46 CFR 153.525: Special requirements for unusually toxic cargoes.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER O—CERTAIN BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES
- PART 153—SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Subpart B—Design and Equipment
When Table 1 refers to this section a containment system must meet the following:
(a) Cargo piping and venting systems must be designed so that they can be separated from any containment system endorsed for a cargo not covered by this section.
(b) A cargo tank's relief valve setting must be not less than 21 kPa gauge (approx. 3 psig).
(c) All cargo pumps and valves located below the weatherdeck must be operable from the weatherdeck.
(d) A heat transfer system for the cargo must:
(1) Be independent of other ship service systems, except for other cargo heat transfer systems, and not enter the engine room;
(2) Be totally external to the cargo containment system; or
(3) Be approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG) for use with toxic cargoes.
(e) The cargo must be separated from any bunkers by at least two bulkheads.
(f) A cargo containment system must have a vapor return connection.
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