[Title 46 CFR ]
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Title 46
Shipping
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Parts 140 to 155
Revised as of October 1, 2017
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Table of Contents
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Explanation................................................. v
Title 46:
Chapter I--Coast Guard, Department of Homeland
Security (Continued) 3
Finding Aids:
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters........................ 349
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR...... 369
List of CFR Sections Affected........................... 379
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THIS TITLE
Title 46--Shipping is composed of nine volumes. The parts in these
volumes are arranged in the following order: Parts 1-40, 41-69, 70-89,
90-139, 140-155, 156-165, 166-199, 200-499, and 500 to end. The first
seven volumes containing parts 1-199 comprise chapter I--Coast Guard,
DHS. The eighth volume, containing parts 200--499, includes chapter II--
Maritime Administration, DOT and chapter III--Coast Guard (Great Lakes
Pilotage), DHS. The ninth volume, containing part 500 to end, includes
chapter IV--Federal Maritime Commission. The contents of these volumes
represent all current regulations codified under this title of the CFR
as of October 1, 2017.
For this volume, Bonnie Fritts was Chief Editor. The Code of Federal
Regulations publication program is under the direction of John Hyrum
Martinez, assisted by Stephen J. Frattini.
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TITLE 46--SHIPPING
(This book contains parts 140 to 155)
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Part
chapter i--Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
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CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
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SUBCHAPTER M--TOWING VESSELS
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140 Operations.................................. 5
141 Lifesaving.................................. 17
142 Fire protection............................. 23
143 Machinery and electrical systems and
equipment............................... 30
144 Construction and arrangement................ 42
SUBCHAPTER N--DANGEROUS CARGOES
145-146
[Reserved]
147 Hazardous ships' stores..................... 51
147A Interim regulations for shipboard fumigation 58
148 Carriage of bulk solid materials that
require special handling................ 62
149
[Reserved]
SUBCHAPTER O--CERTAIN BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES
150 Compatibility of cargoes.................... 92
151 Barges carrying bulk liquid hazardous
material cargoes........................ 143
152
[Reserved]
153 Ships carrying bulk liquid, liquefied gas,
or compressed gas hazardous materials... 210
154 Safety standards for self-propelled vessels
carrying bulk liquefied gases........... 284
155
[Reserved]
SUBCHAPTER P--MANNING OF VESSELS [RESERVED]
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SUBCHAPTER M_TOWING VESSELS
PART 140_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
140.100 Purpose.
140.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
Subpart B_General Operational Safety
140.205 General vessel operation.
140.210 Responsibilities of the master and crew.
Subpart C [Reserved]
Subpart D_Crew Safety
140.400 Personnel records.
140.405 Emergency duties and duty stations.
140.410 Safety orientation.
140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.
140.420 Emergency drills and instruction.
140.425 Fall overboard prevention.
140.430 Wearing of work vests.
140.435 First aid equipment.
Subpart E_Safety and Health
140.500 General.
140.505 General health and safety requirements.
140.510 Identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards.
140.515 Training requirements.
Subpart F_Vessel Operational Safety
140.600 Applicability.
140.605 Vessel stability.
140.610 Hatches and other openings.
140.615 Examinations and tests.
140.620 Navigational safety equipment.
140.625 Navigation underway.
140.630 Lookout.
140.635 Navigation assessment.
140.640 Pilothouse resource management.
140.645 Navigation safety training.
140.650 Operational readiness of lifesaving and fire suppression and
detection equipment.
140.655 Prevention of oil and garbage pollution.
140.660 Vessel security.
140.665 Inspection and testing required when making alterations,
repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding,
burning, or like fire-producing actions.
140.670 Use of auto pilot.
Subpart G_Navigation and Communication Equipment
140.700 Applicability.
140.705 Charts and nautical publications.
140.710 Marine radar.
140.715 Communications equipment.
140.720 Navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals.
140.725 Additional navigation equipment.
Subpart H_Towing Safety
140.800 Applicability.
140.801 Towing gear.
140.805 Towing safety.
140.820 Recordkeeping for towing gear.
Subpart I_Vessel Records
140.900 Marine casualty reporting.
140.905 Official logbooks.
140.910 Towing vessel record or record specified by TSMS.
140.915 Items to be recorded.
Subpart J_Penalties
140.1000 Statutory penalties.
140.1005 Suspension and revocation.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.
Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless
otherwise noted.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 140.100 Purpose.
This part contains the health, safety, and operational requirements
for towing vessels and the crewmembers serving onboard them.
Sec. 140.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
(a) With the exception Sec. 140.500, which has a later
implementation date, an existing towing vessel must comply with the
requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date
the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is
earlier.
(b) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this
section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
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Subpart B_General Operational Safety
Sec. 140.205 General vessel operation.
(a) A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards
to life, property, and the environment.
(b) Towing vessels with a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)
must be operated in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(c) Vessels must be manned in accordance with the COI. Manning
requirements are contained in part 15 of this chapter.
(d) Each crewmember that is required to hold a Merchant Mariner
Credential (MMC) must have the credential on board and available for
examination at all times when the vessel is operating.
(e) All individuals who are not required to hold an MMC permitted
onboard the vessel must have and present on request a valid personal
identification that meets the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 101.515.
Sec. 140.210 Responsibilities of the master and crew.
(a) The safety of the towing vessel is the responsibility of the
master and includes:
(1) Adherence to the provisions of the COI;
(2) Compliance with the applicable provisions of this subchapter;
(3) Compliance with the TSMS, if one is applicable to the vessel;
and
(4) Supervision of all persons onboard in carrying out their
assigned duties.
(b) If the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch
believes it is unsafe for the vessel to proceed, that an operation
endangers the vessel or crew, or that an unsafe condition exists, he or
she must ensure that adequate corrective action is taken and must not
proceed until it is safe to do so.
(c) Nothing in this subpart may be construed in a manner which
limits the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch, at his
or her own responsibility, from diverting from the route prescribed in
the COI or taking such steps as deemed necessary and prudent to assist
vessels in distress or for other emergency conditions.
(d) It is the responsibility of the crew to:
(1) Adhere to the provisions of the COI;
(2) Comply with the applicable provisions of this subchapter;
(3) Comply with the TSMS, if one is applicable to the vessel;
(4) Ensure that the master or officer in charge of a navigational
watch is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessel,
including:
(i) Those vessels being pushed, pulled, or hauled alongside; and
(ii) Equipment and other accessories used for pushing, pulling, or
hauling alongside other vessels.
(5) Minimize any distraction from the operation of the vessel or
performance of duty; and
(6) Report unsafe conditions to the master or officer in charge of a
navigational watch and take effective action to prevent accidents.
Subpart C [Reserved]
Subpart D_Crew Safety
Sec. 140.400 Personnel records.
(a) The master of each towing vessel must keep an accurate list of
crewmembers and their assigned positions and responsibilities aboard the
vessel.
(b) The master must keep an accurate list of individuals to be
carried as persons in addition to the crew and any passengers.
(c) The date and time that a navigation watchstander, including
master, officer in charge of a navigational watch, and lookout assumes a
watch and is relieved of a watch must be recorded in the towing vessel
record (TVR), official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS
applicable to the vessel. If an engineering watch is maintained,
comparable records documenting the engineering watch are required.
Sec. 140.405 Emergency duties and duty stations.
(a) Crewmembers must meet the requirements in Secs. 15.405 and
15.1105 of this chapter, as appropriate.
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(b) Any towing vessel with alternating watches (shift work) or
overnight accommodations must identify the duties and duty stations of
each person onboard during an emergency, including:
(1) Responding to fires and flooding;
(2) Responding to emergencies that necessitate abandoning the
vessel;
(3) Launching survival craft;
(4) Taking action during heavy weather;
(5) Taking action in the event of a person overboard;
(6) Taking action relative to the tow;
(7) Taking action in the event of failure of propulsion, steering,
or control system;
(8) Managing individuals onboard who are not crewmembers;
(9) Managing any other event or condition which poses a threat to
life, property, or the environment; and
(10) Responding to other special duties essential to addressing
emergencies as determined by the TSMS applicable to the vessel, if a
TSMS is used.
(c) The emergency duties and duty stations required by this section
must be posted at each operating station and in a conspicuous location
in a space commonly visited by crewmembers. If posting is impractical,
such as in an open boat, they may be kept onboard in a location readily
available to the crew.
Sec. 140.410 Safety orientation.
(a) Personnel must meet the requirements in Secs. 15.405 and 15.1105
of this chapter, as appropriate.
(b) Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular
towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation on:
(1) His or her duties in an emergency;
(2) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment;
(3) Prevention of falls overboard;
(4) Personal safety measures;
(5) The location, operation, and use of Personal Protective
Equipment;
(6) Emergency egress procedures;
(7) The use and operation of watertight and weathertight closures;
(8) Responsibilities to provide assistance to individuals that are
not crewmembers;
(9) How to respond to emergencies relative to the tow; and
(10) Awareness of, and expected response to, any other hazards
inherent to the operation of the towing vessel which may pose a threat
to life, property, or the environment.
(c) The safety orientation provided to crewmembers who received a
safety orientation on another vessel may be modified to cover only those
areas unique to the other vessel on which service will occur.
(d) Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented
in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable
to the vessel. The entry must include:
(1) The date of the safety orientation or training;
(2) A general description of the safety orientation or training
topics;
(3) The name(s) and signature(s) of individual(s) providing the
orientation or training; and
(4) The name(s) of the individual(s) receiving the safety
orientation or training.
Sec. 140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.
Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must
receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as
practicable thereafter, to include:
(a) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment;
(b) Emergency procedures;
(c) Methods to notify crewmembers in the event of an emergency; and
(d) Prevention of falls overboard.
Sec. 140.420 Emergency drills and instruction.
(a) Master's responsibilities. The master of a towing vessel must
ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure
that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of
them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering
persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or
responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment.
(b) Nature of drills. Each drill must, as far as practicable, be
conducted as if there was an actual emergency.
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(c) Annual instruction for each crew member. Unless otherwise
stated, each crewmember must receive the instruction required by this
section annually.
(d) Instructions and drills required. The following instruction and
drills are required:
(1) Response to fires, as required by Sec. 142.245 of this
subchapter;
(2) Launching of a skiff, if listed as an item of emergency
equipment to abandon ship or recover a person-overboard;
(3) Instruction on the use of davit-launched liferafts, if
installed.
(4) If a rescue boat is installed, instruction on how it must be
launched, with its assigned crew aboard, and maneuvered in the water as
if during an actual man-overboard situation.
(5) Credentialed mariners holding an officer endorsement do not
require instruction in accordance with paragraphs (d)(1), (3), and (4)
of this section.
(e) Alternative forms of instruction. (1) Instruction as required by
this section may be conducted via an electronic format followed by a
discussion and demonstration by a competent individual. This instruction
may occur either on board or off the vessel but must include the
equipment that is the subject of the instruction.
(2) Instruction as required by this section may be performed in
accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel, provided that it
meets the minimum requirements of this section.
(f) Location of drills, full crew participation, and use of
equipment. As far as practicable, drills must take place on board the
vessel. They must include:
(1) Participation by all crewmembers; and
(2) Actual use of, or realistic simulation of the use of, emergency
equipment.
(g) Recordkeeping. Records of drills and instruction must be
maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS
applicable to the vessel. The record must include:
(1) The date of the drill and instruction;
(2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics;
(3) The personnel involved.
Sec. 140.425 Fall overboard prevention.
(a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must establish
procedures to address fall overboard prevention and recovery of persons
in the water, including, but not limited to:
(1) Personal protective equipment;
(2) Safely working on the tow;
(3) Safety while line handling;
(4) Safely moving between the vessel and a tow, pier, structure, or
other vessel; and
(5) Use of retrieval equipment.
(b) The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all
persons on board comply with the policies and procedures in this
section.
Sec. 140.430 Wearing of work vests.
(a) Personnel dispatched from the vessel or that are working in an
area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a
lifejacket meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.340, an immersion suit
meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.350, or a work vest approved by the
Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. When worn at night, the work
vest must be equipped with a light that meets the requirements of 46 CFR
141.340(g)(1). Work vests may not be substituted for the lifejackets
required by 46 CFR part 141.
(b) Each storage container containing a work vest must be marked
``WORK VEST''.
Sec. 140.435 First aid equipment.
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first
aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating
conditions. Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great
Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint
broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds.
Subpart E_Safety and Health
Sec. 140.500 General.
(a) No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must
implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must
document
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compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures.
(b) The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all
persons on board a towing vessel comply with the health and safety plan.
Sec. 140.505 General health and safety requirements.
(a) The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for
reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of the activities
conducted under this section. The owner or managing operator must
maintain records of health and safety incidents that occur on board the
vessel, including any medical records associated with the incidents.
Upon request, the owner or managing operator must provide crewmembers
with incident reports and the crewmember's own associated medical
records.
(b) All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk
of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, towing
gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and safety
equipment.
(c) All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order
(including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be
removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise
made unusable.
(d) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). (1) Appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) must be made available and on hand for all
personnel engaged in an activity that requires the use of PPE.
(2) PPE must be suitable for the vessel's intended service; meet the
standards of 29 CFR part 1910, subpart I; and be used, cleaned,
maintained, and repaired in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.
(3) All individuals must wear PPE appropriate to the activity being
performed;
(4) All personnel engaged in an activity must be trained in the
proper use, limitations, and care of the PPE specified by this subpart;
(e) The vessel, including crew's quarters and the galley, must be
kept in a sanitary condition.
Sec. 140.510 Identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards.
(a) The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to
identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not
limited to:
(1) Tools and equipment, including deck machinery, rigging, welding
and cutting, hand tools, ladders, and abrasive wheel machinery found on
board the vessel;
(2) Slips, trips, and falls;
(3) Working aloft;
(4) Hazardous materials;
(5) Confined space entry;
(6) Blood-borne pathogens and other biological hazards;
(7) Electrical;
(8) Noise;
(9) Falls overboard;
(10) Vessel embarkation and disembarkation (including pilot
transfers);
(11) Towing gear, including winches, capstans, wires, hawsers and
other related equipment;
(12) Personal hygiene;
(13) Sanitation and safe food handling; and
(14) Potable water supply.
(b) As far as practicable, the owner or managing operator must
implement other types of safety control measures before relying on
Personal Protective Equipment. These controls may include
administrative, engineering, source modification, substitution, process
change or controls, isolation, ventilation, or other controls.
Sec. 140.515 Training requirements.
(a) All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety
information and training that includes:
(1) Content and procedures of the owner or managing operator's
health and safety plan;
(2) Procedures for reporting unsafe conditions;
(3) Proper selection and use of PPE appropriate to the vessel
operation;
(4) Safe use of equipment including deck machinery, rigging, welding
and cutting, hand tools, ladders, and abrasive wheel machinery found
onboard the vessel;
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(5) Hazard communication and cargo knowledge;
(6) Safe use and storage of hazardous materials and chemicals;
(7) Confined space entry;
(8) Respiratory protection; and
(9) Lockout/Tagout procedures.
(b) Individuals, other than crewmembers, must be provided with
sufficient information or training on hazards relevant to their
potential exposure on or around the vessel.
(c) Crewmember training required by this section must be conducted
as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 days after employment.
(d) Refresher training must be repeated annually and may be
conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Refresher
training may be less comprehensive, provided that the information
presented is sufficient to provide employees with continued
understanding of workplace hazards. The refresher training of persons
subject to this subpart must include the information and training
prescribed in this section.
(e) The owner, managing operator, or master must determine the
appropriate training and information to provide to each individual
permitted on the vessel who is not a crewmember, relative to the
expected risk exposure of the individual.
(f) All training required in this section must be documented in
owner or managing operator's records.
Subpart F_Vessel Operational Safety
Sec. 140.600 Applicability.
This subpart applies to all towing vessels unless otherwise
specified. Certain vessels remain subject to the navigation safety
regulations in 33 CFR part 164.
Sec. 140.605 Vessel stability.
(a) Prior to getting underway, and at all other times necessary to
ensure the safety of the vessel, the master or officer in charge of a
navigational watch must determine whether the vessel complies with all
stability requirements in the vessel's trim and stability book,
stability letter, COI, and Load Line Certificate, as applicable.
(b) A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the
watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised.
Sec. 140.610 Hatches and other openings.
(a) All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes
the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding.
(b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other
openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly.
(c) The master or officer in charge of a navigational watch must
ensure all hatches and openings of the hull and deck are kept tightly
closed except:
(1) When access is needed through the opening for transit;
(2) When operating on rivers with a tow, if the master determines
the safety of the vessel is not compromised; or
(3) When operating on lakes, bays, and sounds, without a tow during
calm weather, and only if the master determines that the safety of the
vessel is not compromised.
(d) Where installed, all watertight doors in watertight bulkheads
must be closed during the operation of the vessel, unless they are being
used for transit between compartments; and
(e) When downstreaming, all exterior openings at the main deck level
must be closed.
(f) Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight
must be maintained in that condition.
Sec. 140.615 Examinations and tests.
(a) This section applies to a towing vessel not subject to 33 CFR
164.80.
(b) Prior to getting underway, the master or officer in charge of a
navigational watch of the vessel must examine and test the steering
gear, signaling whistle, propulsion control, towing gear, navigation
lights, navigation equipment, and communication systems of the vessel.
This examination and testing does not need to be conducted more than
once in any 24-hour period.
(c) The results of the examination and testing must be recorded in
the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to
the vessel.
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Sec. 140.620 Navigational safety equipment.
(a) This section applies to a towing vessel not subject to the
requirements of 33 CFR 164.82.
(b) The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel
must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-
functioning, operational condition.
(c) Navigational safety equipment such as radar, gyrocompass, echo
depth-sounding or other sounding device, automatic dependent
surveillance equipment, or navigational lighting that fails during a
voyage must be repaired at the earliest practicable time. The owner,
managing operator, or master must consider the state of the equipment
(along with such factors as weather, visibility, traffic, and the
dictates of good seamanship) when deciding whether it is safe for the
vessel to proceed.
(d) The failure and subsequent repair or replacement of navigational
safety equipment must be recorded. The record must be made in the TVR,
official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the
vessel.
Sec. 140.625 Navigation underway.
(a) At all times, the movement of a towing vessel and its tow must
be under the direction and control of a master or mate (pilot) properly
licensed under subchapter B of this chapter.
(b) The master or officer in charge of a navigational watch must
operate the vessel in accordance with the conditions and restrictions
stated on the COI and the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
Note to Sec. 140.625. Certain towing vessels subject to Sec. 140.625
are also subject to the requirements of 33 CFR 164.78.
Sec. 140.630 Lookout.
(a) Throughout the trip or voyage the master and officer in charge
of the navigational watch must assess the requirement for a lookout,
consistent with 33 CFR 83.05. A lookout in addition to the master or
mate (pilot) should be added when necessary to:
(1) Maintain a state of vigilance with regard to any significant
change in the operational environment;
(2) Assess the situation and the risk of collision/allision;
(3) Anticipate stranding and other dangers to navigation; and
(4) Detect any other potential hazards to safe navigation.
(b) In determining the requirement for a lookout, the officer in
charge of the navigational watch must take full account of relevant
factors including, but not limited to: state of weather, visibility,
traffic density, proximity of dangers to navigation, and the attention
necessary when navigating in areas of increased vessel traffic.
Sec. 140.635 Navigation assessment.
(a) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a
navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to
getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the
requirements of pilothouse resource management of Sec. 140.640, assess
operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a
minimum, this assessment must consider:
(1) The velocity and direction of currents in the area being
transited;
(2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at
mooring location;
(3) Prevailing visibility and weather conditions and changes
anticipated along the intended route;
(4) Density (actual and anticipated) of marine traffic;
(5) The operational status of pilothouse instrumentation and
controls, to include alarms, communication systems, variation and
deviation errors of the compass, and any known nonconformities or
deficiencies;
(6) Air draft relative to bridges and overhead obstructions taking
tide and river stage into consideration;
(7) Horizontal clearance, to include bridge transits;
(8) Lock transits;
(9) Navigation hazards such as logs, wrecks or other obstructions in
the water;
(10) Any broadcast notice to mariners, safety or security zones or
special navigation areas;
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(11) Configuration of the vessel and tow, including handling
characteristics, field of vision from the pilothouse, and activities
taking place onboard;
(12) The knowledge, qualifications, and limitations of crewmembers
who are assigned as members on watch and the experience and familiarity
of crewmembers with the towing vessels particulars and equipment; and
(13) Any special conditions not covered above that impact the safety
of navigation.
(b) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must keep the
navigation assessment up-to-date to reflect changes in conditions and
circumstances. This includes updates during the voyage or trip as
necessary. At each change of the navigational watch, the oncoming
officer in charge of the navigational watch must review the current
navigation assessment for necessary changes.
(c) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must ensure that
the navigation assessment and any updates are communicated to other
members of the navigational watch.
(d) A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR,
official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
The entry must include the date and time of the assessment, the name of
the individual making the assessment, and the starting and ending points
of the voyage or trip that the assessment covers.
Note to Sec. 140.635. Certain towing vessels subject to Sec. 140.635
are also subject to the voyage planning requirements of 33 CFR 164.80.
Sec. 140.640 Pilothouse resource management.
(a) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must:
(1) Ensure that other members of the navigational watch have a
working knowledge of the navigation assessment required by Sec. 140.635,
and understand the chain of command, the decision-making process, and
the fact that information sharing is critical to the safety of the
vessel.
(2) Ensure that the navigation assessment required by Sec. 140.635
is complete, updated, communicated and available throughout the trip.
(3) Ensure that watch change procedures incorporate all items listed
in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(4) Take actions (to include delaying watch change or pausing the
voyage) if there is reasonable cause to believe that an oncoming
watchstander is not immediately capable of carrying out his or her
duties effectively.
(5) Maintain situational awareness and minimize distractions.
(b) Prior to assuming duties as officer in charge of a navigational
watch, a person must:
(1) Complete the navigation assessment required by Sec. 140.635;
(2) Verify the operational condition of the towing vessel; and
(3) Verify that there are adequate personnel available to assume the
watch.
(c) If at any time the officer in charge of a navigational watch is
to be relieved when a maneuver or other action to avoid any hazard is
taking place, the relief of that officer in charge of a navigational
watch must be deferred until such action has been completed.
Sec. 140.645 Navigation safety training.
(a) Prior to assuming duties related to the safe operation of a
towing vessel, each crewmember must receive training to ensure that they
are familiar with:
(1) Watchstanding terms and definitions;
(2) Duties of a lookout;
(3) Communication with other watchstanders;
(4) Change of watch procedures;
(5) Procedures for reporting other vessels or objects; and
(6) Watchstanding safety.
(b) Crewmember training must be recorded in the TVR, official
logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(c) Credentialed mariners holding Able Seaman or officer
endorsements will be deemed to have met the training requirements in
this section.
Sec. 140.650 Operational readiness of lifesaving and fire suppression
and detection equipment.
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must
ensure
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that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection
equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142
of this subchapter and is in good working order.
Sec. 140.655 Prevention of oil and garbage pollution.
(a) Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with:
(1) Applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
including section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended (33 U.S.C. 1321);
(2) Applicable sections of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships
(33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); and
(3) Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, as applicable.
(b) Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills
from reaching the water during transfers by:
(1) Pre-closing the scuppers/freeing ports, if the towing vessel is
so equipped;
(2) Using fixed or portable containment of sufficient capacity to
contain the most likely spill, if 33 CFR 155.320 does not apply; or
(3) Pre-deploying sorbent material on the deck around vents and
fills.
(c) No person may intentionally drain oil or hazardous material into
the bilge of a towing vessel from any source. For purposes of this
section, ``oil'' has the same meaning as ``oil'' defined in 33 U.S.C.
1321.
Sec. 140.660 Vessel security.
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with:
(a) The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701); and
(b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104, as applicable.
Sec. 140.665 Inspection and testing required when making alterations,
repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning,
or like fire-producing actions.
(a) The inspections and issuance of certificates required by this
section must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 306
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) before
alterations, repairs, or other operations involving riveting, welding,
burning, or other fire producing actions may be made aboard a vessel.
(b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such
operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or
other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like
fire-producing actions must be made:
(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used
to carry combustible liquid or chemicals in bulk;
(2) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,
(3) To pipe lines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other
appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks.
(c) Such inspections must be made and evidenced as follows:
(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and
possessions the inspection must be made by a marine chemist certificated
by the National Fire Protection Association. However, if the services of
such certified marine chemist are not reasonably available, the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), upon the recommendation of the
vessel owner and his or her contractor or their representative, must
select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, must be
authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection indicated that
such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting
forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be required, must be
issued by the certified marine chemist or the authorized person before
the work is started. Such qualifications must include any requirements
as may be deemed necessary to maintain the safe conditions in the spaces
certified throughout the operation and must include such additional
tests and certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and
requirements must include precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize
hazards that may be present from protective coatings or residues from
cargoes.
(2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such
person authorized by the OCMI, is not reasonably available, the
inspection must be made by the master or person in charge
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and a proper entry must be made in the vessel's logbook.
(d) The master or person in charge must secure copies of
certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or such person
authorized by the OCMI. The master or person in charge must maintain a
safe condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications
and requirements listed by the marine chemist or person authorized by
the OCMI in the certificate.
Sec. 140.670 Use of auto pilot.
Except for towing vessels in compliance with requirements in 33 CFR
164.13(d), when an automatic pilot is used in areas of high traffic
density, conditions of restricted visibility, or any other hazardous
navigational situations, the master must ensure that:
(a) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the
ship's steering;
(b) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering
control; and
(c) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa
is made by, or under, the supervision of the officer in charge of the
navigational watch.
Subpart G_Navigation and Communication Equipment
Sec. 140.700 Applicability.
This subpart applies to all towing vessels unless otherwise
specified. Certain towing vessels are also subject to the navigation
safety regulations in 33 CFR part 164.
Sec. 140.705 Charts and nautical publications.
(a) This section applies to a towing vessel not subject to the
requirements of 33 CFR 164.72.
(b) A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps,
and nautical publications for the intended voyage, including:
(1) Charts, including electronic charts acceptable to the Coast
Guard, of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible. Towing
vessels operating on the Western Rivers must have maps of appropriate
scale issued by the Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority;
(2) ``U.S. Coast Pilot'' or similar publication;
(3) Coast Guard light list; and
(4) Towing vessels that operate the Western Rivers must have river
stage(s) or Water Surface Elevations as appropriate to the trip or
route, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river
authority, must be available to the person in charge of the navigation
watch.
(c) Extracts or copies from the publications listed in paragraph (b)
of this section may be carried, so long as they are applicable to the
route.
Sec. 140.710 Marine radar.
Requirements for marine radar are set forth in 33 CFR 164.72.
Sec. 140.715 Communications equipment.
(a) Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33
CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable.
(b) Towing vessels not subject to the provisions of 33 CFR part 26
or 33 CFR 164.72 must have a Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulated
(VHF-FM) radio installed and capable of monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13
and 16, except when transmitting or receiving traffic on other VHF-FM
channels, when participating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), or when
monitoring a channel of a VTS. The VHF-FM radio must be installed at
each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup.
(c) All towing vessels must have at least one properly operating
handheld VHF-FM radio in addition to the radios otherwise required.
Sec. 140.720 Navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals.
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes,
and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for
Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as
appropriate to its area of operation.
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Sec. 140.725 Additional navigation equipment.
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as
applicable to the area of operation:
(a) Fathometer (except Western Rivers).
(b) Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station
and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times
the length of the tow.
(c) Electronic position-fixing device, satisfactory for the area in
which the vessel operates, if the towing vessel engages in towing
seaward of the navigable waters of the U.S. or more than 3 nautical
miles from shore on the Great Lakes.
(d) Illuminated magnetic compass or an illuminated swing-meter
(Western Rivers vessels only). The compass or swing-meter must be
readable from each operating station.
Note to Sec. 140.725. Certain towing vessels subject to Sec. 140.725
are also subject to the requirements of 33 CFR 164.72 and Automatic
Identification System requirements of 33 CFR 164.46.
Subpart H_Towing Safety
Sec. 140.800 Applicability.
This subpart applies to all towing vessels unless otherwise
specified. Certain vessels are also subject to the navigation safety
regulations in 33 CFR parts 163 and 164.
Sec. 140.801 Towing gear.
The owner, managing operator, master or officer in charge of a
navigational watch of a towing vessel must ensure the following:
(a) The strength of each component used for securing the towing
vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended
service.
(b) The size, material, and condition of towlines, lines, wires,
push gear, cables, and other rigging used for making up a tow or
securing the towing vessel to a tow must be appropriate for:
(1) The horsepower or bollard pull of the vessel;
(2) The static loads and dynamic loads expected during the intended
service;
(3) The environmental conditions expected during the intended
service; and
(4) The likelihood of mechanical damage.
(c) Emergency procedures related to the tow have been developed and
appropriate training provided to the crew for carrying out their
emergency duties.
Sec. 140.805 Towing safety.
Prior to getting underway, and giving due consideration to the
prevailing and expected conditions of the trip or voyage, the officer in
charge of the navigational watch for a towing vessel must ensure that:
(a) The barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly
configured and secured;
(b) Equipment, cargo, and industrial components on board the tow are
properly secured and made ready for transit;
(c) The towing vessel is safely and securely made up to the tow; and
(d) The towing vessel has appropriate horsepower or bollard pull and
is capable of safely maneuvering the tow.
Sec. 140.820 Recordkeeping for towing gear.
(a) The results of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be
documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS
applicable to the vessel.
(b) A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face
wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow,
must be available to the Coast Guard or third-party auditor for review.
The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates
when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of
towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the
examinations.
Subpart I_Vessel Records
Sec. 140.900 Marine casualty reporting.
Each towing vessel must comply with the requirements of part 4 of
this chapter for reporting marine casualties and retaining voyage
records.
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Sec. 140.905 Official logbooks.
(a) A towing vessel of the United States, except one on a voyage
from a port in the United States to a port in Canada, is required by 46
U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook if the vessel is:
(1) On a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port;
or
(2) Of at least 100 gross tons and on a voyage between a port in the
United States on the Atlantic Ocean and one on the Pacific Ocean.
(b) The Coast Guard furnishes, without fee, to masters of vessels of
the United States, the official logbook as Form CG-706B or CG-706C,
depending on the number of persons employed as crew. The first several
pages of this logbook list various acts of Congress governing logbooks
and the entries required in them.
(c) When a voyage is completed, or after a specified time has
elapsed, the master must file the official logbook containing required
entries with the cognizant OCMI at or nearest the port where the vessel
may be.
Sec. 140.910 Towing vessel record or record specified by TSMS.
(a) This section applies to a towing vessel other than a vessel
operating only in a limited geographic area or a vessel required by
Sec. 140.905 to maintain an official logbook.
(b) A towing vessel subject to this section must maintain a TVR or
in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the towing vessel.
(c) The TVR must include a chronological record of events as
required by this subchapter. The TVR may be electronic or paper.
(d) Except as required by Secs. 140.900 and 140.905, records do not
need to be filed with the Coast Guard, but must be kept available for
review by the Coast Guard upon request. Records, unless required to be
maintained for a longer period by statute or other federal regulation,
must be retained for at least 1 year after the date of the latest entry.
Sec. 140.915 Items to be recorded.
(a) The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR,
official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the
vessel:
(1) Personnel records, in accordance with Sec. 140.400;
(2) Safety orientation, in accordance with Sec. 140.410;
(3) Record of drills and instruction, in accordance with
Sec. 140.420;
(4) Examinations and tests, in accordance with Sec. 140.615;
(5) Operative navigational safety equipment, in accordance with
Sec. 140.620;
(6) Navigation assessment, in accordance with Sec. 140.635;
(7) Navigation safety training, in accordance with Sec. 140.645;
(8) Oil residue discharges and disposals, in accordance with
Sec. 140.655;
(9) Record of inspection of towing gear, in accordance with
Sec. 140.820; and
(10) Fire-detection and fixed fire-extinguishing, in accordance with
Sec. 142.240.
(b) For the purposes of this subchapter, if items are recorded
electronically in a TVR or other record as specified by the TSMS
applicable to the towing vessel, these electronic entries must include
the date and time of entry and name of the person making the entry. If
after an entry has been made, someone responsible for entries determines
there is an error in an entry, any entries to correct the error must
include the date and time of entry and name of the person making the
correction and must preserve a record of the original entry being
corrected.
Note to Sec. 140.915. For towing vessels subject to 46 U.S.C. 11301,
there are statutory requirements in that U.S. Code section for
additional items that must be entered in the official logbook. Regarding
requirements outside this subchapter, such as requirements in 33 CFR
151.25 to make entries in an oil record book, Sec. 140.915 does not
change those requirements.
Subpart J_Penalties
Sec. 140.1000 Statutory penalties.
Violations of the provisions of this subchapter will subject the
violator to the applicable penalty provisions of Subtitle II of Title
46, and Title 18, United States Code.
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Sec. 140.1005 Suspension and revocation.
An individual is subject to proceedings under the provisions of 46
U.S.C. 7703 and 7704, and part 5 of this chapter with respect to
suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, document, or
credential if the individual holds a license, certificate of registry,
merchant mariner document, or merchant mariner credential and:
(a) Commits an act of misconduct, negligence or incompetence;
(b) Uses or is addicted to a dangerous drug; or
(c) Violates or fails to comply with this subchapter or any other
law or regulation intended to promote marine safety; or
(d) Becomes a security risk, as described in 46 U.S.C. 7703.
PART 141_LIFESAVING--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
141.100 Purpose.
141.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
Subpart B_General Requirements for Towing Vessels
141.200 General provisions.
141.225 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
141.230 Readiness.
141.235 Inspection, testing, and maintenance.
141.240 Requirements for training crews.
Subpart C_Lifesaving Requirements for Towing Vessels
141.305 Survival craft requirements for towing vessels.
141.310 Stowage of survival craft.
141.315 Marking of survival craft and stowage locations.
141.320 Inflatable survival craft placards.
141.325 Survival craft equipment.
141.330 Skiffs as survival craft.
141.340 Lifejackets.
141.350 Immersion suits.
141.360 Lifebuoys.
141.370 Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements for towing vessels.
141.375 Visual distress signals.
141.380 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
141.385 Line throwing appliance.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.
Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless
otherwise noted.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 141.100 Purpose.
This part contains requirements for lifesaving equipment,
arrangements, systems, and procedures on towing vessels.
Sec. 141.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing
vessels.
(a) This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this
subchapter.
(1) An existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in
this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel
obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
(2) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
(b) A towing vessel on an international voyage, subject to SOLAS
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), must
meet the applicable requirements in subchapter W of this chapter.
(c) Towing vessels in compliance with SOLAS Chapter III will be
deemed in compliance with this part.
Subpart B_General Requirements for Towing Vessels
Sec. 141.200 General provisions.
(a) Unless otherwise specified, all lifesaving equipment must be
approved by the Commandant under the approval series specified in each
section. Lifesaving equipment for personal use which is not required by
this part need not be approved by the Commandant.
(b) A listing of approved equipment and materials may be found at
https://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each cognizant Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection (OCMI) may be contacted for information concerning
approved equipment and materials.
(c) Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing
vessel is operating, not the route for
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which it is certificated. However, the towing vessel must be equipped
per the requirements of its certificated route at the time of
certification.
Sec. 141.225 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
(a) Alternate arrangements or equipment to comply with this part may
be approved in accordance with Sec. 136.115 of this subchapter.
(b) If a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) is applicable to the
towing vessel, alternative means for complying with Secs. 141.340,
141.350, and 141.360 may be approved by a third-party organization (TPO)
and documented in the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(c) The Coast Guard may approve a novel lifesaving appliance or
arrangement as an equivalent if it has performance characteristics at
least equivalent to the appliance or arrangement required under this
subchapter, and if it has been evaluated and tested under IMO Resolution
A.520(13) (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter). Requests for evaluation of novel lifesaving appliances must
be sent to the Commandant (CG-ENG).
(d) The cognizant OCMI may require a towing vessel to carry
specialized or additional lifesaving equipment if:
(1) He or she determines that the conditions of the voyage render
the requirements of this part inadequate; or
(2) The towing vessel is operated in globally remote areas or severe
environments not covered under this part. Such areas may include, but
are not limited to, polar regions, remote islands, areas of extreme
weather, and other remote areas where timely emergency assistance cannot
be anticipated.
Sec. 141.230 Readiness.
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly
maintained and ready for use at all times.
Sec. 141.235 Inspection, testing, and maintenance.
(a) All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in
accordance with the minimum requirements of Sec. 199.190 of this
chapter, as applicable, and the vessel's TSMS, if the vessel has a TSMS.
(b) Inspections and tests of lifesaving equipment must be recorded
in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable
to the vessel. The following minimum information is required:
(1) The dates when inspections and tests were performed, the number
or other identification of each unit inspected and tested, the results
of the inspections and tests, and the name of the crewmember, surveyor
or auditor and any others conducting the inspections and tests; and
(2) Receipts and other records documenting these inspections and
tests must be retained for at least 1 year after the expiration of the
COI and made available upon request.
Sec. 141.240 Requirements for training crews.
Training requirements are contained in part 140 of this subchapter.
Subpart C_Lifesaving Requirements for Towing Vessels
Sec. 141.305 Survival craft requirements for towing vessels.
(a) General purpose. Survival craft provide a means for survival
when evacuation from the towing vessel is necessary. The craft and
related equipment should be selected so as to provide for the basic
needs of the crew, such as shelter from life threatening elements, until
rescue resources are expected to arrive, taking into account the scope
and nature of the towing vessel's operations.
(b) Functional requirements. A towing vessel's survival craft must
meet the functional requirements of paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of
this section. Functional requirements describe the objectives of the
regulation. Survival craft must:
(1) Be readily accessible;
(2) Have an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the total
number of individuals onboard, as specified in paragraph (c) of this
section;
(3) Provide a means for sheltering its complement appropriate to the
route;
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(4) Provide minimum equipment for survival if recovery time is
expected to be greater than 24 hours; and
(5) Be marked so that an individual not familiar with the operation
of the specific survival craft has sufficient guidance to utilize the
craft for its intended use.
(c) Compliance options. A towing vessel must meet the applicable
functional requirements. Compliance with the functional requirements of
paragraph (b) of this section may be met by one of these two options:
(1) A towing vessel that meets the prescriptive requirements of
paragraph (d) of this section will have complied with the functional
requirements; or
(2) If an owner or managing operator chooses to meet the functional
requirement through means other than as specified in paragraph (c)(1) of
this section, the means must be accepted by the cognizant OCMI or, if
the vessel has a TSMS, then by a TPO and, in the latter case, documented
in the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The design, testing, and
examination scheme for meeting these functional requirements must be
included as part of the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(d) Prescriptive requirements. (1) Except as provided in paragraphs
(d)(2) through (4) of this section, each towing vessel must carry the
survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section, as
appropriate for the towing vessel, in an aggregate capacity to
accommodate the total number of individuals onboard.
Table 141.305--Survival Craft
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Area of operation
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Great Lakes and Coastwise and ltd.
lakes, bays, and coastwise
Limited sounds as defined --------------------
Equipment (approval series) geographic area in Sec. 136.110
or protected Rivers -------------------- 3 miles >3 miles Oceans
waters 3 miles >3 miles from from
from from shore shore
shore shore
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Cold Water Operation
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Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus None \1\........ \2\ 100 \2\ 100% ........ \2\ 100%
(160.010). %
Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS B None \1\........ ....... ........ 100% ........ 100%
Pack (160.151).
Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS A None \1\........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ 100%
Pack (160.151).
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Warm Water Operation
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Rigid Buoyant Apparatus (160.010).. None \1\........ \2\ 100 \2\ 100% \2\ 100% \2\ 100%
%
Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS B None \1\........ ....... ........ ........ ........ \3\ 100%
Pack (160.151).
Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS A None \1\........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ........ 100%
Pack (160.151).
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\1\ No survival craft are required unless deemed necessary by the cognizant OCMI or a TSMS applicable to the
towing vessel.
\2\ A skiff that meets requirements in Sec. 141.330(a) through (f) may be substituted for all or part of
required equipment.
\3\ Inflatable buoyant apparatus (approval series 160.010) may be accepted or substituted if the vessel carries
a 406 MHz Cat 1 emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) meeting 47 CFR part 80.
(2) The following approved survival craft may be substituted for
survival craft required by Table 141.305 of this section:
(i) A lifeboat approved under approval series 160.135 may be
substituted for any survival craft required by this section, provided it
is arranged and equipped in accordance with part 199 of this chapter.
(ii) An inflatable liferaft approved under approval series 160.051
or 160.151, may be substituted for an inflatable buoyant apparatus or
rigid buoyant apparatus.
(iii) An inflatable buoyant apparatus approved under approval series
160.010 may be substituted for a rigid buoyant apparatus.
(iv) A life float approved under approval series 160.027 may be
substituted for a rigid buoyant apparatus.
(3) Unless it is determined to be necessary by the cognizant OCMI
under Sec. 141.225, or a TSMS applicable to the towing vessel, each
towing vessel that operates solely on rivers need not carry survival
craft if:
(i) It carries a 406 MHz Cat 1 EPIRB meeting 47 CFR part 80;
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(ii) It is designed for pushing ahead and has a TSMS that contains
procedures for evacuating crewmembers onto the tow or other safe
location; or
(iii) It operates within 1 mile of shore.
(4) A towing vessel which is not required by this part to carry
survival craft may carry a non-approved survival craft as excess
equipment, provided that it is maintained in good working condition and
maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sec. 141.310 Stowage of survival craft.
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of
Sec. 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing
towing vessels.
Sec. 141.315 Marking of survival craft and stowage locations.
Survival craft and stowage locations must be marked in accordance
with the requirements of Secs. 199.176 and 199.178 of this chapter.
Sec. 141.320 Inflatable survival craft placards.
Every towing vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must
have, in conspicuous places near each inflatable survival craft,
approved placards or other posted instructions for launching and
inflating inflatable survival craft.
Sec. 141.325 Survival craft equipment.
(a) Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality,
effective for the purpose it is intended to serve, and secured to the
craft.
(b) Each towing vessel carrying a lifeboat must carry equipment in
accordance with Sec. 199.175 of this chapter.
(c) Each life float and rigid buoyant apparatus must be fitted with
a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light
approved under approval series 161.010.
Sec. 141.330 Skiffs as survival craft.
A skiff may be substituted for all or part of the approved survival
craft for towing vessels that do not operate more than 3 miles from
shore. A skiff used as a survival craft does not require Coast Guard
approval but must:
(a) Be capable of being launched within 5 minutes under all
circumstances;
(b) Be of suitable size for all persons on board the towing vessel;
(c) Not exceed the loading specified on the capacity plate required
by 33 CFR 183.23;
(d) Not contain modifications affecting the buoyancy or structure of
the skiff;
(e) Be of suitable design for the vessel's intended service; and
(f) Be marked in accordance with Secs. 199.176 and 199.178 of this
chapter.
Sec. 141.340 Lifejackets.
(a) Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized
lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055,
160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board.
(b) For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of
additional lifejackets must be carried so that a lifejacket is
immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station.
(c) Where alternative means are used to meet the requirements of
this section, as permitted by Sec. 141.225, there must be at least one
lifejacket for each person onboard. Any TSMS applicable to the towing
vessel must specify the number and location of lifejackets in such a
manner as to facilitate immediate accessibility at normally occupied
spaces including, but not limited to, accommodation spaces and watch
stations.
(d) Lifejackets must be readily accessible.
(e) If the towing vessel carries inflatable lifejackets they must be
of similar design to each other and have the same mode of operation.
(f) Each lifejacket must be marked:
(1) In block capital letters with the name of the vessel; and
(2) With Type I retro-reflective material approved under approval
series 164.018. The arrangement of the retro-reflective material must
meet IMO Resolution A.658(16) (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter).
(g) Lifejackets must have the following attachments and fittings:
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(1) Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under
approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front
shoulder area of the lifejacket.
(2) Each lifejacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to
the lifejacket.
(h) Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or
stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital
letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and, if sizes
other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of
the lifejackets stowed inside the container. The equipment may be
identified in words or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution
A.760(18) (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter).
Sec. 141.350 Immersion suits.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, each
towing vessel operating north of lat. 32 deg. N. or south of lat.
32 deg. S. must carry the number of immersion suits as prescribed in
this paragraph (a):
(1) Each towing vessel operating in those regions must carry at
least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval
series 160.171, for each person onboard.
(2) In addition to the immersion suits required under paragraph
(a)(1) of this section, each watch station, work station, and industrial
work site must have enough immersion suits to equal the number of
persons normally on watch in, or assigned to, the station or site at one
time. However, an immersion suit is not required at a station or site
for a person whose cabin or berthing area (and the immersion suits
stowed in that location) is readily accessible to the station or site.
(3) Where alternative means are used to meet the requirements of
this section, as permitted by Sec. 141.225, there must be at least one
immersion suit of the appropriate size for each person onboard. Any TSMS
applicable to the towing vessel must specify the number and location of
immersion suits in such a manner as to facilitate immediate
accessibility at normally occupied spaces including, but not limited to,
accommodation spaces and watch stations.
(4) A towing vessel operating on rivers or in a limited geographic
area is not required to carry immersion suits.
(b) Immersion suits carried on towing vessels must meet the
requirements of Sec. 199.70(c) and (d) of this chapter.
Sec. 141.360 Lifebuoys.
(a) A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows:
(1) A towing vessel less than 26 feet length must carry a minimum of
one lifebuoy of not less than 510 millimeters (20 inches) in diameter.
(2) A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in
length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides
of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at
least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter.
(3) A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four
lifebuoys, with one lifebuoy located on each side of the operating
station. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in
diameter.
(4) Where alternative means are used to meet the requirements of
this section, as permitted by Sec. 141.225, any TSMS applicable to the
towing vessel must specify the number and location of lifebuoys in such
a manner as to facilitate rapid deployment of lifebuoys from exposed
decks, including the pilot house.
(b) Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must:
(1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150;
(2) Be capable of being rapidly cast loose;
(3) Not be permanently secured to the vessel in any way;
(4) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel;
and
(5) Be orange in color, if on a vessel on an oceans or coastwise
route.
(c) Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings:
(1) At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the
body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one
must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a lifebuoy must:
(i) Be buoyant;
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(ii) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length;
(iii) Be non-kinking;
(iv) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (\5/16\ inch);
(v) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124
pounds); and
(vi) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be
resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
(2) At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet
must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under
approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited
to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is
required.
(3) If a towing vessel carries only one lifebuoy, the lifebuoy must
be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval
series 161.010 or 160.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to
daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is
required. The water light must be attached by the lanyard with a
corrosion-resistant clip to allow the water light to be quickly
disconnected from the lifebuoy. The clip must have a strength of at
least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds).
(4) Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a
lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more
than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the
body of the lifebuoy.
Sec. 141.370 Miscellaneous life saving requirements for towing vessels.
Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table
141.370 of this section. Equipment requirements are based on the area in
which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is
certificated.
Table 141.370--Miscellaneous Lifesaving Equipment
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Area of operation
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Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and Coastwise and ltd. coastwise
Equipment (46 CFR section) sounds as defined in Sec. 136.110 ----------------------------------
Limited Rivers ------------------------------------ Oceans
geographic area 3 miles from 3 miles from 3 miles from >3 miles from
shore shore shore shore
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Visual Distress Signals (Sec. 3 day and 3 3 day and 3 3 day and 3 6 day and 6 3 day and 3 6 day and 6 6 day and 6
141.375). night. night. night. night. night. night. night.
EPIRBs (Sec. 141.380)....... ................ ................ ................ 1 \1\........... 1-............. 1.............. 1
Line Throwing Appliances ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... 1-............. 1
(Sec. 141.385).
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\1\ Great Lakes service only.
Sec. 141.375 Visual distress signals.
(a) Carriage requirement. A towing vessel must carry a combination
of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of
Sec. 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates.
(b) Day and night visual distress signals. Hand-held red flare
distress signals, approved under approval series 160.021 or 160.121, and
hand-held rocket-propelled parachute red flares, approved under approval
series 160.036 or 160.136, are acceptable as both day and night signals.
(c) Signals for day visual distress only. Floating orange smoke
signals, approved under approval series 160.022, 160.122, or 160.157,
and hand-held orange smoke distress signals, approved under approval
series 160.037, are only acceptable as day signals.
(d) Limited geographic area. A vessel operating in a limited
geographic area on a short run limited to approximately 30 minutes away
from the dock is not required to carry visual distress signals under
this section.
(e) Stowage. Each pyrotechnic distress signal carried to meet this
section must be stowed in either:
(1) A portable watertight container carried at the operating
station. Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals
must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible
contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with
``DISTRESS SIGNALS''; or
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(2) A pyrotechnic locker secured above the freeboard deck, away from
heat, in the vicinity of the operating station.
Sec. 141.380 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
(a) Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, limited
coastwise, or beyond 3 nautical miles from shore upon the Great Lakes
must carry a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that meets the requirements of 47 CFR part 80.
(b) When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in
its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation
and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing
vessel sinks.
(c) The name of the towing vessel must be marked or painted in
clearly legible letters on each EPIRB, except on an EPIRB in an
inflatable liferaft.
(d) The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of
registration.
Note to paragraph (d). Registration information can be found at
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/.
Sec. 141.385 Line throwing appliance.
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must
have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.
(a) Stowage. The line throwing appliance and its equipment must be
readily accessible for use.
(b) Additional equipment. The line throwing appliance must have:
(1) The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the
approved appliance; and
(2) An auxiliary line that:
(i) Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long;
(ii) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kilonewtons (9,000
pounds-force); and
(iii) Is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the
manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
PART 142_FIRE PROTECTION--Table of Contents
Subpart A _General
Sec.
142.100 Purpose.
142.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
Subpart B_General Requirements for Towing Vessels
142.205 Alternate standards.
142.210 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
142.215 Approved equipment.
142.220 Fire hazards to be minimized.
142.225 Storage of flammable or combustible products.
142.226 Firefighter's outfit.
142.227 Fire axe.
142.230 Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire-
extinguishing systems.
142.235 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
142.240 Inspection, testing, maintenance, and records.
142.245 Requirements for training crews to respond to fires.
Subpart C_Fire Extinguishing and Detection Requirements
142.300 Excepted vessels.
142.315 Additional fire-extinguishing equipment requirements.
142.325 Fire pumps, fire mains, and fire hoses.
142.330 Fire-detection system requirements.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.
Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless
otherwise noted.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 142.100 Purpose.
This part contains requirements for fire suppression and detection
equipment and arrangements on towing vessels.
Sec. 142.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing
vessels.
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
(a) An existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in
this part no later than either July 20, 2018
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or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI),
whichever date is earlier.
(b) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this
section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
Subpart B_General Requirements for Towing Vessels
Sec. 142.205 Alternate standards.
(a) Towing vessels in compliance with Chapter II-2 of SOLAS
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) will be
deemed to be in compliance with this part.
(b) Towing vessels that comply with other alternate standards,
deemed by the Commandant to provide an equivalent level of safety and
performance, will be in compliance with this part.
Sec. 142.210 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
(a) Alternate arrangements or equipment to comply with this part may
be approved in accordance with Sec. 136.115 of this subchapter.
(b) All owners or operators of towing vessels with a Towing Safety
Management System (TSMS) may comply with the requirements of subpart B
of this part by outfitting their vessels with appropriate alternate
arrangements or equipment so long as these variations provide an
equivalent level of safety and performance and are properly documented
in the TSMS.
(c) The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may
require a towing vessel to carry specialized or additional fire
protection, suppression, or detection equipment if:
(1) He or she determines that the conditions of the voyage render
the requirements of this part inadequate; or
(2) The towing vessel is operated in globally remote areas or severe
environments not covered under this part. These areas may include, but
are not limited to, polar regions, remote islands, areas of extreme
weather, and other remote areas where timely emergency assistance cannot
be anticipated.
Sec. 142.215 Approved equipment.
(a) All hand-portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-
extinguishing systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems required by
this part must be approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG). Where other
equipment in this part is required to be approved, such equipment
requires the specific approval of the Commandant.
(b) A listing of approved equipment and materials may be found
online at https://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each cognizant OCMI may be
contacted for information concerning approved equipment and materials.
(c) New installations of fire-extinguishing and fire-detection
equipment of a type not required, or in excess of that required by this
part, may be permitted if Coast Guard approved, or if accepted by the
local OCMI, a TPO, or a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Existing equipment and installations not meeting the applicable
requirements of this part may be continued in service so long as they
are in good condition and accepted by the local OCMI or TPO.
Sec. 142.220 Fire hazards to be minimized.
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize
fire hazards and to ensure the following:
(a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of
combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
(b) Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of combustible and
flammable materials insofar as practicable.
Sec. 142.225 Storage of flammable or combustible products.
(a) Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products
onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or
cabinet when not in use.
(b) If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment
that is free of ignition sources.
(c) If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to
the vessel so that it does not move and must be either:
(1) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter); or
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(2) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals
Standard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter); or
(3) Another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent
level of protection.
(d) A B-II portable fire extinguisher must be located near the
storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire
extinguishers required by Tables 142.230(d)(1) and 142.230(d)(2) of
Sec. 142.230.
Sec. 142.226 Firefighter's outfit.
Each towing vessel 79 feet or more in length operating on oceans and
coastwise routes that does not have an installed fixed fire-
extinguishing system must have the following:
(a) At least two firefighter's outfits that meet NFPA 1971
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter); and
(b) Two self-contained breathing apparatus of the pressure demand,
open circuit type, approved by the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), under 42 CFR part 84. The breathing apparatus
must have a minimum 30-minute air supply and full facepiece.
Sec. 142.227 Fire axe.
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that
is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel.
Sec. 142.230 Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable
fire-extinguishing systems.
(a) Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire-
extinguishing systems are classified by a combination letter and Roman
numeral. The letter indicates the type of fire which the unit could be
expected to extinguish, and the Roman numeral indicates the relative
size of the unit.
(b) For the purpose of this subchapter, all required hand-portable
fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems must
include Type B classification, suitable for extinguishing fires
involving flammable liquids, grease, etc.
(c) The number designations for size run from ``I'' for the smallest
to ``V'' for the largest. Sizes I and II are hand-portable fire
extinguishers; sizes III, IV, and V are semi-portable fire-extinguishing
systems, which must be fitted with hose and nozzle or other practical
means to cover all portions of the space involved. Examples of the sizes
for some of the typical hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-
portable fire-extinguishing systems appear in Table 142.230(c) of this
section.
Table 142.230(c)--Portable and Semi-Portable Extinguishers
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Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical,
Classification Foam, liters kilograms kilograms
(gallons) (pounds) (pounds)
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B-I.............................................................. 4.75 (1.25) 2 (4) 1 (2)
B-II............................................................. 9.5 (2.5) 7 (15) 4.5 (10)
B-III............................................................ 45 (12) 16 (35) 9 (20)
B-IV............................................................. 75 (20) 23 (50) 13.5 (30)
B-V.............................................................. 125 (33) 45 (100) 23 (50)
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(d)(1) Towing vessels of 65 feet or less in length must carry at
least the minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers set forth
in Table 142.230(d)(1) of this section.
Table 142.230(d)(1)--B-I Hand-Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum number of B-I hand-portable
fire extinguishers required \1\
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Length, feet No fixed fire- Fixed fire-
extinguishing extinguishing
system in system in
machinery space machinery space
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Under 26 \2\...................... 1 0
26 and over, but under 40......... 2 1
40 and over, but not over 65...... 3 2
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\1\ One B-II hand-portable fire extinguisher may be substituted for two
B-I hand-portable fire extinguishers.
\2\ See Sec. 136.105 of this subchapter concerning vessels under 26
feet.
(2) Towing vessels of more than 65 feet in length must carry at
least the minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers set forth
in Table 142.230(d)(2) of this section.
Table 142.230(d)(2)--B-II Hand-Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross tonnage-- Minimum number of
------------------------------------------------------ B-II hand-
portable fire
Over Not over extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
50................. 1
50.............................. 100................ 2
100............................. 500................ 3
500............................. 1,000.............. 6
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1,000........................... ................... 8
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(i) In addition to the hand-portable extinguishers required by
paragraph (d)(2) of this section, one Type B-II hand-portable fire
extinguisher must be fitted in the engine room for each 1,000 brake
horsepower of the main engines or fraction thereof. A towing vessel is
not required to carry more than six additional B-II extinguishers in the
engine room for this purpose, irrespective of horsepower.
(ii) [Reserved]
(e) The frame or support of any size III, IV, or V semi-portable
extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently
attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under
heavy sea conditions.
Sec. 142.235 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Towing vessels contracted for construction prior to November 19,
1952, must meet the applicable provisions of this part concerning the
number and general type of equipment required.
(b) Existing equipment and installations previously approved, but
not meeting the applicable requirements for approval by the Commandant,
may be continued in service so long as they are in good condition.
(c) All new installations and replacements must meet the
requirements of this part.
Sec. 142.240 Inspection, testing, maintenance, and records.
(a) Inspection and testing. All hand-portable fire extinguishers,
semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and
fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery
shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers
onboard the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12
months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section,
or more frequently if otherwise required by the TSMS applicable to the
vessel.
(1) Portable fire extinguishers must be tested in accordance with
the inspection, maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests
required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), with
the frequency as specified by NFPA 10. In addition, carbon dioxide and
Halocarbon portable fire extinguishers must be refilled when the net
content weight loss exceeds that specified for fixed systems in Table
142.240 of this section.
(2) Semi-portable and fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be
inspected and tested, as required by Table 142.240 of this section, in
addition to the tests required by Secs. 147.60 and 147.65 of this
chapter.
(3) Flexible connections and discharge hoses on all semi-portable
extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems must be inspected and
tested in accordance with Sec. 147.65 of this chapter.
(4) All cylinders containing compressed gas must be tested and
marked in accordance with Sec. 147.60 of this chapter.
(5) All piping, controls, valves, and alarms must be inspected; and
the operation of controls, alarms, ventilation shutdowns, and pressure-
operated dampers for each fixed fire-extinguishing system and detecting
system must be tested, to determine that the system is operating
properly.
(6) The fire main system must be charged, and sufficient pressure
must be verified at the most remote and highest outlets.
(7) All fire hoses must be inspected for excessive wear, and
subjected to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum service pressure.
All fire hoses which are defective and incapable of repair must be
destroyed.
(8) All smoke- and fire-detection systems, including detectors and
alarms, must be tested.
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Table 142.240--Semi-Portable and Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type system Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide.................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of weight
of the charge. Test time delays,
alarms, and ventilation shutdowns
with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or
other nonflammable gas as stated in
the system manufacturer's
instruction manual. Inspect hoses
for damage or decay. Ensure that
nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders
must be tested and marked, and all
flexible connections on fixed
carbon dioxide systems must be
tested or renewed, as required by
Secs. 147.60 and 147.65 of this
chapter.
Halon and Halocarbon.............. Recharge or replace if weight loss
exceeds 5 percent of the weight of
the charge or if cylinder has a
pressure gauge, recharge cylinder
if pressure loss exceeds 10 percent
adjusted for temperature. Test time
delays, alarms, and ventilation
shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas
as stated in the system
manufacturer's instruction manual.
Inspect hoses for damage or decay.
Ensure that nozzles are
unobstructed. Cylinders must be
tested and marked, and all flexible
connections to Halon 1301 and
halocarbon cylinders must be tested
or renewed, as required by Secs.
147.60 and 147.65 or Sec. 147.67
of this chapter.
NOTE: Halon 1301 system approvals
have expired, but existing systems
may be retained if they are in good
and serviceable condition to the
satisfaction of the Coast Guard
inspector.
Dry Chemical (cartridge operated). Inspect pressure cartridge and
replace if end is punctured or if
determined to have leaked or is in
an unsuitable condition. Inspect
hose and nozzle to see if they are
clear. Insert charged cartridge.
Ensure dry chemical is free flowing
(not caked) and extinguisher
contains full charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure).... See that pressure gauge is within
operating range. If not, or if the
seal is broken, weigh or otherwise
determine that extinguisher is
fully charged with dry chemical.
Recharge if pressure is low or dry
chemical is needed.
Foam (stored pressure)............ See that pressure gauge, if so
equipped, is within the operating
range. If not, or if the seal is
broken, weigh or otherwise
determine that extinguisher is
fully charged with foam. Recharge
if pressure is low or foam is
needed. Replace premixed agent
every 3 years.
Inert gas......................... Recharge or replace if cylinder
pressure loss exceeds 5 percent,
adjusted for temperature. Test time
delays, alarms, and ventilation
shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas
as stated in the system
manufacturer's instruction manual.
Inspect hoses and nozzles to ensure
they are clear.
Water mist........................ Test and inspect system in
accordance with the maintenance
instructions in the system
manufacturer's design,
installation, operation, and
maintenance manual.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) Maintenance. In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of
this section, all fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems
on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the
attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as
otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(c) Records. (1) The records of inspections and tests of fire-
detection systems and fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be recorded
in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable
to the vessel. The following minimum information is required:
(i) The dates when inspections and tests were performed, the number
and any other identification of each unit inspected and tested, the
results of the inspections and tests, and the name of the crewmember,
surveyor or auditor and any others conducting the inspections and tests,
must be included.
(ii) Receipts and other records generated by these inspections and
tests must be retained for at least 1 year and made available upon
request.
(2) The records of inspections and tests of hand-portable fire
extinguishers and semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems may be
recorded in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this section, or on a
tag attached to each unit by a qualified servicing organization.
Sec. 142.245 Requirements for training crews to respond to fires.
(a) Drills and instruction. The master of a towing vessel must
ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills and
receives instruction at least once each month. The instruction may
coincide with the drills, but is not required to do so. All crewmembers
must be familiar with their fire-fighting duties, and, specifically how
to:
(1) Fight a fire in the engine room and elsewhere onboard the towing
vessel, including how to:
(i) Operate all of the fire-extinguishing equipment onboard the
towing vessel;
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(ii) Stop any mechanical ventilation system for the engine room and
effectively seal all natural openings to the space to prevent leakage of
the extinguishing agent; and
(iii) Operate the fuel shut-off(s) for the engine room.
(2) Activate the general alarm;
(3) Report inoperative alarm systems and fire-detection systems; and
(4) Don a firefighter's outfit and a self-contained breathing
apparatus, if the vessel is so equipped.
(b) Alternative form of instruction. Video training, followed by a
discussion led by someone familiar with the contingencies listed in
paragraph (a) of this section, is an acceptable, alternative form of
instruction. This instruction may occur either onboard or off the towing
vessel.
(c) Participation in drills. Drills must take place onboard the
towing vessel as if there were an actual emergency. They must include:
(1) Participation by all crewmembers;
(2) Breaking out and using, or simulating the use of, emergency
equipment;
(3) Testing of all alarm and detection systems by operation of the
test switch or by activation of one or more devices;
(4) Putting on protective clothing by at least one person, if the
towing vessel is so equipped; and
(5) Functionally testing the self-priming capability of the portable
fire pump, if the towing vessel is so equipped.
(d) Safety orientation. The master must ensure that each crewmember
who has not participated in the drills required by paragraph (a) of this
section and received the instruction required by that paragraph (a)
receives a safety orientation within 24 hours of reporting for duty. The
safety orientation must cover the particular contingencies listed in
paragraph (a) of this section.
Note to Sec. 142.245. See Sec. 140.915 for requirements for keeping
records of training.
Subpart C_Fire Extinguishing and Detection Equipment Requirements
Sec. 142.300 Excepted vessels.
Excepted vessels, as defined in Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter,
need not comply with the provisions of Secs. 142.315 through 142.330.
Sec. 142.315 Additional fire-extinguishing equipment requirements.
(a) A towing vessel that is:
(1) Certificated for rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds, less than 3
nautical miles from shore on the Great Lakes; or
(2) Certificated for limited coastwise, coastwise, oceans or waters
beyond 3 nautical miles from shore on the Great Lakes, whose contract
for construction was executed prior to August 27, 2003; or
(3) Pushing a barge ahead or hauling a barge alongside, when the
barge's coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route is
restricted, as indicated on its COI, so that the barge may operate ``in
fair weather only, within 12 miles of shore'' or with words to that
effect, must be equipped with either:
(i) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to
protect the engine room; or
(ii) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the
engine room.
(b) A towing vessel that is certificated for limited coastwise,
coastwise, oceans, or beyond 3 nautical miles from shore on the Great
Lakes whose contract for construction was executed on or after August
27, 2003, except for those specified in paragraph (a)(3) of this
section, must be equipped with both:
(1) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to
protect the engine room; and
(2) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the
engine room.
Sec. 142.325 Fire pumps, fire mains, and fire hoses.
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven,
fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with
paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and
hoses and nozzles, in
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accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section.
(a) A fixed fire pump must be capable of:
(1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants,
or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a
Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals
(kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300
liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)); and
(2) Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine
room and at the pump.
(b) All suction valves necessary for the operation of the fire main
must be kept in the open position or capable of operation from the same
place where the remote fire pump control is located.
(c) The fire main must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants
with attached hose to allow a stream of water to reach any part of the
machinery space using a single length of fire hose.
(d) The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50
feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and
fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of
providing a solid stream and a spray pattern.
(e) The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven,
with:
(1) A minimum capacity of at least 300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge
gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump
discharge;
(2) A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50
feet) in length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and immediately
available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part
of the vessel; and
(3) A nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of
providing a solid stream and a spray pattern.
(f) The pump must be stowed with its hose and nozzle outside of the
machinery space.
Sec. 142.330 Fire-detection system requirements.
(a) Fire-detection systems. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8)
of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system
installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator
must ensure the following:
(1) Each detector, control panel, remote indicator panel, and fire
alarm are approved by the Commandant under approval series 161.002 or
listed by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7;
(2) The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's design manual;
(3) The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine
room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at
the operating station. On vessels with more than one operating station,
only one of them must be outfitted with a fire detection control panel.
Any other operating station must be outfitted with either a fire
detection control panel or a remote indicator panel;
(4) The control panel includes:
(i) A power available light;
(ii) An audible to notify crew of a fire;
(iii) Visual alarm alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of
the fire;
(iv) A means to silence the audible alarm while maintaining
indication by the visual alarms;
(v) A circuit-fault detector test-switch, or internal supervision of
circuit integrity; and
(vi) Labels for all switches and indicator lights, identifying their
functions.
(5) The system draws power from two sources. Switchover from the
primary source to the secondary source may be either manual or
automatic;
(6) The system serves no other purpose, unless it is an engine room
monitoring system complying with paragraph (a)(8) of this section; and
(7) The design of the system and its installation on the towing
vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer
with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with
qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by
an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to
comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section.
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(8) A towing vessel whose construction was contracted for prior to
January 18, 2000, may use an existing engine room monitoring system
(with fire-detection capability) instead of a fire-detection system, if
the monitoring system is operable and complies with paragraphs (a)(2)
through (7) of this section, and uses detectors listed by an NRTL.
(b) Smoke detection in berthing spaces. Each towing vessel must be
equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges
that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an
installed detection system, or by using individual battery-operated
detectors meeting UL 217 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of
this subchapter). Detection systems or individual detectors must be kept
operational at all times when the crew is onboard the towing vessel.
(c) Heat-detection system in galley. Each new towing vessel equipped
with a galley must have a heat-detection system with one or more
restorable heat-sensing detectors to detect fires in the galley. The
system must be arranged to sound an audible alarm at each operating
station. This may be a separate zone in the detection system required by
paragraph (a) of this section, or a separate detection system complying
with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section.
PART 143_MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
143.100 Purpose.
143.105 Applicability.
143.115 Definitions.
Subpart B_Requirements for All Towing Vessels
143.200 Applicability.
143.205 General.
143.210 Alternate design or operational considerations.
143.215 Existing vessels built to class.
143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.
143.225 Control and monitoring requirements.
143.230 Alarms and monitoring.
143.235 General alarms.
143.240 Communication requirements.
143.245 Readiness and testing.
143.250 System isolation and markings.
143.255 Fuel system requirements.
143.260 Fuel shutoff requirements.
143.265 Additional fuel system requirements for towing vessels built
after January 18, 2000.
143.270 Piping systems and tanks.
143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.
143.300 Pressure vessels.
143.400 Electrical systems, general.
143.410 Shipboard lighting.
143.415 Navigation lights.
143.450 Pilothouse alerter system.
143.460 Towing machinery.
Subpart C_Requirements for New Towing Vessels
143.500 Applicability.
143.510 Verification of compliance with design standards.
143.515 Towing vessels built to recognized classification society
rules.
143.520 Towing vessels built to American Boat and Yacht Council
standards.
143.540 Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings for essential systems.
143.545 Pressure vessels.
143.550 Steering systems.
143.555 Electrical power sources, generators, and motors.
143.560 Electrical distribution panels and switchboards.
143.565 Electrical overcurrent protection other than generators and
motors.
143.570 Electrical grounding and ground detection.
143.575 Electrical conductors, connections, and equipment.
143.580 Alternative electrical installations.
143.585 General requirements for propulsion, steering, and related
controls on vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or
hazardous material in bulk.
143.590 Propulsor redundancy on vessels that move tank barges carrying
oil or hazardous material in bulk.
143.595 Vessels with one propulsor that move tank barges carrying oil
or hazardous material in bulk.
143.600 Alternative standards for vessels that move tank barges
carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
143.605 Demonstration of compliance on vessels that move tank barges
carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless
otherwise noted.
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Subpart A_General
Sec. 143.100 Purpose.
This part contains requirements for the design, installation, and
operation of primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems and
equipment on towing vessels.
Sec. 143.105 Applicability.
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
The specific applicability of requirements in each subpart is set forth
in that subpart.
Sec. 143.115 Definitions.
The definitions provided in Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter apply to
this part. In addition, the following definition applies exclusively to
this part:
Independent means the equipment is arranged to perform its required
function regardless of the state of operation, or failure, of other
equipment.
Subpart B_Requirements for All Towing Vessels
Sec. 143.200 Applicability.
(a) This subpart applies to all towing vessels subject to this
subchapter.
(b) Except as noted paragraph (c) of this section, which lists later
implementation dates for requirements in Secs. 143.450 and 143.460, an
existing towing vessel must comply with the applicable requirements in
this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel
obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
The delayed implementation provisions in this section do not apply to a
new towing vessel.
(c) Existing vessels must meet the pilothouse alerter and towing
machinery requirements of Secs. 143.450 and 143.460 no later than 5
years after the issuance of the first COI for the vessel.
Sec. 143.205 General.
(a) Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained
to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons
onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
(b) The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to
operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for
which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency
conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms
and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure.
(c) Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears,
shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:
(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation;
(2) Be suitable for route and service; and
(3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full
control at each operating station.
(d) Repairs and minor alterations to existing towing vessels must be
made in accordance with this part. New installations that are not
replacements in kind must comply with the requirements of subpart C of
this part, if applicable.
Sec. 143.210 Alternate design or operational considerations.
(a) Machinery or electrical systems of a novel design, unusual form,
or special material that cannot be reviewed or approved in accordance
with this part, may be approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety
Center. It must be shown by systematic analysis, based on engineering
principles, that the machinery or electrical equipment or system
provides an equivalent level of safety. The owner or managing operator
must submit detailed plans, material component specifications, and
design criteria, including the expected towing vessel service and
operating environment, to the Marine Safety Center. Examples of novel
design include use of liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, or
propane fuel for propulsion, and hybrid, fuel cell, or battery
propulsion.
(b) Alternate arrangements or equipment to comply with this part may
be approved in accordance with Sec. 136.115 of this subchapter.
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Sec. 143.215 Existing vessels built to class.
(a) An existing towing vessel classed by a recognized classification
society, as appropriate for the intended service and routes, is
considered in compliance with the machinery and electrical standards of
this subpart.
(b) An existing vessel built and equipped to conform to a recognized
classification society's rules, appropriate for the intended service and
routes, but not currently classed, may be deemed by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), or third-party organization (TPO), to
be in compliance with this part, provided that the towing vessel
conforms to the class rules.
(c) Existing vessels meeting either paragraph (a) or (b) of this
section must also meet the requirements of Secs. 143.245 and 143.450.
Sec. 143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.
(a) All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent
leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in
46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space.
(b) Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 deg.C (428
deg.F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and
turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent
flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact
with these components.
(c) Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in
machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that
meets the requirements of Sec. 142.225 of this subchapter.
Sec. 143.225 Control and monitoring requirements.
(a) Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the
amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust,
at each operating station.
(b) Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to
monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating
station.
Sec. 143.230 Alarms and monitoring.
(a) Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide
notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system
develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be
provided:
(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;
(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;
(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;
(5) High bilge levels;
(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and
(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank.
(b) Alarms must:
(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm
located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at
the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition
must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;
(2) Have a means to test actuation at each operating station or have
a continuous self-monitoring alarm system which actuates if an alarm
point fails or becomes disabled;
(3) Continue until they are acknowledged; and
(4) Not interfere with night vision at the operating station.
(c) The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the
machinery location:
(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;
(2) Main engine cooling water temperature;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and
auxiliary generator engine RPM;
(4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and
(5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped
with hydraulic steering systems.
Sec. 143.235 General alarms.
(a) This section does not apply to an excepted vessel as defined in
Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter.
(b) Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that:
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(1) Is activated at each operating station and can notify persons
onboard in the event of an emergency;
(2) Is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work
space, and the engine room;
(3) Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where
background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental
flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads:
``Attention General Alarm--When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your
Station''; and
(4) A public-address (PA) system or other means of alerting all
persons on the towing vessel may be used in lieu of the general alarm in
paragraph (b) of this section if the system meets the requirements of
paragrahs (b)(2) and (3) of this section.
Sec. 143.240 Communication requirements.
(a) This section does not apply to an excepted towing vessel as
defined in Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter.
(b) Each towing vessel must be fitted with a communication system
between the pilothouse and the engine room that:
(1) Consists of either fixed or portable equipment, such as a sound-
powered telephone, portable radios, or other reliable method of voice
communication, with a main or reserve power supply that is independent
of the towing vessel's electrical system; and
(2) Provides two-way voice communication and calling between the
pilothouse and either the engine room or a location immediately adjacent
to an exit from the engine room.
(c) Towing vessels with more than one propulsion unit and
independent pilothouse control for all engines are not required to have
internal communication systems.
(d) When the pilothouse engine controls and the access to the engine
room are within 3 meters (10 feet) of each other and allow unobstructed
visible contact between them, direct voice communication is acceptable
instead of a communication system.
Sec. 143.245 Readiness and testing.
(a) Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and
examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or
equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory,
it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or the Towing Safety
Management System (TSMS) applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has a
TSMS.
(b) Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table
143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be
recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter.
Table 143.245(b)--Required Tests and Frequency
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tests of: Frequency:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Propulsion controls; ahead and astern at Before the vessel gets
the operating station. underway, but no more than
once in any 24 hour period.
Steering controls at the operating station Before the vessel gets
underway, but no more than
once in any 24 hour period.
Pilothouse alerter system................. Weekly.
All alternate steering and propulsion At least once every 3
controls. months.
Power supply for alarm actuation circuits At least once every 3
for alarms required by Sec. 143.230. months.
Communications required by Sec. 143.240.. Weekly.
General alarm if the vessel is so equipped Weekly.
Emergency lighting and power if the vessel At least once every 3
is so equipped. months.
Charge of storage batteries if the vessel At least once every 3
is so equipped, for emergency lighting months.
and power.
Alarm setpoints........................... Twice every 5 years, with no
more than 3 years elapsing
since last test.
Pressure vessel relief valves............. Twice every 5 years, with no
more than 3 years elapsing
since last test.
All other essential systems............... At least once every 3
months.
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Sec. 143.250 System isolation and markings.
Electrical equipment, piping for flammable or combustible liquid,
seawater cooling, or fire-fighting systems must be provided with
isolation devices and markings as follows:
(a) Electrical equipment must be provided with circuit isolation and
must be marked as described in Sec. 143.400.
(b) Electrical panels or other enclosures containing more than one
source of power must be fitted with a sign
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warning persons of this condition and identifying where to secure all
sources.
(c) Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or
firefighting systems must be fitted with isolation valves that are
clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to
identify its function.
(d) Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline
must be fitted with an accessible valve, located as close to the hull
penetration as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission
of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of a
fracture of such pipe. The valve must be clearly marked by labeling or
color coding that enables the crew to identify its function.
(e) Color coding required by this section may be met by complying
with coding standards contained in the ISO 14726:2008(E) (incorporated
by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), or in accordance
with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
Sec. 143.255 Fuel system requirements.
(a) Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must
have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the
system.
(b) A continuous supply of clean fuel must be provided to main
propulsion engines and generators.
(c) The fuel system must include filters and/or purifiers. Where
filters are used:
(1) A supply of spare fuel filters must be provided onboard; and
(2) Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's
requirements or the vessel's TSMS, if applicable.
(d) Except as otherwise permitted under Sec. 143.210 or
Sec. 143.520, no fuel other than diesel fuel may be used.
Sec. 143.260 Fuel shutoff requirements.
(a) This section does not apply to an excepted towing vessel as
defined in Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter.
(b) To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the
fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line
that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime
mover.
(c) The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside
of the fuel oil supply tank.
(d) The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space
where the valve is installed.
(e) Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible
letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose
of the valve and the way to operate it.
Sec. 143.265 Additional fuel system requirements for towing vessels
built after January 18, 2000.
(a) Applicability. This section applies to towing vessels that are
not excepted vessels, as defined in Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter, and
that were built after January 18, 2000. Except for outboard engines or
portable bilge or fire pumps, each fuel system must comply with this
section.
(b) Portable fuel systems. The vessel must not incorporate or carry
portable fuel systems, including portable tanks and related fuel lines
and accessories, except when used for outboard engines or portable bilge
or fire pumps. The design, construction, and stowage of portable tanks
and related fuel lines and accessories must comply with the ABYC H-25
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter).
(c) Vent pipes for integral fuel tanks. Each integral fuel tank must
have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges
on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a
30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen. Vents from two or more
fuel tanks may combine in a system that discharges on a weather deck.
The net cross-sectional area of the vent pipe for the tank must be not
less than 312.3 square millimeters (0.484 square inches), for any tank
filled by gravity. The cross-sectional area of the vent pipe, or the sum
of the vent areas when multiple vents are used, must not be less than
that of the fill pipe cross-sectional area for any tank filled by pump
pressure.
(d) Fuel piping. Except as permitted in paragraphs (d)(1) through
(3) of this section, each fuel line must be seamless and made of steel,
annealed copper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel.
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Each fuel line must have a wall thickness no less than 0.9 millimeters
(0.035 inches) except for the following:
(1) Aluminum piping is acceptable on an aluminum-hull towing vessel
if it is at least Schedule 80 in thickness.
(2) Nonmetallic flexible hose is acceptable if it:
(i) Is used in lengths of not more than 0.76 meters (30 inches);
(ii) Is visible and easily accessible;
(iii) Does not penetrate a watertight bulkhead;
(iv) Is fabricated with an inner tube and a cover of synthetic
rubber or other suitable material reinforced with wire braid; and
(v) Either:
(A) If designed for use with compression fittings, is fitted with
suitable, corrosion-resistant, compression fittings, or fittings
compliant with the SAE J1475 Revised JUN96 (incorporated by reference,
see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter); or
(B) If designed for use with clamps, is installed with two clamps at
each end of the hose. Clamps must not rely on spring tension and must be
installed beyond the bead or flare or over the serrations of the mating
spud, pipe, or hose fitting.
(3) Nonmetallic flexible hose complying with SAE J1942 Revised
APR2007 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter), is also acceptable.
(e) Alternative standards. A towing vessel of less than 79 feet in
length may comply with any of the following standards for fuel systems
instead of those of paragraph (d) in this section:
(1) ABYC H-33 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter);
(2) Chapter 5 of NFPA 302 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter); or
(3) 33 CFR chapter I, subchapter S (Boating Safety).
Sec. 143.270 Piping systems and tanks.
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of
metal and maintained in a leak free condition.
Sec. 143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency
dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and
pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot
valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding
through bilge piping.
Sec. 143.300 Pressure vessels.
(a) Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds
per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be
equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible
location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total
relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from
exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10
percent.
(b) Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief
valves must be tested in accordance with Sec. 143.245.
(c) All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp,
nameplate, or other means visible to the crew.
(d) Pressure vessels installed after July 20, 2018, or the date the
vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is
earlier, must meet the requirements of Sec. 143.545.
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Sec. 143.400 Electrical systems, general.
(a) Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and
minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
(b) Installed electrical power source(s) must be capable of carrying
the electrical load of the towing vessel under normal operating
conditions.
(c) Electrical equipment must be marked with its respective current
and voltage ratings.
(d) Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution
panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve.
(e) Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent
them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact.
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(f) Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably
protected from wet and corrosive environments.
(g) Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in
an enclosure.
(h) Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must
be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight.
(i) The connections of flexible cable plugs and socket outlets must
be designed to prevent unintended separation.
Sec. 143.410 Shipboard lighting.
(a) Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be
provided within crew working and living areas.
(b) Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew
working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for
sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress
from each space and must be either:
(1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2
hours; or
(2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are
installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress
with no power.
(c) Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable,
battery-powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the
other at the access to the engine room.
Sec. 143.415 Navigation lights.
(a) Towing vessels more than 65 feet in length must use navigation
lights that meet UL 1104 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of
this subchapter) or other standards accepted by the Coast Guard.
(b) Towing vessels 65 feet or less in length may meet the
requirements listed in 33 CFR 183.810 or paragraph (a) of this section.
Sec. 143.450 Pilothouse alerter system.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) or (e) of this section, a
towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches
(shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more
barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot)
becomes incapacitated. The system must:
(1) Have an alarm in the pilothouse distinct from any other alarm;
(2) Require action from the master or officer in charge of a
navigational watch, during an interval not to exceed 10 minutes, in
order to reset the alarm timer; and
(3) Immediately (within 30 seconds) notify another crewmember if the
pilothouse alarm is not acknowledged.
(b) The time interval for the system alarm must be adjustable. The
time may be adjusted by the owner or managing operator but must not be
in excess of 10 minutes. This time interval, and information on alerter
operation, must be provided on board and specified in the vessel's TSMS
if applicable.
(c) The system alarm may be reset physically (e.g. a push button),
or the reset may be accomplished by a link to other pilothouse action
such as rudder or throttle control movement, or motion detection of
personnel.
(d) A towing vessel need not comply with this section if a second
person is provided in the pilothouse.
(e) Towing vessels 65 feet or less in length are not required to
have a pilothouse alerter system.
Sec. 143.460 Towing machinery.
(a) Towing machinery such as capstans, winches, and other mechanical
devices used to connect the towing vessel to the tow must be designed
and installed to maximize control of the tow.
(b) Towing machinery for towing astern must have sufficient
safeguards, e.g., towing bitt with crossbar, to prevent the machinery
from becoming disabled in the event the tow becomes out of line.
(c) Towing machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow
must be suitable for its intended service. It must be capable of
withstanding exposure to the marine environment, likely mechanical
damage, static and dynamic loads expected during intended service, the
towing vessel's horsepower, and arrangement of the tow.
(d) When a winch that has the potential for uncontrolled release
under tension is used, a warning must be in place at the winch controls
that indicates
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this. When safeguards designed to prevent uncontrolled release are
utilized, they must not be disabled.
(e) Each owner or managing operator must develop procedures to
routinely examine, maintain, and replace capstans, winches, and other
machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow.
Subpart C_Requirements for New Towing Vessels
Sec. 143.500 Applicability.
(a) This subpart applies to a new towing vessel, as defined in
Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter, unless it is an excepted vessel.
(b) Machinery or electrical systems of a novel design, unusual form,
or special material must meet section Sec. 143.210.
(c) Unless otherwise noted in Secs. 143.515 and 143.520, new towing
vessels must also meet the requirements of subpart B of this part.
Sec. 143.510 Verification of compliance with design standards.
Verification of compliance with the machinery and electrical design
standards in this subpart is obtained by following the provisions in
Secs. 144.135 through 144.145 of this subchapter.
Sec. 143.515 Towing vessels built to recognized classification society
rules.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, a towing
vessel classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), in accordance
with the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90
Meters (295 Feet) in Length, or the ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), as
appropriate for the intended service and routes, complies with this
subpart.
(b) Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, a towing
vessel built and equipped to conform to the ABS rules specified in
paragraph (a) of this section and appropriate for the intended service
and routes, but not currently classed, may be deemed by the OCMI or a
TPO to be in compliance with this subpart if it can be shown that the
vessel continues to conform to the ABS rules.
(c) A vessel that complies with this subpart as described in
paragraph (a) or (b) must also meet the requirements described in
Secs. 143.585 through 143.595 or the requirements of Sec. 143.600 if it
moves tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(d) Vessels meeting either paragraph (a) or (b) of this section are
considered as being in compliance with subpart B of this part except for
the readiness and testing requirements of Sec. 143.245, and pilothouse
alerter requirements of Sec. 143.450.
(e) Towing vessels built to other recognized classification society
rules, appropriate for the intended route and service, may be considered
compliant with provisions in this subpart upon approval by the Coast
Guard.
Sec. 143.520 Towing vessels built to American Boat and Yacht Council
standards.
(a) Except as noted in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, a new
towing vessel 65 feet (19.8 meters) or less in length built to conform
with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards listed in this
paragraph (a) (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter), complies with this subpart:
(1) E-11 (2003)--AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats;
(2) H-2 (2002)--Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline;
(2) H-22 (2005)--Electric Bilge Pump Systems;
(3) H-24 (2007)--Gasoline Fuel Systems;
(4) H-25 (2003)--Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems;
(5) H-32 (2004)--Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel;
(6) H-33 (2005)--Diesel Fuel Systems;
(7) P-1 (2002)--Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and
Auxiliary Engines; and
(8) P-4 (2004)--Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions.
(b) New towing vessels, 65 feet or less in length, built to the ABYC
standards specified in this section are considered compliant with
subpart B of this part except for the readiness and testing requirements
of Sec. 143.245.
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(c) If the vessel moves tank barges carrying oil or hazardous
material in bulk, it must meet either the requirements described in
Secs. 143.585 through 143.595 or the requirements described in
Sec. 143.600.
Sec. 143.540 Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings for essential systems.
(a) Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings in essential systems on
vessels must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 4.
(b) Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings in essential systems on
towing vessels operating exclusively on rivers or intracoastal waterways
may meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service
on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 3.
Sec. 143.545 Pressure vessels.
(a) In lieu of meeting the requirements of Sec. 143.300, pressure
vessels installed on new towing vessels must meet the requirements of
this section.
(b) Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and more than 15
psi maximum allowable working pressure must meet ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part
4, Chapter 1, Section 1.
Sec. 143.550 Steering systems.
(a) Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by
reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 3,
Section 3.
(b) Steering systems on new towing vessels operating exclusively on
rivers or intracoastal waterways may meet ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part
4, Chapter 2, Section 3.
Sec. 143.555 Electrical power sources, generators, and motors.
(a) General requirements. (1) There must be a source of electrical
power sufficient for:
(i) All essential systems as defined by Sec. 136.110 of this
subchapter;
(ii) Minimum conditions of habitability; and
(iii) Other installed or portable systems and equipment.
(2) Generators and motors must be suitably rated for the environment
where they operate, marked with their respective ratings, and suitably
protected against overcurrent.
(3) A towing vessel, other than an excepted vessel, must have a
backup or a second power source that has adequate capacity to supply
power to essential alarms, lighting, radios, navigation equipment, and
any other essential system identified by the cognizant OCMI or a TPO.
(b) Specific requirements. (1) The owner or managing operator must
complete a load analysis that shows that the electrical power source is
sufficient to power the sum of connected loads described in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section utilizing an appropriate load factor for each
load. A record of the analysis must be retained by the owner or managing
operator.
(2) Installed generators and motors must have a data plate listing
rated kilowatts and power factor (or current), voltage, and rated
ambient temperature.
(3) Generators must be provided with overcurrent protection no
greater than 115 percent of their rated current and utilize a
switchboard or distribution panel.
(4) Motors must be provided with overcurrent protection that meets
Parts I through VII, Article 430 of NFPA's National Electrical Code
(NEC) (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter).
Steering motor circuits must be protected as per Part 4 Chapter 6
Section 2, Regulation 11 (except 11.7) ofABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter).
(5) Generators and motors installed in machinery spaces must be
certified
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to operate in an ambient temperature of 50 deg.C or be derated, or it
can be shown that 40 deg.C ambient temperature will not be exceeded in
these spaces.
(6) Each generator and motor, except a submersible-pump motor, must
be in an accessible space which is adequately ventilated and as dry as
practicable, and must be mounted above the bilges.
(7) A generator driven by a main propulsion unit (such as a shaft
generator) may be considered one of the power sources required by
paragraph (a) of this section.
(8) Other than excepted vessels, each towing vessel must be arranged
so that the following essential loads can be energized from two
independent sources of electricity:
(i) High bilge level alarm required by Sec. 143.230;
(ii) Emergency egress lighting, unless the requirements of
Sec. 143.410(b)(1) or (2) are met;
(iii) Navigation lights;
(iv) Pilothouse lighting;
(v) Engine room lighting;
(vi) Any installed radios and navigation equipment as required by
Secs. 140.715 and 140.725;
(vii) All distress alerting communications equipment listed in
Secs. 140.715 and 140.725;
(viii) Any installed fire detection system; and
(ix) Any essential system identified by the cognizant OCMI or TPO,
if applicable.
(9) If a battery is used as the second source of electricity
required by paragraph (b)(8) of this section, it must be capable of
supplying the loads for at least three hours. There must be a means to
monitor the condition of the battery backup power source.
Sec. 143.560 Electrical distribution panels and switchboards.
(a) Each distribution panel or switchboard on a towing vessel must
be:
(1) In a location that is accessible, as dry as practicable,
adequately ventilated, and protected from falling debris and dripping or
splashing water; and
(2) Totally enclosed and of the dead-front type.
(b) Each switchboard accessible from the rear must be constructed to
prevent a person's accidental contact with energized parts.
(c) Nonconductive mats or grating must be provided on the deck in
front of each switchboard and, if it is accessible from the rear, on the
deck behind the switchboard.
(d) Each un-insulated current-carrying part must be mounted on
noncombustible, nonabsorbent, and high-dielectric insulating material.
(e) Equipment mounted on a door of an enclosure must be constructed
or shielded so that a person will not come into accidental contact with
energized parts.
Sec. 143.565 Electrical overcurrent protection other than generators
and motors.
(a) General requirement. Power and lighting circuits on towing
vessels must be protected by suitable overcurrent protection.
(b) Specific requirements. (1) Cable and wiring used in power and
lighting circuits must have overcurrent protection that opens the
circuit at the standard setting closest to 80 percent of the
manufacturer's listed ampacity. Overcurrent protection setting
exceptions allowed by NFPA's National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 240
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) may be
employed.
(2) If the manufacturer's listed ampacity is not known, tables
referenced in Article 310.15(B) of the NEC (incorporated by reference,
see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) must be used, assuming a
temperature rating of 75 deg.C and an assumed temperature of 50 deg.C
for machinery spaces and 40 deg.C for other spaces.
(3) Overcurrent protection devices must be installed in a manner
that will not open the path to ground in a circuit; only ungrounded
conductors must be protected. Overcurrent protection must be coordinated
such that an overcurrent situation is cleared by the circuit breaker or
fuse nearest to the fault.
(4) Each transformer must have protection against overcurrent that
meets Article 450 of the NEC (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter).
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(5) On a towing vessel, other than an excepted vessel as defined in
Sec. 136.110 of this subchapter, essential systems and non-essential
systems must not be on the same circuit or share the same overcurrent
protective device.
Sec. 143.570 Electrical grounding and ground detection.
(a) An ungrounded distribution system must be provided with a ground
detection system located at the main switchboard or distribution panel
that provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground, with a
provision to temporarily remove the indicating device from the reference
ground.
(b) A dual voltage or grounded electrical distribution system must
have the neutral suitably grounded. There must be only one connection to
ground, regardless of the number of power sources. This connection must
be at the main switchboard or distribution panel.
(c) On a metallic towing vessel, a grounded distribution system must
be grounded to the hull. This grounded system must be connected to a
common, non-aluminum ground plate. The ground plate must have only one
connection to the main switchboard or distribution panel, and the
connection must be readily accessible for examination.
(d) On a nonmetallic towing vessel, all electrical equipment must be
grounded to a common ground. Multiple ground plates bonded together are
acceptable.
(e) Each grounding conductor of a cable must be identified by one of
the following means:
(1) Green braid or green insulation; or
(2) Stripping the insulation from the entire exposed length of the
grounding conductor.
(f) A towing vessel's hull may not carry current as a conductor,
except for an impressed-current cathodic-protection system or a battery
system used to start an engine.
(g) Cable armor may not be used to ground electrical equipment or
systems.
(h) Each receptacle outlet and attachment plug for a portable lamp,
tool, or similar apparatus operating at 100 or more volts must have a
grounding pole and a grounding conductor in the portable cord.
(i) In a grounded distribution system, only grounded, three-prong
appliances may be used. This does not apply to double-insulated
appliances or tools and appliances of 50 volts or less.
Sec. 143.575 Electrical conductors, connections, and equipment.
(a) Each cable and wire on a towing vessel must be installed to meet
the following requirements:
(1) Each conductor must have sufficient current-carrying capacity
for the circuit in which it is used.
(2) Cable hangers for overhead and vertical cable runs must be
installed with metal supports and retention devices at least every 48
inches.
(3) Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent
contact with personnel, mechanical hazards, and leaking fluids. Wire and
cable runs must not be installed in bilges, across a normal walking
path, or less than 24 inches from the path of movable machinery (e.g.,
cranes, elevators, forktrucks, etc., where the machinery location can
change) unless adequately protected.
(4) Connections and terminations must be suitable for the installed
conductors, and must retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-
retarding, and where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the
conductor. If twist-on types of connectors are used, the connections
must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector
must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Twist-on type of
connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a
conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit.
(5) Each cable and wire must be installed so as to avoid or reduce
interference with radio reception and compass indication.
(6) Each cable and wire must be protected from the weather.
(7) Each cable and wire must be supported in order to avoid chafing
or other damage.
(8) Each cable and wire must be protected by metal coverings or
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suitable means, if in areas subject to mechanical abuse.
(9) Each cable and wire must be suitable for low temperature and
high humidity, if installed in refrigerated compartments.
(10) Each cable and wire must be located outside a tank, unless it
supplies power to equipment in the tank.
(11) If wire is installed in a tank, it must have sheathing or wire
insulation compatible with the fluid in a tank.
(b) Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a
source of electrical power.
(c) Multi-outlet adapters (power strips) may not be connected to
other adapters (``daisy-chained''), or otherwise used in a manner that
could overload the capacity of a receptacle.
Sec. 143.580 Alternative electrical installations.
In lieu of meeting the requirements of Secs. 143.555 through
143.575, a vessel may meet the following:
(a) ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90
Meters (295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112
of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 6; or
(b) ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 5, if they operate
exclusively on rivers or intracoastal waterways.
Sec. 143.585 General requirements for propulsion, steering, and related
controls on vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous
material in bulk.
(a) There must be an alternate means to control the propulsion and
steering system which must:
(1) Be independent of the primary control required by Sec. 143.225;
(2) Be located at or near the propulsion and steering equipment; and
(3) Be readily accessible and suitable for prolonged operation.
(b) There must be a means to communicate between each operating
station and the alternate propulsion and steering controls.
(c) There must be a means to stop each propulsion engine and
steering motor from each operating station.
(d) The means to monitor the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and if
applicable, direction (ahead or astern) of thrust must be independent of
the controls required by Sec. 143.225.
(e) The propulsion control system required by Sec. 143.225 must be
designed so that, in the event of a single failure of any component of
the system, propeller speed and direction of thrust are maintained or
reduced to zero.
(f) On a towing vessel with an integrated steering and propulsion
system, such as a Z-drive, the control system required by Sec. 143.225
must be designed so that, in the event of a single failure of any
component of the system, propeller speed and direction of thrust are
maintained or the propeller speed is reduced to zero.
(g) An audible and visual alarm must actuate at each operating
station when:
(1) The propulsion control system fails;
(2) A non-follow up steering control system fails, if installed; and
(3) The ordered rudder angle does not match the actual rudder
position on a follow-up steering control system, if installed. This
alarm must have an appropriate delay and error tolerance to eliminate
nuisance alarms.
(h) Alarms must be separate and independent of the control system
required by Sec. 143.225.
(i) A means of communication must be provided between each operating
station and any crewmember(s) required to respond to alarms.
(j) The two sources of electricity required by Sec. 143.555(a)(3)
and (b)(8) must be capable of powering electrical loads needed to
maintain propulsion, steering, and related controls for not less than 3
hours.
(k) The second source of supply required by Sec. 143.555(a)(3) must
automatically start to help restore or maintain power to propulsion,
steering, and related controls when the main power source fails.
(l) Propulsion, steering, or related controls that are directly
reliant on stored energy, such as compressed air, battery power, or
hydraulic pressure, must have two independent stored energy systems,
such as compressed air cylinders, battery banks, or hydraulic
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cylinders, that are capable of maintaining the vessel's propulsion,
steering, and related controls.
(m) After a power failure, electrical motors used to maintain
propulsion and steering must automatically restart when power is
restored, unless remote control starting is provided at the operating
station.
Sec. 143.590 Propulsor redundancy on vessels that move tank barges
carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(a) A towing vessel must be provided with at least two independent
propulsors unless the requirements of Sec. 143.595 are met.
(b) There must be independent controls for each propulsor at each
operating station.
(c) In the event of a failure of a single propulsor, the remaining
propulsor(s) must have sufficient power to maneuver the vessel to a safe
location.
Sec. 143.595 Vessels with one propulsor that move tank barges carrying
oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(a) A towing vessel must have independent, duplicate vital
auxiliaries. For the purpose of this section, vital auxiliaries are the
equipment necessary to operate the propulsion engine, and include fuel
pumps, lubricating oil pumps, and cooling water pumps. In the event of a
failure or malfunction of any single vital auxiliary, the propulsion
engine must continue to provide propulsion adequate to maintain control
of the tow.
(b) In the event of a failure, the corresponding independent
duplicate vital auxiliary, described in paragraph (a) of this section,
must be fully capable of assuming the operation of the failed unit.
Sec. 143.600 Alternative standards for vessels that move tank barges
carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
In lieu of meeting Secs. 143.585 through 143.595, a towing vessel
may comply with Sections 7-5 (class ABCU) and 3-5 (class R2) of Part 4
of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters
(295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of
this subchapter), except that a vessel that operates exclusively on
rivers or intracoastal waterways does not need to comply with 4-7-4/3.9
and the automatic day tank fill pump requirement of 4-7-4/25.3.
Sec. 143.605 Demonstration of compliance on vessels that move tank
barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(a) The owner or managing operator of each towing vessel must devise
test procedures that demonstrate compliance with the design and
engineering requirements prescribed in this subpart.
(b) The tests required in paragraph (a) of this section must be
satisfactorily conducted and witnessed by the cognizant OCMI or a TPO. A
record of the tests must be retained by the owner or managing operator
and be available upon request of the cognizant OCMI or TPO.
PART 144_CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
144.100 Purpose.
144.105 Applicability and delayed implementation.
144.120 A classed vessel.
144.125 A vessel with a load line.
144.130 A vessel built to the International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, requirements.
144.135 Verification of compliance with design standards.
144.140 Qualifications.
144.145 Procedures for verification of compliance with design
standards.
144.155 Verification of compliance with design standards for a sister
vessel.
144.160 Marking.
Subpart B_Structure
144.200 Structural standards for an existing vessel.
144.205 Structural standards for a new vessel.
144.215 Special consideration.
Subpart C_Stability and Watertight Integrity
144.300 Stability standards for an existing vessel.
144.305 Stability standards for a new vessel.
144.310 Lifting requirements for a new vessel.
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144.315 Weight and moment history requirements for a vessel with
approved lightweight characteristics.
144.320 Watertight or weathertight integrity.
144.330 Review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.
Subpart D_Fire Protection
144.400 Applicability.
144.405 Fire hazards to be minimized.
144.410 Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation
spaces.
144.415 Combustibles insulated from heated surfaces.
144.425 Waste receptacles.
144.430 Mattresses.
Subpart E_Emergency Escape
144.500 Means of escape.
144.505 Location of escapes.
144.510 Window as a means of escape.
144.515 One means of escape required.
Subpart F_Ventilation
144.600 Ventilation for accommodations.
144.605 Means to stop fans and close openings.
144.610 Ventilation in a vessel more than 65 feet in length.
Subpart G_Crew Spaces
144.700 General requirements.
144.710 Overnight accommodations.
144.720 Crew rest consideration.
Subpart H_Rails and Guards
144.800 Handrails and bulwarks.
144.810 Storm rails.
144.820 Guards in dangerous places.
144.830 Protection against hot piping.
Subpart I_Visibility
144.905 Operating station visibility.
144.920 Window or portlight strength in a new vessel.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless
otherwise noted.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 144.100 Purpose.
This part details the requirements for design, construction and
arrangement, and verification of compliance with this part, including
document review.
Sec. 144.105 Applicability and delayed implementation.
This part applies to each towing vessel subject to this subchapter.
Note that Secs. 144.200 and 144.300 only apply to an existing vessel and
that the following sections only apply to a new vessel: Secs. 144.205,
144.305, 144.310, 144.405, 144.410, 144.420, 144.425, 144.430, 144.910,
and 144.920.
(a) An existing towing vessel must comply with Sec. 144.320 starting
July 20, 2016 and it must comply with the other applicable requirements
in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel
obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
(b) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this
section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
(c) Alterations or modifications made to the structure or
arrangements of an existing vessel that are a major conversion, made on
or after the July 20, 2017, must comply with the regulations applied to
a new towing vessel of this part insofar as is reasonable and
practicable. Repairs conducted on an existing vessel, resulting in no
significant changes to the original structure or arrangement of the
vessel, must comply with the standards applicable to the vessel at the
time of construction or, as an alternative, with the regulations in this
part.
[USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016; 81 FR 47312, July 21,
2016]
Sec. 144.120 A classed vessel.
A vessel currently classed by a recognized classification society is
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of subparts B and C of
this part.
Sec. 144.125 A vessel with a load line.
A vessel with a valid load line certificate issued in accordance
with subchapter E of this chapter may be deemed in compliance with the
requirements of subparts B and C of this part.
Sec. 144.130 A vessel built to the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, requirements.
A vessel built to the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at
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Sea, 1974, as amended, is considered to be in compliance with this part.
Sec. 144.135 Verification of compliance with design standards.
Verification of compliance with the construction and arrangement
design standards of this part must be performed according to the
following table:
Table 144.135--Verification of Compliance With Design Standards
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Then the applicable
If the vessel is-- requirements must be met--
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(a) A new vessel,......................... Before the COI is issued.
(b) A vessel to undergo a major conversion Before the major conversion
or alteration to the hull, machinery, or or alteration is performed.
equipment that may affect the vessel's
safety,
(c) A vessel on which a new installation Before the new installation
that is not a ``replacement in kind'', is performed.
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[USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016; 81 FR 47312, July 21,
2016]
Sec. 144.140 Qualifications.
Use the following table to determine the individual or entity that
may conduct a verification of compliance with design standards required
by Sec. 144.135.
Table 144.140
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Verification of compliance with design
standards may be performed by-- Provided that--
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(a) A registered professional engineer The PE ensures he or she
(P.E.) licensed by one of the states of does not exceed the scope
the United States or the District of of his or her P.E. license.
Columbia;
(b) An authorized classification society The authorized
that has been delegated the authority to classification society
issue the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety ensures that the employees
Construction Certificate under 46 CFR that perform the
8.320; verification of compliance
holds proper qualifications
for the type of
verification performed.
(c) The Coast Guard....................... ............................
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Sec. 144.145 Procedures for verification of compliance with design
standards.
(a) Verification of compliance with design standards, when required
by Sec. 144.135, must be performed by an individual or entity who meets
the requirements of Sec. 144.140.
(b) Verification of compliance with design standards must be based
on objective evidence of compliance with the applicable requirements and
include:
(1) A description of the vessel's intended service and route;
(2) The standards used for the vessel's design and construction;
(3) Deviations from the standards used, if any;
(4) A statement that the vessel is suitable for the intended service
and route; and
(5) The identification of the individual or entity in Table 144.140
of Sec. 144.140 who conducted the verification of compliance.
(c) Verification of compliance with design standards must include
review and analyses of sufficient plans, drawings, schematics,
calculations, and other documents to ensure the vessel complies with the
standards used. The plans must be stamped with the seal authorized for
use by the individual or entity performing the verification of
compliance, or otherwise indicate that they have been reviewed and
determined to meet the applicable standards by an individual or entity
who meets the requirements of Sec. 144.140.
(d) A copy of the verified plan must be provided to the cognizant
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and the third-party
organization (TPO) conducting the surveys, if applicable, except as
provided in paragraph (e) of this section.
(e) Plans verified by an authorized classification society need only
be provided to the Coast Guard upon request.
(f) If the vessel is a new vessel, a copy of the verified plan must
be available at the construction site.
(g) As referred to in this section, the term plan may include, but
is not limited to drawings, documents, or diagrams of the following:
(1) Outboard profile.
(2) Inboard profile.
(3) Arrangement of decks.
(4) Midship section and scantling plans.
(5) Survival craft embarkation stations.
(6) Machinery installation, including, but not limited to:
(i) Propulsion and propulsion control, including shaft details;
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(ii) Steering and steering control, including rudder details;
(iii) Ventilation diagrams;
(iv) Fuel transfer and service system, including tanks;
(v) Piping systems including: bilge, ballast, hydraulic, combustible
and flammable liquids, vents, and overflows; and
(vi) Hull penetrations and shell connections;
(7) Electrical installation including, but not limited to:
(i) Elementary one-line diagram of the power system;
(ii) Cable lists;
(iii) Type and size of generators and prime movers;
(iv) Type and size of generator cables, bus-tie cables, feeders, and
branch circuit cables;
(v) Power and lighting panelboards with number of circuits and
rating of energy consuming devices;
(vi) Capacity of storage batteries;
(vii) Rating of circuit breakers and switches, interrupting capacity
of circuit breakers, and rating and setting of overcurrent devices; and
(viii) Electrical plant load analysis as required by Sec. 143.555 of
this subchapter.
(8) Lifesaving equipment locations and installation;
(9) Fire protection equipment installation including, but not
limited to:
(i) Fire main system plans and calculations;
(ii) Fixed gas fire extinguishing system plans and calculations;
(iii) Fire detecting system and smoke detecting system plans;
(iv) Sprinkler system diagram and calculations; and
(v) Portable fire extinguisher types, sizes, and locations;
(10) Lines and offsets, curves of form, cross curves of stability,
tank capacities including size and location on vessel, and other
stability documents needed to show compliance; and
(11) Towing arrangements.
Sec. 144.155 Verification of compliance with design standards for a
sister vessel.
(a) Verification of compliance required by Sec. 144.135 is not
required for a sister vessel, provided that:
(1) The original vessel has been verified as complying with this
part;
(2) The owner authorizes the use of the plans for the original
vessels for the new construction of the sister vessel;
(3) The standards used in the design and construction of the
original vessel have not changed since the original verification of
compliance;
(4) The sister vessel is built to the same verified plans, drawings,
schematics, calculations, and other documents and equipped with
machinery of the same make and model as the original vessel, and has not
been subsequently modified;
(5) The sister vessel is built in the same shipyard facility as the
original vessel; and
(6) For a sister vessel subject to a stability standard, that the
conditions in Table 144.155 of this section are met:
Table 144.155
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If-- Then--
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(i) The delivery date of the sister vessel The approved lightweight
is not more than 2 years after a previous characteristics of that
stability test date of either the earlier vessel are adopted
original vessel or an earlier sister by the sister vessel;
vessel,
(ii) Paragraph (a)(6)(i) of this section The vertical center of
does not apply, and the lightweight gravity (VCG) of the
characteristics determined from a earlier vessel is adopted
deadweight survey of the sister vessel by the sister vessel and
are shown to meet both the following used with the lightweight
criteria: displacement and LCG
(A) the lightweight displacement differs determined from the
by not more than 3 percent of the earlier deadweight survey of the
vessel's lightweight displacement, and sister vessel;
(B) the longitudinal center of gravity
(LCG) differs by not more than 1 percent
of the length between perpendiculars
(LBP) of the earlier vessel's LCG,
(iii) Neither paragraph (a)(6)(i) nor (ii) The vessel must undergo a
of this section apply because both the stability test in
criteria in paragraphs (a)(6)(ii)(A) and accordance with 46 CFR part
(B) of this section are not met and 170, subpart F;
lightweight characteristics were
determined from a stability test on
either the original vessel or a sister
vessel,
(iv) No vessel of the class of sister One vessel of the class must
vessels previously underwent a stability undergo a stability test in
test, accordance with 46 CFR part
170, subpart F, and each
sister vessel to which a
stability standard applies
must meet either paragraph
(a)(6)(ii) or (iii) of this
section.
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(b) A statement that verifies sister vessel status for each element
of paragraph (a) of this section from an individual or entity meeting
the requirements of Sec. 144.140 must be retained and produced upon
request.
Sec. 144.160 Marking.
(a) The hull of each documented vessel must be marked as required by
part 67 of this chapter.
(b) The hull of each undocumented vessel must be marked with its
name and hailing port.
(c) A vessel complying with either Sec. 144.300(a) or Sec. 144.305
must have draft marks that meet the requirements of Sec. 97.40-10 of
this chapter.
(d) Each vessel assigned a load line must have the load line marks
and the deck line permanently scribed or embossed as required by
subchapter E of this chapter.
(e) Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both
sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high:
``WATERTIGHT DOOR--KEEP CLOSED'' or ``WATERTIGHT HATCH--KEEP CLOSED''.
(f) Each escape hatch and emergency exit used as means of escape
must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50
millimeters (2 inches) high: ``EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR''.
Subpart B_Structure
Sec. 144.200 Structural standards for an existing vessel.
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in
compliance with this subpart provided that either:
(a) The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the
rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the
intended service and routes, but not classed; or
(b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as
structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the
vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an
audit or survey.
Sec. 144.205 Structural standards for a new vessel.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, a
new vessels must comply with the standards established by the American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as provided in the following table.
Table 144.205(a)--Structural Standards for a New Vessel
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For a new vessel to be certificated for ABS Rules for Building and
service on-- Classing--
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(1) Lakes, bays, and sounds, limited Steel Vessels Under 90
coastwise, coastwise, and oceans routes; Meters (295 Feet) in Length
(incorporated by reference,
see Sec. 136.112 of this
subchapter) apply; or
(2) Rivers or intracoastal waterways Steel Vessels for Service on
routes. Rivers and Intracoastal
Waterways (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.
136.112 of this subchapter)
apply.
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(b) Alternate design standards to comply with this subpart may be
approved in accordance with Sec. 136.115 of this subchapter.
(c) The current standards of a recognized classification society,
other than ABS, may be used provided they are accepted by the Coast
Guard as providing an equivalent level of safety.
(d) The structural standard selected must be applied throughout the
vessel including design, construction, installation, maintenance,
alteration, and repair. Deviations are subject to approval by the
Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.
Sec. 144.215 Special consideration.
The cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to the structural
requirements for a vessel if that vessel is:
(a) Not greater than 65 feet in length;
(b) Operating exclusively within a limited geographic area; or
(c) Of an unusual design not contemplated by the rules of the
American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society.
Subpart C_Stability and Watertight Integrity
Sec. 144.300 Stability standards for an existing vessel.
(a) The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel operating
under a
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stability document must be able to readily produce a copy of such
document.
(b) The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not
operating under a stability document must be able to show at least one
of the following:
(1) The vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does
not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the
Coast Guard or a TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey.
(2) The vessel performs successfully on operational tests to
determine whether the vessel has adequate stability and handling
characteristics.
(3) The vessel has a satisfactory stability assessment by means of
giving due consideration to each item that impacts a vessel's stability
characteristics which include, but are not limited to, the form,
arrangement, construction, number of decks, route, and operating
restrictions of the vessel.
Sec. 144.305 Stability standards for a new vessel.
Each new vessel must meet the applicable stability requirements of
part 170 and, if applicable, of part 173, subpart E, of this chapter in
addition to the requirements in the following table:
Table 144.305--Stability Standards for a New Vessel
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Each new vessel certificated to operate Must meet the requirements
on-- of--
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(a) Protected waters...................... Sec. 170.173(e)(2) of this
chapter.
(b) Partially protected waters............ Secs. 170.170 and
170.173(e)(1) of this
chapter.
(c) Exposed waters or that is assigned a Secs. 170.170 and 174.145
load line. of this chapter.
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Sec. 144.310 Lifting requirements for a new vessel.
Each new vessel equipped for lifting must meet the requirements of
part 173, subpart B, of this chapter.
Sec. 144.315 Weight and moment history requirements for a vessel with
approved lightweight characteristics.
(a) A weight and moment history of changes to the vessel since
approval of its lightweight characteristics (displacement, Longitudinal
Center of Gravity (LCG) and Vertical Center of Gravity (VCG)) must be
maintained. All weight modifications to the vessel (additions, removals,
and relocations) including a calculation of the aggregate weight change
(absolute total of all additions, removals, and relocations) must be
recorded in the history, along with a description of the change(s), when
and where accomplished, moment arms, etc. After each modification, the
lightweight characteristics must be recalculated.
(b) When the aggregate weight change is more than 2 percent of the
vessel's approved lightweight displacement, or the recalculated change
in the vessel's lightweight LCG is more than 1 percent of the LBP, a
deadweight survey must be performed to determine the vessel's current
lightweight displacement and LCG. Use the following table to determine
when the deadweight survey results or the vessel's aggregate weight
change requires the vessel to undergo a specified stability test:
Table 144.315
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If-- Then--
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(1) The deadweight survey results are both the recalculated lightweight
within 1 percent of the recalculated VCG can be accepted as
lightweight displacement and within 1 accurate;
percent LBP of the recalculated
lightweight LCG,
(2) The deadweight survey results do not the vessel must undergo a
meet the criteria of paragraph (b)(1) of stability test in
this section, accordance with 46 CFR 170,
subpart F;
(3) The aggregate weight change is more the vessel must undergo a
than 10 percent of the vessel's approved stability test in
lightweight displacement, accordance with 46 CFR 170,
subpart F.
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Sec. 144.320 Watertight or weathertight integrity.
(a) Each vessel fitted with installed bulwarks around the exterior
of the main deck must have sufficient freeing ports or scuppers or a
combination of freeing ports and scuppers to allow water to run off the
deck quickly without adversely affecting the stability of the vessel.
(b) Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull
penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may
allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the
expected route.
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Sec. 144.330 Review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.
The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and
weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual
who meets the requirements of Sec. 144.140. The review may include an
examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and
bulkheads.
Subpart D_Fire Protection
Sec. 144.400 Applicability.
Except for Sec. 144.415, which applies to each new and existing
vessel, this subpart applies to each new towing vessel.
Sec. 144.405 Fire hazards to be minimized.
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire
hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable.
Sec. 144.410 Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from
accommodation spaces.
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation
spaces by bulkheads. Doors may be installed provided they are the self-
closing type.
Sec. 144.415 Combustibles insulated from heated surfaces.
Internal combustion engine exhaust ducts, galley exhaust ducts and
similar ignition sources must be insulated with noncombustible
insulation if less than 450 mm (18 inches) away from combustible
material. Installations in accordance with ABYC P-1 or NFPA 302
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) will be
considered as meeting the requirements of this section.
Sec. 144.425 Waste receptacles.
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste
receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles
must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the
sides or bottom.
Sec. 144.430 Mattresses.
Each mattress must comply with either:
(a) The Consumer Product Safety Commission Standard for Mattress
Flammability (FF 4-72, Amended), 16 CFR part 1632, subpart A, and not
contain polyurethane foam; or
(b) IMO Resolution A.688(17) (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) in which case the mattress may contain
polyurethane foam.
Subpart E_Emergency Escape
Sec. 144.500 Means of escape.
Where practicable and except as provided in Sec. 144.515, each space
where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two
means of escape. Arrangements on an existing vessel may be retained if
it is impracticable or unreasonable to provide two means of escape.
Sec. 144.505 Location of escapes.
The two required means of escape must be widely separated and, if
possible, at opposite ends or sides of the space. Means may include
normal and emergency exits, passageways, stairways, ladders, deck
scuttles, doors, and windows.
Sec. 144.510 Window as a means of escape.
On a vessel of 65 feet (19.8 meters) or less in length, a window or
windshield of sufficient size and proper accessibility may be used as
one of the required means of escape from an enclosed space, provided it:
(a) Does not lead directly overboard;
(b) Is suitably marked; and
(c) Has a means to open the window or break the glass.
Sec. 144.515 One means of escape required.
Only one means of escape is required from a space where:
(a) The space has a deck area less than 30 square meters (322 square
feet);
(b) There is no stove, heater, or other source of fire in the space;
(c) The means of escape is located as far as possible from a
machinery space or fuel tank; and
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(d) If an accommodation space, the single means of escape does not
include a deck scuttle or a ladder.
Subpart F_Ventilation
Sec. 144.600 Ventilation for accommodations.
Each accommodation space on a vessel must be ventilated in a manner
suitable for the purpose of the space.
Sec. 144.605 Means to stop fans and close openings.
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system
serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway,
ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into
such spaces.
Sec. 144.610 Ventilation in a vessel more than 65 feet in length.
A vessel of more than 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length with overnight
accommodations must have a mechanical ventilation system unless a
natural system, such as opening windows, portholes, or doors, will
provide adequate ventilation in ordinary weather.
Subpart G_Crew Spaces
Sec. 144.700 General requirements.
(a) A crew accommodation space and a work space must be of
sufficient size, adequate construction, and with suitable equipment to
provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection and
accommodation of the crew in a manner practicable for the size,
facilities, service, route, and modes of operation of the vessel.
(b) The deck above a crew accommodation space must be located above
the deepest load waterline.
Sec. 144.710 Overnight accommodations.
Overnight accommodations must be provided for crewmembers if it is
operated more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, unless the crew is put
ashore and the vessel is provided with a new crew.
Sec. 144.720 Crew rest consideration.
The condition of the crew accommodations must consider the
importance of crew rest. Factors to consider include vibrations, ambient
light, noise levels, and general comfort. Every effort must be made to
ensure that quarters help provide a suitable environment for sleep and
off-duty rest.
Subpart H_Rails and Guards
Sec. 144.800 Handrails and bulwarks.
(a) Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the
periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may
include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength
and support equivalent to fixed rails.
(b) In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical,
such as at narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be
substituted.
Sec. 144.810 Storm rails.
On a vessel in oceans or coastwise service, suitable storm rails or
hand grabs must be installed in all passageways and at the deckhouse
sides where persons onboard might have normal access.
Sec. 144.820 Guards in dangerous places.
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be
protected by a cover, guard or rail. This is not meant to restrict
access to towing equipment such as winches, drums, towing gear or
steering compartment equipment necessary for the operation of the
vessel.
Sec. 144.830 Protection against hot piping.
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within
reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent
burns. On a new vessel, each pipe that contains vapor, gas, or liquid
that has a temperature exceeding 150 deg.F (65.5 deg.C) which is
within reach of personnel must be insulated where necessary or otherwise
guarded to prevent injury.
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Subpart I_Visibility
Sec. 144.905 Operating station visibility.
(a) Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of
sufficient size and properly located to provide a clear field of vision
for safe operation in any condition.
(b) Means must be provided to ensure that windows immediately
forward of the operating station in the pilothouse allow for adequate
visibility to ensure safe navigation regardless of weather conditions.
This may include mechanical means such as windshield wipers, defoggers,
clear-view screens, or other such means, taking into consideration the
intended route of the vessel.
(c) The field of vision from the operating station on a new vessel
must extend over an arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees on either
side of the vessel.
(d) If a new vessel is towing astern, the operating station must be
provided with a view aft.
(e) In a new vessel, glass or other glazing material used in windows
at the operating station must have a light transmission of not less than
70 percent according to Test 2 of ANSI/SAE Z 26.1-1996 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec. 136.112 of this subchapter) and must comply with
Test 15 of ANSI/SAE Z 26.1-1996 for Class I Optical Deviation.
Sec. 144.920 Window or portlight strength in a new vessel.
(a) Each window or portlight, and its means of attachment to the
hull or the deckhouse, must be capable of withstanding the maximum
expected load from wind and waves, due to its location on the vessel and
the vessel's authorized route.
(b) Any covering or protection placed over a window or porthole that
could be used as a means of escape must be able to be readily removed or
opened from within the space.
(c) Glass and other glazing materials used in windows of a new
towing vessel must be materials that will not break into dangerous
fragments if fractured.
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SUBCHAPTER N_DANGEROUS CARGOES
PARTS 145 146 [RESERVED]
PART 147_HAZARDOUS SHIPS' STORES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General Provisions
Sec.
147.1 Purpose and applicability.
147.3 Definitions.
147.5 Commandant (CG-OES); address.
147.7 Incorporation by reference.
147.8 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act.
147.9 Waivers.
147.15 Hazardous ships' stores permitted on board vessels.
147.30 Labeling.
147.33 Right of appeal.
Subpart B_Stowage and Other Special Requirements for Particular
Materials
147.35 Purpose of subpart.
147.40 Materials requiring Commandant (CG-OES) approval.
147.45 Flammable and combustible liquids.
147.50 Fuel for cooking, heating, and lighting.
147.60 Compressed gases.
147.65 Carbon dioxide and Halon fire extinguishing systems.
147.66 Inert gas fire extinguishing systems.
147.67 Halocarbon fire extinguishing systems.
147.70 Acetylene.
147.85 Oxygen.
147.90 Refrigerants.
147.95 Explosives.
147.100 Radioactive materials.
147.105 Anesthetics, drugs, and medicines.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source: CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, unless otherwise
noted.
Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 147 appear by USCG-
2009-0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009, and USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782,
Oct. 1, 2012.
Subpart A_General Provisions
Sec. 147.1 Purpose and applicability.
(a) This part prescribes regulations designating what hazardous
materials may be on board vessels as ships' stores and prescribes
requirements for the labeling, stowage, and use of those materials.
(b) This part applies to all vessels listed in 46 U.S.C. 3301 as
subject to inspection under part B of 46 U.S.C. Subtitle II. On foreign
vessels in the navigable waters of the United States, the Captain of the
Port or District Commander may prohibit the unsafe use or stowage of
hazardous ships' stores under 33 CFR 160.109.
(c) All certifications previously issued by the Coast Guard under
this part permitting the use of particular materials or products as
ships' stores are null and void.
(d) The regulations in this subchapter (46 CFR parts 147, 147A, and
148) have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same
field.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by USCG-2006-24797,
77 FR 33885, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]
Sec. 147.3 Definitions.
As used in this part:
Accommodation, control, or service spaces means living quarters,
including walkways, dining rooms, galleys, pantries, lounges,
lavatories, cabins, staterooms, offices, hospitals, cinemas, and game
and hobby rooms; areas containing controls for equipment and navigation;
workshops, other than those forming part of machinery spaces; and store
rooms adjacent to these spaces.
Combustible liquid means combustible liquid as the term is defined
in 49 CFR 173.120(b).
Compressed gas means compressed gas as the term is defined in 49 CFR
173.115.
Consumer commodity means a commodity, such as a polish, insecticide,
cleaning compound, or distillate, that is packaged and distributed in a
form and quantity intended for sale through retail sales establishments.
Flammable liquid means flammable liquid as the term is defined in 49
CFR 173.120(a).
Hazardous material means hazardous material as the term is defined
in 49 CFR 171.8.
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Hazardous ships' stores means ships' stores that are hazardous
materials.
Proper shipping name means the name of the hazardous ships' stores
shown in Roman print (not in italics) in 49 CFR 172.101.
Ships' stores means materials which are on board a vessel for the
upkeep, maintenance, safety, operation, or navigation of the vessel
(except for fumigants under part 147A of this chapter, for fuel and
compressed air used for the vessel's primary propulsion machinery, or
for fixed auxiliary equipment) or for the safety or comfort of the
vessel's passengers or crew.
Technical name means the recognized chemical name used in scientific
or technical publications.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR
51048, Sept. 30, 1997]
Sec. 147.5 Commandant (CG-OES); address.
Commandant (CG-ENG) is the Office of Design and Engineering
Standards. The mailing address is Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of
Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-
372-1372.
[USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 30, 2013]
Sec. 147.7 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change
in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the
public. All approved material is available for inspection at Coast Guard
Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and
Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. The material is also
available from the sources listed below. It is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(b) American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC), 613 Third Street,
Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403, telephone 410-990-4460, www.abyinc.org.
(1) ABYC H-25-81, Portable Fuel Systems and Portable Containers for
Flammable Liquids, (May 12, 1981), (``ABYC H-25-81''), IBR approved for
Sec. 147.45.
(2) [Reserved]
(c) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), Publication Sales Department, 1791 Tullie
Circle NE., Atlanta, GA 30329, telephone 404-636-8400, www.ashrae.org.
(1) ANSI/ASHRAE 34-78, Number Designation of Refrigerants (approved
1978), (``ANSI/ASHRAE 34-78''), IBR approved for Sec. 147.90.
(2) [Reserved]
(d) Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA), 14501 George Carter Way,
Suite 103, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, 703-788-2700, http://
www.cganet.com.
(1) CGA C-6-2007, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel
Compressed Gas Cylinders, Tenth Edition, 2007, IBR approved for
Sec. 147.65(b).
(2) [Reserved]
(e) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
(1) NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,
2008 Edition, IBR approved for Secs. 147.66(c) and 147.67(c).
(2) NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
2009 Edition, effective July 18, 2008, IBR approved for Sec. 147.65(b).
(f) Public Health Service (PHS), Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, 710 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20401, 866-512-
1800, http://www.gpo.gov.
(1) DHHS Publication No. PHS 84-2024, The Ship's Medicine Chest and
Medical Aid at Sea, revised 1984, IBR approved for Sec. 147.105.
(2) [Reserved]
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(g) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com.
(1) UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, 7th Ed., revised March 3,
1987, (``UL 30''), IBR approved for Sec. 147.45(f).
(2) UL 1185, Standard for Portable Marine Fuel Tanks, Second
Edition, revised July 6, 1984, (``UL 1185''), IBR approved for
Sec. 147.45(f).
(3) UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum
Products, 1st Ed., revised March 22, 1985, (``UL 1313''), IBR approved
for Sec. 147.45(f).
(4) UL 1314, Standard for Special-Purpose Containers, 1st Ed.,
revised February 7, 1984, (``UL 1314''), IBR approved for
Sec. 147.45(f).
[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33885, June 7, 2012, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22,
2016]
Sec. 147.8 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
(a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers
assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in
this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast
Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44
U.S.C. 3507(f), which requires that agencies display a current control
number assigned by the Director of the OMB for each approved agency
information collection requirement.
(b) Display.
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Current OMB
46 CFR part or section where identified or described control no.
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Sec. 147.9................................................ 1625-0034
Sec. 147.30............................................... 1625-0034
Sec. 147.40............................................... 1625-0034
Sec. 147.60(c)(2)......................................... 1625-0034
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[CGD 88-072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988; CGD 88-072, 53 FR 37570, Sept.
27, 1988, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58349, Sept. 30, 2004]
Sec. 147.9 Waivers.
(a) Any requirement in this part may be waived on a case by case
basis if it is determined by Commandant (CG-ENG) that the requirement is
impracticable under the circumstances and that an acceptable level of
safety can be maintained.
(b) Requests for issuance of a waiver must be in writing and contain
a detailed explanation of--
(1) Why the requirement is impracticable; and
(2) What measures will be taken to maintain an acceptable or
equivalent level of safety.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50465, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 30, 2013]
Sec. 147.15 Hazardous ships' stores permitted on board vessels.
Unless prohibited under subpart B of this part, any hazardous
material may be on board a vessel as ships' stores if the material--
(a) Is labeled according to Sec. 147.30; and
(b) Meets the requirements, if any, in subpart B of this part
applicable to the material.
Sec. 147.30 Labeling.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, all
immediate receptacles, containers, or packages containing hazardous
ships' stores must be labeled in English with the following information
concerning the contents:
(1) Technical name or proper shipping name.
(2) For hazardous ships' stores other than liquid fuels,
manufacturer's or supplier's name and address.
(3) Hazard classification under 49 CFR 172.101, 173.2, and 173.2(a).
(4) For hazardous ships' stores other than liquid fuels, step by
step procedures for proper use.
(5) First aid instructions in the event of personnel contact,
including antidotes in the event of ingestion.
(6) Stowage and segregation requirements.
(b) Hazardous ships' stores that are consumer commodities labeled in
accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations in 16
CFR
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part 1500 need not be labeled as specified in paragraph (a) of this
section.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR
51048, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2005-22329, 70 FR 57183, Sept. 30, 2005]
Sec. 147.33 Right of appeal.
Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under
this part, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal therefrom in
accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.
[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989; 55 FR 21386, May 24, 1990]
Subpart B_Stowage and Other Special Requirements for Particular
Materials
Sec. 147.35 Purpose of subpart.
This subpart prescribes special requirements applicable to
particular, named materials. These requirements are in addition to the
general requirements in subpart A applicable to those materials.
Sec. 147.40 Materials requiring Commandant (CG-OES) approval.
(a) Commandant (CG-ENG) approval is required before the following
hazardous materials may be on board a vessel as ships' stores:
(1) Poison gases of Class 2, Division 2.3 and toxic liquids of Class
6, Division 6.1 which are poisonous by inhalation in Hazard Zone A.
(2) Explosives of Divisions 1.1 or 1.2.
(3) Flammable gases, other than those addressed specifically in this
subpart.
(4) Forbidden materials listed in 49 CFR 172.101.
(b) Request for approval must be submitted to the Commandant (CG-
ENG), identify the material, and explain the need for its use.
(c) Upon approval, the material is added to the list of materials
approved under this section. A copy of this list is available from the
Commandant (CG-ENG) at the address in Sec. 147.5.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50465, Sept. 29, 19955; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-
057, 62 FR 51048, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 30,
2013]
Sec. 147.45 Flammable and combustible liquids.
(a) This section applies to the stowage and transfer of flammable
and combustible liquids (including gasoline and diesel oil), other than
liquids used as fuel for cooking, heating, and lighting under
Sec. 147.50.
(b) No flammable or combustible liquids may be stowed in any
accommodation, control, or service space (other than a paint locker).
(c) No more than 19 liters (five gallons) of flammable liquids may
be stowed in any machinery space. The flammable liquids must be in
containers of 3.8 liters (one gallon) or less.
(d) No more than 208 liters (55 gallons) of combustible liquids may
be stowed in any machinery space.
(e) An aggregate of more than 7.6 liters (two gallons) of flammable
or combustible liquids stowed outside of an accommodation, control, or
service, space (other than a paint locker) or outside of a machinery
space must be stowed in a paint locker that is marked with a warning
sign indicating flammable or combustible liquid storage.
(f) Flammable and combustible liquids used as fuel for portable
auxiliary equipment must be stored in--
(1) Integral tanks that form part of the vessel's structure;
(2) An independent tank meeting the requirements of subpart 58.50 of
Part 58 of this chapter;
(3) A non-bulk packaging authorized for Class 3 (flammable) liquids
or combustible liquids under 49 CFR 173.201, 173.202, or 173.203, as
referenced for the specific liquid in column 8B of the Hazardous
Materials Table of 49 CFR 172.101.
(4) A portable outboard fuel tank meeting the specifications of ABYC
H-25-81 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 147.7) or one identified by
Underwriters Laboratories as meeting the specifications of UL 1185
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 147.7);
(5) A portable safety container identified by Underwriters
Laboratories as meeting the specifications of UL 30 or UL 1313 (both
incorporated by reference, see Sec. 147.7); or
(6) A portable safety container identified by Underwriters
Laboratories as
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meeting the requirements of UL 1314 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 147.7).
(g) Each portable container of flammable or combustible liquid used
for portable auxiliary equipment must be stowed in a paint locker or an
open location designated by the master.
(h) Fuel tanks for portable auxiliary equipment using flammable or
combustible liquids may only be refilled on a vessel--
(1) By using a container described in paragraph (f)(2), (f)(3), or
(f)(5) of this section which has a capacity not exceeding 23 liters (6
gallons); or
(2) In the case of portable outboard fuel tanks described in
paragraph (f)(4) of this section, in accordance with paragraph (i) of
this section.
(i) Portable containers or portable outboard fuel tanks may be
refilled from a larger container of flammable or combustible liquid on
the weather deck of a vessel, other than a small passenger vessel
subject to Subchapter T of this chapter, provided that--
(1) A drip pan of adequate size is used to collect any drippings;
and
(2) At least one Coast Guard approved Type B, Size I, fire
extinguisher is within three meters (9.75 feet) of the refilling
location.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 92-100, 59 FR
17001, Apr. 11, 1994; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51048, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-
2006-24797, 77 FR 33885, June 7, 2012]
Sec. 147.50 Fuel for cooking, heating, and lighting.
(a) Flammable and combustible liquids and gases not listed in this
section are prohibited for cooking, heating, or lighting on any vessel,
with the exception of combustible liquids on cargo vessels.
(b) Fluid alcohol is prohibited for cooking, heating, or lighting on
ferry vessels. Fluid alcohol burners, where wet primed, must have a
catch pan not less than \3/4\ of an inch deep secured inside of the
frame of the stove or have the metal protection under the stove flanged
up \3/4\ of an inch to form a pan.
(c) Containers of solidified alcohol must be secured on a fixed
base.
(d) Liquefied or non-liquefied gas is prohibited for cooking,
heating, and lighting on ferry vessels, but may be used on other
inspected vessels if the system in which it is used meets the applicable
requirements of subpart 58.16 or subpart 184.05 of this chapter, as
appropriate, or is approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG).
(e) Kerosene and commercial standard fuel oil No. 1, No. 2, and No.
3 are prohibited for cooking, heating, or lighting on ferry or passenger
vessels, unless the following conditions are met:
(1) Pressure or gravity feed must be used.
(2) Where wet priming is used in a cooking device, the device must
have a catch pan not less than three fourths of an inch deep secured
inside the frame of the device or a metal protector under the device
with a least a three fourths inch flange to form a pan.
(3) Where wet priming is used, a non-flammable priming liquid must
be used.
(4) Fuel tanks for fixed stoves must be separated from the stove and
mounted in a location open to the atmosphere or mounted inside a
compartment with an outside fill and vent.
(5) Fuel lines must have an easily accessible shut-off valve at the
tank.
(6) If the fuel tank is outside of a stove compartment, a shut-off
valve must be fitted at the stove.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 83-013, 54 FR
6402, Feb. 10, 1989; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50465, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-
041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 147.60 Compressed gases.
(a) Cylinder requirements. Cylinders used for containing hazardous
ships' stores that are compressed gases must be--
(1) Authorized for the proper shipping name of the gas in accordance
with 49 CFR 172.101 and 49 CFR part 173;
(2) Constructed in accordance with subpart C of 49 CFR part 178 or
exempted under 49 CFR part 107;
(3) Filled, marked, and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301
through 173.308; and
(4) Except as provided in 46 CFR 147.65, 147.66, and 147.67,
maintained and retested in accordance with 49 CFR 180.
(b) Stowage and care of cylinders. (1) Cylinders must always be
secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed
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in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in
place.
(2) Lockers or housings must be vented to the open air near the top
and bottom for positive circulation of vapors.
(3) Cylinders must be protected from all sources of heat which may
cause the cylinders to be heated to a temperature higher than 130
deg.F.
(c) Pressure vessels other than cylinders. Pressure vessels, other
than cylinders subject to paragraph (a) of this section, used for
containing ships' stores that are compressed gases must--
(1) Be constructed and inspected in accordance with part 54 of this
chapter; and
(2) Carry only nitrogen or air, unless permission is granted by
Commandant (CG-ENG) to do otherwise.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50465, Sept. 29, 19955; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-
2006-24797, 77 FR 33886, June 7, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60154,
Sept. 30, 2013]
Sec. 147.65 Carbon dioxide and Halon fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Carbon dioxide cylinders forming part of a fixed fire
extinguishing system must be maintained as follows:
(1) Cylinders must be retested at least every 12 years. If a
cylinder is discharged and more than 5 years have elapsed since the last
test, it must be retested before recharging.
(2) Carbon dioxide cylinders must be rejected for further service
when they:
(i) Leak;
(ii) Are dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise in a
weakened condition;
(iii) Have lost more than 5 percent of their tare weight; or
(iv) Have been involved in a fire.
(3) Cylinders which have contained gas agents for fixed fire
extinguishing systems and have not been tested within 5 years must not
be used to contain another compressed gas onboard a vessel, unless the
cylinders are retested and re-marked in accordance with
Sec. 147.60(a)(3) and (4).
(4) Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping
of semi-portable or fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems and
discharge hoses in semi-portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishing
systems must be replaced or tested at a pressure of 6.9 MPa (1,000
psig). At test pressure, the pressure must not drop at a rate greater
than 1.03 MPa (150 psi) per minute for a 2-minute period. The test must
be performed when the cylinders are retested.
(b) Halon cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing
system must be maintained as follows:
(1) The agent weight must be ascertained annually by one of the
methods identified in paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(4) of this section.
Measured weights or liquid levels must be recorded and compared with the
recommended fill levels and previous readings. If cylinder weight or
liquid level, adjusted for temperature, shows a 5 percent loss of
pressure, the cylinder must be refilled. If cylinder pressure, adjusted
for temperature, shows a 10 percent loss of pressure, the cylinders must
be refilled.
(2) The cylinders may be removed from the mounting racks and
weighed.
(3) The contents of cylinders fitted with integral floating dipstick
liquid level indicators may be measured with the dipstick indicator.
(4) With approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection (OCMI), liquid level indication measures such as ultrasonic/
audio gauging or radioisotope gauging may be used, provided that all of
the following conditions are met:
(i) Measurement equipment is calibrated for the cylinder wall
thickness and Halon liquid.
(ii) Calibration is verified by weighing the cylinders that indicate
the lowest levels of Halon in each release group, but in no case less
than 10 percent of the inspected cylinders in each release group.
(iii) The acceptable liquid level is identified by the original
system installer or coincides with all other cylinder liquid levels of
the same release group.
(iv) Measurements are made by personnel skilled in ultrasonic/audio
gauging or radioisotope gauging techniques.
(5) Effective 12 years after commissioning of the system or 5 years
after the last hydrostatic test, whichever is
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later, the following inspections must be completed every 5 years:
(i) Cylinders continuously in service without discharging must be
removed from mounting racks and given a complete external visual
inspection. The inspection must be conducted in accordance with the CGA
Pamphlet C-6 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 147.7).
(ii) The volume of agent must be ascertained either by removing and
weighing the cylinder or by floating liquid level indicators, integral
with the cylinder construction, taking into account adjustments
necessary for cylinder temperature and pressure.
(6) Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping
of fixed Halon fire extinguishing systems must be:
(i) Visually inspected for damage, corrosion, or deterioration every
year and replaced if found unserviceable; and
(ii) Inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12A, paragraph
6.3.1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 147.7) except that
hydrostatic testing must be performed every 12 years instead of every 5
years.
(7) During any inspection, cylinders must be removed from service if
they:
(i) Leak;
(ii) Are dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise in a
weakened condition; or
(iii) Have been involved in a fire.
(c) Cylinders that have contained carbon dioxide or Halon and have
not been tested within 5 years must not be used to contain another
compressed gas onboard a vessel, unless the cylinder is retested and re-
marked in accordance with Sec. 147.60(a)(3) and (4).
[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]
Sec. 147.66 Inert gas fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Inert gas cylinders forming part of a clean agent fixed fire
extinguishing system must be retested every five years, except that
cylinders with a water capacity of 125 pounds or less may be retested
every 10 years in accordance with 49 CFR 180.209(b).
(b) An inert gas cylinder must be removed from service if it:
(1) Leaks;
(2) Is dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise weakened;
(3) Has lost more than 5 percent of its tare weight; or
(4) Has been involved in a fire.
(c) Flexible connections between cylinders and discharge piping for
fixed inert gas fire extinguishing systems must be renewed or retested
in accordance with section 7.3 of NFPA 2001 (incorporated by reference,
see Sec. 147.7).
[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33886, June 7, 2012]
Sec. 147.67 Halocarbon fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Each halocarbon cylinder forming part of a clean agent fixed
fire extinguishing system must be:
(1) Retested at least once every 12 years and before recharging if
it has been discharged and more than five years have elapsed since the
last test; or
(2) As an alternative, a cylinder conforming to the requirements of
49 CFR 180.209(g) may be given the complete external visual inspection
in lieu of hydrostatic testing provided for by that section.
(b) A halocarbon cylinder must be removed from service if it:
(1) Leaks;
(2) Is dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise weakened;
(3) Has lost more than 5 percent of its tare weight; or
(4) Has been involved in a fire.
(c) Flexible connections between cylinders and discharge piping for
halocarbon fire extinguishing systems must be renewed or retested in
accordance with section 7.3 of NFPA 2001 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec. 147.7).
[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33886, June 7, 2012]
Sec. 147.70 Acetylene.
(a) Seventeen cubic meters (600 standard cubic feet) or less of
acetylene may be stowed on or below decks on any vessel.
(b) More than 17 m\3\ (600 standard cubic feet) of acetylene may be
on board a vessel engaged in industrial operations, if it is stowed on
deck.
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Sec. 147.85 Oxygen.
(a) Eighty five cubic meters (3000 standard cubic feet) or less of
oxygen may be on board any vessel.
(b) More than 85 m\3\ (3000 standard cubic feet) of oxygen may be on
board a vessel engaged in industrial operations, if it is stowed on deck
or in a well ventilated space.
Sec. 147.90 Refrigerants.
(a) Only refrigerants listed in ANSI/ASHRAE 34-78 may be carried as
ships' stores.
(b) Refrigerants contained in a vessel's operating system are not
considered as being carried as ship's stores.
Sec. 147.95 Explosives.
(a) Explosives--general. Except as provided for elsewhere in this
subchapter, explosives, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50, which are hazardous
ships' stores must be stowed in accordance with 49 CFR 176.116 through
176.138.
(b) Small arms ammunition. (1) No person shall bring, have in their
possession, or use on board a vessel any small arms ammunition, except
by express permission of the master of the vessel.
(2) All small arms ammunition must be stowed and locked in a metal
closed cargo transport unit for Class 1 (explosive) materials as defined
in 49 CFR 176.2. The key to the cargo transport unit must be kept in the
possession of the master or a person designated by the master.
(c) Ships' signals and emergency equipment. (1) Explosive ships'
signals and emergency equipment, including pyrotechnic distress signals
and line throwing equipment, must be stowed in watertight containers or
wood lined magazine chests.
(2) All pyrotechnic distress signals, rockets, and line throwing
guns must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR
176.140 through 176.146.
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988, as amended by CGD 92-100, 59 FR
17001, Apr. 11, 1994; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51048, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 30, 2013]
Sec. 147.100 Radioactive materials.
(a) Radioactive materials must not be brought on board, used in any
manner, or stored on the vessel, unless the use of the materials is
authorized by a current license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) under 10 CFR parts 30 and 34.
(b) Stowage of radioactive materials must conform to the
requirements of the NRC license.
Sec. 147.105 Anesthetics, drugs, and medicines.
Anesthetics, drugs, and medicines must be stowed and dispensed in
accordance with the DHHS Publication No. (PHS) 84-2024.
PART 147A_INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR SHIPBOARD FUMIGATION--Table of Contents
General
Sec.
147A.1 Purpose.
147A.3 Applicability.
147A.5 General requirement.
147A.6 Right of appeal
147A.7 Definitions.
147A.9 Persons in charge of fumigation and the vessel; designation.
147A.10 Notice to Captain of the Port.
Before Fumigation
147A.11 Person in charge of fumigation; before fumigation.
147A.13 Person in charge of the vessel; before fumigation.
During Fumigation
147A.21 Person in charge of fumigation; during fumigation.
147A.23 Person in charge of vessel; during fumigation.
147A.25 Entry.
After Ventilation
147A.31 Removal of fumigation material and warning signs.
Special Requirements for Flammable Fumigants
147A.41 Person in charge of fumigation; flammable fumigants.
147A.43 Other sources of ignition; flammable fumigants.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5103; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source: CGD 74-144, 39 FR 32998, Sept. 13, 1974, unless otherwise
noted.
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General
Sec. 147A.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to prescribe the requirements for
shipboard fumigation that are critical for the health and safety of the
crew and any other person who is on board a vessel during fumigation.
These are interim rules pending further study and promulgation of
comprehensive regulations on shipboard fumigation.
Sec. 147A.3 Applicability.
This part prescribes the rules for shipboard fumigation on vessels
to which 49 CFR parts 171-179 apply under 49 CFR 176.5.
[CGD 86-033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988]
Sec. 147A.5 General requirement.
No person may cause or authorize shipboard fumigation contrary to
the rules in this part.
Sec. 147A.6 Right of appeal.
Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under
this part, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal therefrom in
accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.
[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989]
Sec. 147A.7 Definitions.
As used in this part:
(a) Qualified person means a person who has experience with the
particular fumigant or knowledge of its properties and is familiar with
fumigant detection equipment and procedures, or an applicator who is
certified by the Environmental Protection Agency if his certification
covers the fumigant that is used.
(b) Fumigant means a substance or mixture of substances that is a
gas or is rapidly or progressively transformed to the gaseous state
though some nongaseous or particulate matter may remain in the space
that is fumigated.
(c) Fumigation means the application of a fumigant on board a vessel
to a specific treatment space.
Sec. 147A.9 Persons in charge of fumigation and the vessel; designation.
(a) The person, including any individual, firm, association,
partnership, or corporation, that is conducting a fumigation operation
shall designate a person in charge of fumigation for each operation.
(b) The operator of each vessel shall designate a person in charge
of the vessel for each fumigation operation.
Sec. 147A.10 Notice to Captain of the Port.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port, at least 24
hours before fumigation the operator of the vessel shall notify the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port, for the area where the vessel is to be
fumigated, of the time and place of the fumigation, and the name of the
vessel that is to be fumigated.
Before Fumigation
Sec. 147A.11 Person in charge of fumigation; before fumigation.
(a) The person in charge of fumigation shall notify the person in
charge of the vessel of:
(1) The space that is to be fumigated;
(2) The name, address, and emergency telephone number of the
fumigation company;
(3) The dates and times of fumigation;
(4) The characteristics of the fumigant;
(5) The spaces that are determined to be safe for occupancy
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section;
(6) The maximum allowable concentration of fumigant in spaces, if
any, that are determined to be safe for occupancy under paragraph
(b)(1)(i) of this section;
(7) The symptoms of exposure to the fumigant; and
(8) Emergency first aid treatment for exposure to the fumigant.
(b) The person in charge of fumigation shall ensure that:
(1) A marine chemist or other qualified person who has knowledge of
and experience in shipboard fumigation evaluates the vessel's
construction and configuration and determines:
(i) Which spaces, if any, are safe for occupancy during fumigation;
and
(ii) The intervals that inspections must be made under
Sec. 147A.21(a)(1);
(2) No persons or domestic animals are in the space that is to be
fumigated
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or the spaces that are designated as unsafe for occupancy under
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section;
(3) There is proper and secure sealing to confine the fumigant to
the space that is to be fumigated, including blanking off and sealing
any ventilation ducts and smoke detectors;
(4) The personal protection and fumigation detection equipment for
the fumigant that is to be used is on board the vessel;
(5) Warning signs are:
(i) Posted upon all gangplanks, ladders, and other points of access
to the vessel;
(ii) Posted on all entrances to the spaces that are designated as
unsafe for occupancy under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section; and
(iii) In accordance with 49 CFR 173.9(c) or section 8.10 of the
General Introduction of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
The word ``unit'' on the warning sign may be replaced with ``vessel,''
``barge,'' ``hold,'' or ``space,'' as appropriate.
(6) Watchmen are stationed at all entrances to:
(i) Spaces that are not determined to be safe for occupancy under
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section; or
(ii) The vessel, if no spaces are determined to be safe for
occupancy under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section.
[CGD 74-144, 39 FR 32998, Sept. 13, 1974; 39 FR 37771, Oct. 24, 19745;
CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50731, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51048, Sept.
30, 1997]
Sec. 147A.13 Person in charge of the vessel; before fumigation.
(a) After notice under Sec. 147A.11 (a)(5), the person in charge of
the vessel shall notify the crew and all other persons on board the
vessel who are not participating in the fumigation of the spaces that
are determined to be safe for occupancy under Sec. 147A.11(b)(1)(i).
(b) If no spaces are determined to be safe for occupancy under
Sec. 147A.11 (b)(1)(i), the person in charge of the vessel shall ensure
that the crew and all persons who are not participating in the
fumigation leave the vessel and remain away during fumigation.
During Fumigation
Sec. 147A.21 Person in charge of fumigation; during fumigation.
(a) Until ventilation begins, or until the vessel leaves port, the
person in charge of fumigation shall ensure that a qualified person
inspects the vessel as follows:
(1) He must use detection equipment for the fumigant that is used to
ensure that the fumigant is confined to:
(i) The space that is fumigated, if partial occupancy is allowed
under Sec. 147A.11(b)(1)(i); or
(ii) The vessel, if no space is determined to be safe for occupancy
under Sec. 147A.11(b)(1)(i).
(2) He must make inspections at the intervals that are determined to
be necessary by the marine chemist or qualified person under
Sec. 147A.11 (b)(1)(ii).
(b) If leakage occurs, the person in charge of fumigation shall:
(1) Notify the person in charge of the vessel that there is leakage;
(2) Ensure that all necessary measures are taken for the health and
safety of any person; and
(3) Notify the person in charge of the vessel when there is no
danger to the health and safety of any person.
(c) After the exposure period, if the vessel is in port, the person
in charge of fumigation shall ensure that fumigators or other qualified
persons ventilate the space that is fumigated as follows:
(1) Hatch covers and vent seals must be removed, other routes of
access to the atmosphere must be opened, and if necessary, mechanical
ventilation must be used.
(2) Personal protection equipment that is appropriate for the
fumigant that is used must be worn.
(d) If ventilation is completed before the vessel leaves port, the
person in charge of fumigation shall:
(1) Ensure that a qualified person, who is wearing the personal
protection equipment for the fumigant that is used if remote detection
equipment is not used, tests the space that is fumigated and determines
if there is any danger to the health and safety of any
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person, including a danger from fumigant that may be retained in bagged,
baled, or other absorbent cargo;
(2) Notify the person in charge of the vessel of this determination;
and
(3) If it is determined that there is a danger:
(i) Ensure that all measures are taken that are necessary for the
health and safety of all persons; and
(ii) Notify the person in charge of the vessel when there is no
danger to the health and safety of any person.
Sec. 147A.23 Person in charge of vessel; during fumigation.
(a) The person in charge of the vessel shall ensure that the crew
and all other persons on board the vessel who are not participating in
the fumigation restrict their movement during fumigation to the spaces
that are determined to be safe for occupancy under
Sec. 147A.11(b)(1)(i).
(b) The person in charge of the vessel shall ensure that the crew
and all other persons who are not participating in the fumigation follow
any instructions of the person in charge of fumigation that are issued
under Sec. 147A.21(b)(2) or (d)(3)(i) and that the vessel does not leave
port if he is notified under:
(1) Section 147A.21(b)(1) that there is leakage, unless the person
in charge of fumigation notifies him under Sec. 147A.21(b)(3) of this
subpart that there is no danger; or
(2) Section 147A.21(d)(2) that there is a danger after ventilation,
unless the person in charge of the fumigation notifies him under
Sec. 147A.21(d)(3)(ii) that there is no danger.
(c) If fumigation is not completed before the vessel leaves port,
the person in charge of the vessel shall ensure that personal protection
and fumigant detection equipment for the fumigant that is used is on
board the vessel.
(d) If the vessel leaves port before fumigation is completed, the
person in charge of the vessel shall ensure that a qualified person
makes periodic inspections until ventilation is completed and this
person shall use detection equipment for the fumigant that is used to
determine if:
(1) There is leakage of fumigant; or
(2) There is a concentration of fumigant that is a danger to the
health and safety of any person.
(e) If the qualified person determines under paragraph (d) of this
section that there is leakage or a concentration of fumigant that is a
danger to the health and safety of any person, the person in charge of
the vessel shall take all measures that are, in his discretion,
necessary to ensure health and safety of all persons who are on board
the vessel. If the danger is due to leakage, he shall also ensure that
qualified persons immediately ventilate in accordance with paragraphs
(c)(1) and (2) of Sec. 147A.21.
(f) If the vessel leaves port during the exposure period, the person
in charge of the vessel shall ensure that the space that is fumigated is
ventilated by qualified persons after the exposure period in accordance
with paragraphs (c) (1) and (2) of Sec. 147A.21.
(g) If ventilation is completed after the vessel leaves port, the
person in charge of the vessel shall ensure that a qualified person, who
is wearing the personal protection equipment for the fumigant that is
used if remote detection equipment is not used, tests the space that is
fumigated to determine if there is a danger to the health and safety of
any person, including a danger from fumigant that may be retained in
bagged, baled, or other absorbent cargo. If the qualified person
determines that there is a danger, the person in charge of the vessel
shall take all measures that are, in his discretion, necessary to ensure
the health and safety of all persons who are on board the vessel.