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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) For type IG hulls, cargo tanks must be located inboard of:
(1) The transverse extent of damage for collision penetration specified in Table 172.180 of this chapter;
(2) The vertical extent of damage for grounding penetration specified in Table 172.180 of this chapter; and
(3) 30 inches (760mm) from the shell plating.
(b) For type IIG, IIPG, and IIIG hulls, cargo tanks must be located inboard of:
(1) The vertical extent of damage for grounding penetration specified in Table 172.180 of this chapter; and
(2) 30 inches (760mm) from the shell plating.
(c) In vessels having membrane and semi-membrane tanks, the vertical and transverse extents of damage must be measured to the inner hull.
(d) For type IIG, IIPG, and IIIG hulls, cargo tank suction wells may penetrate into the area of bottom damage specified as the vertical extent of damage for grounding penetration in Table 172.180 of this chapter if the penetration is the lesser of 25% of the double bottom height or 13.8 in. (350 mm).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.154.235 Cargo tank location - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-154-235/
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