46 C.F.R. § 154.1335

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 154.1335 - Pressure and vacuum protection
(a) Each cargo tank must have the following:
(1) A pressure gauge that:
(i) Monitors the vapor space;
(ii) Is readable at the tank; and
(iii) Has remote readouts at the cargo control station.
(2) If vacuum protection is required under § 154.804 , a vacuum gauge meeting paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), and (a)(1)(iii) of this section.
(b) The vessel must have at least one high pressure alarm that:
(1) Actuates before the pressure in any cargo tank exceeds the maximum pressure specially approved by the Commandant (CG-OES); and
(2) Actuates an audible and visual alarm at the cargo control station, and a remote group alarm in the wheelhouse.
(c) If vacuum protection is required under § 154.804 , the vessel must have at least one low pressure alarm that:
(1) Actuates before the pressure in any cargo tank falls below the minimum pressure specially approved by the Commandant (CG-522); and
(2) Actuates an audible and visual alarm at the cargo control station, and a remote group alarm in the wheelhouse.
(d) At least one pressure gauge must be fitted on each:
(1) Enclosed hold;
(2) Enclosed interbarrier space;
(3) Cargo pump discharge line;
(4) Liquid cargo manifold; and
(5) Vapor cargo manifold.
(e) There must be a local manifold pressure gauge between each manifold stop valve and each hose connection to the shore.

46 C.F.R. §154.1335

CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983