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46 CFR 64.11: Design of MPTs.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 46—Shipping
  2. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  3. SUBCHAPTER F—MARINE ENGINEERING
  4. PART 64—MARINE PORTABLE TANKS AND CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS
  5. Subpart B—Standards for an MPT

An MPT must be designed—

(a) In accordance with Section VIII of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 64.2) and this subpart;

(b) With a maximum gross weight of 55,000 pounds;

(c) To hold a liquid cargo that has a vapor pressure of 43 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) or less at a temperature of 122 °F;

(d) With a minimum service temperature of 0 °F or higher;

(e) With a maximum allowable working pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) but not more than 48 psig; and

(f) To withstand dynamic loading conditions applied simultaneously.

Collected 2026-08-27T02:26:22Z. Source file · JSON

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