except (a) Before application for inspection where otherwise provided for by the is made, and before construction is rules and regulations in this sub- started, the owner or builder shall have chapter, subchapter E (Load Lines), plans approved by the Commandant in- subchapter F (Marine Engineering), dicating the proposed arrangement and subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), construction of the vessel.

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(b) The procedure for submitting parts, extremes in temperature and plans and the list of plans to be sup- shock. plied is set forth in subpart 189.55 of [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as this part. amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18911, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28263, Dec. 21, 1972; § 189.20–15 Scope of inspection. CGD 82–036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79– (a) The initial inspection, which may 032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48052, Sept. 18, 1995; 60 FR 50120, Sept. 28, consist of a series of inspections during 1995] the construction of a vessel, shall include a complete inspection of the § 189.20–20 Specific tests and inspec- structure, machinery, and equipment, tions. except scientific equipment which does The applicable tests and inspections not affect the safety of the vessel or as set forth in subpart 189.25 of this personnel, but including the outside of part shall be made at this time. In ad- the vessel’s bottom, and the inside and dition, the following specific tests and outside of the boilers and unfired pres- inspections shall be made by the ma- sure vessels. The inspection shall be rine inspector. such as to insure that the arrange- (a) For inspection procedures of life- ments, materials, and scantlings of the saving appliances and arrangements, structure, boilers and other pressure see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- vessels and their appurtenances, pip- ances and Arrangements) of this chap- ing, main and auxiliary machinery, ter. electrical installations, lifesaving ap- (b) Installation of carbon dioxide ex- pliances, fire detecting and extin- tinguishing piping. See § 193.15–15 of guishing equipment, pilot boarding this subchapter. equipment, pollution prevention equip- (c) Marine engineering equipment ment, and other equipment fully com- and systems. See Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. ply with the applicable regulations for (d) Electrical engineering equipment such vessel and are in accordance with and systems. See Subchapter J (Elec- approved plans, and determine that the trical Engineering) of this chapter. vessel is in possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communica- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as tions Commission, if any. The inspec- amended by CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, tion shall be such as to ensure that the 1996] workmanship of all parts of the vessel § 189.20–25 Chemical and explosive and its equipment is in all respects sat- hazards. isfactory and that the vessel is pro- (a) If installed, the marine inspector vided with lights, means of making shall examine the laboratories, store- sound signals, and distress signals as rooms, magazines, vans, and chests to required by applicable statutes and insure that hazards are minimized. regulations. (b) When equipment other than sci- Subpart 189.25—Inspection for entific equipment is installed which is not required by the applicable regula- Certification tions in this subchapter, that equip- § 189.25–1 Prerequisite of reissuance of ment shall be inspected and tested as certificate of inspection. may be required for such equipment by (a) An inspection for certification is the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- a prerequisite of the reissuance of a tion, to assure safety. certificate of inspection. (1) The electrical or pressure connections to the ship’s supply shall be de- § 189.25–5 Application for a Certificate signed to marine standards and shall be of Inspection. free of personnel hazards. You must submit a written applica- (2) Scientific equipment will not be tion for an inspection for certification inspected but will be examined for ex- to the cognizant OCMI. To renew a Cer- ternal hazards associated with connec- tificate of Inspection, you must submit tion to the vessel, dangerous moving an application at least 30 days before

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the expiration of the tank vessel’s cur- checked to ascertain that they are rent certificate. You must use Form maintained free of hazards. CG–3752, Application for Inspection of [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as U.S. Vessel, and submit it to the OCMI amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18911, Dec. 18, at, or nearest to, the port where the 1968; CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28263, Dec. 21, 1972; vessel is located. When renewing a Cer- CGD 82–036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79– tificate of Inspection, you must sched- 032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 ule an inspection for certification FR 48052, Sept. 18, 1995; 60 FR 50120, Sept. 28, within the 3 months before the expira- 1995] tion date of the current Certificate of Inspection. § 189.25–15 Lifesaving equipment. For inspection procedures of life- [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] saving appliances and arrangements, § 189.25–10 Scope of inspection. see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appli- ances and Arrangements) of this chap- (a) The inspection for certification ter. shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996] vessels, machinery, and equipment. The inspection shall be such as to in- § 189.25–20 Fire extinguishing equipment. sure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers, and other pressure (a) At each inspection for certifi- vessels and their appurtenances, pip- cation, periodic inspection, and at such ing, main and auxilliary machinery, other times as considered necessary electrical installations, life-saving ap- the inspector shall determine that all pliances, fire detecting and extin- fire-extinguishing equipment is in suit- guishing equipment, pilot boarding able condition and he may require such equipment, pollution prevention equip- tests as are considered necessary to de- ment, and other equipment, is in satis- termine the condition of the equip- factory condition and fit for the service ment. The inspector shall determine if for which it is intended, and that it the tests and inspections required by complies with the applicable regula- § 196.15–60 of this subchapter have been tions for such vessel, and determine conducted. At each inspection for cer- that the vessel is in possession of a tification and periodic inspection the valid certificate issued by the Federal inspector shall conduct the following Communications Commission, if re- tests and inspections of fire-extin- quired. The lights, means of making guishing equipment: sound signals, and distress signals car- (1) All hand portable fire extin- ried by the vessel shall also be subject guishers and semiportable fire-extin- to the above-mentioned inspection for guishing systems shall be checked as the purpose of ensuring that they com- noted in Table 189.25–20(a)(1). In addi- ply with the requirements of the appli- tion, the hand portable fire-extin- cable statutes and regulations. guishers and semiportable fire-extin- (b) When equipment other than sci- guishing systems shall be examined for entific equipment is installed which is excessive corrosion and general condi- not required by the applicable regulation. tions in this subchapter, that equipment shall be inspected and tested as TABLE 189.25–20(a)(1) may be required for such equipment by Type unit Test the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- tion, to assure safety. Soda acid ...... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge. (1) Scientific equipment and their Foam ...... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of electrical or pressure connection to the extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge. ship’s supply and laboratories may be Pump tank (water or Discharge. Clean hose and inside of antifreeze). extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze.

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TABLE 189.25–20(a)(1)—Continued TABLE 189.25–20(a)(2)—Continued

Type unit Test Type system Test

Cartridge operated Examine pressure cartridge and re- Halon 1301 or Recharge or replace if weight loss ex- (water, antifreeze, place if end is punctured or if car- halocarbon. ceeds 5 percent of the weight of the or loaded stream). tridge is otherwise determined to charge or if cylinder has a pressure have leaked or to be in unsuitable gauge, recharge cylinder if pressure condition. Remove liquid. Clean loss exceeds 10 percent, adjusted hose and inside of extinguisher for temperature. Test time delays, thoroughly. Recharge with water, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns solution, or antifreeze. Insert with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or charged cartridge. other nonflammable gas as stated in Carbon dioxide ...... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight the system manufacturer’s instruc- loss exceeds 10 percent of weight tion manual. Inspect hoses for dam- of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle age or decay. Ensure that nozzles to be sure they are clear. 1 are unobstructed. Cylinders must be Dry chemical (car- Examine pressure cartridge and re- tested and marked, and all flexible tridge-operated place if end is punctured or if car- connections to Halon 1301 and type). tridge is otherwise determined to halocarbon cylinders must be tested have leaked or to be in unsuitable or renewed, as required by 46 CFR condition. Inspect hose and nozzle 147.60 and 147.65 or 147.67. Note to see they are clear. Insert that Halon 1301 system approvals charged cartridge. Be sure dry have expired, but that existing sys- chemical is free-flowing (not caked) tems may be retained if they are in and chamber contains full charge. good and serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Dry chemical (stored See that pressure gage is in oper- inspector. pressure type). ating range. If not, or if seal is bro- Inert gas ...... Recharge or replace cylinder if cyl- ken, weigh or otherwise determine inder pressure loss exceeds 5 per- that full charge of dry chemical is in cent of the specified gauge pres- extinguisher. Recharge if pressure sure, adjusted for temperature. Test is low or if dry chemical is needed. time delays, alarms, and ventilation 2 Vaporizing liquid ..... shutdowns with carbon dioxide, ni- 1 Cylinders must be tested and marked and all flexible con- trogen, or other nonflammable gas nections and discharge hoses of semiportable carbon dioxide as stated in the system manufactur- and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed as re- er’s instruction manual. Inspect quired in §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter. hoses for damage or decay. Ensure 2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon that nozzles are unobstructed. Cyl- tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing inders must be tested and marked, liquids are not permitted. and all flexible connections on fixed (2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems inert extinguishers must be tested or renewed as required by 46 CFR shall be checked as noted in Table 147.60 and 147.66. 189.25–20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of Water mist ...... Maintain system in accordance with the maintenance instructions in the the fixed fire-extinguishing systems system manufacturer’s design, in- shall be examined for excessive corro- stallation, operation, and mainte- sion and general conditions. nance manual.

TABLE 189.25–20(a)(2) (3) On all fire-extinguishing systems all piping, controls, valves, and alarms Type system Test shall be checked to ascertain that the system is in operating condition. Foam ...... Systems utilizing a soda solution must have such solution replaced. In all (4) The fire main system shall be op- cases, ascertain that powder is not erated and the pressure checked at the caked. outlets having the greatest pressure Carbon dioxide ...... Weigh cylinders. Recharge cylinder if drop between the fire pumps and the weight loss exceeds 10 percent of the weight of the charge. Test time nozzles which may not always be the delays, alarms, and ventilation shut- most remote and highest outlets. All downs with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, firehoses shall be subjected to a test or other nonflammable gas as stat- pressure equivalent to the maximum ed in the system manufacturer’s instruction manual. Inspect hoses for pressure to which they may be sub- damage or decay. Ensure that noz- jected in service, but not less than 100 zles are unobstructed. Cylinders p.s.i. must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections on fixed carbon [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as dioxide systems must be tested or amended by CGD 78–154, 44 FR 13492, Mar. 12, renewed, as required by 46 CFR 1979; CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7752, Mar. 10, 1988; 147.60 and 147.65. USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33892, June 7, 2012]

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§ 189.25–25 Hull equipment. prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart B. (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the in- [CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28263, Dec. 21, 1972; spector shall conduct the following USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] tests and inspections of hull equipment: § 189.25–40 Sanitary inspection. (1) All watertight doors shall be oper- (a) At each inspection for certifi- ated locally by manual power and also cation and periodic inspection, the by hydraulic or electric power if so quarters, toilets, and washing spaces, fitted. Where remote control is fitted, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., the doors shall also be operated by the shall be examined by the marine in- remote control apparatus. spector to be assured that they are in a (2) The remote controls of all valves sanitary condition. shall be operated. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as (3) An examination of installed amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. weight, handling gear and related ship- 9, 2000] board records shall be made to ascer- § 189.25–45 Fire hazards. tain the condition and suitability of the equipment for the service intended. At each inspection for certification In conducting this examination the and periodic inspection, the inspector marine inspector shall be guided by the shall examine the tank tops and bilges provisions of subpart 189.35. Current in the machinery spaces to see that valid certificates and registers, issued there is no accumulation of oil which by a recognized nonprofit organization might create a fire hazard. or association approved by the Com- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as mandant, may be accepted as prima amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. facie evidence of the condition and 9, 2000] suitability of the weight handling gear. Weight handling gear certificates and § 189.25–47 Chemical and explosive hazards. registers will not be issued by the Coast Guard. (a) The marine inspector shall inspect every chemistry laboratory, sci- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as entific laboratory, and chemical store- amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. room during each inspection for certifi- 9, 2000] cation and periodic inspection. (b) Magazines, vans, and chests shall § 189.25–30 Electrical engineering equipment. be inspected during each inspection for certification and periodic inspection. (a) For inspection procedures of Elec- trical Engineering equipment and sys- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as tems, see Subchapter J (Electrical En- amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000] gineering) of this chapter. § 189.25–50 Inspector not limited. § 189.25–35 Marine engineering equipment. (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector (a) For inspection procedures of Ma- from making such tests or inspections rine Engineering equipment and sys- as he deems necessary to be assured of tems, see Subchapter F (Marine Engi- the safety and seaworthiness of the neering) of this chapter. vessel. § 189.25–38 Pollution prevention. Subpart 189.27—Annual and At each inspection for certification Periodic Inspections and periodic inspection, the inspector shall examine the vessel to determine § 189.27–1 Annual inspection. that it meets the vessel design and (a) Your vessel must undergo an an- equipment requirements for pollution nual inspection within the 3 months

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before or after each anniversary date, (d) If the periodic inspection reveals except as specified in § 189.27–5. deficiencies in your vessel’s mainte- (b) You must contact the cognizant nance, you must make any or all re- OCMI to schedule an inspection at a pairs or improvements within the time time and place which he or she ap- period specified by the OCMI. proves. No written application is re- (e) Nothing in this subpart limits the quired. marine inspector from conducting such (c) The scope of the annual inspec- tests or inspections he or she deems tion is the same as the inspection for necessary to be assured of the vessel’s certification, as specified in § 189.25–10, seaworthiness. but in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If defi- § 189.27–10 Certificate of Inspection: ciencies are found or a major change to Conditions of validity. the vessel has occurred, the marine in- To maintain a valid Certificate of In- spector will conduct an inspection spection, you must complete your an- more detailed in scope to ensure that nual and periodic inspections within the vessel is in satisfactory condition the periods specified in §§ 189.27–1 and and fit for the service for which it is in- 189.27–5 respectively, and your Certifi- tended. If your vessel passes the annual cate of Inspection must be endorsed. inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate of In- [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] spection. (d) If the annual inspection reveals Subpart 189.30—Inspection After deficiencies in your vessel’s mainte- Accident nance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time § 189.30–1 General or partial survey. period specified by the OCMI. (e) Nothing in this subpart limits the (a) A survey, either general or par- marine inspector from conducting such tial, according to the circumstances, tests or inspections he or she deems shall be made every time an accident necessary to be assured of the vessel’s occurs or a defect is discovered which seaworthiness. affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its life- [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000] saving appliances, firefighting or other equipment, or whenever any important § 189.27–5 Periodic inspection. repairs or renewals are made. The sur- (a) Your vessel must undergo a peri- vey shall be such as to insure that the odic inspection within 3 months before necessary repairs or renewals have or after the second or third anniver- been effectively made, that the mate- sary of the date of your vessel’s Certifi- rial and the workmanship of such re- cate of Inspection. This periodic in- pairs or renewals are in all respects spection will take the place of an an- satisfactory, and that the vessel com- nual inspection. plies in all respects with the regula- (b) You must contact the cognizant tions in this subchapter. OCMI to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she ap- proves. No written application is re- Subpart 189.33—Sanitary quired. Inspections (c) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the inspec- § 189.33–1 When made. tion for certification, as specified in (a) An inspection of quarters, toilet § 189.25–10. The OCMI will insure that and washing spaces, serving pantries, the vessel is in satisfactory condition galleys, etc., shall be made at least and fit for the service for which it is in- once in every month. If the route of the tended. If your vessel passes the peri- vessel is such that it is away from a odic inspection, the marine inspector U.S. port for more than 1 month, an in- will endorse your current Certificate of spection shall be conducted at least Inspection. once every trip.

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Subpart 189.35—Weight Handling turer’s design limitations should not be Gear exceeded. Consideration shall be given to the plans of loading when con- § 189.35–1 Application. ducting these tests. Braking, safety (a) The requirements of this subpart and limiting devices shall be tested shall apply to all weight handling gear whenever feasible. installed on oceanographic research § 189.35–7 Examinations. vessels except weight handling gear designated to handle primary life- (a) Examination of weight handling saving equipment. Weight handling gear will normally consist of a visual gear designated for this use shall meet examination with access covers re- the applicable portions of Subchapter I moved. Suitability of the equipment (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of for the service intended will be empha- this chapter. sized. Disassembly of the equipment (b) Weight handling gear placed will be required only when there is evi- under the inspection and testing re- dence of a deficiency or an unsafe con- quired for cargo gear by the classifica- dition. Non-destructive tests, such as tion society or cargo gear bureaus rec- radiography, ultrasonic, electronic, or ognized in Subchapter I (Cargo and other methods may be used if appro- Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter priate, however will not be required. may be considered as having met the intent of this subpart. § 189.35–9 Plans. (a) Plans will not normally be re- § 189.35–3 Intent. quired, however depending on the use (a) In recognition of the special na- of the weight handling gear, submis- ture of oceanographic research vessel sion of plans or other technical infor- operations, it is intended that max- mation may be required by the Officer imum flexibility be given to the owner in Charge, Marine Inspection. Unless or operator in complying with the safe- an unsafe condition is in evidence, ves- ty requirements for weight handling sel operations will not be delayed while gear in this subpart. The primary in- plans or other technical information terest of the Coast Guard shall extend are under review. Plans, when required, to hazards associated with the connec- shall normally include: tions to the vessel, dangerous moving (1) One line electrical diagrams show- parts, extremes in temperature and ing appropriate overload protection as shock hazards. currently required by subchapter J § 189.35–5 Tests. (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (a) An installation load test and safe- (2) Plans showing hydraulic or pneu- ty assessment shall be conducted by matic equipment. the owner or operator. Section 189.35–13 may be used as a guide for the safety (3) Stress and/or arrangement dia- assessment. It shall be the responsi- grams with supporting design calcula- bility of the owner or operator to no- tions as appropriate to the specific tify the Officer in Charge, Marine In- equipment in question. spection, of the time and place of the (b) When weight handling gear is installation tests when occurring in a built to a recognized code or specifica- port of the United States to permit a tion, plans or other technical data will marine inspector to witness the tests if not normally be required. Purchase desired. Subsequent owner or operator specification or vendor’s information conducted tests may be required at the may be accepted in lieu of design cal- time of the vessel’s inspection periods culations if sufficiently definitive of if a visual examination or review of the materials, design (safety) factors and equipment record reveals evidence of operating limitations. an unsafe condition. Tests should nor- (c) Design information, when re- mally consist of exercising the equip- quired, will be evaluated against the ment as a unit with a proof load 25 per- following minimum design criteria: cent in excess of the equipment’s nor- (1) Wet Weight Handling Gear: Wet mal working load, however manufac- gear shall be considered to consist of

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gear used to lower equipment, appa- (4) Only qualified operators are per- ratus or objects beneath the surface of mitted to operate the weight handling the water or for trailing objects, where gear. The master shall designate the the wire rope or cable is payed out be- operators. neath the surface and becomes part of (5) A minimum number of persons are the line pull at the head sheave or allowed in the immediate area. winch drum. Wet gear shall be de- (6) The installation does not violate signed, as a minimum, to withstand the approved trim and stability infor- and operate in excess of the breaking mation. strength of the strongest section or (7) A suitable permanent record is wire to be used in any condition of maintained on the equipment as appro- loading. The safety factor for all metal priate showing such items as inspec- structural parts shall be a minimum of tions, tests, important repairs and cas- 1.5; i.e., the yield strength of the mate- ualties experienced. This record shall rial shall be at least 1.5 times the cal- be made available to the Officer in culated stresses resulting from applica- Charge, Marine Inspection, upon re- tion of a load equal to the nominal quest. breaking strength of the strongest sec- (b) Prior to a vessel’s departure, an tion or wire rope to be used. Suitable entry shall also be made in the official assumptions for the actual loading con- logbook that the ship’s weight han- ditions shall be used in the design of dling gear is in compliance with the ap- wet gear. The lead of the wire rope plicable requirements in this sub- from the head sheave or winch drum chapter. shall be considered to vary from the vertical and in azimuth in a manner to § 189.35–15 Major installations. represent the most adverse loading (a) Where the installation of weight condition. handling gear requires modifications to (2) Other weight handling gear will be the vessel’s structure or affects the evaluated on the basis of the standards stability in a manner which cannot be of a recognized organization or associa- assessed by the information contained tion recognized by the Commandant in the approved trim and stability in- under § 31.10–6. formation, appropriate plans and infor- (3) Hydraulic or pneumatic systems mation shall be submitted for approval. will be evaluated on the basis of Sub- The installation shall then be in- chapter F (Marine Engineering) of this spected by the Officer in Charge, Ma- chapter. rine Inspection for conformance with [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as the approved installation plans and in- amended by CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6863, Apr. 30, formation. 1970; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997] § 189.35–90 Weight handling gear man- § 189.35–11 Special cases. ufactured prior to March 1, 1968. (a) If the above safety requirements (a) Weight handling gear manufac- defeat the purpose of any particular tured prior to March 1, 1968, will be ac- piece of weight handling gear, consid- cepted on the basis of appropriate tests eration will be given to a relaxation of and examinations should plans or other the requirements. technical information not be available.

§ 189.35–13 Master’s responsibility. Subpart 189.40—Drydocking (a) The master of the vessel shall ensure the following: § 189.40–1 Definitions relating to hull (1) The gear is properly installed and examinations. secure. As used in this part— (2) Suitable safety guards are in- (a) Drydock examination means haul- stalled in way of rotating machinery, ing out a vessel or placing a vessel in a hazardous cable runs and at other ap- drydock or slipway for an examination propriate locations. of all accessible parts of the vessel’s (3) Operating limitations are posted underwater body and all through-hull in an appropriate manner. fittings.

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(b) Internal structural examination dock examinations, provided the vessel means an examination of the vessel is fitted with an effective hull protec- while afloat or in drydock and consists tion system. Vessel owners or opera- of a complete examination of the ves- tors must apply to the Officer in sel’s main strength members, including Charge, Marine Inspection, for ap- the major internal framing, the hull proval of underwater surveys instead of plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but alternate drydock examinations for not including cargo or fuel oil tanks. each vessel. The application must in- (c) Underwater survey means the ex- clude the following information: amination, while the vessel is afloat, of (1) The procedure to be followed in all accessible parts of the vessel’s un- carrying out the underwater survey. derwater body and all through-hull fittings. (2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39656, Oct. 23, 1987, as (3) The method to be used to accu- amended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD rately determine the diver location rel- 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, 1997] ative to the hull. § 189.40–3 Drydock examination, inter- (4) The means that will be provided nal structural examination, cargo for examining through-hull fittings. tank internal examination, and un- (5) The means that will be provided derwater survey intervals. for taking shaft bearing clearances. (a) Except as provided for in para- (6) The condition of the vessel, in- graphs (b) through (g) of this section, cluding the anticipated draft of the each vessel must undergo drydock and vessel at the time of the survey. internal structural examinations as (7) A description of the hull protec- follows: tion system. (1) Vessels that operate in salt water (e) Vessels otherwise qualifying must undergo two drydock and two in- under paragraph (d) of this section, ternal structural examinations within that are 15 years of age or older, may any five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any be considered for continued participa- two examinations. tion in or entry into the underwater (2) Vessels that operate in fresh survey program on a case-by-case basis water at least six months in every 12 if— month period since the last drydock (1) Before the vessel’s next scheduled examination must undergo drydock drydocking, the owner or operator sub- and internal structural examinations mits a request for participation or con- at intervals not to exceed five years. tinued participation to Commandant (b) Vessels with wooden hulls must (CG–CVC); undergo two drydock and two internal (2) During the vessel’s next structural examinations within any drydocking after the request is sub- five year period regardless of the type mitted, no appreciable hull deteriora- of water in which they operate. No tion is indicated as a result of a com- more than three years may elapse be- plete set of hull gaugings; and tween any two examinations. (3) The results of the hull gauging (c) If, during an internal structural and the results of the Coast Guard dry- examination or underwater survey, dock examination together with the damage or deterioration to the hull recommendation of the Officer in plating or structural members is dis- Charge, Marine Inspection, are sub- covered, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to mitted to Commandant (CG–CVC) for be drydocked or otherwise taken out of final approval. service to further assess the extent of (f) Each vessel which has not met the damage and to effect permanent re- with the applicable examination sched- pairs. ules in paragraph (a) through (e) of this (d) Each vessel under paragraph (a) of section because it is on a voyage, must this section that is less than 15 years of undergo the required examinations age may be considered for an under- upon completion of the voyage. water survey instead of alternate dry-

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(g) The Commandant (CG–CVC) may an internal structural examination at authorize extensions to the examina- intervals not to exceed five years. tion intervals specified in paragraphs (b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel (a) and (b) of this section. oil tanks need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine in- [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39656, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD spector is able to determine by exter- 95–072, 60 FR 50469, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, nal examination that the general con- 61 FR 50735, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR dition of the tanks is satisfactory. 51220, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR (c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on 49240, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR vessels less than 10 years of age need 59789, Oct. 1, 2012] not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able § 189.40–5 Notice and plans required. to determine by external examination (a) The master, owner, operator, or that the general condition of the tanks agent of the vessel shall notify the Of- is satisfactory. ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, (d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks whenever the vessel is to be drydocked on vessels 10 years of age or older but regardless of the reason for less than 15 years of age need not be drydocking. cleaned out and internally examined if (b) Each vessel, except barges, that the marine inspector is able to deter- holds a Load Line Certificate must mine by internal examination of at have on board a plan showing the ves- least one forward double-bottom fuel sel’s scantlings. This plan must be oil tank, and by external examination made available to the Coast Guard ma- of all other double-bottom fuel oil rine inspector whenever the vessel un- tanks on the vessel, that the general dergoes a drydock examination, inter- condition of the tanks is satisfactory. nal structural examination, or under- (e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks water survey or whenever repairs are on vessels 15 years of age or older need made to the vessel’s hull. not be cleaned out and internally ex- (c) Each barge that holds a Load Line amined if the marine inspector is able Certificate must have a plan showing to determine by internal examination the barge’s scantlings. The plan need of at least one forward, one amidships, not be maintained on board the barge and one aft double-bottom fuel oil but must be made available to the tank, and by external examination of Coast Guard marine inspector when- all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks ever the barge undergoes a drydock exon the vessel, that the general condi- amination, internal structural exam- tion of the tanks is satisfactory. ination, or underwater survey or whenever repairs are made to the barge’s [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39657, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988] hull. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39657, Oct. 23, 1987] Subpart 189.45—Repairs and Alterations Subpart 189.43—Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations § 189.45–1 Notice required. (a) No repairs or alterations affecting § 189.43–1 When required. the stability or safety of the vessel (a) Each fuel oil tank with at least with regard to the hull, machinery, and one side integral to the vessel’s hull equipment shall be made without the and located within the hull (‘‘integral knowledge of the Officer in Charge, fuel oil tank’’) is subject to inspection Marine Inspection. as provided in this section. The owner (b) Drawings of alterations shall be or operator of the vessel shall have the approved before work is started unless tanks cleaned out and gas freed as nec- deemed unnecessary by the Officer in essary to permit internal examination Charge, Marine Inspection. of the tank or tanks designated by the (c) Drawings will not be required for marine inspector. The owner or oper- repairs in kind. ator shall arrange for an examination (d) Notice is not required for repairs of the fuel tanks of each vessel during or alterations to scientific equipment

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where the stability or safety of the ves- rine chemist certificated by the Na- sel with regard to the hull and machin- tional Fire Protection Association; ery or equipment is not affected. however, if the services of such certified marine chemist are not reason- § 189.45–5 Inspection required. ably available, the Officer in Charge, (a) An inspection, either general or Marine Inspection, upon the rec- partial depending upon the cir- ommendation of the vessel owner and cumstances, shall be made whenever his contractor or their representative any important repairs or alterations shall select a person who, in the case of are undertaken. an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the in- Subpart 189.50—Special spection indicates that such operations Operating Requirements can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth the fact in writ- § 189.50–1 Inspection and testing re- ing and qualified as may be required, quired when making alterations, re- shall be issued by the certified marine pairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, chemist or the authorized person be- or like fire-producing actions. fore the work is started. Such quali- (a) The provisions of ‘‘Standard for fications shall include any require- the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels ments as may be deemed necessary to To Be Repaired,’’ NFPA No. 306, pub- maintain, insofar as can reasonably be lished by National Fire Protection As- done, the safe conditions in the spaces sociation, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quin- certified throughout the operation and cy, MA 02269, shall be used as a guide in shall include such additional tests and conducting the inspections and certifications as considered required. issuance of certificates required by this Such qualifications and requirements section. shall include precautions necessary to (b) Until an inspection has been made eliminate or minimize hazards that to determine that such operation can may be present from protective coat- be undertaken with safety, no alter- ings or residues from cargoes. ations, repairs, or other such oper- (2) When not in such a port or place, ations involving riveting, burning, and a marine chemist or such person welding, or like fire-producing actions authorized by the Officer in Charge, shall be made: Marine Inspection, is not reasonably (1) Within or on the boundaries of available, the inspection shall be made tanks which have been used to carry by the senior officer in the crew combustible liquids or chemicals; or, present and a proper entry shall be (2) Within spaces adjacent to tanks made in the vessel’s logbook. which have been used to carry Grade D (d) It shall be the responsibility of combustible liquids, except where the distance between such tanks and the the senior officer present to secure cop- work to be performed is not less than ies of certificates issued by the cer- twenty-five (25) feet; or, tified marine chemist or such person (3) Within or on the boundaries of authorized by the Officer in Charge, fuel tanks; or, Marine Inspection. It shall be the re- (4) Within or on the boundaries of sponsibility of the senior officer in the tanks carrying Grade B or Grade C crew present, insofar as the persons flammable liquids or within spaces ad- under his control are concerned, to jacent to such tanks; or, maintain a safe condition on the vessel (5) To pipelines, heat coils, pumps, by full observance of all qualifications fittings, or other appurtenances con- and requirements listed by the marine nected to such fuel tanks. chemist in the certificate. (c) Such inspections shall be made [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as and evidenced as follows: amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50469, Sept. 29, (1) In ports or places in the United 1995] States or its territories and possessions the inspection shall be made by a ma-

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Subpart 189.55—Plan Approval (12) *Scuppers and drains penetrating shell plating. § 189.55–1 General. (13) Weight handling gear when re- (a) The following list of required quired by the Officer in Charge, Marine plans in § 189.55–5 is general in char- Inspection, as provided for by § 189.35–9. acter, but includes all plans which nor- (c) Subdivision and stability. Plans re- mally show construction and safety quired by part 170 of this chapter. features coming under the cognizance (d) Fire control. (1) General arrange- of the Coast Guard. In the case of a ment plans showing for each deck the particular vessel, all of the plans enu- control stations, the various fire sec- merated may not be applicable and it is tions enclosed by fire resisting bulk- intended that only those plans and heads, the arrangement of the alarm specifications be submitted as will and extinguishing systems, the fire ex- clearly show the vessel’s arrangements, tinguishers, means of access to dif- construction and required equipment. ferent compartments and decks and the (b) In the following list of required ventilation system including location plans in § 189.55–5, the items which of ventilation shutdowns, positions of must be approved by the American Bu- dampers and the number identifying reau of Shipping for vessels classed by each system. that organization are indicated by an (2) Ventilation diagram including asterisk. When prints bearing record of dampers and other fire control fea- such approval by the American Bureau tures. of Shipping are forwarded to the Coast (3) Details of alarm systems. Guard they will in general be accepted (4) Details of extinguishing systems, as satisfactory except insofar as the including fire mains, carbon dioxide, law or the Coast Guard regulations clean agent, foam, and sprinkling sys- contain requirements which are not tems. covered by the American Bureau of (e) Marine engineering. For plans re- Shipping. quired for marine engineering equipment and systems. See Subchapter F § 189.55–5 Plans and specifications re- (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. quired for new construction. (f) Electrical engineering. For plans re- (a) General. (1) Specifications. quired for electrical engineering, (2) General arrangement plan of equipment, and systems, see Sub- decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc., and chapter J (Electrical Engineering) of including inboard and outboard profile. this chapter. (b) Hull structure. 1 (1) *Inner bottom (g) Lifesaving equipment. These plans plating and framing. are to show the location and arrange- (2) *Midship section. ment of embarkation decks, all over- (3) *Shell plating and framing. board discharges and projections in (4) *Stem, stern frame, and rudder. way of launching lifeboats, weights of (5) *Structural deck plans for lifeboats fully equipped and loaded, strength decks. working loads of davits and winches, (6) *Pillars and girders. types and sizes of falls, the manufac- (7) *Watertight and oiltight bulk- turer’s name and identification for all heads. equipment, and all other relevant and (8) *Foundations for main machinery necessary information. and boilers. (1) Arrangement of lifeboats. (9) *Arrangement of ports, doors, and (2) Arrangement of davits. airports in shell plating. (3) Location and stowage of liferafts (10) *Hatch coamings and covers in and buoyant apparatus. weather and watertight decks. (h) Accommodations for crewmembers (11) *Details of hinged subdivision and scientific personnel. Arrangement watertight doors and operating gear. plans showing accommodations, ventilation, escapes, hospitals, and sani- 1 The asterisk (*) indicates items which tary facilities for all crewmembers and may require approval by the American Bu- scientific personnel. reau of Shipping for vessels classed by that (i) Magazines and magazine vans. (1) society. All plans relating to the arrangement,

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construction, ventilation, and fire pro- rine Safety Center, 2100 2nd St., SW., tection system for magazines and mag- Stop 7102, Washington, DC 20593–7102, in azine vans. (The plans required for a written or electronic format. Infor- magazines and magazine vans to be in- mation for submitting the VSP elec- stalled or carried on a vessel after the tronically can be found at http:// vessel is in operation, are set forth in www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC. In this case, the subpart 195.11 of this subchapter.) plans will be returned directly to the (2) Ventilation and sprinkler system submitter, with a copy of the action calculations for magazines and maga- being forwarded to the interested Offi- zine vans. cer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (j) For vessels of 100 meters (328 feet) (3) In the case of classed vessels, upon or more in length contracted for on or specific request by the submitter, the after September 7, 1990, a plan must be American Bureau of Shipping will ar- included which shows how visibility range to forward the necessary plans to from the navigation bridge will meet the Coast Guard indicating its action the standards contained in § 190.02–15 of thereon. In this case, the plans will be this subchapter. returned as noted in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51052, Nov. 4, [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968] 1983; CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32249, Aug. 8, 1990; EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35829, July 29, 1991; 56 FR tations affecting § 189.55–15, see the List of 46354, Sept. 11, 1991; 56 FR 50754, Oct. 8, 1991; CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012] Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov. § 189.55–10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels. § 189.55–20 Number of plans required. (a) In the event of alterations involv- (a) Three copies of each plan are nor- ing the safety of the vessel, the appli- mally required so that one can be re- cable plans shall be submitted for ap- turned to the submitter. If the sub- proval covering the proposed work ex- mitter desires additional approved cept as modified by § 189.45–1. plans, a suitable number should be submitted to permit the required distribu- § 189.55–15 Procedure for submittal of tion. plans. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as (a) As the relative location of ship- amended by CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6862 Apr. 30, yards, design offices, and Coast Guard 1970] offices vary throughout the country, no specific routing will be required in Subpart 189.60—Certificates Under the submittal of plans. In general, one of the following procedures would International Convention for apply, but in a particular case, if a Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 more expeditious procedure can be § 189.60–1 Application. used, there will be no objection to its adoption. The provisions of this subpart shall (1) The plans may be submitted to apply to all oceanographic research the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- vessels on an international voyage. tion, in the district in which the vessel (See § 188.05–10 of this subchapter.) is to be built. This procedure will be [CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48052, Sept. 18, 1995; 60 FR most expeditious in the case of those 50120, Sept. 28, 1995] offices where personnel and facilities are available for examination and ap- § 189.60–5 Cargo Ship Safety Construc- proval of plans locally. tion Certificate. (2) The plans may be submitted by (a) All vessels on an international visitors directly to the Commanding voyage are required to have a Cargo Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safe- Ship Safety Construction Certificate. ty Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite This certificate shall be issued by the 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bu- or transmitted by mail to: Com- reau of Shipping to certain vessels on manding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Ma- behalf of the United States of America

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as provided in Regulation 12, Chapter I, § 189.60–35 Availability of Certificates. of the International Convention for The Convention certificates must be Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. on board the vessel and readily avail- (b) All such vessels shall meet the ap- able for examination at all times. plicable requirements of this chapter for vessels on an international voyage. [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6510, Feb. 9, 2000] [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as § 189.60–40 Duration of Convention amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30665, July 26, certificates. 1990] (a) The following certificates are § 189.60–10 Cargo Ship Safety Equip- valid for a period of not more than 60 ment Certificate. months (5 years). (1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction (a) All vessels on an international Certificate. voyage are required to have a Cargo (2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. Certificate. (b) All such vessels shall meet the ap- (3) A Safety Management Certificate. plicable requirements of this chapter (4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certifi- for vessels on an international voyage. cate. (b) An Exemption certificate must § 189.60–15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio not be valid for longer than the period Certificate. of the certificate to which it refers. Every vessel equipped with a radio (c) A Convention certificate may be installation on an international voyage withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio any time when it is determined that Certificate. Each radio installation the vessel is no longer in compliance must meet the requirements of the with applicable requirements. (See Federal Communication Commission § 2.01–70 of this chapter for procedures and the International Convention for governing appeals.) Safety of Life at Sea. [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6510, Feb. 9, 2000] [USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6510, Feb. 9, 2000] § 189.60–45 American Bureau of Ship- § 189.60–25 Exemption Certificate. ping. (a) A vessel may be exempted by the (a) The American Bureau of Ship- Commandant from complying with cer- ping, with its home office at ABS tain requirements of the Convention Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Hous- under his administration upon request ton, TX 77060, is hereby designated as made in writing to him and trans- an organization duly authorized to mitted via the Officer in Charge, Ma- issue the ‘‘Cargo Ship Safety Construc- rine Inspection. tion Certificate’’ to certain oceano- (b) When an exemption is granted to graphic research vessels on behalf of a vessel by the Commandant under and the United States of America as pro- in accordance with the Convention, an vided in Regulation 12, Chapter I, of Exemption Certificate describing such the International Convention for Safe- exemption shall be issued through the ty of Life at Sea, 1974, and Executive appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Order 12234 and the certificate shall be Inspection, in addition to other re- subject to the requirements in this sub- quired certificates. part. The American Bureau of Shipping is authorized to place the official seal § 189.60–30 Safety Management Certifi- of the United States of America on the cate. certificate. This designation and delegation to the American Bureau of Ship- All vessels to which 33 CFR part 96 ping shall be in effect until terminated applies on an international voyage by proper authority and notice of can- must have a valid Safety Management cellation is published in the FEDERAL Certificate and a copy of their com- REGISTER. pany’s valid Document of Compliance (b) At the option of the owner or certificate on board. agent of a vessel on an international [CGD 95–073, 62 FR 67515, Dec. 24, 1997] voyage and on direct application to the

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American Bureau of Shipping, the Bu- 190.05–10 Chemical storeroom and lamp reau may issue to such vessel a Cargo room construction. Ship Safety Construction Certificate, 190.05–15 Segregation of spaces containing having a period of validity of not more the emergency source of electric power. 190.05–20 Segregation of chemical labora- than 60 months after ascertaining that tories and chemical storerooms. the vessel: (1) Has met the applicable require- Subpart 190.07—Structural Fire Protection ments of the Convention; and (2) Is currently classed by the Bureau 190.07–1 Application. and classification requirements have 190.07–5 Definitions. 190.07–10 Construction. been dealt with to the satisfaction of 190.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to the Bureau. March 1, 1968. (c) When the Bureau determines that a vessel to which it has issued a Cargo Subpart 190.10—Means of Escape Ship Safety Construction Certificate no longer complies with the Bureau’s 190.10–1 Application. 190.10–5 Two means required. applicable requirements for classifica- 190.10–10 Location. tion, the Bureau shall immediately fur- 190.10–15 Vertical ladders not accepted. nish to the Coast Guard all relevant in- 190.10–20 No means for locking doors. formation, which will be used by the 190.10–25 Stairway size. Coast Guard to determine whether or 190.10–30 Dead end corridors. not to withdraw, revoke or suspend the 190.10–35 Public spaces. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Cer- 190.10–40 Access to lifeboats. tificate. 190.10–45 Weather deck communications. 190.10–90 Vessels contracted for prior to [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as March 1, 1968. amended by CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30665, July 26, 1990; Subpart 190.15—Ventilation CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50735, Sept. 27, 1996: USCG– 2000–7790, 65 FR 58465, Sept. 29, 2000] 190.15–1 Application. 190.15–5 Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 °F. or lower. PART 190—CONSTRUCTION AND 190.15–10 Ventilation for closed spaces. ARRANGEMENT 190.15–15 Ventilation for living spaces and quarters. Subpart 190.00—General Provisions 190.15–90 Vessels contracted for prior to March 1, 1968. 190.00–1 Preemptive effect. Subpart 190.20—Accommodations for Subpart 190.01—Hull Structure Officers, Crew, and Scientific Personnel Sec. 190.20–1 Application. 190.01–1 Application. 190.20–5 Intent. 190.01–5 Vessels subject to load line. 190.20–10 Location of crew spaces. 190.01–10 Structural standards. 190.20–15 Construction. 190.01–15 Special consideration. 190.20–20 Sleeping accommodations. 190.01–90 Vessels contracted for prior to 190.20–25 Washrooms and toilet rooms. March 1, 1968. 190.20–30 Messrooms. 190.20–35 Hospital space. Subpart 190.02—Navigation Bridge 190.20–40 Other spaces. Visibility 190.20–45 Lighting. 190.20–50 Heating and cooling. 190.02–1 Navigation bridge visibility 190.20–55 Insect screens. 190.20–90 Vessels contracted for prior to Subpart 190.03—Subdivision and Stability March 1, 1968. 190.03–1 General. Subpart 190.25—Rails and Guards Subpart 190.05—General Fire Protection 190.25–1 Application. 190.25–5 Where rails required. 190.05–1 Application. 190.25–10 Storm rails. 190.05–3 Fire hazards to be minimized. 190.25–15 Guards in dangerous places. 190.05–5 Woodwork insulated from heated 190.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior to surfaces. July 1, 1969.

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AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; E.O. 12234, § 190.01–90 Vessels contracted for 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; De- prior to March 1, 1968. partment of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. (a) Existing structure previously approved will be considered satisfactory SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1125, Jan. 27, so long as it is maintained in good con- 1968, unless otherwise noted. dition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- Subpart 190.00—General pairs and alterations may be made to Provisions the same standards as the original construction. SOURCE: USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June (b) Conversions, major alterations, 7, 2012, unless otherwise noted. new installations, and replacements, shall meet the applicable specifications § 190.00–1 Preemptive effect. in this subpart for new vessels. The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or local regu- Subpart 190.02—Navigation lations in the same field. Bridge Visibility

Subpart 190.01—Hull Structure § 190.02–1 Navigation bridge visibility. Each oceanographic research vessel § 190.01–1 Application. which is 100 meters (328 feet) or more in (a) The provisions of this subpart, length and contracted for on or after with the exception of § 190.01–90, shall September 7, 1990, must meet the fol- apply to all vessels contracted for on or lowing requirements: after March 1, 1968. (a) The field of vision from the navigation bridge, whether the vessel is in (b) Vessels contracted for prior to a laden or unladen condition, must be March 1, 1968, shall meet the require- such that: ments of § 190.01–90. (1) From the conning position, the § 190.01–5 Vessels subject to load line. view of the sea surface is not obscured forward of the bow by more than the (a) For vessels assigned a load line, lesser of two ship lengths or 500 meters see Subchapter E (Load Lines) of this (1640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 de- chapter for special requirements as to grees on either side of the vessel. With- strength, closure of openings, etc. in this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other § 190.01–10 Structural standards. permanent obstruction must not ex- (a) In general, compliance with the ceed 5 degrees. standards established by the American (2) From the conning position, the Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 188.35 horizontal field of vision extends over of this subchapter, will be considered an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft as satisfactory evidence of the struc- the beam on one side of the vessel, tural efficiency of the vessel. However, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 de- in special cases, a detailed analysis of grees abaft the beam on the other side the entire structure or some integral of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of part may be made by the Coast Guard the beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, to determine the structural require- or other permanent obstruction must ments. not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total more than 20 degrees, including any § 190.01–15 Special consideration. blind sector within the arc of visibility described in paragraph (a)(1) of this (a) Special consideration will be section. given to the structural requirements (3) From each bridge wing, the field for small vessels or vessels of an un- of vision extends over an arc from at usual design not contemplated by the least 45 degrees on the opposite bow, rules of the American Bureau of Ship- through dead ahead, to at least dead ping. astern.

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(4) From the main steering position, § 190.05–5 Woodwork insulated from the field of vision extends over an arc heated surfaces. from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees (a) Internal combustion engine exon either side of the vessel. hausts, boiler, and galley uptakes, and (5) From each bridge wing, the re- similar sources of ignition shall be spective side of the vessel is visible for- kept clear of and suitably insulated ward and aft. from any woodwork or other combus- (b) Windows fitted on the navigation tible matter. bridge must be arranged so that: (1) Framing between windows is kept § 190.05–10 Chemical storeroom and to a minimum and is not installed im- lamp room construction. mediately in front of any work station. (a) Chemical storerooms, lamp, (2) Front windows are inclined from paint, and oil lockers and similar com- the vertical plane, top out, at an angle partments shall be constructed of steel of not less than 10 degrees and not or shall be wholly lined with metal. more than 25 degrees. (3) The height of the lower edge of § 190.05–15 Segregation of spaces con- the front windows is limited to prevent taining the emergency source of electric power. any obstruction of the forward view previously described in this section. (a) When a compartment containing (4) The height of the upper edge of the emergency source of electric the front windows allows a forward power, or vital components thereof, ad- view of the horizon at the conning posi- joins a space containing either the tion, for a person with a height of eye ship’s service generators or machinery of 1.8 meters (71 inches), when the ves- necessary for the operation of the sel is at a forward pitch angle of 20 de- ship’s service generators, all common grees. bulkheads and/or decks shall be pro- (c) Polarized or tinted windows must tected by approved ‘‘structural insula- not be fitted. tion’’ or other approved material. This protection shall be such as to be capa- [CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32249, Aug. 8, 1990] ble of preventing an excessive temperature rise in the space containing the Subpart 190.03—Subdivision and emergency source of electric power, or Stability vital components thereof, for a period of at least 1 hour in the event of fire in § 190.03–1 General. the adjoining space. Bulkheads or decks meeting Class A–60 require- Each vessel must comply with the ments, as defined by § 72.05–10 of Sub- applicable requirements in Subchapter chapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this S of this chapter. chapter, will be considered as meeting [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51053, Nov. 4, 1983] the requirements of this paragraph.

§ 190.05–20 Segregation of chemical Subpart 190.05—General Fire laboratories and chemical store- Protection rooms. § 190.05–1 Application. (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to all vessels contracted for (a) The provisions of this subpart on or after March 1, 1968. shall apply to all vessels, except as (b) Chemical storerooms shall not be noted otherwise in this subpart. located in horizontal proximity to nor (b) Non-self-propelled vessels of less below accommodation or safety areas. than 300 gross tons shall not be subject (c) Chemical storerooms shall not be to the provisions of this subpart. located adjacent to the collision bulkhead, nor boundary divisions of the § 190.05–3 Fire hazards to be mini- boilerroom, engineroom, galley, or mized. other high fire hazard area. (a) The general construction of the (d) Chemical laboratories shall not be vessel shall be such as to minimize fire located adjacent to nor immediately hazards. below safety areas. Wherever possible

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they shall be similarly separated from ble of preventing the passage of flame accomodation spaces and high fire haz- for one-half hour. ard areas such as the galley. (d) C Class divisions. Bulkheads or decks of the C Class shall be con- Subpart 190.07—Structural Fire structed of approved incombustible Protection materials, but need meet no requirements relative to the passage of flame. § 190.07–1 Application. (e) Steel or other equivalent metal. (a) The provisions of this subpart, Where the term steel or other equivalent with the exception of § 190.07–90, shall metal is used in this subpart, it is in- apply to all vessels of 4,000 gross tons tended to require a material which, by and over carrying not more than 150 itself or due to insulation provided, has persons and contracted for on or after structural and integrity qualities March 1, 1968. equivalent to steel at the end of the ap- (b) The provisions of this subpart, plicable fire exposure. with the exception of § 190.07–90, shall (f) Approved material. Where in this apply to all vessels of 300 gross tons subpart approved materials are re- and over, but less than 4,000 gross tons, quired, they refer to materials ap- carrying in excess of 16 persons in the proved under the applicable subparts of scientific party but not more than 150 part 164 of Subchapter Q (Specifica- persons and contracted for on or after tions) of this chapter, as follows: March 1, 1968. Deck coverings ...... 164 .006 (c) Vessels contracted for prior to Structural insulation ...... 164 .007 March 1, 1968, shall meet the require- Bulkhead panels ...... 164 .008 ments of § 190.07–90. Incombustible materials ...... 164.009 (d) Those vessels which carry more Interior finish ...... 164 .012 than 150 persons shall meet the re- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1125, Jan. 27, 1968, as quirements in §§ 72.05–5 through 72.05–60 amended by CGD 74–155, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, of Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of 1976] this chapter. § 190.07–10 Construction. § 190.07–5 Definitions. (a) The hull, superstructure, struc- (a) Standard fire tests. A standard fire tural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses test is one which develops in the test shall be constructed of steel. Alter- furnace a series of time temperature nately, the Commandant may permit relationships as follows: the use of other suitable material in 5 minutes—1,000 °F. special cases, having in mind the risk 10 minutes—1,300 °F. of fire. 30 minutes—1,550 °F. (b) The boundary bulkheads of gen- 60 minutes—1,700 °F. eral laboratory areas, chemical store- (b) A Class divisions. Bulkheads or rooms, galleys, paint and lamp lockers decks of the A Class shall be composed and emergency generator rooms shall of steel or equivalent metal construc- be of ‘‘A’’ class construction. tion, suitably stiffened and made in- (1) Permanently installed divisional tact with the main structure of the bulkheads between laboratories spaces vessel; such as shell, structural bulk- within a general laboratory area may heads, and decks. They shall be so con- be of B or C class construction. structed, that if subjected to the stand- (2) Temporary divisional bulkheads ard fire test, they would be capable of between laboratory spaces within a preventing the passage of flame and general laboratory area may be con- smoke for 1 hour. structed of combustible materials (c) B Class bulkheads. Bulkheads of when they are necessary to facilitate a the B Class shall be constructed with specific scientific mission. approved incombustible materials and (c) The boundary bulkheads and made intact from deck to deck and to decks separating the accomodations shell or other boundaries. They shall be and control stations from hold and ma- so constructed that, if subjected to the chinery spaces, galleys, main pantries, standard fire test, they would be capa- laboratories, and storerooms, other

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than small service lockers, shall be of shall be of approved incombustible ma- ‘‘A’’ Class construction. terials. (1) The boundary bulkheads and (9) Bulkheads, linings, and ceiling decks separating general laboratory may have a combustible veneer within areas of 500 square feet or less from ac- a room not to exceed two twenty- commodations and control stations eighths of an inch in thickness. How- shall be of ‘‘A–15’’ Class construction ever, combustible veneers, trim, deco- as defined by § 72.05–10 of Subchapter H rations, etc., shall not be used in cor- (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. ridors or hidden spaces. This is not in- (2) The boundary bulkheads and tended to preclude the use of an ap- decks separating general laboratory proved interior finish or a reasonable areas of over 500 square feet from ac- number of coats of paint. commodations and control stations (e) Nitrocellulose or other highly shall be of ‘‘A–30’’ Class construction flammable or noxious fume-producing as defined by § 72.05–10 of Subchapter H paints or lacquers shall not be used. (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. (f) The provisions of paragraphs (d) (d) Within the accommodation and (1) through (9) of this section apply to service areas the following conditions control spaces on vessels whose initial shall apply: Application for Inspection is submitted (1) Corridor bulkheads in accommo- to an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- dation spaces shall be of the ‘‘A’’ or tion on or after June 15, 1987. ‘‘B’’ Class intact from deck to deck. Stateroom doors in such bulkheads [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1125, Jan. 27, 1968, as may have a louver in the lower half. amended by CGD 84–073, 52 FR 18364, May 15, (2) Elevator, dumbwaiter, stairtower, 1987; 52 FR 22751, June 15, 1987] and other trunks shall be of ‘‘A’’ Class construction. § 190.07–90 Vessels contracted for (3) Bulkheads not already specified to prior to March 1, 1968. be of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ Class construction (a) Existing structure arrangements may be of ‘‘A’’, ‘‘B’’, or ‘‘C’’ Class con- and materials previously approved will struction. be considered satisfactory so long as (4) The integrity of any deck in way they are maintained in good condition of a stairway, shall be maintained by to the satisfaction of the Officer in means of ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ class bulkheads Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- and doors at one level. The integrity of pairs and alterations may be made to a stairtower shall be maintained by the same standards as the original con- ‘‘A’’ class doors at every level. The struction. door shall be of the self-closing type. (b) Conversions, major alterations, Holdback hooks will not be permitted. new installations, and replacements However, magnetic holdbacks operated shall comply with the applicable speci- from the bridge or other suitable re- fications and requirements in this sub- mote control positions are acceptable. part for new vessels. (5) Interior stairs, including stringers and treads, shall be of steel. (6) Except for washrooms and toilet Subpart 190.10—Means of Escape spaces, deck coverings within accom- § 190.10–1 Application. modation spaces shall be of an approved type. However, overlays for lev- (a) The provisions of this subpart, eling or finishing purposes which do with the exception of § 190.10–90, shall not meet the requirements for an ap- apply to all vessels other than non-self- proved deck covering may be used in propelled vessels of less than 300 gross thicknesses not exceeding three-eights tons, contracted for on or after March of an inch. 1, 1968. (7) Ceilings, linings, and insulation, (b) Vessels contracted for prior to including pipe and duct laggings, shall March 1, 1968, shall meet the require- be approved incombustible materials. ments of § 190.10–90. (8) Any sheathing, furring, or holding (c) Non-self-propelled vessels of less pieces incidental to the securing of any than 300 gross tons shall not be subject bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation to the provisions of this subpart.

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§ 190.10–5 Two means required. § 190.10–30 Dead end corridors. (a) There shall be at least two means (a) Dead end corridors, or the equiva- of escape from all general areas where lent, more than 40 feet in length shall the crew or scientific personnel may be not be permitted. quartered or normally employed. At least one of these two means of escape § 190.10–35 Public spaces. shall be independent of watertight (a) In all cases, public spaces having doors and hatches, except for quick a deck area of over 300 square feet shall acting watertight doors giving final ac- have at least two exits. Where prac- cess to weather decks. ticable, these exits shall give egress to § 190.10–10 Location. different corridors, rooms, or spaces to minimize the possibility of one inci- (a) The two means of escape shall be dent blocking both exits. as remote as practicable so as to minimize the possibility of one incident § 190.10–40 Access to lifeboats. blocking both escapes. (a) The stairways, corridors, and § 190.10–15 Vertical ladders not accept- doors shall be so arranged as to permit ed. a ready and direct access to the various (a) Vertical ladders and deck scuttles lifeboat and liferaft embarkation shall not in general be considered satis- areas. factory as one of the required means of escape. However, where it is dem- § 190.10–45 Weather deck communica- onstrated that the installation of a tions. stairway would be impracticable, a (a) Vertical communication shall be vertical ladder may be used as the sec- provided between the various weather ond means of escape. decks by means of permanent inclined ladders. § 190.10–20 No means for locking doors. § 190.10–90 Vessels contracted for (a) No means shall be provided for prior to March 1, 1968. locking door giving access to either of (a) Existing arrangements previously the two required means of escape ex- approved will be considered satisfac- cept that crash doors or locking de- tory so long as they are maintained in vices, capable of being easily forced in good condition to the satisfaction of an emergency, may be employed pro- the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- vided a permanent and conspicuous no- tion. Minor repairs and alterations tice to this effect is attached to both may be made to the same standards as sides of the door. This paragraph shall the original design: Provided, That in not apply to outside doors to deck- no case will a greater departure from houses where such doors are locked by the standards of §§ 190.10–5 through key only and such key is under the 190.10–45 be permitted than presently control of one of the vessel’s officers. exists. Nothing in this paragraph shall § 190.10–25 Stairway size. be construed as exempting any vessel from having two means of escape from (a) Stairways shall be of sufficient all main compartments where persons width having in mind the number of on board may be quartered or normally persons having access to such stairs for employed. escape purposes. (b) All interior stairways, other than those within the machinery spaces, Subpart 190.15—Ventilation shall have minimum width of 28 inches. The angle of inclination with the hori- § 190.15–1 Application. zontal of such stairways shall not ex- (a) The provisions of this subpart, ceed 50°. with the exception of § 190.15–90, shall (c) Special consideration for relief apply to all vessels other than non-self- may be given if it is shown to be unrea- propelled vessels of less than 300 gross sonable or impracticable to meet the tons, contracted for on or after March requirements in this section. 1, 1968.

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(b) Vessels contracted for prior to part of the compartment or bilge on March 1, 1968, shall meet the require- each side. Similar exhaust ducts shall ments of § 190.15–90. be led to the mechanical exhaust sys- (c) Non-self-propelled vessels of less tem from the lowest part of the com- than 300 gross tons shall not be subject partment or bilge on each side of the to the provisions of this subpart. compartment at the end opposite from that at which the inlet ducts are fitted. § 190.15–5 Vessels using fuel having a These ducts shall be so installed that flashpoint of 110 ≥F. or lower. ordinary collection of water in the (a) Spaces containing machinery bilge will not close off the ducts. which uses, or tanks which contain, (g) All ducts shall be of steel con- fuel having a flashpoint of 110 °F. or struction and reasonably gastight from lower shall have natural supply and end to end. The ducts shall lead as di- mechanical exhaust ventilation as re- rect as possible and be properly fas- quired by this section. tened and supported. (b) The mechanical exhaust system (h) All supply ducts shall be provided shall be such as to assure the air with cowls or scoops having a free area changes as noted in Table 190.15–5(b) not less than twice the required duct depending on the size of the space. area. When the cowls or scoops are TABLE 190.15–5(b) screened, the mouth area shall be increased to compensate for the area of Size of space, cubic feet Minute per the screen wire. Dampers shall not be Over Not over air change fitted in the supply ducts. Cowls or scoops shall be kept open at all times ...... 500 2 except when the stress of weather is 500 ...... 1000 3 1000 ...... 1500 4 such as to endanger the vessel if the 1500 ...... 5 openings are not temporarily closed. Supply and exhaust openings shall not (c) Exhaust blower motors, unless of be located where the natural flow of air a totally enclosed, explosion-proof is unduly obstructed, or adjacent to type, shall be located outside of the possible sources of vapor ignition, nor ducts and outside of the compartment shall they be so located that exhaust required to be ventilated. Exhaust air may be taken into the supply vents. blower motors if mounted in any com- (i) Provisions must be made for clos- partment shall be located as high ing all cowls or scoops when the fixed above the bilge as practicable. Blower carbon dioxide or clean agent system is blades shall be nonsparking with ref- operated. erence to their housings. (d) Exhaust blower switches shall be [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1125, Jan. 27, 1968, as located outside of any space required amended by USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, to be ventilated by this section, and June 7, 2012] shall be of the type interlocked with § 190.15–10 Ventilation for closed the ignition switch so that the blowers spaces. are started before the engine ignition is switched on. A red warning sign at (a) All enclosed spaces within the the switch shall state that the blowers vessel shall be properly vented or ven- shall be operated prior to starting the tilated. Means shall be provided to engines for a sufficient time to insure close off all vents and ventilators. at least one complete change of air in (b) Means shall be provided for stop- the compartments. ping all fans in ventilation systems (e) The area of the ducts shall be serving the chemical laboratories, sci- such as to limit the air velocity to a entific laboratories, chemical store- maximum of 2,000 feet per minute. rooms, and machinery spaces and for Ducts may be of any shape: Provided, closing all doorways, ventilators, and That in no case shall one cross section annular spaces around funnels and dimension exceed twice the other. other openings to such spaces, from (f) At least two inlet ducts shall be outside these spaces, in case of fire. located at one end of the compartment (c) See §§ 194.15–5 and 194.20–5 of this and they shall extend to the lowest subchapter for ventilation of chemical

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laboratories, scientific laboratories, arranged, and, where practicable, shall and storerooms. be insulated from undue noise, heat, and odors. § 190.15–15 Ventilation for living (b) Provided the intent of this sub- spaces and quarters. part is met, consideration may be (a) All living spaces shall be ade- given by the Officer in Charge, Marine quately ventilated in a manner suit- Inspection to relax the requirements able to the purpose of the space. relating to the size and separation of (b) All spaces used as quarters for accommodations for scientific per- crewmembers and scientific personnel sonnel. shall be ventilated by a mechanical system unless it can be shown that a § 190.20–10 Location of crew spaces. natural system will provide adequate (a) Crew quarters must not be located ventilation. By a natural system is farther forward in the vessel than a meant those spaces so located that the vertical plane located at 5 percent of windows, ports, skylights, etc., and the vessel’s length abaft the forward doors to passageways can be kept open side of the stem at the designated sum- and thereby provide adequate ventila- mer load water line. However, for ves- tion under all ordinary conditions of sels in other than ocean or coastwise weather. service, this distance need not exceed 8.5 meters (28 feet). For purpose of this § 190.15–90 Vessels contracted for paragraph, the vessel’s length shall be prior to March 1, 1968. as defined in § 43.15–1 of subchapter E (a) Existing arrangements previously (Load Lines) of this chapter. Unless ap- approved will be considered satisfac- proved by the Commandant, no section tory so long as they are maintained in of the deck head of the crew spaces good condition to the satisfaction of may be below the deepest load line. the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- (b) There must be no direct commu- tion. Minor repairs and alterations nication, except through solid, close may be made to the same standards as fitted doors or hatches between crew the original design: Provided, That in spaces and chain lockers, or machinery no case will a greater departure from spaces. the standards of §§ 190.15–5 through 190.15–15 be permitted than presently § 190.20–15 Construction. exists. All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner suitable to Subpart 190.20—Accomodations the purpose for which they are intended and so they can be kept in a for Officers, Crew, and Sci- clean, workable and sanitary condi- entific Personnel tion.

SOURCE: CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26011, May 23, § 190.20–20 Sleeping accommodations. 1996, unless otherwise noted. (a) Where practicable, each licensed officer must be provided with a sepa- § 190.20–1 Application. rate stateroom. (a) Except as noted below, the provi- (b) Sleeping accommodations for the sions of this subpart apply to all ves- crew must be divided into rooms, no sels contracted for on or after March 1, one of which must berth more than 4 1968. persons. (b) Vessels contracted for prior to (c) Each room must be of such size March 1, 1968, must meet the require- that there are at least 2.78 square me- ments of § 190.20–90. ters (30 square feet) of deck area and a volume of at least 5.8 cubic meters (210 § 190.20–5 Intent. cubic feet) for each person accommo- (a) The accommodations provided for dated. The clear head room must be officers, crew, and scientific personnel not less than 190 centimeters (75 on all vessels must be securely con- inches). In measuring sleeping accom- structed, properly lighted, heated, modations any furnishings contained drained, ventilated, equipped, located, therein for the use of the occupants are

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not to be deducted from the total vol- trade makes voyages of more than 3 ume or from the deck area. days duration between ports and which (d) Each person shall have a separate carries a crew of 12 or more, must be berth and not more than one berth may provided with a hospital space. This be placed above another. The berth space must be situated with regard to must be composed of materials not the comfort of the sick so that they likely to corrode. The overall size of a may receive proper attention in all berth must not be less than 68 centi- weather. meters (27 inches) wide by 190 centi- (b) The hospital must be suitably sep- meters (75 inches) long, except by spe- arated from other spaces and must be cial permission of the Commandant. used for the care of the sick and for no Where two tiers of berths are fitted, other purpose. the bottom of the lower berth must not (c) The hospital must be fitted with be less than 30 centimeters (12 inches) berths in the ratio of 1 berth to every above the deck. The berths must not be 12 members of the crew or portion obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts, thereof who are not berthed in single or other installations. occupancy rooms, but the number of (e) A locker must be provided for berths need not exceed 6. Where all sin- each person accommodated in a room. gle occupancy rooms are provided, the requirement for a separate hospital § 190.20–25 Washrooms and toilet may be withdrawn, provided that 1 rooms. stateroom is fitted with a bunk acces- (a) There must be provided at least 1 sible from both sides. toilet, 1 washbasin, and 1 shower or (d) [Reserved] bathtub for each 8 members or portion (e) The hospital must have a toilet, thereof in the crew to be accommo- washbasin, and bathtub or shower con- dated who do not occupy rooms to veniently situated. Other necessary which private or semi-private facilities suitable equipment such as a clothes are attached. locker, a table and a seat must be pro- (b) The toilet rooms and washrooms vided. must be located convenient to the (f) On vessels in which the crew is sleeping quarters of the crew to which berthed in single occupancy rooms, a they are allotted but must not open di- hospital space will not be required, pro- rectly into such quarters except when vided that 1 room must be designated they are provided as private or semi- and fitted with use as a treatment or private facilities. isolation room. This room must meet (c) All washbasins, showers, and the following standards: bathtubs must be equipped with ade- (1) The room must be available for quate plumbing, including hot and cold immediate medical use; and running water. All toilets must be in- (2) A washbasin with hot and cold stalled with adequate plumbing for running water must be installed either flushing. Where more than 1 toilet is in or immediately adjacent to the located in a space or compartment, space and other required sanitary fa- each toilet must be separated by parti- cilities must be conveniently located. tions.

§ 190.20–30 Messrooms. § 190.20–40 Other spaces. (a) Messrooms must be located as Each vessel shall have— near to the galley as is practicable ex- (a) Sufficient facilities where the cept where the messroom is equipped crew may wash and dry their own with a steam table. clothes, including at least 1 sink sup- (b) Each messroom must seat the plied with hot and cold fresh water; number of persons expected to eat in (b) Recreation spaces; and the messroom at one time. (c) A space or spaces of adequate size on the open deck to which the crew has § 190.20–35 Hospital space. access when off duty. (a) Except as specifically modified by paragraph (f) of this section, each ves- § 190.20–45 Lighting. sel which in the ordinary course of its Each berth must have a light.

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§ 190.20–50 Heating and cooling. the case of ships with rounded (a) All manned spaces must be ade- gunwales the guard rail supports shall quately heated and cooled in a manner be placed in the flat of the deck. On suitable to the purpose of the space. other decks and bridges the rails shall (b) Radiators and other heating appa- be in at least two courses, including ratus must be so placed and shielded, the top, approximately evenly spaced. where necessary, to avoid risk of fire, If it can be shown to the satisfaction of danger or discomfort to the occupants. the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- Pipes leading to radiators or heating tion, that the installation of rails of apparatus must be insulated where such height will be unreasonable and those pipes create a hazard to persons impracticable, having regard to the occupying the space. business of the vessel, rails of a lesser height or in some cases grab rails may § 190.20–55 Insect screens. be accepted and inboard rails may be Provisions must be made to protect eliminated if the deck is not generally the crew quarters against the admis- accessible. sion of insects. (b) Where it can be shown to the sat- § 190.20–90 Vessels contracted for isfaction of the Commandant that a prior to March 1, 1968. vessel is engaged exclusively in voy- Existing structures, arrangements, ages of a sheltered nature, the provi- materials, and facilities previously ap- sions of paragraph (a) of this section proved will be considered satisfactory may be relaxed. so long as they are maintained in good [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17503, Oct. 29, 1969] condition to the satisfaction of the Of- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. § 190.25–10 Storm rails. Minor repairs and alterations may be (a) On vessels in ocean and coastwise made to the same standards as the original construction, provided that in service, suitable storm rails shall be in- no case will a greater departure from stalled in all passageways and at the the standards of §§ 190.20–5 through deckhouse sides where persons on 190.20–55 be permitted than presently board might have normal access. exists. Storm rails shall be installed on both sides of passageways which are 6 feet or Subpart 190.25—Rails and Guards more in width. § 190.25–1 Application. § 190.25–15 Guards in dangerous places. (a) The provisions of this subpart with the exception of § 190.25–90, apply (a) Suitable hand covers, guards, or to all vessels contracted for on or after rails shall be installed in way of all ex- July 1, 1969. posed and dangerous places such as (b) Vessels contracted for prior to gears, machinery, etc. July 1, 1969 shall meet the requirements of § 190.25–90. § 190.25–90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969. [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17503, Oct. 29, 1969] (a) Existing structures, arrange- § 190.25–5 Where rails required. ments, materials, and facilities pre- (a) All vessels shall have efficient viously approved will be considered guard rails or bulwarks on decks and satisfactory so long as they are main- bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks tained in good condition to the satis- shall be at least 391⁄2 inches from the faction of the Officer in Charge, Marine deck. At exposed peripheries of the Inspection. Minor repairs and alter- freeboard and superstructure decks, ations may be made to the same stand- the rails shall be in at least three ards as the original construction: Pro- courses, including the top. The opening vided, That in no case will a greater de- below the lowest course shall not be parture from the standards of §§ 190.25– more than 9 inches. The courses shall not be more than 15 inches apart. In

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5 through 190.25–15 be permitted than Subpart 193.30—Automatic Sprinkler presently exists. Systems [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1125, Jan. 27, 1968, as 193.30–1 Application. amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17503, Oct. 29, 1969] Subpart 193.50—Hand Portable Fire Extin- guishers and Semiportable Fire Extin- PARTS 191–192 [RESERVED] guishing Systems, Arrangements and Details PART 193—FIRE PROTECTION 193.50–1 Application. 193.50–5 Classification. EQUIPMENT 193.50–10 Location. 193.50–15 Spare charges. Subpart 193.01—Application 193.50–20 Semiportable fire extinguishers. 193.50–90 Vessels contracted for prior to Sec. March 1, 1968. 193.01–1 General; preemptive effect. 193.01–3 Incorporation by reference. Subpart 193.60—Fire Axes 193.01–5 Equipment installed but not required. 193.60–1 Application. 193.60–5 Number required. 193.60–10 Location. Subpart 193.05—Fire Detecting and Extinguishing Equipment, Where Required AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2213, 3102, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 193.05–1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and Department of Homeland Security Delega- supervised patrol systems. tion No. 0170.1. 193.05–5 Fire main system. SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 193.05–10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems. 1968, unless otherwise noted. 193.05–15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems. Subpart 193.01—Application § 193.01–1 General; preemptive effect. Subpart 193.10—Fire Main System, Details (a) The provisions of this part shall 193.10–1 Application. apply to all vessels other than non-self- 193.10–5 Fire main system, details. propelled vessels of less than 300 gross 193.10–10 Fire hydrants and hose. tons. 193.10–15 Piping. (b) Non-self-propelled vessels of less 193.10–90 Installations contracted for prior than 300 gross tons shall not be subject to March 1, 1968. to the provisions of this part, except as provided otherwise by §§ 193.01–5 and Subpart 193.15—Carbon Dioxide and 193.50–1. Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems, Details (c) The regulations in this part have 193.15–1 Application. preemptive effect over State or local 193.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge regulations in the same field. rates. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as 193.15–10 Controls. amended by USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, 193.15–15 Piping. June 7, 2012] 193.15–16 Lockout valves. 193.15–17 Odorizing units. § 193.01–3 Incorporation by reference. 193.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage. (a) Certain material is incorporated 193.15–25 Discharge outlets. by reference into this part with the ap- 193.15–30 Alarms. proval of the Director of the Federal 193.15–35 Enclosure openings. Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 193.15–40 Pressure relief. CFR part 51. To enforce any edition 193.15–50 Clean agent systems. other than that specified in this sec- 193.15–90 Installations contracted for prior tion, the Coast Guard must publish no- to March 1, 1968. tice of change in the FEDERAL REG- ISTER and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the

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National Archives and Records Admin- of part 76 of Subchapter H (Passenger istration (NARA). For information on Vessels) of this chapter. the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http:// § 193.05–5 Fire main system. www.archives.gov/federallregister/ (a) Fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and codeloflfederallregulations/ nozzles shall be installed on all manned ibrllocations.html. Also, it is available vessels. for inspection at the Coast Guard, Of- (b) Except as provided for in § 193.10– fice of Design and Engineering Stand- 10(e), the fire main must be a pressur- ards (CG–ENG), 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop ized or a remotely controlled system. 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, 202– (c) The arrangements and details of 372–1405, and is available from the the fire main system shall be as set sources listed below. forth in subpart 193.10. (b) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 75–031, 40 FR 48349, Oct. 15, Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428– 1975] 2959, telephone 610–832–9585, http:// www.astm.org. § 193.05–10 Fixed fire extinguishing (1) ASTM F 1121–87 (1993), Standard systems. Specification for International Shore (a) Approved fire extinguishing sys- Connections for Marine Fire Applica- tems must be installed in all lamp and tions, incorporation by reference ap- paint lockers, oil rooms, and similar proved for § 193.10–10. spaces. (2) [Reserved] (b) A fixed carbon dioxide or clean (c) National Fire Protection Associa- agent fire extinguishing system com- tion (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, plying with 46 CFR subparts 95.15 and Quincy, MA 02269–9101, telephone 800– 95.16 must be installed for: 344–3555, http://www.nfpa.org. (1) Internal combustion engine in- (1) NFPA 13–1996, Standard for the In- stallations; stallation of Sprinkler Systems, incor- (2) Gas turbine installations; poration by reference approved for (3) Enclosed spaces containing gaso- § 193.30–1. line engines; (2) [Reserved] (4) Chemical storerooms; [USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49240, Sept. 25, 2009, (5) Any space containing auxiliaries as amended by USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR 59789, with an aggregate power of 1,000 brake Oct. 1, 2012] horsepower (b.h.p.) or greater, or their fuel oil units, including purifiers, § 193.01–5 Equipment installed but not valves, and manifolds, on vessels of required. 1,000 gross tons and over; and (a) On all vessels, including non-self- (6) Enclosed ventilating systems in- propelled vessels of less than 300 gross stalled for electric propulsion motors tons, where fire detecting or extin- or generators. guishing systems or equipment are not (c) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and required, but are installed, the system over, a fixed carbon dioxide or clean or equipment and its installation shall agent fire extinguishing system com- meet the requirements of this part. plying with 46 CFR subparts 95.15 and 95.16 or a foam system complying with Subpart 193.05—Fire Detecting 46 CFR subpart 95.17 must be installed and Extinguishing Equipment, for any space containing main or auxiliary oil fired boilers or their associated Where Required fuel oil units, valves, or manifolds in § 193.05–1 Fire detecting, manual the line between the settling tanks and alarm, and supervised patrol sys- the boilers. tems. (d) Systems for spaces containing explosives and other dangerous articles (a) Fire detecting, manual alarm, and or substances must also comply with 46 supervised patrol systems are not re- CFR part 194. quired, but if installed, the systems shall meet the applicable requirements [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012]

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§ 193.05–15 Hand portable fire extin- est outlets, at a Pitot tube pressure of guishers and semiportable fire ex- not less than 50 p.s.i. Where 11⁄2-inch tinguishing systems. hose is permitted in lieu of 21⁄2-inch (a) Approved hand portable fire extin- hose by footnote 2 of Table 193.10–5(a), guishers and semiportable fire extin- the pump capacity shall be determined guishing systems shall be installed on on the same basis as if 21⁄2-inch hose all manned vessels as set forth in sub- had been permitted. Where 3⁄4-inch hose part 193.50. is permitted by Table 193.10–5(a), the Pitot tube pressure may not be less Subpart 193.10—Fire Main System, than 35 p.s.i. Details (d) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the discharge side with relief valves set to § 193.10–1 Application. relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pres- (a) The provisions of this subpart, sure necessary to maintain the require- with the exception of § 193.10–90, shall ments of paragraph (c) of this section apply to all vessels contracted for on or or 125 p.s.i., whichever is greater. Re- after March 1, 1968. lief valves may be omitted if the (b) Vessels contracted for prior to pumps, operating under shutoff condi- March 1, 1968, shall meet the require- tions, are not capable of developing a ments of § 193.10–90. pressure exceeding this amount. (e) Fire pumps shall be fitted with a § 193.10–5 Fire main system, details. pressure gage on the discharge side of (a) Vessels shall be equipped with the pumps. independently driven fire pumps in ac- (f) Fire pumps may be used for other cordance with Table 193.10–5(a). purposes provided at least one of the required pumps is kept available for TABLE 193.10–5(a) use on the fire system at all times. In Gross tons Min- Hose no case shall a pump having connection imum and hy- Nozzle Length to an oil line be used as a fire pump. number drant orifice of hose, Over Not of size, size, feet Branch lines connected to the fire main over pumps inches inches for purposes other than fire and deck wash shall be so arranged that ade- 100 1 1 1 11⁄2 1 1⁄2 50 100 1,000 1 11⁄2 5⁄8 50 quate water can be made continuously 1,000 1,500 2 11⁄2 5⁄8 50 available for firefighting purposes. 2 1 2 7 2 1,500 ...... 2 2 ⁄2 ⁄8 50 (g) The total area of the pipes leading 1 On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3⁄4-inch hose of from a pump shall not be less than the good commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated discharge area of the pump. and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel. (h) On vessels with main or auxiliary 2 75 feet of 11⁄2-inch hose and 5⁄8-inch nozzle may be used oil fired boilers or vessels with internal where specified by § 193.10–10(b) for interior locations and 50 feet 11⁄2-inch hose may be used in exterior locations on ves- combustion propulsion machinery, sels in other than ocean or coastwise services. when two fire pumps are required, the (b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and boilers or machinery must be located over on an international voyage, each in separate spaces, and the arrange- required fire pump, while delivering ment, pumps, sea connections, and water through the fire main system at sources of power must be such as to en- a pressure corresponding to that re- sure that a fire in any one space will quired by paragraph (c) of this section, not put all of the fire pumps out of op- shall have a minimum capacity of at eration. However, when it is shown to least two-thirds of that required for an the satisfaction of the Commandant independent bilge pump. However, in that it is unreasonable or impracti- no case shall the capacity of each fire cable to meet this requirement due to pump be less than that otherwise re- the size or arrangement of the vessel, quired by this section. or for other reasons, the installation of (c) Each pump must be capable of de- a total flooding system using carbon livering water simultaneously from the dioxide or a clean agent complying outlets having the greatest pressure with 46 CFR subpart 95.16 may be ac- drop from the five pumps to the nozzles cepted as an alternate method of extin- which may not always be the two high- guishing any fire that could affect the

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powering and operation for the re- on vessels over 1,500 gross tons, the hy- quired fire pumps. drants in interior locations may have (i) Except as provided for in § 193.10– siamese connections for 11⁄2-inch hose. 10(e), a sufficient number of hose In these cases the hose shall be 75 feet streams for fire fighting purposes must in length, and only one hose will be re- be immediately available from the fire quired at each fire station; however, if main at all times by either of the fol- all such stations can be satisfactorily lowing methods: served with 50-foot lengths, 50-foot (1) Maintenance of water pressure. (i) hose may be used. Water pressure must be maintained on (c) On vessels of 500 gross tons and the fire main at all times by the con- over there must be at least one shore tinuous operation of: connection to the fire main available (A) One of the fire pumps; or to each side of the vessel in an acces- (B) Another suitable pump capable of sible location. Suitable cutout valves supplying one hose stream at a Pitot and check valves must be provided for tube pressure of not less than 50 p.s.i. furnishing the vessel’s shore connec- (35 p.s.i. for 3⁄4-inch hose); or, tions with couplings mating those on (C) A pressure tank capable of sup- the shore fire lines. Vessels of 500 gross plying one hose stream at a Pitot tube tons and over on an international voy- pressure of not less than 50 p.s.i. (35 age, must be provided with at least one p.s.i. for 3⁄4-inch hose) for five minutes. international shore connection com- (ii) An audible alarm must be in- plying with ASTM F 1121 (incorporated stalled to sound in a continuously by reference, see § 193.01–3). Facilities manned space if the pressure in the fire must be available enabling an inter- main drops to less than that necessary national shore connection to be used to maintain the minimum Pitot tube on either side of the vessel. pressures specified in § 193.10–5(i)(1)(i). (d) Fire hydrants must be of suffi- (2) Remote control of fire pumps. (i) At cient number and so located that any least one fire pump must be capable of part of the vessel, other than main ma- remote activation and control. chinery spaces, may be reached with at (ii) If the fire pump is in a continu- least 2 streams of water from separate ously manned machinery space, the outlets, at least one of which must be controls for operating it and the con- from a single length of hose. In main trols for all necessary valves must be machinery spaces, all portions of such located on the manned operating plat- spaces must be capable of being form in that space. reached by at least 2 streams of water, (iii) If the fire pump is in an un- each of which must be from a single manned machinery space, the controls length of hose from separate outlets; for its operation and the controls for however, this requirement need not all necessary valves must be located in: apply to shaft alleys containing no as- (A) The fire control station, if any; signed space for the stowage of com- or, bustibles. Fire hydrants must be num- (B) The bridge, if there is no fire con- bered as required by § 196.37–15 of this trol station; or, subchapter. (C) A readily accessible space accept- (e) All parts of the fire main located able to the Officer in Charge, Marine on exposed decks shall either be pro- Inspection. tected against freezing or be fitted [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as with cutout valves and drain valves so amended by CGD 75–031, 40 FR 48349, Oct. 15, that the entire exposed parts of such 1975; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, 1997; piping may be shut off and drained in USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012] freezing weather. Except when closed to prevent freezing, such valves shall § 193.10–10 Fire hydrants and hose. be sealed open. (a) The size of fire hydrants, hose, (f) The outlet at the fire hydrant and nozzles and the length of hose re- shall be limited to any position from quired shall be as noted in Table 193.10– the horizontal to the vertical pointing 5(a). downward, so that the hose will lead (b) In lieu of the 21⁄2-inch hose and horizontally or downward to minimize hydrants specified in Table 193.10–5(a), the possibility of kinking.

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(g) Each fire hydrant shall be pro- modate the hose connections noted in vided with a single length of hose with this paragraph. Firehose and couplings nozzle attached and a spanner. A suit- shall be as follows: able hose rack or other device shall be (1) Couplings shall be of brass, provided for the proper stowage of the bronze, or other equivalent metal. Na- hose. If the hose is not stowed in the tional Standard firehose coupling open or behind glass so as to be readily threads shall be used for the 11⁄2-inch seen, the enclosures shall be marked in and 21⁄2-inch sizes, i.e., 9 threads per accordance with § 196.37–15 of this sub- inch for 11⁄2-inch hose and 71⁄2 threads chapter. per inch for 21⁄2-inch hose. (h) Fire hose shall be connected to (2) Unlined hose shall not be used in the outlets at all times. However, at open decks where no protection is af- the machinery spaces. 3 forded to the hose in heavy weather, (3) Where ⁄4-inch hose is permitted by the hose may be temporarily removed Table 193.10–5(a), the hose and cou- from the hydrant and stowed in an ac- plings shall be of good commercial cessible nearby location. grade. (i) Each fire hydrant must have at (4) Each section of fire hose used least 1 length of firehose. Each firehose after January 1, 1980 must be lined must have a combination solid stream commercial fire hose that conforms to and water spray nozzle that is approved Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. Stand- under subpart 162.027 of this sub- ard 19 or Federal Specification ZZ-H- chapter, except 19 millimeters (3/4 451E. Hose that bears the label of Un- inch) hose may have a garden hose noz- derwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. as lined zle that is bronze or metal with fire hose is accepted as conforming to strength and corrosion resistance this requirement. Each section of re- equivalent to bronze. Combination placement fire hose or any section of solid stream and water spray nozzles new fire hose placed aboard a vessel previously approved under subpart after January 1, 1977 must also conform 162.027 of this chapter may be retained to the specification required by this so long as they are maintained in good paragraph. condition to the satisfaction of the Of- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as (j) When the firehose nozzle in the amended by CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43152, Sept. 30, below locations was previously ap- 1976; CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2394, Jan. 11, 1979; proved under subpart 162.027 of this CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35830, July 29, 1991; CGD chapter, a low-velocity water spray ap- 95–027, 61 FR 26012, May 23, 1996; USCG–2000– plicator, also previously approved 7790, 65 FR 58465, Sept. 29, 2000] under subpart 162.027, of this chapter must be installed as follows: § 193.10–15 Piping. (1) At least 1 length of firehose on (a) All piping, valves, and fittings, each fire hydrant outside and in the shall meet the applicable requirements immediate vicinity of each laboratory; of Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) (2) Each firehose in each propulsion of this chapter. machinery space containing oil-fired (b) All distribution cut-off valves boiler, internal combustion machinery, shall be marked as required by § 196.37– or oil fuel unit on a vessel of 1000 gross 10 of this subchapter. tons or more—the length of each appli- (c) For vessels on an international cator must be 1.2 meters (4 feet). voyage, the diameter of the fire main (k) Fixed brackets, hooks, or other shall be sufficient for the effective dis- means for stowing an applicator must tribution of the maximum required dis- be next to each fire hydrant that has charge from two fire pumps operating an applicator under paragraph (j) of this section. simultaneously. This requirement is in (l) Firehose shall not be used for any addition to § 193.10–5(c). The discharge other purpose than fire extinguishing, of this quantity of water through hoses drills, and testing. and nozzles at a sufficient number of (m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other fittings shall have threads to accom-

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adjacent hydrants must be at a min- (c) The requirements of this subpart imum Pitot tube pressure of 50 pounds are based on a ‘‘high pressure system,’’ per square inch. i.e., one in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form at atmospheric [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 75–031, 40 FR 48349, Oct. 15, temperature. Details for ‘‘low pressure 1975] systems,’’ i.e., those in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form at § 193.10–90 Installations contracted for a continuously controlled low tempera- prior to March 1, 1968. ture, may be specifically approved by Installations contracted for prior to the Commandant where it is dem- March 1, 1968, must meet the following onstrated that a comparable degree of requirements: safety and fire extinguishing ability is (a) Except as specifically modified by achieved. this paragraph, vessels must comply with the requirements of §§ 193.10–5 § 193.15–5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates. through 193.10–15 insofar as the number and general type of equipment is con- (a) General. The amount of carbon di- cerned. oxide required for each space shall be (b) Existing equipment, except fire- as determined by paragraphs (b) hose nozzles and low-velocity water through (d) of this section. spray applicators, previously approved (b) Total available supply. A separate but not meeting the applicable require- supply of carbon dioxide need not be ments of §§ 193.10–5 through 193.10–15, provided for each space protected. The may be continued in service so long as total available supply shall be at least they are maintained in good condition sufficient for the space requiring the to the satisfaction of the Officer in greatest amount. Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- (c) Enclosed ventilation systems for ro- pairs, alterations, and replacements tating electrical propulsion equipment. (1) may be permitted to the same stand- The number of pounds of carbon diox- ards as the original installations. How- ide required for the initial charge shall ever, all new installations or major re- be equal to the gross volume of the sys- placements must meet the applicable tem divided by 10 for systems having a requirements in this subpart for new volume of less than 2,000 cubic feet, and installations. divided by 12 for systems having a vol- (c) Vessels must comply with the ume of 2,000 cubic feet or more. general requirements of § 193.10–5 (c) (2) In addition to the amount re- through (g), § 193.10–10 (d) through (m), quired by paragraph (c)(1) of this sec- and § 193.10–15 insofar as is reasonable tion there shall be sufficient carbon di- and practicable. oxide available to permit delayed dis- (d) Each firehose nozzle must meet charges of such quantity as to main- § 193.10–10(i), and each low-velocity tain at least a 25-percent concentration water spray applicator must meet until the equipment can be stopped. If § 193.10–10(j). the initial discharge is such as to [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26013, May 23, 1996] achieve this concentration until the equipment is stopped, no delayed discharge need be provided. Subpart 193.15—Carbon Dioxide (3) The piping for the delayed dis- and Clean Agent Extin- charge shall not be less than 1⁄2-inch guishing Systems, Details standard pipe, and no specific discharge rate need be applied to such systems. § 193.15–1 Application. On small systems, this pipe may be in- (a) The provisions of this subpart corporated with the initial discharge shall apply to all new installations piping. contracted for on or after March 1, (4) The piping for the initial charge 1968. shall be in accordance with Table (b) Installations contracted for prior 193.15–5(d)(4), and the discharge of the to March 1, 1968, shall meet the re- required amount shall be completed quirements of § 193.15–90. within 2 minutes.

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(d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, (4) Branch lines to the various spaces tanks, chemical storerooms, and similar shall be as noted in Table 193.15–5(d)(4). spaces. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the number TABLE 193.15–5(d)(4) of pounds of carbon dioxide required for Min- each space shall be equal to the gross imum Maximum quantity of carbon dioxide required, pipe volume of the space divided by the ap- pounds size, propriate factor noted in Table 193.15– inches 5(d)(1). If fuel can drain from the com- 100 ...... 1⁄2 partment being protected to an adja- 225 ...... 3⁄4 cent compartment, or if the compart- 300 ...... 1 ments are not entirely separate, the re- 600 ...... 11⁄4 1,000 ...... 11⁄2 quirements for both compartments 2,450 ...... 2 shall be used to determine the amount 2,500 ...... 21⁄2 of carbon dioxide to be provided. The 4,450 ...... 3 7,100 ...... 31⁄2 carbon dioxide shall be arranged to dis- 10,450 ...... 4 charge into both such compartments 15,000 ...... 41⁄2 simultaneously. (5) Distribution piping within the TABLE 193.15–5(d)(1) space shall be proportioned from the [Gross volume of compartment, cubic feet] supply line to give proper distribution to the outlets without throttling. Over Not over Factor (6) The number, type, and location of ...... 500 15 discharge outlets shall be such as to 500 ...... 1,600 16 give a uniform distribution throughout 1,600 ...... 4,500 18 4,500 ...... 50,000 20 the space. 50,000 ...... 22 (7) The total area of all discharge outlets shall not exceed 85 percent nor (2) For the purpose of the require- be less than 35 percent of the normal ments of this paragraph, the volume of cylinder outlet area or the area of the the machinery space shall be taken as supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The exclusive of the normal machinery cas- nominal cylinder outlet area in square ing unless the boiler, internal combus- inches shall be determined by multi- tion machinery, or fuel oil installa- plying the factor 0.0022 by the number tions extend into such space, in which of pounds of carbon dioxide required, case the volume shall be taken to the except that in no case shall this outlet top of the casing or the next material area be less than 0.110 square inch. reduction in casing area, whichever is (8) The discharge of at least 85 per- lower. ‘‘Normal machinery casing’’ and cent of the required amount of carbon ‘‘material reduction in casing area’’ dioxide shall be complete within 2 min- shall be defined as follows: utes. (i) By ‘‘normal machinery casing’’ shall be meant a casing the area of § 193.15–10 Controls. which is not more than 40 percent of (a) Except as noted in § 193.15–20(b), the maximum area of the machinery all controls and valves for the oper- space. ation of the system shall be outside the (ii) By ‘‘material reduction in casing space protected and shall not be lo- area’’ shall be meant a reduction to at cated in any space that might be cut least 40 percent of the casing area. off or made inaccessible in the event of (3) For vessels on an international fire in any of the spaces protected. voyage contracted for on or after May (b) If the same cylinders are used to 26, 1965, the amount of carbon dioxide protect more than one hazard, a mani- required for a space containing propul- fold with normally closed stop valves sion boilers or internal combustion shall be used to direct the carbon diox- propulsion machinery shall be as given ide into the proper space. If cylinders by paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this sec- are used to protect only one hazard, a tion or by dividing the entire volume, normally closed stop valve shall be in- including the casing, by a factor of 25, stalled between the cylinders and the whichever is the larger. hazard except for systems of the type

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indicated in § 193.15–5(d) which contain near all pull boxes, stop valve controls not more than 300 pounds of carbon di- and in the CO2 cylinder storage room. oxide. On systems in which the CO2 cylinders (c) One of the stations controlling are not within the protected space, the system for the main machinery these instructions must also include a space and the chemical storerooms schematic diagram of the system and shall be located as convenient as prac- instructions detailing alternate meth- ticable to one of the main escapes from ods of discharging the system should these spaces. All control stations and the manual release or stop valve con- the individual valves and controls shall trols fail to operate. Each control valve be marked as required by §§ 196.37–10 to branch lines must be marked to in- and 196.37–13 of this subchapter. dicate the related space served. (d) Systems of the type indicated in (i) If the space or enclosure con- § 193.15–5(d) shall be actuated by one taining the carbon dioxide supply for control operating the valve to the controls is to be locked, a key to the space and a separate control releasing space or enclosure shall be in a break- at least the required amount of carbon glass-type box conspicuously located dioxide. These two controls shall be lo- adjacent to the opening. cated in a box or other enclosure clearly identified for the particular space. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as Those systems installed without a stop amended by CGD 74–100R, 40 FR 6209, Feb. 10, valve shall be operated by one control 1975] releasing at least the required amount of carbon dioxide. § 193.15–15 Piping. (e) Where provisions are made for the (a) The piping, valves, and fittings simultaneous release of a given amount shall have a bursting pressure of not of carbon dioxide by operation of a re- less than 6,000 pounds per square inch. mote control, provisions shall also be (b) All piping, in nominal sizes not made for manual control at the cyl- over 3⁄4 inch shall be at least Schedule inders. Where gas pressure from pilot 40 (standard weight) and in nominal cylinders is used as a means for releas- sizes over 3⁄4 inch, shall be at least ing the remaining cylinders, not less Schedule 80 (extra heavy). than two pilot cylinders shall be used (c) All piping valves, and fittings of for systems consisting of more than ferrous materials shall be protected in- two cylinders. Each of the pilot cyl- side and outside against corrosion un- inders shall be capable of manual con- less specifically approved otherwise by trol at the cylinder, but the remaining the Commandant. cylinders need not be capable of indi- (d) A pressure relief valve or equiva- vidual manual control. lent set to relieve between 2,400 and (f) Systems of the type indicated in 2,800 pounds per square inch shall be in- § 193.15–5(d), other than systems for stalled in the distribution manifold or tanks, which are of more than 300 such other location as to protect the pounds of carbon dioxide, shall be piping in the event that all branch line fitted with an approved delayed dis- shutoff valves are closed. charge so arranged that the alarm will 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. fitted where necessary to prevent the (g) All distribution valves and con- accumulation of dirt or moisture. trols shall be of an approved type. All Drains and dirt traps shall be located controls shall be suitably protected. in accessible locations where possible. (h) Complete but simple instructions (h) Piping shall be used for no other for the operation of the systems must purpose except that it may be incor- be located in a conspicuous place at or porated with the fire-detecting system.

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(i) Piping passing through living ide to discharge in the event of equip- quarters shall not be fitted with drains ment failure during maintenance. or other openings within such spaces. (c) The lockout valve design or lock- (j) Installation test requirements are: ing mechanism must make it obvious (1) Upon completion of the piping in- whether the valve is open or closed. stallation, and before the cylinders are (d) A valve is considered a lockout connected, a pressure test shall be ap- valve if it has a hasp or other means of plied as set forth in this paragraph. attachment to which, or through Only carbon dioxide or other inert gas which, a lock can be affixed, or it has shall be used for this test. a locking mechanism built into it. (2) The piping from the cylinders to (e) The master or person-in-charge the stop valves in the manifold shall be must ensure that the valve is locked subjected to a pressure of 1,000 pounds open at all times, except while mainte- per square inch. With no additional gas nance is being performed on the extin- being introduced to the system, it shall guishing system, when the valve must be demonstrated that the leakage of be locked in the closed position. the system is such as not to permit a (f) Lockout valves added to existing pressure drop of more than 150 pounds systems must be approved by the Com- per square inch per minute for a 2- mandant as part of the installed sys- minute period. tem. (3) The individual branch lines to the various spaces protected shall be sub- [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012] jected to a test similar to that described in the preceding subparagraph § 193.15–17 Odorizing units. with the exception that the pressure Each carbon dioxide extinguishing used shall be 600 pounds per square system installed or altered after July inch in lieu of 1,000 pounds per square 9, 2013, must have an approved odor- inch. For the purpose of this test, the izing unit to produce the scent of win- distribution piping shall be capped tergreen, the detection of which will within the space protected at the first serve as an indication that carbon di- joint ahead of the nozzles. oxide gas is present in a protected area (4) In lieu of the tests prescribed in and any other area into which the car- the preceding paragraphs in this para- bon dioxide may migrate. ‘‘Altered’’ graph, small independent systems pro- means modified or refurbished beyond tecting spaces such as emergency gen- the maintenance required by the manu- erator rooms, lamp lockers, chemical facturer’s design, installation, oper- storerooms, etc., may be tested by ation and maintenance manual. blowing out the piping with air at a pressure of at least 100 pounds per [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012] square inch. § 193.15–20 Carbon dioxide storage. § 193.15–16 Lockout valves. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (a) A lockout valve must be provided (b) of this section, the cylinders shall on any carbon dioxide extinguishing be located outside the spaces protected, system protecting a space over 6,000 and shall not be located in any space cubic feet in volume and installed or that might be cut off or made inacces- altered after [July 9, 2013. ‘‘Altered’’ sible in the event of a fire in any of the means modified or refurbished beyond spaces protected. the maintenance required by the manu- (b) Systems of the type indicated in facturer’s design, installation, oper- § 193.15–5(d), consisting of not more ation and maintenance manual. than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, may (b) The lockout valve must be a have cylinders located within the space manually operated valve located in the protected. If the cylinder stowage is discharge manifold prior to the stop within the space protected, the system valve or selector valves. When in the shall be arranged in an approved man- closed position, the lockout valve must ner to be automatically operated by a provide complete isolation of the sys- heat actuator within the space in addi- tem from the protected space or spaces, tion to the regular remote and local making it impossible for carbon diox- controls.

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(c) The space containing the cyl- during the 20-second delay period prior inders shall be properly ventilated and to the discharge of carbon dioxide into designed to preclude an anticipated the space, and the alarm shall depend ambient temperature in excess of 130 on no source of power other than the °F. carbon dioxide. (d) Cylinders shall be securely fas- tened and supported, and where nec- § 193.15–35 Enclosure openings. essary, protected against injury. (a) Where mechanical ventilation is (e) Cylinders shall be so mounted as provided for spaces which are protected to be readily accessible and capable of by carbon dioxide extinguishing sys- easy removal for recharging and in- tems provisions shall be made so that spection. Provisions shall be available the ventilation system is automati- for weighing the cylinders. (f) Where subject to moisture, cyl- cally shut down with the operation of inders shall be so installed as to pro- the system to that space. vide a space of at least 2 inches be- (b) Where natural ventilation is pro- tween the flooring and the bottom of vided for spaces protected by a carbon the cylinders. dioxide extinguishing system, provi- (g) Cylinders shall be mounted in an sions shall be made for easily and effec- upright position or inclined not more tively closing off the ventilation. than 30 degrees from the vertical. How- (c) Means shall be provided for clos- ever, cylinders which are fitted with ing all other openings to the space pro- flexible or bent siphon tubes may be in- tected from outside such space. In this clined not more than 80 degrees from respect, relatively tight doors, shut- the vertical. ters, or dampers shall be provided for (h) Where check valves are not fitted openings in the lower portion of the on each independent cylinder dis- space. The construction shall be such charge, plugs or caps shall be provided that openings in the upper portion of for closing outlets when cylinders are the space can be closed off either by removed for inspection or refilling. permanently installed means or by the (i) All cylinders used for storing car- use of canvas or other material which bon dioxide must be fabricated, tested, is normally carried by the vessel. and marked in accordance with the requirements of §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this § 193.15–40 Pressure relief. chapter. (a) Where necessary, relatively tight [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1145, Jan. 27, 1968, as compartments such as refrigeration amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7753, Mar. 10, spaces, paint lockers, etc., shall be pro- 1988] vided with suitable means for relieving excessive pressure accumulating with- § 193.15–25 Discharge outlets. in the compartment when the carbon (a) Discharge outlets shall be of an dioxide is injected. approved type. § 193.15–50 Clean agent systems. § 193.15–30 Alarms. A clean agent system complying with (a) Space normally accessible to per- 46 CFR subpart 95.16 may be used as an sons on board while the vessel is being alternative to a carbon dioxide fire ex- navigated which are protected by a car- tinguishing system. bon dioxide extinguishing system and are required to be fitted with a delayed [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33893, June 7, 2012] discharge system other than paint and lamp lockers and similar small spaces, § 193.15–90 Installations contracted for prior to March 1, 1968. shall be fitted with an approved audible alarm which will be automatically (a) Installations contracted for prior sounded when the carbon dioxide is ad- to March 1, 1968, shall meet the fol- mitted to the space. The alarm shall be lowing requirements: conspicuously and centrally located (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and shall be marked as required by and facilities previously approved shall § 196.37–9 of this subchapter. Such be considered satisfactory so long as alarms shall be so arranged as to sound they meet the minimum requirements

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of this paragraph and they are main- TABLE 193.15–90(a)(6)—Continued tained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Number of cylinders Nominal pipe size, Inspection. Minor repairs, alterations, Over Not over inches and replacements may be permitted to 2 ...... 4 3⁄4—standard. the same standards as the original in- 4 ...... 6 1—extra heavy. stallations. However, all new installa- 6 ...... 12 11⁄4—extra heavy. tions or major replacements shall meet 12 ...... 16 11⁄2—extra heavy. the applicable requirements in this 16 ...... 27 2—extra heavy. 27 ...... 39 21⁄2—extra heavy. subpart for new installations. 39 ...... 60 3—extra heavy. (2) The details of the systems shall be 60 ...... 80 31⁄2—extra heavy. in general agreement with §§ 193.15–5 80 ...... 104 4—extra heavy. through 193.15–40 insofar as is reason- 104 ...... 165 5—extra heavy. able and practicable, with the exception of § 193.15–5(d) (1), (2), and (4), cov- Subpart 193.30—Automatic ering machinery spaces, etc., which Sprinkler Systems systems may be installed in accordance with paragraphs (a) (3) through (6) of § 193.30–1 Application. this section. (3) In boilerrooms, the bilges shall be Automatic sprinkling systems shall protected by a system discharging comply with NFPA 13–1996. principally below the floorplates. Per- [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, 1997] forated pipe may be used in lieu of discharge nozzles for such systems. The Subpart 193.50—Hand Portable number of pounds of carbon dioxide Fire Extinguishers and shall be equal to the gross volume of the boilerroom taken to the top of the Semiportable Fire Extin- boilers divided by 36. In the event of an guishing Systems, Arrange- elevated boilerroom which drains to ments and Details the machinery space, the system shall be installed in the engineroom bilge § 193.50–1 Application. and the gross volume shall be taken to (a) The provisions of this subpart, the flat on which the boilers are in- with the exception of § 193.50–90, shall stalled. apply to all vessels, including non-self- (4) In machinery spaces where main propelled vessels of less than 300 gross propulsion internal combustion ma- tons, contracted for on or after March chinery is installed, the number of 1, 1968. pounds of carbon dioxide required shall (b) All vessels other than unmanned be equal to the gross volume of the barges contracted for prior to March 1, space taken to the under side of the 1968, shall meet the requirements of deck forming the hatch opening di- § 193.50–90. vided by 22. (c) All unmanned barges are exempt- (5) In miscellaneous spaces other ed from the requirements in this sub- than cargo or main machinery spaces part. However, if such barges carry on the number of pounds of carbon dioxide board hand portable fire extinguishers required shall be equal to the gross vol- and semiportable fire extinguishing ume of the space divided by 22. systems, then such equipment shall be (6) Branch lines to the various spaces in accordance with this subpart for other than cargo and similar spaces manned barges. shall be as noted in Table 193.15– 90(a)(6). This table is based on cylinders § 193.50–5 Classification. having discharge outlets and siphon (a) Hand portable fire extinguishers tubes of 3⁄8-inch diameter. and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be classified by a com- TABLE 193.15–90(a)(6) bination letter and number symbol. The letter indicating the type of fire Number of cylinders Nominal pipe size, inches which the unit could be expected to ex- Over Not over tinguish and the number indicating the

...... 2 1⁄2—standard. relative size of the unit.

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(b) The types of fire will be des- (d) All hand portable fire extin- ignated as follows: guishers and semiportable fire extin- (1) ‘‘A’’ for fires in ordinary combus- guishing systems shall have perma- tible materials where the quenching nently attached thereto a metallic and cooling effects of quantities of nameplate giving the name of the item, water, or solutions containing large the rated capacity in gallons, quarts, percentages of water, are of first im- or pounds, the name and address of the portance. person or firm for whom approved, and (2) ‘‘B’’ for fires in flammable liquids, the identifying mark of the actual greases, etc., where a blanketing effect manufacturer. is essential. (3) ‘‘C’’ for fires in electrical equip- (e) Vaporizing liquid type fire extin- ment where the use of nonconducting guishers containing carbon tetra- extinguishing agent is of first impor- chloride or chlorobromomethane or tance. other toxic vaporizing liquids shall not (c) The number designations for size be permitted. will start with ‘‘I’’ for the smallest to ‘‘V’’ for the largest. Sizes I and II are § 193.50–10 Location. considered hand portable fire extin- (a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and sizes III, IV, and V are guishers and semiportable fire extin- considered semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in guishing systems which shall be fitted accordance with Table 193.50–10(a). The with suitable hose and nozzle or other location of the equipment shall be to practicable means so that all portions the satisfaction of the Officer in of the space concerned may be covered. Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in Examples of size graduations for some of the typical hand portable and this paragraph shall be construed as semiportable fire extinguishing sys- limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine tems are set forth in Table 193.50–5(c). Inspection, from requiring such additional equipment as he deems nec- TABLE 193.50–5(c) essary for the proper protection of the vessel. Classification Soda- Dry (b) Semiportable fire extinguishing acid Foam, Carbon chem- and dioxide, systems shall be located in the open so Type Size water, gals. lbs. ical, gals. lbs. as to be readily seen. (c) If hand portable fire extinguishers A ...... II ...... 21⁄2 21⁄2 ...... B ...... I ...... 11⁄4 4 2 are not located in the open or behind B ...... II ...... 21⁄2 15 10 glass so that they may be readily seen, B ...... III ...... 12 35 20 B ...... IV ...... 20 50 30 they may be placed in enclosures to- B ...... V ...... 40 100 50 gether with the firehose, provided such C ...... I ...... 4 2 enclosures are marked as required by C ...... II ...... 15 10 § 196.37–15 of this subchapter.

TABLE 193.50–10(a)—HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SEMIPORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Classification Space (see § 193.50– 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 Accommodations 1 Staterooms, toilet spaces, public spaces, of- ...... None required. fices, lockers, isolated storerooms, and pantries open decks, etc.

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Classification Space (see § 193.50– Quantity and location 5)

Service spaces Galleys ...... B-II or C-II ...... 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof suitable for hazards involved. Machinery spaces Paint and lamp rooms ...... B-II ...... 1 outside space in vicinity of exit. Accessible baggage, mail, and specie rooms, A-II ...... 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof located in vi- and storerooms. cinity of exits, either inside or outside the spaces. Carpenter shop and similar spaces ...... A-II ...... 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit. Coal-fired boilers: Bunker and boiler space ...... None required. Oil-fired boilers: Spaces containing oil-fired B-II ...... 2 required. 3 boilers, either main or auxiliary, or their fuel- B-V ...... 1 required. 4 oil units. B-V ...... Internal combustion or gas turbine propelling B-II ...... 1 for each 1,000 brake horsepower, but not less than 2 nor machinery spaces. more than 6. 5 B-III ...... 1 required. 6,7 Electric propulsive motors or generators of C-II ...... 1 for each propulsion motor or generator unit. open type. Enclosed ventilating systems for motors and ...... None required. generators of electric propelling machinery. Auxiliary spaces: Internal combustion 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. Scientific spaces Chemistry laboratory or scientific laboratory ..... C-II ...... 1 dry chemical and 1 carbon dioxide for each 300 square feet or fraction thereof, with one (1) of each kind located in the vicinity of the exit. Chemical storeroom ...... C-II ...... Same as for the chemistry laboratory. 1 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. 7 Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if fuel has a flash-point higher than 110 °F. 8 Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.

(d) Hand portable fire extinguishers one spare unit of the same classifica- and their stations shall be numbered in tion shall be carried in lieu of spare accordance with § 196.37–15 of this sub- charges for all such units of the same chapter. size and variety. (e) Hand portable or semiportable ex- (b) Spare charges shall be so pack- tinguishers, which are required on aged as to minimize the hazards to per- their nameplates to be protected from sonnel while recharging the units. Acid freezing, shall not be located where shall be contained in a Crown stopper freezing temperatures may be ex- type of bottle. pected. § 193.50–20 Semiportable fire extin- § 193.50–15 Spare charges. guishers. (a) For all vessels spare charges shall (a) The frame or support of each size be carried for at least 50 percent of III, IV, and V fire extinguisher required each size and each variety, i.e., foam, by Table 193.50–10(a) must be welded or soda-acid, carbon dioxide, etc., of hand otherwise permanently attached to a portable fire extinguishers required by bulkhead or deck. § 193.50–10(a). However, if the unit is of (b) If an approved size III, IV, or V such variety that it cannot be readily fire extinguisher has wheels and is not recharged by the vessel’s personnel, required by Table 193.50–10(a), it must

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be securely stowed when not in use to TABLE 193.60–5(a) prevent it from rolling out of control Gross tons Num- under heavy sea conditions. ber of Over Not over axes [CGD 77–039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979] ...... 50 1 § 193.50–90 Vessels contracted for 50 ...... 200 2 prior to March 1, 1968. 200 ...... 500 4 500 ...... 1,000 6 (a) Vessels contracted for prior to 1,000 ...... 8 March 1, 1968, shall meet the following requirements: § 193.60–10 Location. (1) Except as specifically modified by (a) Fire axes shall be distributed this paragraph, the requirements of throughout the spaces available to per- §§ 193.50–5 through 193.50–15 shall be sons on board so as to be most readily complied with insofar as the number available in the event of emergency. and general type of equipment is con- (b) If fire axes are not located in the cerned. open, or behind glass, so that they may (2) Existing installations previously be readily seen, they may be placed in approved, but not meeting the applica- enclosures together with the firehose, ble requirements of §§ 193.50–5 through provided such enclosures are marked as 193.50–15 may be continued in service so required by § 196.37–15 of this sub- long as they are maintained in good chapter. condition to the satisfaction of the Of- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and PART 194—HANDLING, USE, AND they are in general agreement with the CONTROL OF EXPLOSIVES AND degree of safety prescribed by Table 193.50–10(a). Minor modifications may OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS be made to the same standard as the original installation: Provided, That in Subpart 194.01—Application no case will a greater departure from Sec. the standards of Table 193.50–10(a) be 194.01–1 General; preemptive effect. permitted than presently exists. (3) All new equipment and installa- Subpart 194.05—Stowage and Marking tions shall meet the applicable require- 194.05–1 General. ments in this subpart for new vessels. 194.05–3 Chemical stores. 194.05–5 Chemicals in the chemistry labora- Subpart 193.60—Fire Axes tory. 194.05–7 Explosives—Detail requirements. 194.05–9 Flammable liquid chemical stores— § 193.60–1 Application. Detail requirements. (a) The provisions of this subpart 194.05–11 Flammable solids and oxidizing shall apply to all vessels other than un- materials—Detail requirements. manned barges. 194.05–13 Corrosive liquids as chemical stores—Detail requirements. (b) Unmanned barges are exempted 194.05–15 Compressed gases as chemical from the requirements in this subpart. stores—Detail requirements. However, if such barges carry on board 194.05–17 Poisonous articles as chemical fire axes, then such equipment shall be stores—Detail requirements. in accordance with this subpart for 194.05–19 Combustible liquids as chemical manned barges. stores—Detail requirements. 194.05–21 Other regulated materials. § 193.60–5 Number required. Subpart 194.10—Magazines (a) All vessels shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set 194.10–1 Application. forth in Table 193.60–5(a). Nothing in 194.10–5 Type and location. this paragraph shall be construed as 194.10–10 Integral magazine construction. 194.10–15 Magazine van construction. limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine 194.10–20 Magazine chest construction. Inspection, from requiring such addi- 194.10–25 Ventilation. tional fire axes as he deems necessary 194.10–30 Magazine sprinklers. for the proper protection of the vessel. 194.10–35 Labeling.

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Subpart 194.15—Chemistry Laboratory and (d) Vessels contracted for prior to Scientific Laboratory March 1, 1968, shall meet the requirements of subpart 194.90. 194.15–1 General. 194.15–3 Responsibility. (e) The regulations in this part have 194.15–5 Ventilation. preemptive effect over State or local 194.15–7 Fire protection. regulations in the same field. 194.15–9 Storage. 194.15–11 Flushing systems. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as 194.15–15 Chemicals other than compressed amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, gases. 1988; USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 194.15–17 Compressed gases other than inert 2012] gases. 194.15–19 Electrical. Subpart 194.05—Stowage and Subpart 194.20—Chemical Stores and/or Marking Storerooms § 194.05–1 General. 194.20–1 General. (a) The master shall be held respon- 194.20–3 Responsibility. 194.20–5 Ventilation. sible for and shall require the proper 194.20–7 Fire protection. handling, stowage, and marking of all 194.20–9 Storage. chemical stores and reagents. 194.20–11 Flushing systems. (b) Chemical stores shall be stowed in 194.20–15 Chemical stores other than com- a chemical storeroom in approved pressed gases. drums, barrels, or other packages, 194.20–17 Compressed gases. properly marked and labeled, as pre- 194.20–19 Piping and electrical requirements. scribed by 49 CFR part 172 for those specific commodities, except that those Subpart 194.90—Vessels Contracted for chemical stores excluded from the Prior to March 1, 1968 storeroom by §§ 194.20–15 and 194.20–17, and those chemical stores not desired 194.90–1 Requirements. to be located in a chemical storeroom, AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2113, 3306; 49 shall be stored in accordance with the U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 appropriate provisions of 49 CFR part CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of 176 insofar as such regulations apply to Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. cargo vessels. SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, (c) Ships’ stores shall be regulated in 1968, unless otherwise noted. accordance with the appropriate provisions of part 147 of Subchapter N (Dan- Subpart 194.01—Application gerous Cargoes) of this chapter. § 194.01–1 General; preemptive effect. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, (a) The provisions of this part, with 1988] the exception of subpart 194.90, shall apply to all vessels other than non-self- § 194.05–3 Chemical stores. propelled vessels of less than 300 gross (a) Chemical stores are those chemi- tons contracted for on or after March 1, cals which possess one or more of the 1968. following properties and shall be (b) Non-self-propelled vessels of less classed, marked and labeled in accord- than 300 gross tons shall not be subject ance with 49 CFR part 172: to the provisions of this part except as (1) Explosives. provided otherwise by paragraph (c) of this section. (2) Flammable liquids. (c) Non-self-propelled vessels of less (3) Flammable solids. than 300 gross tons shall be governed (4) Oxidizing materials. by the applicable portions of 49 CFR (5) Corrosive materials. parts 171–179, and the applicable por- (6) Compressed gasses. tions of 33 CFR parts 6 and 121 to 126, (7) Poisons. inclusively. Alternately, the owner, at (8) Combustible liquids. his option, may comply with the provi- (9) Other Regulated Materials (DOT sions of this part. Hazard Class ‘‘ORM’’).

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(b) Substances for use in the chem- (c)(1) Compatibility of magazine istry laboratory, or to be stored in the stowage shall be in accordance with 49 chemical storeroom and generally cov- CFR 176.144. ered under paragraph (a) of this section (2) Magazine chests, magazine vans, but not specifically listed by name in and deck stowage areas shall be sepa- 49 CFR 172.101 must be approved by the rated by a distance of at least 25 feet if Commandant (CG–OES) prior to being their contents are incompatible with carried on board a vessel. each other. Reduction of this distance to allow for special configurations will [CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988, as be permitted only if specifically ap- amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51051, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49240, Sept. 25, proved by the Commandant. 2009; USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR 59789, Oct. 1, 2012] (d) On-deck stowage of unfused depth-charges or other unfused-case- § 194.05–5 Chemicals in the chemistry type Class 1 (explosive) materials (as laboratory. defined in 49 CFR 173.50) is authorized (a) Small working quantities of as follows: chemical stores in the chemistry lab- (1) Stowage shall be in a location rea- oratory which have been removed from sonably protected from the full force of the approved shipping container need boarding seas. not be marked or labeled as required by (2) Stowage shall be protected from 49 CFR part 172. Reagent containers in direct exposure to the sun by overhead the laboratory shall be marked to show decks, awnings, or tarpaulins. Decks at least the following: shall be constructed of incombustible materials; awnings and tarpaulins shall (1) Common chemical name. be fire-resistant and/or flame proof fab- (2) Hazards, if any; e.g., flammable, ric. poison, etc. (3) Items shall be properly secured by (b) In the interest of facilitating sci- using existing vessel structures such as entific activities, no restrictions are bulwarks, hatch coamings, shelter deck intended which will limit the variety and poop bulkheads as part boundaries of chemical stores which may be used and effectively closing in the items by in the chemical laboratory. With the fitting angle bar closing means secured knowledge and approval of the master, by bolting to clips or other parts of the the laboratory supervisor may be re- ship’s structure. Lashing of deck stow- sponsible for stowage and use of mate- age is permitted provided eye pads or rials within the laboratory and chem- other suitable means are fitted to se- ical storeroom. cure such lashings and provided the in- (c) Reagent containers shall be prop- dividual items are of such a configura- erly secured against shifting and spill- tion as to prevent slippage of the lash- age. Insofar as practical all reagents ings. Shoring and dunnage may be used shall be stowed in suitable, unbreak- as necessary to further facilitate the able containers. security of the stowage. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as (4) Stowage area shall be selected so amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, as to provide for safe access to all in- 1988] ternal spaces and to all parts of the deck required to be used in navigation § 194.05–7 Explosives—Detail require- and working of the vessel. Stowage ments. shall not be on or under the bridge, or (a) Except as otherwise provided by navigating deck, or within a distance, this part, Division 1.1 and 1.2 (explo- in a horizontal plane, of 25 feet of an sive) materials (as defined in 49 CFR operating or embarkation point of any 173.50) and blasting-caps must be car- lifeboat or raft. Reduction of this dis- ried in magazines specifically fitted for tance to allow for special configura- that purpose as described by subpart tions will be permitted only if specifi- 194.10 of this part. cally approved by the Commandant. (b) Class 1 (explosive) materials (as [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50) must be iden- amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, tified by their appropriate DOT classi- 1988; CGD 92–050, 59 FR 39966, Aug. 5, 1994; fication. CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51051, Sept. 30, 1997]

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§ 194.05–9 Flammable liquid chemical § 194.05–17 Poisonous articles as chem- stores—Detail requirements. ical stores—Detail requirements. (a) Flammable liquids as chemical (a) Poisonous articles as chemical stores and reagents are governed by stores and reagents shall be governed subparts 194.15 and 194.20. by subparts 194.15 and 194.20. (b) Other flammable liquids are regu- (b) Other poisonous articles shall be lated by the appropriate portions of 49 regulated by the appropriate portions CFR parts 172, 173, and 176 or part 147 of of 49 CFR parts 172, 173, and 176 or part Subchapter N (Dangerous Cargoes) of 147 of Subchapter N (Dangerous Car- this chapter. goes) of this chapter. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988; 53 FR 46872, Nov. 21, 1988] 1988]

§ 194.05–11 Flammable solids and oxi- § 194.05–19 Combustible liquids as dizing materials—Detail require- chemical stores—Detail requirements. ments. (a) Flammable solids and oxidizing (a) Combustible liquid chemical materials used as chemical stores and stores and reagents shall be governed reagents are governed by subparts by subparts 194.15 and 194.20. 194.15 and 194.20. (b) Other combustible liquids shall be (b) Oxidizing materials used as blast- regulated by the appropriate portions ing agents are regulated by the appro- of 49 CFR parts 172, 173, and 176 or part priate portions of 49 CFR parts 172, 173, 147 of Subchapter N (Dangerous Car- and 176. goes) of this chapter. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988; 53 FR 46872, Nov. 21, 1988] 1988] § 194.05–13 Corrosive liquids as chemical stores—Detail requirements. § 194.05–21 Other regulated materials. (a) Corrosive liquids as chemical (a) Other Regulated Materials (DOT stores and reagents are governed by Hazard Class ‘‘ORM’’) as chemical subparts 194.15 and 194.20. stores and reagents shall be governed (b) Other corrosive liquids are regu- by appropriate portions of subparts lated by the appropriate portions of 49 194.15 and 194.20 of this part. CFR parts 172, 173, and 176 or part 147 of (b) Other Regulated Materials (DOT Subchapter N (Dangerous Cargoes) of Hazard Class ‘‘ORM’’) which are not this chapter. chemical stores and reagents shall be regulated by the appropriate portions [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as of 49 CFR parts 172, 173, and 176. amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988] [CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988]

§ 194.05–15 Compressed gases as chemical stores—Detail requirements. Subpart 194.10—Magazines (a) Compressed gases as chemical § 194.10–1 Application. stores and reagents are governed by (a) The provisions of this subpart subparts 194.15 and 194.20. apply to the construction of integral (b) Other compressed gases are regu- magazines, magazine vans, and maga- lated in accordance with the appro- zine chests. priate portions of 49 CFR parts 172, 173, and 176 or part 147 of Subchapter N (b) Loading, loading procedures, ship- (Dangerous Cargoes) of this chapter. per’s requirements, and other features not related to the construction of mag- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as azines shall be in accordance with the amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, applicable provisions of 49 CFR parts 1988]

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173 and 176 and 33 CFR part 6 and parts (2) Magazine chests shall be set off at 121 to 126, inclusive. least 4 inches from decks and deckhouse. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, (3) Magazine chests shall not be lo- 1988] cated within 15 feet of ventilation terminals emitting warm air or hazardous § 194.10–5 Type and location. vapors, such as from galleys and pumprooms. (a) Integral magazines. (1) Magazines shall be of permanent construction lo- (4) Magazine chests intended for the cated below the freeboard deck and stowage of blasting caps, detonators, or where practicable below the waterline. boosters, in addition to the requirements in this paragraph, shall not be (2) Magazines shall not be located in stowed within 10 feet of any unshielded horizontal proximity to or below ac- radio apparatus or antenna leads. commodation spaces. (3) Magazines shall not be located ad- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as jacent to the collision bulkhead, nor in amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, bearing with a bulkhead forming the 1988] boilerroom, engineroom, gallery, or other high fire hazard area boundary. If § 194.10–10 Integral magazine construction. it is necessary to construct the magazine in proximity to these areas, a (a) Magazines shall be of permanent cofferdam space of at least 2 feet shall watertight construction. Bulkheads be provided between the bulkhead or and decks, including the deck over- deck involved and the magazine. Such head, which are common with store- a cofferdam shall be provided with rooms or workshops shall be of A–15 suitable ventilation and shall not be construction as defined by § 72.05–10 of used for storage purposes. Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of (b) Magazine vans. (1) Magazine vans this chapter. Flush construction shall may be installed on deck in a location be employed where practicable. protected from boarding seas. The loca- (b) Where the shell or unsheathed tion selected shall not impair access to weather decks form boundaries of the accommodations or other spaces nec- magazine spaces suitable approved in- essary to the safe working and naviga- combustible thermal insulation shall tion of the vessel and shall not be with- be provided to prevent condensation of in 15 feet of ventilation terminals moisture. emitting warm air or hazardous vapors, (c) Where a tank top forms the maga- such as from galleys and pumprooms, zine deck it shall be insulated with an or within 10 feet of any unshielded approved deck covering to prevent con- radio apparatus or antenna lead. densation of moisture. Tank top man- (2) Magazine vans may be installed holes shall not be installed in maga- below decks in holds provided the hold zines. location meets the location require- (d) Light fixtures shall be of an ap- ments for integral magazines. The proved type equipped with globes and cofferdam requirement of paragraph guards. Control of the lighting system (a)(3) of this section is considered as shall be from a location external to the fulfilled if the van is of steel construc- magazine. An indicator light shall be tion. Holds so utilized shall not be used provided at the switch location to indi- for stowage of other hazardous mate- cate when the lighting circuits are en- rials covered by 49 CFR parts 171–179. ergized. Other electrical equipment and The stowage of other explosives or oxi- wiring shall not be installed within or dizing materials in the same hold is pass through the magazine. Electrical permitted in accordance with the re- cables enclosed in a watertight trunk quirements of 49 CFR part 176. are permitted. (c) Magazine chests. (1) Magazine (e) Piping, other than fresh or salt chests shall be located on the weather water service and drainage system, decks in a position suitable for jetti- shall not be routed through magazines soning the contents. except as required for the magazines

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themselves. Other piping systems en- (b) Permanent sun shields shall be closed in a watertight trunk are per- provided for sides and top including the mitted. lid. These shall have a minimum thick- (f) Access doors for the magazine, or ness of 1⁄8-inch aluminum or 16-gage magazine groups, shall be of substan- steel. Side shields shall be offset from tial watertight construction and be the body a distance of 1 inch. The top provided with means whereby they shield shall be offset a distance of 11⁄2 may be securely locked. inches. Sun shields may be omitted (g) Racks, stanchions, battens, and when chests are installed ‘‘on deck pro- other devices shall be installed to protected,’’ shielded from direct exposure vide rigid and safe stowage of explo- to the sun. sives in their approved shipping con- (c) Chests shall be limited to a gross tainers with a minimum of dunnage. capacity of 100 cubic feet. (h) Decks shall be covered with a per- (d) Chests shall be secured to the ves- manent nonslip nonspark covering. sel’s structure by means of permanently installed foundation clips or § 194.10–15 Magazine van construction. bolts or a combination thereof. Lash- (a) Vans shall be of substantial metal ings will not be acceptable. construction. Their interior shall be in- (e) Chests shall be provided with sub- sulated with an approved incombus- stantial hasps and staples for locking tible insulation to the standards re- purposes. quired for A–15 divisional bulkheads as prescribed in part 72 of Subchapter H § 194.10–25 Ventilation. (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. (a) Integral magazines. (1) All integral The interior shall be lined flush with magazines shall be provided with nat- incombustible materials. ural or mechanical ventilation. Design (b) Lighting fixtures, if installed, calculations shall be submitted dem- shall be of an approved type equipped onstrating that the system has suffi- with globes and guards. All electrical cient capacity to maintain the maga- installations shall meet the applicable zine temperature below 100 °F. with 88 requirements of Subchapter J (Elec- °F. weather air. Mechanical cooling trical Engineering) of this chapter. The may be used where ventilation require- electrical terminals for connections to ments exceed 1,500 cubic feet per the ship’s electrical system shall be of minute. watertight construction and bear a (2) Ventilation systems shall be of label plate denoting the power require- watertight construction and shall serve ment of the van. no other space. Weather cowls shall be (c) Access doors and ventilation clo- provided with a double layer of wire sures shall be of watertight construc- screen of not less than 1⁄8-inch mesh. tion. Doors shall be provided with Metal watertight closures shall be pro- means whereby they may be securely vided for use when the ventilation sys- locked. tem is not in operation. A 2-inch IPS (d) Vans shall be provided with suit- bypass with check valve shall be pro- able pads and clips for securing to the vided in parallel with at least one of deck and for installation of wire rope the ventilation closures to prevent sway braces. pressure buildup. (e) Vans shall bear a label plate stat- (b) Magazine vans. (1) All magazine ing light weight, gross weight and vans shall be provided with natural weight of explosives. Gross weight ventilation sufficient to maintain the shall not exceed 250 pounds per square inside air temperature below 130 °F. foot of deck area. with an assumed outside temperature of 115 °F. § 194.10–20 Magazine chest construc- (2) Ventilation supply weather open- tion. ings shall be located at least 6 feet (a) Magazine chests shall be of water- above the deck. Exhaust terminals tight metal construction with flush in- shall be located in the van overhead. terior. The body and lid shall have a Louvers or weather cowls with a double minimum thickness of 1⁄8 inch. layer of wire screen of not less than 1⁄8-

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inch mesh shall be provided for protec- small chests the labeling size may be tion of weather openings. reduced to that consistent with the size of the chest so that the inscription § 194.10–30 Magazine sprinklers. may be placed in its entirety on the (a) Sprinkler system required. (1) A side or top. manual control, hydraulic control, or (b) The access door to magazines and automatic sprinkler system shall be in- magazine vans shall bear the inscrip- stalled in each magazine or magazine tion: group. The control valve shall generally be in accordance with Specifica- MAGAZINE tion MIL-V-17501 insofar as materials and test fittings are concerned. All sys- KEEP OPEN LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY tems shall be remotely operable from a KEEP DOOR CLOSED control station on the freeboard deck and manually operable at the control REMOVE MATCHES AND LIGHTERS valve location. PRIOR TO ENTERING (2) Where automatic systems are in- (c) Magazine chests shall be marked stalled sprinkler heads shall be of the in a conspicuous location, preferably open head design so as to permit either the top, with the inscription: manual or automatic operation. (3) Sprinkler systems shall be de- MAGAZINE CHEST signed in accordance with the requirements of part 76 of Subchapter H (Pas- KEEP OPEN LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY senger Vessels) of this chapter. Min- (d) Magazine chests used for blasting imum total system capacity shall be caps, detonators, or boosters shall be based on 0.8 gallon per minute per marked in a conspicuous location with square foot of overhead area. the inscription as appropriate: (4) The normally required fire pumps may be used for magazine sprinkling BLASTING CAP LOCKER purposes. However, the use of the magazine sprinkling system shall not inter- or fere with the simultaneous use of the DETONATOR LOCKER fire main system. (b) Magazine vans. (1) A manual con- or trol sprinkler system shall be installed in each magazine van. The system shall BOOSTER LOCKER be connected to the nearest fire main KEEP OPEN LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY outlet by jumper hose. The hose shall be protected from physical damage by (e) Magazine van, unless specifically a grating or similar arrangement. The approved as a portable magazine under fire station valve shall serve as the provisions of 49 CFR 176.137 shall bear sprinkler control valve. the additional statements on each side: (2) Sprinkler systems shall be designed in accordance with the require- MAGAZINE ments of part 76 of Subchapter H (Pas- senger Vessels) of this chapter, except WARNING that the system capacity shall be suffi- DO NOT LIFT WITH CONTENTS cient to provide a coverage of 0.4 gallon per minute per square foot of overhead (f) Control locations for magazine area. sprinkler systems, in addition to the operating instructions required by [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as § 76.20–20 of Subchapter H (Passenger amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4783, Feb. 3, 1983] Vessels) of this chapter shall bear the inscription: § 194.10–35 Labeling. MAGAZINE SPRINKLER CONTROL (a) Labeling shall be in 3-inch block type lettering. Letters shall be red or [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as white, whichever provides the better amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, contrast against the background. On 1988; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51051, Sept. 30, 1997]

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Subpart 194.15—Chemistry Lab- § 194.15–5 Ventilation. oratory and Scientific Labora- (a) Operations, reactions or experi- tory ments which produce toxic, noxious or corrosive vapors shall be conducted § 194.15–1 General. under a suitably installed fume hood. (a) Chemical and scientific labora- The fume hood shall be equipped with tories shall be considered service areas, an independent power exhaust ventila- and as such shall be subject to the ap- tion system which terminates so as to plicable requirements of § 190.07–10(d). prevent fumes from entering other por- (1) Incombustible materials shall be tions of the vessel. The exhaust system used, insofar as is reasonable and prac- of the fume hood shall be compatible ticable, for permanently installed lab- with the ventilation system of the laboratory furnishings and equipment, oratory to prevent fumes from back- such as desks, file and storage cabi- ing-up within the fume hood system. nets, waste paper baskets, work bench- The terminals shall be equipped with es, chair frames, etc. Working surfaces acceptable flame screens. where chemical stores are used shall be (b) Chemical laboratories shall be of incombustible material. equipped with power ventilation sys- (2) Combustible materials may be tem of the exhaust type serving the en- used for other working surfaces and for tire laboratory for use in the event of temporary furnishings and equipment spills or other emergencies. The system installed to facilitate a specific sci- shall have a capacity sufficient to ef- entific mission. fect a complete change of air in not (b) Storage of all equipment, mate- more than 4 minutes based upon the rials, etc., and cleanliness shall be con- volume of the compartment. sistent with sound laboratory prac- (1) Power ventilation units shall have tices. All items shall be securely nonsparking impellers and shall not stowed. produce a source of vapor ignition in (c) Provision shall be made for rapid either the compartment or the ventila- removal of chemical spills and protection system associated with the com- tion of the deck. In areas where chemi- partment. cals will commonly be used, the deck (2) The power ventilation system shall be covered with a nonskid ma- shall be interlocked with any other sonry or other suitably resistant mate- ventilation or air-conditioning system rial so fashioned that spillage will be serving the laboratory in a manner to contained and easily removed. prevent the circulation of vapors to (d) The access doors to the labora- other spaces. tory shall bear the inscription ‘‘Chem- (3) This ventilation system shall be ical Laboratory’’, or ‘‘Scientific Lab- independent of any other ventilation oratory’’, in lettering meeting require- system in the vessel. It shall serve no ments of § 194.10–35(a). other space. It shall be of watertight construction. § 194.15–3 Responsibility. (4) Ventilation exhaust outlets shall (a) With the knowledge and approval terminate more than 6 feet from any of the master, the senior member of opening to the interior part of the ves- the scientific party embarked may su- sel and from any possible source of pervise the safety and operation of the vapor ignition. chemical laboratory. (5) The control for the power ventila- (b) The laboratory supervisor shall: tion system shall be conveniently lo- (1) Maintain the highest standards of cated and marked in a manner to clear- safe working conditions. ly identify the purpose of the control. (2) Provide safeguards against haz- (c) Ventilation of air conditioning ardous undertakings. systems serving the chemical labora- (3) Educate personnel working in the tory shall be designed so that air can- laboratory spaces to be alert for haz- not be recirculated into an accommo- ards. dation space.

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§ 194.15–7 Fire protection. for sea. Appropriate safety signs shall (a) If a fixed or semiportable fire- be displayed and safety precautions ob- fighting system is installed, it shall served. meet the applicable requirements in (c) Oxygen and acetylene cylinders part 193 of this subchapter. Other fire- for use in ship’s maintenance shall not fighting systems will be given special be stored in the laboratory. consideration by the Commandant. (d) Systems providing gas for bunsen (b) Portable fire extinguishers are re- burners or similar semipermanent/per- quired in accordance with Table 193.50– manent installations shall be installed 10(a) of this subchapter. in accordance with subpart 195.03 of part 195. § 194.15–9 Storage. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as (a) Chemical stores mentioned in amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, § 194.05–3 may be stored in small work- 1988] ing quantities in the laboratory provided their containers are labeled in § 194.15–19 Electrical. accordance with § 194.05–5(a). (a) All electrical equipment located (b) Chemical stores in greater than within 18 inches of the deck of the small laboratory working quantities chemical laboratory shall be in accord- shall be stored in approved containers ance with the applicable requirements in the chemical storeroom as pre- of Subchapter J (Electrical Engineer- scribed in § 194.05–1(b). ing) of this chapter for Class I, Division (c) All material stored in any labora- 2, hazardous locations. Electrical tory shall be securely stowed for sea equipment located 18 inches or more with due consideration for chemical above the deck may be of a type suit- compatibility and safety standards. able for wet or dry locations in accordance with Subchapter J. § 194.15–11 Flushing systems. (a) Working spaces in which chemical Subpart 194.20—Chemical Stores stores are used shall be equipped with a and/or Storerooms fresh water supply shower. (b) There shall be a provision for § 194.20–1 General. flushing away chemical spills. (a) The chemical storerooms shall be considered to be service areas and as § 194.15–15 Chemicals other than compressed gases. such shall be subject to the applicable requirements of § 190.07–10(d). Chemicals, including those listed in (1) Installed equipment, such as 49 CFR part 172, may be stored in small shelves and cabinets, shall be con- working quantities in the chemical structed of incombustible materials. laboratory. (2) The access doors to the storeroom [CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988] shall bear the inscription ‘‘Chemical Storeroom.’’ § 194.15–17 Compressed gases other (b) Storage and cleanliness shall be than inert gases. consistent with good chemical stowage (a) When, in consideration for a par- practices. ticular operation, compressed gases are (c) The deck of the chemical store- needed within the laboratory, the cyl- room shall be of a nonskid material inders may be temporarily installed in suitably resistant to chemical spills. the laboratory, provided no more than Provision shall be made for the con- one (1) cylinder of each gas is in the tainment and removal of chemical laboratory simultaneously. When spills. transporting compressed gas cylinders (d) Chemical reactions and experi- to, from, or within the vessel, the cyl- ments shall not be conducted in the inder valves shall be capped or other- chemical storeroom. wise protected in accordance with 49 (e) A storeroom, when used as a CFR 173.301(g). chemical storeroom, shall be exclu- (b) Cylinders temporarily installed in sively for the stowage of chemical the laboratory shall be securely stowed stores.

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(f) All doors shall open in the direc- cated and marked in a manner to clear- tion of escape. ly identify the purpose of the control. (g) Movement of chemical stores to, (b) Provisions shall be made so that or from, the storeroom shall be accom- the chemical storeroom will be venti- plished utilizing suitable, portable con- lated before it is entered. An Indicator tainers. In no event shall piping sys- shall be provided outside the space to tems, or similar arrangements, be per- show that ventilation is being pro- mitted for transfer of chemical stores vided. In addition, the storeroom shall between the storeroom and the area in be marked ‘‘Danger—Ventilate Before which the chemical stores are to be Entering.’’ used. § 194.20–7 Fire protection. § 194.20–3 Responsibility. (a) Each chemical storeroom must be (a) With the knowledge and approval protected by a fixed automatic extin- of the master the senior member of the guishing system using carbon dioxide scientific party embarked may super- or a clean agent complying with 46 vise the safety and operation of the CFR subpart 95.16, installed in accord- chemical storerooms. ance with 46 CFR subpart 193.15. (b) Portable fire extinguishers are re- (b) The chemical storeroom super- quired in accordance with Table 193.50– visor shall: 10(a) of this subchapter. (1) Maintain the highest standards of safe working conditions. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as (2) Provide safeguards against haz- amended by USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, ardous undertakings. June 7, 2012] (3) Educate personnel working in, and § 194.20–9 Storage. near, the storeroom to be alert for haz- (a) Chemical stores shall be stored in ards. the chemical storeroom as prescribed § 194.20–5 Ventilation. in § 194.05–1(b). (b) All items stored in the storeroom (a) Chemical storerooms shall be shall be secured against shifting and equipped with a power ventilation sys- with due consideration for chemical tem of exhaust type. The system shall compatibility and safety standards. have a capacity sufficient to effect a (1) Items shall not be stowed on the complete change of air in not more deck. than 4 minutes based upon the volume (2) Shelving shall be so constructed of the compartment. as to provide a clear space of at least 4 (1) Power ventilation units shall have inches between the bottom shelf and nonsparking impellers and shall not the deck. produce a source of vapor ignition in either the compartment or the ventila- § 194.20–11 Flushing systems. tion system associated with the com- (a) Provision shall be made for flush- partment. ing away chemical spills. (2) This ventilation system shall be (b) If a drainage system is installed, independent of any other ventilation it shall be separate from any other system. It shall serve no other space in drainage system. the vessel. It shall be of watertight construction. § 194.20–15 Chemical stores other than (3) Inlets to exhaust ducts shall be compressed gases. provided and located at points where (a) Flammable liquids are excluded concentration of vapors may be ex- from the storeroom unless contained in pected. Ventilation exhaust outlets properly marked and labeled metal shall terminate more than 6 feet from safety cans not in excess of 5 gallons of any opening to the interior part of the each kind. Refer to subpart 194.05 for vessel and from any possible source of applicable requirements governing vapor ignition. Terminals shall be quantities greater than 5 gallons. fitted with acceptable flame screens. (b) Combustible liquids in approved (4) The control for the power ventila- portable drums, barrels or containers tion system shall be conveniently lo- not in excess of 55 gallons of each kind

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may be stored in the storeroom. Refer Subpart 194.90—Vessels Con- to subpart 194.05 for applicable require- tracted for Prior to March 1, ments governing quantities greater 1968 than 55 gallons. (c) Containers when used for dis- § 194.90–1 Requirements. pensing flammable and combustible (a) Vessels contracted for prior to liquids shall be equipped with auto- March 1, 1968, shall meet the following matic closing valves. requirements: (d) Poisons listed in 49 CFR part 172 (1) Existing arrangements, materials, may be stored in approved containers and facilities previously approved but in the chemical storeroom. not meeting the applicable require- (e) Explosives and oxidizing mate- ments of subparts 194.05 through 194.20 rials not for use in the chemical lab- may be continued in service so long as oratory shall not be stored in the they are maintained in good condition chemical storeroom. to the satisfaction of the Officer in (f) Chemical stores specifically men- Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor re- tioned in 49 CFR part 172 may be car- pairs, alterations, and replacements ried in the chemical storeroom. may be permitted to the same standards as the original design: Provided, [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as That in no case will a greater depar- amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, ture from the standards of subparts 1988] 194.05 through 194.20 be permitted than presently exists. § 194.20–17 Compressed gases. (2) All new installations, major alter- (a) Nonflammable compressed gases ations, and major replacements shall (excluding oxygen) may be securely meet the applicable requirements in stowed in the storeroom: Provided, this part for new vessels. That no more than eight (8) cylinders (3) The general requirements of sub- total are stowed simultaneously in the parts 194.05 through 194.20 shall apply same chemical storeroom. unless in the opinion of the Officer in (b) Flammable compressed gases and Charge, Marine Inspection, it is unrea- oxygen shall be stowed in accordance sonable or impracticable, or the ar- with 49 CFR part 176, subpart H. rangement or construction of the ves- (c) Compressed gas cylinders shall sel makes it unnecessary. have valve protection in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301(g) and shall be safe- PART 195—VESSEL CONTROL AND ly stowed in a vertical position in suit- MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND able racks. EQUIPMENT [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, Subpart 195.01—Application 1988] Sec. 195.01–1 General. § 194.20–19 Piping and electrical re- 195.01–3 Incorporation by reference. quirements. (a) Piping, electrical equipment, and Subpart 195.03—Marine Engineering wiring shall not be installed within or Systems pass through a chemical storeroom ex- 195.03–1 Installation and details. cept as required for the chemical storeroom itself. Subpart 195.05—Electrical Engineering and (b) The electrical installation shall Interior Communications Systems be in accordance with the applicable 195.05–1 Installation and details. requirements of Subchapter J (Elec- trical Engineering) of this chapter for Subpart 195.06—Lifesaving Appliances and Class I, Division 1, Group C hazardous Arrangements locations. 195.06–1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.

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Subpart 195.07—Anchors, Chains, and SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, Hawsers 1968, unless otherwise noted. 195.07–1 Application. Subpart 195.01—Application 195.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service. § 195.01–1 General. 195.07–10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service. (a) The provisions of this part shall 195.07–90 Vessels contracted for prior to apply to all vessels except as specifi- March 1, 1968. cally noted in this part.

Subpart 195.09—Scientific Equipment § 195.01–3 Incorporation by reference. 195.09–1 Application. (a) Certain materials are incor- 195.09–5 General. porated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Subpart 195.11—Portable Vans and Tanks Federal Register in accordance with 5 195.11–1 Application. U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition 195.11–5 Scope. other than the one listed in paragraph 195.11–10 Design and construction of port- (b) of this section, notice of the change able vans. must be published in the FEDERAL REG- 195.11–15 Plan approval and inspection. ISTER and the material made available 195.11–20 Marking and label plate. to the public. All approved material is 195.11–25 Loading and stowage. on file at the Office of the Federal Reg- 195.11–30 Portable tanks. ister, Washington, DC 20408, and at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Subpart 195.17—Radar Engineering Standards, (CG–ENG), 2100 195.17–1 When required. 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, and is available from the ad- Subpart 195.19—Magnetic Compass and dress indicated in paragraph (b). Gyrocompass (b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this part, and 195.19–1 When required. the sections affected is: Subpart 195.27—Sounding Equipment American Society for Testing and 195.27–1 When required. Materials (ASTM)

Subpart 195.30—Protection From 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Refrigerants PA 19428–2959. ASTM F 1014–92, Standard Specification for 195.30–1 Application. Flashlights on Vessels—195.35–5 195.30–5 General. [CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17706, May 18, 1988, as 195.30–15 Self-contained breathing appa- amended by CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50735, Sept. 27, ratus. 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51051, Sept. 30, 1997; 195.30–90 Vessels contracted for before No- USCG–1999–5151, 64 FR 67187, Dec. 1, 1999; vember 23, 1992. USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49241, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG–2012–0832, 77 FR 59789, Oct. 1, 2012] Subpart 195.35—Fireman’s Outfit 195.35–1 Application. Subpart 195.03—Marine 195.35–5 General. Engineering Systems 195.35–10 Fireman’s outfit. 195.35–15 Stowage. § 195.03–1 Installation and details. 195.35–20 Spare charges. 195.35–90 Vessels contracted for before No- (a) The installation of all systems of vember 23, 1992. a marine engineering nature, together with the details of design, construc- Subpart 195.40—Pilot Boarding Equipment tion, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sub- 195.40–1 Pilot boarding equipment. chapter F (Marine Engineering) of this AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; 49 chapter. Systems of this type include U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 the following: CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Steering Systems.

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Bilge and Ballast Systems. apply to all vessels other than un- Tank Vent and Sounding Systems. manned barges, contracted for on or Overboard Discharges and Shell Connections. after March 1, 1968. Pipe and Pressure Systems. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems. (b) Vessels other than unmanned barges contracted for prior to March 1, Subpart 195.05—Electrical Engi- 1968 shall meet the requirements of neering and Interior Commu- § 195.07–90. nications Systems § 195.07–5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service. § 195.05–1 Installation and details. (a) Vessels in ocean, coastwise, or (a) The installation of all systems of an electrical engineering or interior Great Lakes service shall be fitted with communication nature, together with anchors, chains, and hawsers which the details of design, construction, and shall be in general agreement with the installation shall be in accordance with standards established by the American the requirements of Subchapter J Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 188.35 (Electrical Engineering) of this chap- of part 188 of this subchapter. ter. Systems of this type include the (b) In addition to the provisions of following: paragraph (a) of this section, the following requirements and alternatives Ship’s Service Generating Systems. also apply: Ship’s Service Power Distribution Systems. Ship’s Lighting Systems. (1) The American Bureau of Shipping Electric Propulsion and Propulsion Control rules relating to anchor equipment are Systems. mandatory, not a guide. Emergency Lighting and Power Systems. (2) Vessels under 200 feet (61 meters) Electric Lifeboat Winch Systems. in length and with an American Bureau Electric Steering Gear and Steering Control Systems. of Shipping equipment number of less Fire Detecting and Alarm Systems. than 150 may be equipped with either: Sound Powered Telephone and Voice Tube (i) One anchor of the tabular weight Systems. and one-half the tabulated length of Engine Order Telegraph Systems. anchor chain listed in the applicable Rudder Angle Indicator Systems. Refrigerated Spaces Alarm Systems. standard, or Navigation Lights Systems. (ii) Two anchors of one-half the tab- Daylight Signaling Lights. ular weight with the total length of an- Miscellaneous Machinery Alarms and Con- chor chain listed in the applicable trols. standard provided both anchors are in General Alarm Systems. a position that allows for ready use at all times and the windlass is capable of Subpart 195.06—Lifesaving heaving in either anchor. Appliances and Arrangements (c) Standards of other recognized classification societies may be used, in § 195.06–1 Lifesaving appliances and lieu of those established by the Amer- arrangements. ican Bureau of Shipping, upon approval All lifesaving appliances and ar- by the Commandant. rangements shall be in accordance with the requirements for special purpose [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, 1968, as vessels in subchapter W (Lifesaving Ap- amended by CGD 87–013, 53 FR 20624, June 6, pliances and Arrangements) of this 1988] chapter. § 195.07–10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996] river service. (a) Vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds, Subpart 195.07—Anchors, Chains, or river service shall be fitted with and Hawsers such ground tackle and hawsers as deemed necessary by the Officer in § 195.07–1 Application. Charge, Marine Inspection, depending (a) The provisions of this subpart, upon the size of the vessel and the with the exception of § 195.07–90, shall waters on which it operates.

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§ 195.07–90 Vessels contracted for construction, and stowage of portable prior to March 1, 1968. vans, or tanks, which may be carried (a) Vessels contracted for prior to on board vessels. As used in this sub- March 1, 1968, shall meet the following part, portable vans and tanks, are in- requirements: tended to include those temporary (1) Existing arrangements, materials, structures which may be carried installations, and facilities previously aboard a vessel for a limited period of accepted or approved shall be consid- time and which are not permanently ered satisfactory for the same service attached to the vessel. so long as they are maintained in good (b) Special consideration may be condition to the satisfaction of the Of- given to the approval of portable struc- ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection. If tures which have been used for other the service of the vessel is changed, the purposes prior to proposed use on these suitability of the equipment will be es- vessels. tablished by the Officer in Charge, Ma- (c) As used in this subpart, portable rine Inspection. vans, magazines, chests, etc., are in- (2) Minor repairs, alterations and re- tended to include those temporary placements may be permitted to the structures which may be carried same standards as the original installa- aboard a vessel for a limited period of tions. However, all new installations, time and which are not permanently major alterations, or major replace- attached to the vessel. The use, ar- ments shall meet the applicable re- rangement, and handling of such port- quirements in this subpart for new ves- able structures shall be approved by sels. the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- tion, prior to placement on board the Subpart 195.09—Scientific vessel. Equipment § 195.11–10 Design and construction of portable vans. § 195.09–1 Application. (a) The design and material selection (a) The provisions of this subpart shall incorporate consideration of shall apply to all vessels. forces and environmental conditions to § 195.09–5 General. which the structure, attachments, and attachment points will be exposed. (a) All scientific equipment shall be (b) Steel, aluminum or other substan- designed to good commercial standards tial material suitable for a marine en- for such appliances, where applicable. vironment may be used for construc- Their electrical and pressure connection of the basic van box. tions to the ship’s supply shall be de- (c) Accommodation vans are those in- signed to marine standards. tended to provide increased accommo- (b) It shall be the responsibility of dation and related spaces of a tem- the owner to assure that the scientific porary nature aboard a vessel. They equipment and their electrical or pres- shall, insofar as is reasonable and prac- sure connections to the ship’s supply ticable, meet the applicable require- are maintained in such a manner as to ments of this subchapter for means of be free of personnel hazards which may escape, arrangement, interior construc- be caused by shock, temperature ex- tion, and electrical installations. tremes, and moving parts. (d) Power vans are those outfitted with electrical power generating ma- Subpart 195.11—Portable Vans chinery or batteries providing elec- and Tanks trical power for other vans or to scientific equipment. They shall insofar § 195.11–1 Application. as is reasonable and practicable meet (a) The provisions of this subpart the applicable requirements of this shall apply to all vessels. subchapter for pressure piping, electrical, fire extinguishing and ventila- § 195.11–5 Scope. tion systems. (a) The provisions in this subpart (e) Vans for the use or storage of contain requirements for the design, chemical stores as defined in § 194.05–3

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of this subchapter shall be constructed securely attached to the vessel by and outfitted in accordance with the welding, bolting, or equivalent means. applicable requirements of this sub- (c) Vans shall be located with due re- chapter. gard to access and to prevent recircula- (f) Vans containing scientific equip- tion of the discharge from the exhaust ment are considered as within the defi- systems of the vessel. nition of § 188.10–67 of this subchapter. (d) The loading of vans shall be in accordance with the stability require- § 195.11–15 Plan approval and inspec- ments of the vessel. tion. (e) Prior to a vessel’s departure, an (a) Accommodation, power and chem- entry shall be made in the official log- ical stores vans are subject to normal book for each portable van placed on plan submission procedures of subpart board that such van and its stowage 189.55 and to initial construction in- are in compliance with the applicable spection. They must be inspected at requirements in this subchapter. each inspection for certification and § 195.11–30 Portable tanks. periodic inspection. (b) Vans which have not undergone (a) All portable tanks, whether haz- plan review and initial inspection may ardous or nonhazardous commodities, be accepted on a single voyage basis by shall be loaded and stowed in accord- the OCMI provided that they are in ance with the stability requirements of good condition and are free of hazards the vessel. to personnel. (b) Portable tanks for flammable or combustible liquids in bulk (see [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, 1968, as § 188.05–30(b) of this subchapter) shall amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6510, Feb. not be carried on vessels. 9, 2000] (c) Portable tanks containing other hazardous materials shall be in accord- § 195.11–20 Marking and label plate. ance with the requirements of 49 CFR (a) All vans shall be provided with a parts 171–179. label plate stating light weight, gross [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, 1968, as weight, and power requirements where amended by CGD 86–033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, applicable. 1988] (b) For vans subject to inspection label plates shall provide space for the Subpart 195.17—Radar date of initial inspection, the marine inspector’s initials, and stamp. Space § 195.17–1 When required. shall also be provided for the reinspec- All mechanically propelled vessels of tion stamping. 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or § 195.11–25 Loading and stowage. coastwise service must be fitted with a marine radar system for surface navi- (a) Vans required to be inspected and gation. Facilities for plotting radar bearing a current inspection stamp readings must be provided on the may be accepted for loading and stow- bridge. age by the master of the vessel who shall insure that the van is in good [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5965, Jan. 31, 1977] condition. (1) Vans containing scientific equip- Subpart 195.19—Magnetic ment and nonhazardous stores may be Compass and Gyrocompass accepted by the master of the vessel subject to his inspection to determine § 195.19–1 When required. that electrical and pressure connec- (a) All mechanically propelled vessels tions are in good condition and ade- in ocean or coastwise service must be quate for the service intended. fitted with a magnetic compass. (b) The master shall insure that all (b) All mechanically propelled vessels vans are securely stowed and attached of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or to the vessel to prevent shifting in a coastwise service must be fitted with a seaway. Portable vans to be occupied gyrocompass in addition to the mag- during the vessel’s operation shall be netic compass.

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(c) Each vessel must have an illumi- tration (MSHA) and by the National nated repeater for the gyrocompass re- Institute for Occupational Safety and quired under paragraph (b) that is at Health (NIOSH), and have at a min- the main steering stand unless the gy- imum a 30-minute air supply, a full rocompass is illuminated and is at the facepiece, and a spare charge. main steering stand. (b) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and it [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5965, Jan. 31, 1977] shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to ascertain that Subpart 195.27—Sounding a sufficient number of the crew are fa- Equipment miliar with the operation of the equipment. § 195.27–1 When required. (a) All mechanically propelled vessels § 195.30–15 Self-contained breathing of 500 gross tons and over shall be apparatus. fitted with an efficient electronic deep- (a) Each vessel must have a self-con- sea sounding apparatus and another tained breathing apparatus for use as independent means of obtaining deep- protection against gas leaking from a sea soundings, which may be a deep-sea refrigeration unit. hand lead. (b) The self-contained breathing ap- [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, 1968, as paratus required by paragraph (a) of amended by CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5965, Jan. 31, this section may be one of those re- 1977] quired by § 195.35–10.

§ 195.30–90 Vessels contracted for be- Subpart 195.30—Protection From fore November 23, 1992. Refrigerants Vessels contracted for before Novem- ber 23, 1992, must meet the following SOURCE: CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, requirements: 1992, unless otherwise noted. (a) Each vessel must satisfy §§ 195.30– § 195.30–1 Application. 5 through 195.30–15 concerning the number of items and method of stowage of (a) This subpart, except § 195.30–90, equipment. applies to each vessel that is con- (b) Items of equipment previously ap- tracted for on or after November 23, proved, but not meeting the applicable 1992, and is equipped with any refrig- specifications set forth in § 195.30–5, eration unit using— may continue in service as long as they (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space are maintained in good condition to with a volume of more than 20 cubic the satisfaction of the Officer in feet; or Charge, Marine Inspection; but each (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any item in an installation or a replace- space with a volume of more than 1000 ment must meet all applicable speci- cubic feet. fications. (b) Each vessel that is contracted for (c) Each respirator must either sat- before November 23, 1992, must satisfy isfy § 195.30–5(a) or be a self-contained § 195.30–90 if it is equipped with any re- compressed-air breathing apparatus frigeration unit using— previously approved by MSHA and (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space NIOSH under part 160, subpart 160.011, with a volume of more than 20 cubic of this chapter. feet, or (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any [CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, 1992, as space with a volume of more than 1000 amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, cubic feet. 1997] § 195.30–5 General. Subpart 195.35—Fireman’s Outfit (a) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-de- § 195.35–1 Application. mand, open-circuit type, approved by (a) This subpart, except § 195.35–90, the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- applies to each vessel, other than an

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unmanned barge, contracted for on or (g) The helmet shall provide effective after November 23, 1992. protection against impact. (b) Each vessel, other than an un- (h) Protective clothing shall be of manned barge, contracted for before material that will protect the skin November 23, 1992, must satisfy § 195.35– from the heat of fire and burns from 90. scalding steam. The outer surface shall (c) All unmanned barges are exempt be water resistant. from the requirements in this subpart. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1156, Jan. 27, 1968, as However, if any unmanned barge car- amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17504, Oct. 29, ries a fireman’s outfit, the outfit must 1969; CGD 82–042, 53 FR 17706, May 18, 1988; meet the requirements in this subpart CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, 1992; USCG– for such outfits aboard manned barges. 1999–5151, 64 FR 67187, Dec. 1, 1999]

[CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, 1992] § 195.35–10 Fireman’s outfit. § 195.35–5 General. (a) Each fireman’s outfit must con- (a) All flame safety lamps shall be of sist of one self-contained breathing ap- an approved type, constructed in ac- paratus, one lifeline with a belt or a cordance with subpart 160.016 of part suitable harness, one flashlight, one 160 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of flame safety lamp, one rigid helmet, this chapter. boots and gloves, protective clothing, (b) Each self-contained breathing ap- and one fire ax. paratus must be of the pressure-de- (b) Every vessel shall carry at least mand, open-circuit type, approved by two fireman’s outfits. The fireman’s the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- outfits must be stored in widely sepa- tration (MSHA) and by the National rated, accessible locations. Institute for Occupational Safety and [CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17504, Oct. 29, 1969, as Health (NIOSH), and have at a min- amended by CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5965, Jan. 31, imum a 30-minute air supply and a full 1977; CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, 1992] facepiece. (c) Flashlights shall be Type II or § 195.35–15 Stowage. Type III, constructed and marked in (a) Equipment shall be stowed in a accordance with ASTM F 1014 (incor- convenient, accessible location as de- porated by reference, see § 195.01–3). termined by the master, for use in case (d) All lifelines shall be of steel or of emergency. bronze wire rope. Steel wire rope shall be either inherently corrosion-resist- § 195.35–20 Spare charges. ant, or made so by galvanizing or tin- (a) A complete recharge shall be car- ning. Each end shall be fitted with a ried for each self-contained breathing hook with keeper having throat open- apparatus, and a complete set of spare ing which can be readily slipped over a batteries shall be carried for each 5⁄8-inch bolt. The total length of the flashlight. The spares shall be stowed lifeline shall be dependent upon the in the same location as the equipment size and arrangement of the vessel, and it is to reactivate. more than one line may be hooked together to achieve the necessary length. § 195.35–90 Vessels contracted for be- No individual length of lifeline may be fore November 23, 1992. less than 50 feet in length. The assem- Vessels contracted for before Novem- bled lifeline shall have a minimum ber 23, 1992, must meet the following breaking strength of 1,500 pounds. requirements: (e) All equipment shall be main- (a) Each vessel must satisfy §§ 195.35– tained in an operative condition, and it 5 through 195.35–20 concerning the num- shall be the responsibility of the mas- ber of items and method of stowage of ter and chief engineer to ascertain that equipment. a sufficient number of the crew are fa- (b) Items of equipment previously ap- miliar with the operation of the equip- proved, but not meeting the applicable ment. specifications set forth in § 195.35–5, (f) Boots and gloves shall be of rubber may continue in service as long as they or other electrically nonconducting are maintained in good condition to material. the satisfaction of the Officer in

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Charge, Marine Inspection; but each (h) Pilot hoists, if used, must be ap- item in an installation or a replace- proved under subpart 163.002 of this ment must meet all applicable speci- chapter. fications. [CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984] (c) Each respirator must either satisfy § 195.35–5(b) or be a self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus PART 196—OPERATIONS previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part 160, subpart 160.011, Subpart 196.01—Application of this chapter. Sec. [CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48327, Oct. 23, 1992, as 196.01–1 General; preemptive effect. amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, 1997] Subpart 196.05—Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation Subpart 195.40—Pilot Boarding 196.05–1 Duty of officers. Equipment 196.05–5 Charts and nautical publications.

§ 195.40–1 Pilot boarding equipment. Subpart 196.07—Notice and Reporting of (a) This section applies to each vessel Casualty and Voyage Records that normally embarks or disembarks 196.07–1 Notice and reporting of casualty a pilot from a pilot boat or other ves- and voyage records. sel. (b) Each vessel must have suitable Subpart 196.12—Stability Letter pilot boarding equipment available for use on each side of the vessel. If a ves- 196.12–1 Posting. sel has only one set of equipment, the Subpart 196.13—Station Bills equipment must be capable of being easily transferred to and rigged for use 196.13–1 Muster lists, emergency signals, on either side of the vessel. and manning. (c) Pilot boarding equipment must be capable of resting firmly against the Subpart 196.15—Test, Drills, and vessel’s side and be secured so that it is Inspections clear from overboard discharges. 196.15–1 Application. (d) Each vessel must have lighting 196.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and means positioned to provide adequate illu- of communication. mination for the pilot boarding equip- 196.15–5 Drafts. ment and each point of access. 196.15–7 Verification of vessel compliance (e) Each vessel must have a point of with applicable stability requirements. access that has— 196.15–10 Sanitation. (1) A gateway in the rails or bulwark 196.15–15 Examination of boilers and ma- with adequate handholds; or chinery. (2) Two handhold stanchions and a 196.15–18 Loading doors. 196.15–20 Hatches and other openings. bulwark ladder that is securely at- 196.15–30 Emergency lighting and power sys- tached to the bulwark rail and deck. tems. (f) The pilot boarding equipment re- 196.15–35 Emergency training, musters, and quired by paragraph (b) of this section drills. must include at least one pilot ladder 196.15–55 Requirements for fuel oil. approved under subpart 163.003 of this 196.15–60 Firefighting equipment, general. chapter. Each pilot ladder must be of a single length and capable of extending Subpart 196.19—Maneuvering from the point of access to the water’s Characteristics edge during each condition of loading 196.19–1 Data required. and trim, with an adverse list of 15°. (g) Whenever the distance from the Subpart 196.20—Whistling water’s edge to the point of access is more than 30 feet, access from a pilot 196.20–1 Unnecessary whistling prohibited. ladder to the vessel must be by way of Subpart 196.25—Searchlights an accommodation ladder or equally safe and convenient means. 196.25–1 Improper use prohibited.

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Subpart 196.27—Lookouts 196.40–5 Hull markings. 196.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating 196.27–1 Master’s and officer’s responsi- systems. bility. 196.40–15 Load line marks.

Subpart 196.30—Reports of Accidents, Subpart 196.43—Placard of Lifesaving Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment Signals 196.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pressure ves- 196.43–1 Application. sels. 196.43–5 Availability. 196.30–5 Accidents to machinery. 196.30–10 Notice required before repair. Subpart 196.45—Carrying of Excess Steam 196.30–20 Breaking of safety valve seal. 196.45–1 Master and chief engineer respon- Subpart 196.33—Communication Between sible. Deckhouses Subpart 196.50—Compliance With 196.33–1 When required. Provisions of Certificate of Inspection Subpart 196.34—Work Vests 196.50–1 Master or person in charge responsible. 196.34–1 Application. 196.34–5 Approved types of work vests. Subpart 196.53—Exhibition of Credential 196.34–10 Use. 196.34–15 Shipboard stowage. 196.53–1 Officers. 196.34–20 Shipboard inspections. 196.34–25 Additional requirements for hybrid Subpart 196.80—Explosive Handling Plan work vests. 196.80–1 Master’s responsibility. Subpart 196.35—Logbook Entries Subpart 196.85—Magazine Control 196.35–1 Application. 196.35–3 Logbooks and records. 196.85–1 Magazine operation and control. 196.35–5 Actions required to be logged. Subpart 196.95—Pilot Boarding Operations Subpart 196.36—Display of Plans 196.95–1 Pilot boarding operations. 196.36–1 When required. AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2213, 3306, 5115, 6101; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, Subpart 196.37—Markings for Fire and 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 Emergency Equipment, etc. CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 196.37–1 Application. 196.37–3 General. SOURCE: CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 196.37–5 General alarm bell contact makers. 1968, unless otherwise noted. 196.37–7 General alarm bells. 196.37–8 Carbon dioxide warning signs. Subpart 196.01—Application 196.37–9 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms. § 196.01–1 General; preemptive effect. 196.37–10 Fire extinguishing system branch lines. (a) The provisions of this part shall 196.37–13 Fire extinguishing system con- apply to all vessels except as specifi- trols. cally noted in this part. 196.37–15 Firehose stations. (b) The regulations in this part have 196.37–20 Self-contained breathing appa- preemptive effect over State or local ratus and gas masks. 196.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers. regulations in the same field. 196.37–25 Emergency lights. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 1968, as 196.37–33 Instructions for changing steering amended by USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, gear. June 7, 2012] 196.37–35 Rudder orders. 196.37–37 Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage Subpart 196.05—Notice to locations. Mariners and Aids to Navigation 196.37–47 Portable magazine chests. § 196.05–1 Duty of officers. Subpart 196.40—Markings on Vessels (a) Licensed deck officers are re- 196.40–1 Application. quired to acquaint themselves with the

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latest information published by the (h) All other nautical publications Coast Guard and the National Imagery necessary. 1 and Mapping Agency regarding aids to [CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5965, Jan. 31, 1977] navigation. Neglect to do so is evidence of neglect of duty. It is desirable that Subpart 196.07—Notice and Re- all vessels have available in the pilothouse for convenient reference at all porting of Casualty and Voy- times a file of the applicable Notice to age Records Mariners. § 196.07–1 Notice and reporting of cas- (b) Weekly Notices to Mariners ualty and voyage records. (Great Lakes Edition) as published by The requirements for providing no- the Commander, 9th Coast Guard Dis- tice and reporting of marine casualties trict, contains announcements and in- and for retaining voyage records are formation on changes in aids to naviga- contained in part 4 of this chapter. tion and other marine information affecting the safety of navigation on the [CGD 84–099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987] Great Lakes. These notices may be obtained free of charge, by making appli- Subpart 196.12—Stability Letter cation to Commander, 9th Coast Guard § 196.12–1 Posting. District. (c) Weekly Notices to Mariners If a stability letter is issued in ac- (worldwide coverage) are prepared cordance with the requirements in § 170.120 of this chapter, it must be jointly by the National Imagery and posted under glass or other suitable Mapping Agency, National Ocean Serv- transparent material in the pilothouse ice, and the U.S. Coast Guard. They in- of the vessel. clude changes in aids to navigation in assembled form for the 1st, 5th, 7th, [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51053, Nov. 4, 1983] Greater Antilles Section, 8th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and 17th Coast Guard Dis- Subpart 196.13—Station Bills tricts. Foreign marine information is also included in these notices. These § 196.13–1 Muster lists, emergency sig- notices are available without charge nals, and manning. from the National Imagery and Map- The requirements for muster lists, ping Agency, U.S. Collector of Customs emergency signals, and manning must of the major seaports in the United be in accordance with subchapter W States and are also on file in the U.S. (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange- Consulates where they may be in- ments) of this chapter. spected. [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996] [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5729, Apr. 12, Subpart 196.15—Test, Drills, and 1968; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51220, Sept. 30, 1997; Inspections USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48621, Sept. 21, 2001] § 196.15–1 Application. § 196.05–5 Charts and nautical publica- (a) The provisions of this subpart tions. shall apply to all vessels. As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels except barges, and ves- § 196.15–3 Steering gear, whistle, and sels operating exclusively on rivers, means of communication. must carry adequate and up-to-date— (a) On all vessels making a voyage of (a) Charts; more than 48 hours duration, the entire (b) Sailing directions; steering gear, the whistle, and the (c) Coast pilots; means of communication between the bridge or pilothouse and engineroom (d) Light lists; (e) Notices to mariners; 1 (f) Tide tables; For United States vessels in or on the navigable waters of the United States, see 33 (g) Current tables; and CFR 164.33.

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shall be examined and tested by an offi- § 196.15–10 Sanitation. cer of the vessel within a period of not (a) It shall be the duty of the master more than 12 hours prior to departure. and chief engineer to see that the ves- On all other vessels similar examina- sel, and, in particular, the quarters are tions and tests shall be made at least in a clean and sanitary condition. The once in every week. chief engineer shall be responsible only (b) The date of the test and the con- for the sanitary condition of the engi- dition of the equipment shall be noted neering department. in the official logbook. § 196.15–15 Examination of boilers and § 196.15–5 Drafts. machinery. (a) The master of every vessel on an (a) It shall be the duty of the chief ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes voy- engineer when he assumes charge of age shall enter the drafts of the vessel, the boilers and machinery of a vessel forward and aft, in the official logbook to examine them thoroughly. If any when leaving port. parts thereof are in unsatisfactory con- (b) On vessels subject to the require- dition, or if the safety-valve seals are ments of Subchapter E (Load Lines) of broken, the fact shall immediately be this chapter at the time of departure reported to the master, owner, or from port on an ocean, coastwise, or agent, and the Officer in Charge, Ma- Great Lakes voyage, the master shall rine Inspection. insert in the official logbook a statement of the position of the loadline § 196.15–18 Loading doors. mark, port, and starboard, in relation (a) The master of a vessel fitted with to the surface of the water in which the loading doors shall assure that all load- vessel is then floating. ing doors are closed watertight and se- (1) When an allowance for draft is cured during the entire voyage except made for density of the water in which that— the vessel is floating, this density is to (1) If a door cannot be opened or be noted in the official logbook. closed while the vessel is at a dock, it may be open while the vessel ap- § 196.15–7 Verification of vessel com- proaches and draws away from the pliance with applicable stability re- dock, but only as far as necessary to quirements. enable the door to be immediately op- (a) After loading and prior to depar- erated. ture and at all other times necessary (2) If needed to operate the vessel, or to assure the safety of the vessel, the embark and disembark passengers master shall determine that the vessel when the vessel is at anchor in pro- complies with all applicable stability tected waters, loading doors may be requirements in the vessel’s trim and open provided that the master deter- stability book, stability letter, Certifi- mines that the safety of the vessel is cate of Inspection, and Load Line Cer- not impaired. tificate, as the case may be, and then (b) For the purposes of this section, enter an attestation statement of the ‘‘loading doors’’ include all weather- verification in the log book. The vessel tight ramps, bow visors, and openings may not depart until it is in compli- used to load personnel, equipment, ance with these requirements. cargo, and stores, in the collision bulkhead, the side shell, and the boundaries (b) When determining compliance of enclosed superstructures that are with applicable stability requirements continuous with the shell of the vessel. the vessel’s draft, trim, and stability (c) The master shall enter into the must be determined as necessary and log book the time and door location of any stability calculations made in sup- every closing of the loading doors. port of the determination must be re- (d) The master shall enter into the tained on board the vessel for the dura- log book any opening of the doors in tion of the voyage. accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of [CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, 1992] this section setting forth the time of

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the opening of the doors and the cir- least once in each month that the ves- cumstances warranting this action. sel is navigated. (c) Storage batteries for emergency [CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, 1992] lighting and power systems shall be § 196.15–20 Hatches and other open- tested at least once in each 6-month ings. period that the vessel is navigated to demonstrate the ability of the storage (a) It shall be the responsibility of battery to supply the emergency loads the master to assure himself that all for the specified period of time. exposed hatches and other openings in (d) The date of the tests and the con- the hull of his vessel are closed, made dition and performance of the appa- properly watertight by the use of tar- ratus shall be noted in the official log- paulins, gaskets or similar devices, and book. in all respects properly secured for sea before leaving protected waters. § 196.15–35 Emergency training, mus- (b) The openings to which this sec- ters, and drills. tion applies are as follows: Onboard training, musters, and drills (1) Exposed hatches. must be in accordance with subchapter (2) Gangway and other ports fitted W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange- below the freeboard deck. ments) of this chapter. (3) Port lights that are not accessible during navigation, including the dead [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996] lights for such port lights. (c) The master at his discretion may § 196.15–55 Requirements for fuel oil. permit hatches or other openings to re- (a) It shall be the duty of the chief main uncovered or open, or to be un- engineer to cause an entry in the log to covered or opened for reasonable pur- be made of each supply of fuel oil re- poses such as ship’s maintenance while ceived on board, stating the quantity the vessel is being navigated: Provided, received, the name of the vendor, the That in his opinion existing conditions name of the oil producer, and the warrant such action. flashpoint (closed cup test) for which it (d) In the event the master employs is certified by the producer. the discretionary provisions of this sec- (b) It shall be the further duty of the tion after leaving port he shall cause chief engineer to cause to be drawn and appropriate entries to be made in the sealed and suitably labeled at the time official log or equivalent thereof set- the supply is received on board, a half- ting forth the time of uncovering, pint sample of each lot of fuel oil. opening, closing or covering of the These samples shall be preserved until hatches or other openings to which this the particular supply of oil is ex- section applies and the circumstances hausted. warranting the action taken. (e) The discretionary provisions of § 196.15–60 Firefighting equipment, this section shall not relieve the mas- general. ter of his responsibility for the safety (a) It shall be the duty of the owner, of his vessel, equipment or persons on master, or person in charge to see that board. the vessel’s firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all § 196.15–30 Emergency lighting and such equipment required by the regula- power systems. tions in this subchapter is provided, (a) Where fitted, it shall be the duty maintained, and replaced as indicated. of the master to see that the emer- (b) It shall be the duty of the owner, gency lighting and power systems are master, or person in charge to require operated and inspected at least once in and have performed at least once in each week that the vessel is navigated every 12 months the tests and inspec- to be assured that the system is in tions of all hand portable fire extin- proper operating condition. guishers, semiportable fire extin- (b) Internal combustion engine driv- guishing systems, and fixed fire extin- en emergency generators shall be oper- guishing systems on board as described ated under load for at least 2 hours, at in Tables 189.25–20(a)(1) and 189.25–

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20(a)(2) in § 189.25–20(a) of this sub- (b) The maneuvering information chapter. The owner, master, or person must be provided in the normal load in charge shall keep records of such and normal light condition with nor- tests and inspections showing the dates mal trim for a particular condition of when performed, the number and/or loading assuming the following— other identification of each unit tested (1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or and inspected, and the name(s) of the less, calm sea; person(s) and/or company conducting (2) No current; the tests and inspections. Such records (3) Deep water conditions—water shall be made available to the marine depth twice the vessel’s draft or great- inspector upon request and shall be kept for the period of validity of the er; and vessel’s current certificate of inspec- (4) Clean hull. tion. Where practicable these records (c) At the bottom of the fact sheet, should be kept in or with the vessel’s the following statement must appear: logbook. The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve the owner, WARNING master, or person in charge of his re- The response of the (name of the vessel) may sponsibility to maintain this fire- be different from those listed above if any of fighting equipment in proper condition the following conditions, upon which the ma- at all times. neuvering information is based, are varied: (1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less, Subpart 196.19—Maneuvering calm sea; Characteristics (2) No current; (3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or § 196.19–1 Data required. greater. (4) Clean hull; and For each ocean and coastwise vessel (5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim. of 1,600 gross tons or over, the following apply: (d) The information on the fact sheet (a) The following maneuvering infor- must be: mation must be prominently displayed (1) Verified six months after the ves- in the pilothouse on a fact sheet: sel is placed in service; or (1) For full and half speed, a turning (2) Modified six months after the ves- circle diagram to port and starboard sel is placed into service and verified that shows the time and the distance of within three months thereafter. advance and transfer required to alter (e) The information that appears on the course 90 degrees with maximum the fact sheet may be obtained from: rudder angle and constant power set- (1) Trial trip observations; tings. (2) Model tests; (2) The time and distance to stop the (3) Analytical calculations; vessel from full and half speed while (4) Simulations; maintaining approximately the initial (5) Information established from an- heading with minimum application of other vessel of similar hull form, rudder. power, rudder and propeller; or (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft revolutions per (6) Any combination of the above. minute for a representative range of The accuracy of the information in the speeds. fact sheet required is that attainable (4) For each vessel with a controlable by ordinary shipboard navigation pitch propeller a table of control set- equipment. tings for a representative range of (f) The requirements for information speeds. for fact sheets for specialized craft (5) For each vessel that is fitted with such as semi-submersibles, hydrofoils, an auxiliary device to assist in maneu- hovercraft and other vessels of unusual vering, such as a bow thruster, a table design will be specified on a case by of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary case basis. device is effective in maneuvering the vessel. [CGD 73–78, 40 FR 2689, Jan. 15, 1975]

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Subpart 196.20—Whistling § 196.30–10 Notice required before repair. § 196.20–1 Unnecessary whistling pro- (a) No repairs or alterations, except hibited. in an emergency, shall be made to any (a) The unnecessary sounding of the lifesaving or fire detecting or extin- vessel’s whistle is prohibited within guishing equipment without advance any harbor limits of the United States. notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When emergency repairs or alterations have been made, notice Subpart 196.25—Searchlights shall be given to the Officer in Charge, § 196.25–1 Improper use prohibited. Marine Inspection, as soon as practicable. (a) No person shall flash or cause to be flashed the rays of a searchlight or § 196.30–20 Breaking of safety valve other blinding light onto the bridge or seal. into the pilothouse of any vessel under- (a) If at any time it is necessary to way. break the seal on a safety valve for any purpose, the Chief Engineer shall ad- Subpart 196.27—Lookouts vise the Officer in Charge, Marine In- spection, at the next port of call, giv- § 196.27–1 Master’s and officer’s re- ing the reason for breaking the seal sponsibility. and requesting that the valve be examined and adjusted by an inspector. (a) Nothing in this part shall exon- erate any master or officer in command from the consequences of any ne- Subpart 196.33—Communication glect to keep a proper lookout or the Between Deckhouses neglect of any precaution which may § 196.33–1 When required. be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances On all vessels navigating in other of the case. than protected waters, where the distance between deckhouses is more than 46 meters (150 feet) a fixed means of fa- Subpart 196.30—Reports of Acci- cilitating communication between dents, Repairs, and Unsafe both ends of the vessel, such as a raised Equipment fore and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be provided. Previously approved § 196.30–1 Repairs to boilers and pres- arrangements may be retained so long sure vessels. as they are maintained in good condi- (a) Before making any repairs to boil- tion to the satisfaction of the Officer in ers or unfired pressure vessels, the Charge, Marine Inspection. Chief Engineer shall submit a report [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26013, May 23, 1996] covering the nature of the repairs to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec- Subpart 196.34—Work Vests tion, at or nearest to the U.S. port where the repairs are to be made. § 196.34–1 Application. (a) Provisions of this subpart shall § 196.30–5 Accidents to machinery. apply to all vessels. (a) In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or ma- § 196.34–5 Approved types of work chinery tending to render the further vests. use of the item unsafe until repairs are (a) Each buoyant work vest carried made, or if by ordinary wear such under the permissive authority of this items become unsafe, a report shall be section must be approved under— made by the Chief Engineer imme- (1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or diately to the Officer in Charge, Ma- (2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as rine Inspection, or if at sea, imme- a commercial hybrid PFD. diately upon arrival at port. [CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4352, Feb. 4, 1986]

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§ 196.34–10 Use. Subpart 196.35—Logbook Entries (a) Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety ap- § 196.35–1 Application. parel and may be carried aboard vessels (a) Except as specifically noted, the to be worn by crew members when provisions of this subpart shall apply working near or over the water under to all manned vessels. favorable working conditions. They shall be used under the supervision and § 196.35–3 Logbooks and records. control of designated ship’s officers. (a) The master or person in charge of When carried, such vests shall not be an oceanographic research vessel that accepted in lieu of any portion of the is required by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an required number of approved life pre- official logbook may maintain the log- servers and shall not be substituted for the approved life preservers required to book on form CG–706 or in the owner’s be worn during drills and emergencies. format for an official logbook. Such logs must be kept available for a re- § 196.34–15 Shipboard stowage. view for a period of 1 year after the (a) The approved buoyant work vests date to which the records refer, or for shall be stowed separately from the the period of validity of the vessel’s regular stowage of approved life pre- current certificate of inspection, servers. whichever is longer. When the voyage (b) The locations for the stowage of is completed, the master or person in work vests shall be such as not to be charge shall file the logbook with the easily confused with that for approved Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. life preservers. (b) The master or person in charge of a vessel that is not required by 46 § 196.34–20 Shipboard inspections. U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, (a) Each work vest shall be subject to shall maintain, on aboard, an unofficial examination by a marine inspector to logbook or record in any form desired determine its serviceability. If found to for the purposes of making entries be satisfactory, it may be continued in therein as required by law or regula- service, but shall not be stamped by a tions in this subchapter. Such logs or marine inspector with a Coast Guard records are not filed with the Officer in stamp. If a work vest is found not to be Charge, Marine Inspection, but must be in a serviceable condition, then such kept available for review by a marine work vest shall be removed from the inspector for a period of 1 year after vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, the date to which the records refer. it shall be destroyed or mutilated in Separate records of tests and inspec- the presence of a marine inspector so tions of fire fighting equipment must as to prevent its continued use as a be maintained with the vessel’s logs for work vest. the period of validity of the vessel’s § 196.34–25 Additional requirements certificate of inspection. for hybrid work vests. [CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26013, May 23, 1996] (a) In addition to the other requirements in this subpart, commercial hy- § 196.35–5 Actions required to be brid PFD’s must be— logged. (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in The actions and observations noted accordance with the procedures set out in this section shall be entered in the in the manual required for these de- official logbook. This section contains vices by § 160.077–29 of this chapter and no requirements which are not made in any limitations(s) marked on them; other portions of this subchapter, the and items being merely grouped together (2) Of the same or similar design and for convenience. have the same method of operation as (a) Onboard training, musters, and each other hybrid PFD carried on drills: held in accordance with sub- board. chapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and [CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4352, Feb. 4, 1986] Arrangements) of this chapter.

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(b) Steering gear, whistle, and means Subpart 196.37—Markings for Fire of communication. Prior to departure. and Emergency Equipment, etc. See § 196.15–3. (c) Drafts and load line marks. Prior § 196.37–1 Application. to leaving port, ocean, coastwise, and (a) The provisions of this subpart Great Lakes service only. See § 196.15–5. shall apply to all vessels. (d) Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements. § 196.37–3 General. After loading and prior to departure (a) It is the intent of this subpart to and at all other times necessary to as- provide such markings as are necessary sure the safety of the vessel. See for the guidance of the persons on § 196.15–7. board in case of an emergency. In any (e) Loading doors. Where applicable, specific case, and particularly on small every closing and any opening when vessels, where it can be shown to the not docked. See § 196.15–18. satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, (f) Emergency lighting and power Marine Inspection, that the prescribed systems. Weekly and semiannually. markings are unnecessary for the guidance of the persons on board in case of See § 196.15–30. emergency, such markings may be (g) Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel modified or omitted. oil on board. See § 196.15–55. (b) In addition to English, notices, di- (h) Hatches and other openings. All rectional signs, etc., shall be printed in openings and closings required by languages appropriate to the service of § 196.15–20. the vessel. (i) Magazines and magazine chests. (c) Where in this subpart red letters Maximum and minimum temperatures are specified, letters of a contrasting as required by § 196.85–1(b). color on a red background will be ac- (j) Portable vans, prior to departure. cepted. See § 195.11–25(e) of this subchapter. (k) Weight handling gear, prior to de- § 196.37–5 General alarm bell contact makers. parture. See § 189.35–13(b) of this subchapter. (a) Each general alarm contact maker must be marked in accordance [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 1988, as with requirements in Subpchapter J amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of 1992; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996] this chapter. Subpart 196.36—Display of Plans [CGD 74–125a, 47 FR 15279, Apr. 8, 1982] CROSS REFERENCE: See also § 113.25–20 of § 196.36–1 When required. Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (a) All manned vessels shall have permanently exhibited for the guidance of § 196.37–7 General alarm bells. the officer in charge of the vessel, gen- (a) All general alarm bells shall be eral arrangement plans showing for identified by red lettering at least 1⁄2 each deck the various fire retardant inch high: ‘‘GENERAL ALARM— bulkheads together with particulars of WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR the fire-detecting, manual alarm and STATION.’’ fire extinguishing systems, fire doors, means of ingress to the different com- § 196.37–8 Carbon dioxide warning partments, the ventilating systems in- signs. cluding the positions of the dampers, Each entrance to a space storing car- the location of the remote means of bon dioxide cylinders, a space pro- stopping the fans, and the identifica- tected by carbon dioxide systems, or tion of the fans serving each section. any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows: (a) Spaces storing carbon dioxide— ‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE

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INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE FOAM—as appropriate] FIRE APPA- THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A RATUS.’’. HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 2012] IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUF- FOCATION.’’. § 196.37–15 Firehose stations. (b) Spaces protected by carbon dioxide—‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN (a) Each fire hydrant shall be identi- CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN fied in red letters and figures at least 2 ALARM OPERATES OR WINTER- inches high ‘‘FIRE STATION NO. 1’’, GREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO ‘‘2’’, ‘‘3’’, etc. Where the hose is not NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. stowed in the open or behind glass so LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERV- as to be readily seen, this identifica- ICING.’’ The reference to wintergreen tion shall be so placed as to be readily scent may be omitted for carbon diox- seen from a distance. ide systems not required to have odor- § 196.37–20 Self-contained breathing izing units and not equipped with such apparatus and gas masks. units. (c) Spaces into which carbon dioxide (a) Lockers or spaces containing self- might migrate—‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE contained breathing apparatus shall be GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. marked ‘‘SELF-CONTAINED BREATH- DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE ING APPARATUS’’. CAN COLLECT HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN § 196.37–23 Hand portable fire extinguishers. SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE IM- MEDIATELY.’’ The reference to win- (a) Each hand portable fire extin- tergreen scent may be omitted for car- guisher shall be marked with a number bon dioxide systems not required to and the location where stowed shall be have odorizing units and not equipped marked with a corresponding number with such units. at least 1⁄2 inch high. Where only one type and size of hand portable fire ex- [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 2012] tinguisher is carried, the numbering may be omitted. § 196.37–9 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms. § 196.37–25 Emergency lights. Each extinguishing system using car- (a) All emergency lights shall be bon dioxide or clean agent complying marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1⁄2 with 46 CFR subpart 95.16 must be con- inch high. spicuously marked in an adjacent location: ‘‘WHEN ALARM SOUNDS VA- § 196.37–33 Instructions for changing CATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE steering gear. OR CLEAN AGENT BEING RE- (a) Instructions in at least 1⁄2 inch LEASED.’’. letters and figures shall be posted in [USCG–2006–24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 2012] the steering engineroom, relating in order, the different steps to be taken in § 196.37–10 Fire extinguishing system changing to the emergency steering branch lines. gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, (a) The branch line valves of all fire valve, or switch which is used during extinguishing systems shall be plainly the changeover shall be numbered or and permanently marked indicating lettered on a metal plate or painted so the spaces served. that the markings can be recognized at a reasonable distance. The instructions § 196.37–13 Fire extinguishing system shall indicate each clutch or pin to be controls. ‘‘in’’ or ‘‘out’’ and each valve or switch The control cabinets or spaces con- which is to be ‘‘opened’’ or ‘‘closed’’ in taining valves, manifolds, or controls shifting to any means of steering for for the various fire extinguishing sys- which the vessel is equipped. Instruc- tems must be marked in conspicuous tions shall be included to line up all red letters at least 2 inches high: steering wheels and rudder amidship ‘‘[CARBON DIOXIDE/CLEAN AGENT/ before changing gears.

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§ 196.37–35 Rudder orders. (c) In cases where the keel does not extend forward or aft to the location of (a) At all steering stations, there the draft marks, due to raked stem, or shall be installed a suitable notice on cutaway skeg, the datum line from the wheel or device or in such other po- which the draft shall be taken shall be sition as to be directly in the helms- obtained by projecting the line of the man’s line of vision, to indicate the di- bottom of keel forward, or aft, as the rection in which the wheel or device case may be, to the location of the must be turned for ‘‘right rudder’’ and draft marks. for ‘‘left rudder’’. (d) In cases where a vessel may have § 196.37–37 Markings for lifesaving ap- a skeg or other appendage extending pliances, instructions to passengers, locally below the line of the keel, the and stowage locations. draft at the end of the vessel adjacent to such appendage shall be measured to Lifesaving appliances, instructions to a line tangent to the lowest part of passengers, and stowage locations must such appendage and parallel to the line be marked in accordance with sub- of the bottom of the keel. chapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and (e) Draft marks must be separated so Arrangements) of this chapter. that the projections of the marks onto [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996] a vertical plane are of uniform height equal to the vertical spacing between § 196.37–47 Portable magazine chests. consecutive marks. (a) Portable magazine chests shall be (f) Draft marks must be painted in marked in letters at least 3 inches contrasting color to the hull. high: (g) In cases where draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST or by protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable draft indicating — FLAMMABLE — system from which the bow and stern drafts can be determined. KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY. [CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 1988, as amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, Subpart 196.40—Markings on 1992] Vessels § 196.40–15 Load line marks. § 196.40–1 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 marked or em- cifically noted. bossed as required by Subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter. § 196.40–5 Hull markings. Vessels shall be marked as required Subpart 196.43—Placard of by parts 67 and 69 of this chapter. Lifesaving Signals [CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972; 37 FR 18537, Sept. 13, 1972] SOURCE: CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26013, May 23, 1996, unless otherwise noted. § 196.40–10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems. § 196.43–1 Application. (a) All vessels must have draft marks The provisions of this subpart apply plainly and legibly visible upon the to all vessels on an international voy- stem and upon the sternpost or age, and all other vessels of 150 gross rudderpost or at any place at the stern tons or over in ocean, coastwise, or of the vessel as may be necessary for Great Lakes service. easy observance. The bottom of each mark must indicate the draft. § 196.43–5 Availability. (b) The draft must be taken from the On all vessels to which this subpart bottom of the keel to the surface of the applies there must be readily available water at the location of the marks. to the deck officer of the watch a

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placard containing instructions for the Subpart 196.80—Explosive use of the lifesaving signals set forth in Handling Plan regulation 16, chapter V, of the Inter- national Convention for Safety of Life § 196.80–1 Master’s responsibility. at Sea, 1974. These signals must be used (a) It shall be the responsibility of by vessels or persons in distress when the master to have prepared, signed, communicating with lifesaving sta- and prominently posted in conspicuous tions and maritime rescue units. locations, operating procedures, plans, and safety precautions for all oper- Subpart 196.45—Carrying of ations involving the use of explosives. Excess Steam (b) The operating procedures referred to in paragraph (a) of this section shall § 196.45–1 Master and chief engineer include and set forth the special duties responsible. and stations of appropriate qualified persons for various operations involv- (a) It shall be the duty of the master ing the use of explosives. Assignment and the engineer in charge of the boil- of such persons shall be commensurate ers of any vessel to require that a with their experience and training. steam pressure is not carried in excess (c) A copy of the operating proce- of that allowed by the certificate of in- dures, plans and safety precautions re- spection and to require that the safety quired by paragraph (a) of this section valves, once set and sealed by the in- and all subsequent changes or revisions spector, are in no way tampered with shall be forwarded to the Officer in or made inoperative except as provided Charge, Marine Inspection, issuing the in § 196.30–20. certificate of inspection for review.

Subpart 196.50—Compliance With Subpart 196.85—Magazine Control Provisions of Certificate of In- § 196.85–1 Magazine operation and spection control. (a) Keys to magazine spaces and mag- § 196.50–1 Master or person in charge azine chests shall be kept in the sole responsible. control or custody of the Master or one (a) It shall be the duty of the master delegated qualified person at all times. or other person in charge of the vessel Test fittings for magazine sprinkler to see that all of the provisions of the systems shall be kept in a locked cabi- certificate of inspection are strictly net under the custody of the Master. adhered to. Nothing in this subpart (b) Whenever explosives are stored in shall be construed as limiting the mas- magazines and magazine chests they ter or other person in charge of the shall be inspected daily. Magazine in- vessel, at his own responsibility, from spection results and corrective action, when taken, shall be noted in the ship’s diverting from the route prescribed in log daily. Maximum and minimum the certificate of inspection or taking temperatures for the previous 24-hour such other steps as he deems necessary period shall be recorded in the ship’s and prudent to assist vessels in distress log along with general magazine condi- or for other similar emergencies. tion and corrective action taken when necessary. Subpart 196.53—Exhibition of (c) The magazine sprinkler controls Credential shall be tested monthly. Test results and all corrective actions taken shall § 196.53–1 Officers. be recorded in the ship’s log. (d) The Master shall limit access to All officers on a vessel must have the magazines, or the contents thereof, their licenses or officer endorsements to persons who can document 3 months conspicuously displayed. on board ship training in the use of ex- [USCG–2006–24371, 74 FR 11267, Mar. 16, 2009] plosives. This shall not be construed as prohibiting access to the Master or others designated by the Master.

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Subpart 196.95—Pilot Boarding (2) The pilot boarding equipment Operations must rest firmly against the hull of the vessel and be clear of overboard dis- § 196.95–1 Pilot boarding operations. charges. (a) The master shall ensure that pilot (3) Two man ropes, a safety line and boarding equipment is maintained as an approved lifebuoy with an approved follows: water light must be at the point of ac- (1) The equipment must be kept clean cess and be immediately available for and in good working order. use during boarding operations. (2) Each damaged step or spreader (4) Rigging of the equipment and em- step on a pilot ladder must be replaced barkation/debarkation of a pilot must in kind with an approved replacement be supervised in person by a deck offi- step or spreader step, prior to further cer. use of the ladder. The replacement step (5) Both the equipment over the side or spreader step must be secured by the and the point of access must be ade- method used in the original construction of the ladder, and in accordance quately lit during the night operations. with manufacturer instructions. (6) If a pilot hoist is used, a pilot lad- (b) The master shall ensure compli- der must be kept on deck adjacent to ance with the following during pilot the hoist and available for immediate boarding operations: use. (1) Only approved pilot boarding [CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984] equipment may be used.

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