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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.154.1320 Sighting ports, tubular gauge glasses, and flat plate type gauge glasses

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Cargo tanks may have sighting ports as a secondary means of liquid level gauging in addition to the gauges under § 154.1305, if:

(1) The tank has a MARVS that is less than 69 kPa gauge (10 psig);

(2) The port has a protective cover and an internal scale;  and

(3) The port is above the liquid level.

(b) Tubular gauge glasses must not be liquid level gauges for cargo tanks.

(c) Plate type gauge glasses must not be liquid level gauges for cargo tanks, except deck tanks if the gauge connections have excess flow valves.

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