Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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 C - Operations |
Cargo Transfer Procedures |
§ 153.983 - Termination procedures.
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§ 153.983 Termination procedures.
Upon completion of the transfer operation, the person in charge of cargo transfer shall ensure that:
(a) The cargo transfer connections are closed off;
(b) The transfer lines and hoses are drained of cargo, either into the tank or back to the transfer terminal;
(c) Any electrical bonding between the vessel and the shore facility is broken only after the cargo hose is disconnected and all spills removed; and
(d) Each vent system is returned to its nonloading configuration.