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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.154.1335 Pressure and vacuum protection - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-154-1335/
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