Title 46

PART 153 SUBPART B

Subpart B - Design and Equipment

• 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b).
• CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27	SUBJGRP 27	General Vessel Requirements
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.1	SECTION 153.190	153.190 Stability requirements.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.2	SECTION 153.201	153.201 Openings to accommodation, service or control spaces.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.3	SECTION 153.208	153.208 Ballast equipment.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.4	SECTION 153.209	153.209 Bilge pumping systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.5	SECTION 153.214	153.214 Personnel emergency and safety equipment.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.6	SECTION 153.215	153.215 Safety equipment lockers.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.7	SECTION 153.216	153.216 Shower and eyewash fountains.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.8	SECTION 153.217	153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.27.9	SECTION 153.219	153.219 Access to double bottom tanks serving as dedicated ballast tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28	SUBJGRP 28	Cargo Containment Systems
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.10	SECTION 153.230	153.230 Type I system.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.11	SECTION 153.231	153.231 Type II system.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.12	SECTION 153.232	153.232 Type III system.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.13	SECTION 153.233	153.233 Separation of tanks from machinery, service and other spaces.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.14	SECTION 153.234	153.234 Fore and aft location.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.15	SECTION 153.235	153.235 Exceptions to cargo piping location restrictions.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.16	SECTION 153.236	153.236 Prohibited materials.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.17	SECTION 153.238	153.238 Required materials.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.18	SECTION 153.239	153.239 Use of cast iron.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.28.19	SECTION 153.240	153.240 Insulation.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29	SUBJGRP 29	Cargo Tanks
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.20	SECTION 153.250	153.250 Double-bottom and deep tanks as cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.21	SECTION 153.251	153.251 Independent cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.22	SECTION 153.252	153.252 Special requirement for an independent cargo tank.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.23	SECTION 153.254	153.254 Cargo tank access.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.24	SECTION 153.256	153.256 Trunks, domes, and openings of cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.29.25	SECTION 153.266	153.266 Tank linings.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30	SUBJGRP 30	Piping Systems and Cargo Handling Equipment
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.26	SECTION 153.280	153.280 Piping system design.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.27	SECTION 153.281	153.281 Piping to independent tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.28	SECTION 153.282	153.282 Cargo filling lines.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.29	SECTION 153.283	153.283 Valving for cargo piping.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.30	SECTION 153.284	153.284 Characteristics of required quick closing valves.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.31	SECTION 153.285	153.285 Valving for cargo pump manifolds.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.32	SECTION 153.292	153.292 Separation of piping systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.33	SECTION 153.294	153.294 Marking of piping systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.34	SECTION 153.296	153.296 Emergency shutdown stations.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.30.35	SECTION 153.297	153.297 Emergency actuators at the point of cargo control.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.31	SUBJGRP 31	Cargo Handling Space Ventilation
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.31.36	SECTION 153.310	153.310 Ventilation system type.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.31.37	SECTION 153.312	153.312 Ventilation system standards.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.31.38	SECTION 153.314	153.314 Ventilation of spaces not usually occupied.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.31.39	SECTION 153.316	153.316 Special cargo pumproom ventilation rate.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32	SUBJGRP 32	Cargo Pumprooms
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32.40	SECTION 153.330	153.330 Access.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32.41	SECTION 153.332	153.332 Hoisting arrangement.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32.42	SECTION 153.333	153.333 Cargo pump discharge pressure gauge.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32.43	SECTION 153.334	153.334 Bilge pumping systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.32.44	SECTION 153.336	153.336 Special cargo pump or pumproom requirements.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33	SUBJGRP 33	Cargo Venting Systems
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.45	SECTION 153.350	153.350 Location of B/3 vent discharges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.46	SECTION 153.351	153.351 Location of 4m vent discharges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.47	SECTION 153.352	153.352 B/3 and 4 m venting system outlets.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.48	SECTION 153.353	153.353 High velocity vents.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.49	SECTION 153.354	153.354 Venting system inlet.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.50	SECTION 153.355	153.355 PV venting systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.51	SECTION 153.358	153.358 Venting system flow capacity.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.52	SECTION 153.360	153.360 Venting system restriction.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.53	SECTION 153.361	153.361 Arrangements for removal of valves from venting systems having multiple relief valves.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.54	SECTION 153.362	153.362 Venting system drain.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.55	SECTION 153.364	153.364 Venting system supports.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.56	SECTION 153.365	153.365 Liquid overpressurization protection.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.57	SECTION 153.368	153.368 Pressure-vacuum valves.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.58	SECTION 153.370	153.370 Minimum relief valve setting for ambient temperature cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.59	SECTION 153.371	153.371 Minimum relief valve setting for refrigerated cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.33.60	SECTION 153.372	153.372 Gauges and vapor return for cargo vapor pressures exceeding 100 kPa (approx. 14.7 psia).
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34	SUBJGRP 34	Cargo Gauging Systems
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.61	SECTION 153.400	153.400 General requirements for gauges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.62	SECTION 153.404	153.404 Standards for containment systems having required closed gauges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.63	SECTION 153.406	153.406 Standards for containment systems having required restricted gauges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.64	SECTION 153.407	153.407 Special requirements for sounding tube gauges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.65	SECTION 153.408	153.408 Tank overflow control.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.34.66	SECTION 153.409	153.409 High level alarms.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35	SUBJGRP 35	Cargo Temperature Control Systems
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.67	SECTION 153.430	153.430 Heat transfer systems; general.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.68	SECTION 153.432	153.432 Cooling systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.69	SECTION 153.434	153.434 Heat transfer coils within a tank.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.70	SECTION 153.436	153.436 Heat transfer fluids: compatibility with cargo.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.71	SECTION 153.438	153.438 Cargo pressure or temperature alarms required.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.35.72	SECTION 153.440	153.440 Cargo temperature sensors.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36	SUBJGRP 36	Special Requirements for Flammable or Combustible Cargoes
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.73	SECTION 153.460	153.460 Fire protection systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.74	SECTION 153.461	153.461 Electrical bonding of independent tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.75	SECTION 153.462	153.462 Static discharges from inert gas systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.76	SECTION 153.463	153.463 Vent system discharges.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.77	SECTION 153.465	153.465 Flammable vapor detector.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.36.78	SECTION 153.466	153.466 Electrical equipment.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37	SUBJGRP 37	Design and Equipment for Pollution Control
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.79	SECTION 153.470	153.470 System for discharge of NLS residue to the sea: Categories A, B, C, and D.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.80	SECTION 153.480	153.480 Stripping quantity for Category B and C NLS tanks on ships built after June 30, 1986: Categories B and C.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.81	SECTION 153.481	153.481 Stripping quantities and interim standards for Category B NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category B.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.82	SECTION 153.482	153.482 Stripping quantities and interim standards for Category C NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category C.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.83	SECTION 153.483	153.483 Restricted voyage waiver for Category B and C NLS tanks on ships built before July 1, 1986: Category B and C.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.84	SECTION 153.484	153.484 Prewash equipment.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.85	SECTION 153.486	153.486 Design and equipment for removing NLS residue by ventilation: Categories A, B, C, and D.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.86	SECTION 153.488	153.488 Design and equipment for tanks carrying high melting point NLSs: Category B.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.87	SECTION 153.490	153.490 Cargo Record Book and Approved Procedures and Arrangements Manual: Categories A, B, C, and D.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.37.88	SECTION 153.491	153.491 Waiver of certain equipment for dedicated cargo tanks.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38	SUBJGRP 38	Special Requirements
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.89	SECTION 153.500	153.500 Inert gas systems.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.90	SECTION 153.501	153.501 Requirement for dry inert gas.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.91	SECTION 153.515	153.515 Special requirements for extremely flammable cargoes.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.92	SECTION 153.520	153.520 Special requirements for carbon disulfide.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.93	SECTION 153.525	153.525 Special requirements for unusually toxic cargoes.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.94	SECTION 153.526	153.526 Toxic vapor detectors.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.95	SECTION 153.527	153.527 Toxic vapor protection.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.96	SECTION 153.530	153.530 Special requirements for alkylene oxides.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.97	SECTION 153.545	153.545 Special requirements for liquid sulfur.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.98	SECTION 153.554	153.554 Special requirements for acids.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.99	SECTION 153.555	153.555 Special requirements for inorganic acids.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.100	SECTION 153.556	153.556 Special requirements for sulfuric acid and oleum.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.101	SECTION 153.557	153.557 Special requirements for hydrochloric acid.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.102	SECTION 153.558	153.558 Special requirements for phosphoric acid.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.103	SECTION 153.559	153.559 Special requirements for nitric acid (less than 70 percent).
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.104	SECTION 153.560	153.560 Special requirements for Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.105	SECTION 153.565	153.565 Special requirement for temperature sensors.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.38.106	SECTION 153.602	153.602 Special requirements for cargoes reactive with water.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.39	SUBJGRP 39	Testing and Inspection
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.39.107	SECTION 153.806	153.806 Loading information.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.39.108	SECTION 153.808	153.808 Examination required for a Certificate of Compliance.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.39.109	SECTION 153.809	153.809 Procedures for having the Coast Guard examine a vessel for a Certificate of Compliance.
46:5.0.1.3.14.2.39.110	SECTION 153.812	153.812 Inspection for Certificate of Inspection.

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