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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.98.30–16 Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks and IBCs

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

(a) The person in charge of a ship, except a ship under subpart 98.31 of this chapter, that carries an NLS in a portable tank must ensure that—

(1) The ship's Certificate of Inspection is endorsed with the name of the NLS;

(2) Any letters issued by the Commandant (CG–ENG) prescribing additional conditions for endorsement are attached;  and

(3) Each operating requirement specified in writing by Commandant (CG–ENG) as a condition for endorsement is met.

(b) To have a ship's Certificate of Inspection endorsed to allow the carriage of NLSs in portable tanks, the—

(1) Owner of the ship must make a request to the Commandant (CG–ENG) following the procedures for requesting alternatives in § 153.10(a) of this chapter;  and

(2) The ship must meet any design and equipment requirements specified in writing as a condition for the endorsement by the Commandant (CG–ENG).

(c) Any ship that carries NLSs in an IBC, as described in § 98.30–6, must meet all requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 125.120.

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