Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 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 B - Design and Equipment |
Special Requirements for Flammable or Combustible Cargoes |
§ 153.460 - Fire protection systems. |
§ 153.461 - Electrical bonding of independent tanks. |
§ 153.462 - Static discharges from inert gas systems. |
§ 153.463 - Vent system discharges. |
§ 153.465 - Flammable vapor detector. |
§ 153.466 - Electrical equipment. |
Cargo Gauging Systems |
§ 153.400 - General requirements for gauges. |
§ 153.404 - Standards for containment systems having required closed gauges. |
§ 153.406 - Standards for containment systems having required restricted gauges. |
§ 153.407 - Special requirements for sounding tube gauges. |
§ 153.408 - Tank overflow control. |
§ 153.409 - High level alarms. |
Cargo Handling Space Ventilation |
§ 153.310 - Ventilation system type. |
§ 153.312 - Ventilation system standards. |
§ 153.314 - Ventilation of spaces not usually occupied. |
§ 153.316 - Special cargo pumproom ventilation rate. |
Special Requirements |
§ 153.500 - Inert gas systems. |
§ 153.501 - Requirement for dry inert gas. |
§ 153.515 - Special requirements for extremely flammable cargoes. |
§ 153.520 - Special requirements for carbon disulfide. |
§ 153.525 - Special requirements for unusually toxic cargoes. |
§ 153.526 - Toxic vapor detectors. |
§ 153.527 - Toxic vapor protection. |
§ 153.530 - Special requirements for alkylene oxides. |
§ 153.545 - Special requirements for liquid sulfur. |
§ 153.554 - Special requirements for acids. |
§ 153.555 - Special requirements for inorganic acids. |
§ 153.556 - Special requirements for sulfuric acid and oleum. |
§ 153.557 - Special requirements for hydrochloric acid. |
§ 153.558 - Special requirements for phosphoric acid. |
§ 153.559 - Special requirements for nitric acid (less than 70 percent). |
§ 153.560 - Special requirements for Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates. |
§ 153.565 - Special requirement for temperature sensors. |
§ 153.602 - Special requirements for cargoes reactive with water. |
Cargo Pumprooms |
§ 153.330 - Access. |
§ 153.332 - Hoisting arrangement. |
§ 153.333 - Cargo pump discharge pressure gauge. |
§ 153.334 - Bilge pumping systems. |
§ 153.336 - Special cargo pump or pumproom requirements. |
Piping Systems and Cargo Handling Equipment |
§ 153.280 - Piping system design. |
§ 153.281 - Piping to independent tanks. |
§ 153.282 - Cargo filling lines. |
§ 153.283 - Valving for cargo piping. |
§ 153.284 - Characteristics of required quick closing valves. |
§ 153.285 - Valving for cargo pump manifolds. |
§ 153.292 - Separation of piping systems. |
§ 153.294 - Marking of piping systems. |
§ 153.296 - Emergency shutdown stations. |
§ 153.297 - Emergency actuators at the point of cargo control. |
Cargo Containment Systems |
§ 153.230 - Type I system. |
§ 153.231 - Type II system. |
§ 153.232 - Type III system. |
§ 153.233 - Separation of tanks from machinery, service and other spaces. |
§ 153.234 - Fore and aft location. |
§ 153.235 - Exceptions to cargo piping location restrictions. |
§ 153.236 - Prohibited materials. |
§ 153.238 - Required materials. |
§ 153.239 - Use of cast iron. |
§ 153.240 - Insulation. |
General Vessel Requirements |
§ 153.190 - Stability requirements. |
§ 153.201 - Openings to accommodation, service or control spaces. |
§ 153.208 - Ballast equipment. |
§ 153.209 - Bilge pumping systems. |
§ 153.214 - Personnel emergency and safety equipment. |
§ 153.215 - Safety equipment lockers. |
§ 153.216 - Shower and eyewash fountains. |
§ 153.217 - Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks. |
§ 153.219 - Access to double bottom tanks serving as dedicated ballast tanks. |
Cargo Venting Systems |
§ 153.350 - Location of B/3 vent discharges. |
§ 153.351 - Location of 4m vent discharges. |
§ 153.352 - B/3 and 4 m venting system outlets. |
§ 153.353 - High velocity vents. |
§ 153.354 - Venting system inlet. |
§ 153.355 - PV venting systems. |
§ 153.358 - Venting system flow capacity. |
§ 153.360 - Venting system restriction. |
§ 153.361 - Arrangements for removal of valves from venting systems having multiple relief valves. |
§ 153.362 - Venting system drain. |
§ 153.364 - Venting system supports. |
§ 153.365 - Liquid overpressurization protection. |
§ 153.368 - Pressure-vacuum valves. |
§ 153.370 - Minimum relief valve setting for ambient temperature cargo tanks. |
§ 153.371 - Minimum relief valve setting for refrigerated cargo tanks. |
§ 153.372 - Gauges and vapor return for cargo vapor pressures exceeding 100 kPa (approx. 14.7 psia). |
Design and Equipment for Pollution Control |
§ 153.470 - System for discharge of NLS residue to the sea: Categories A, B, C, and D. |
§ 153.480 - Stripping quantity for Category B and C NLS tanks on ships built after June 30, 1986: Categories B and C. |
§ 153.481 - Stripping quantities and interim standards for Category B NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category B. |
§ 153.482 - Stripping quantities and interim standards for Category C NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category C. |
§ 153.483 - Restricted voyage waiver for Category B and C NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category B and C. |
§ 153.484 - Prewash equipment. |
§ 153.486 - Design and equipment for removing NLS residue by ventilation: Categories A, B, C, and D. |
§ 153.488 - Design and equipment for tanks carrying high melting point NLSs: Category B. |
§ 153.490 - Cargo Record Book and Approved Procedures and Arrangements Manual: Categories A, B, C, and D. |
§ 153.491 - Waiver of certain equipment for dedicated cargo tanks. |
Cargo Temperature Control Systems |
§ 153.430 - Heat transfer systems; general. |
§ 153.432 - Cooling systems. |
§ 153.434 - Heat transfer coils within a tank. |
§ 153.436 - Heat transfer fluids: compatibility with cargo. |
§ 153.438 - Cargo pressure or temperature alarms required. |
§ 153.440 - Cargo temperature sensors. |
Testing and Inspection |
§ 153.806 - Loading information. |
§ 153.808 - Examination required for a Certificate of Compliance. |
§ 153.809 - Procedures for having the Coast Guard examine a vessel for a Certificate of Compliance. |
§ 153.812 - Inspection for Certificate of Inspection. |
Cargo Tanks |
§ 153.250 - Double-bottom and deep tanks as cargo tanks. |
§ 153.251 - Independent cargo tanks. |
§ 153.252 - Special requirement for an independent cargo tank. |
§ 153.254 - Cargo tank access. |
§ 153.256 - Trunks, domes, and openings of cargo tanks. |
§ 153.266 - Tank linings. |