Title 46

SECTION 153.935a

§ 153.935a Storage of cargo samples.

(a) The master shall make sure that any cargo samples are stored in:

(1) A designated and ventilated space in the cargo area of the vessel; or

(2) An area approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG) or the tankship's flag administration for the stowage of cargo samples.

(b) The master shall make sure that cargo sample bottles are stored:

(1) In a way that prevents shifting of the sample bottles when the vessel is at sea;

(2) In bins or containers constructed of materials that are resistant to the cargo samples; and

(3) Apart from other sample bottles containing incompatible liquids (See part 150, subpart A).

[CGD 78-128, 47 FR 21211, May 17, 1982, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]