46 C.F.R. § 154.355

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 154.355 - Bow and stern loading piping
(a) Bow and stern loading piping must:
(1) Meet § 154.310 ;
(2) Be installed in an area away from the accommodation, service, or control space on type IG hulls;
(3) Be clearly marked;
(4) Be segregated from the cargo piping by a removable spool piece in the cargo area or by at least two shut-off valves in the cargo area that have means of locking to meet § 154.1870(a) ;
(5) Have a means for checking for cargo vapor between the two valves under paragraph (a)(4) of this section;
(6) Have fixed inert gas purging lines; and
(7) Have fixed vent lines for purging with inert gas to meet § 154.1870(b) .
(b) Entrances, forced or natural ventilation intakes, exhausts, and other openings to accommodation, service, or control spaces that face the bow or stern loading area must meet § 154.330 .

46 C.F.R. §154.355