[Title 46 CFR I]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - October 1, 1996 Edition]
[Title 46 - SHIPPING]
[Chapter I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF]
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SUBCHAPTER I--CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
Part Page
90 General provisions.......................... 5
91 Inspection and certification................ 17
92 Construction and arrangement................ 44
93 Stability................................... 54
95 Fire protection equipment................... 57
96 Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and
equipment............................... 71
97 Operations.................................. 76
98 Special construction, arrangement, and other
provisions for certain dangerous cargoes
in bulk................................. 90
105 Commercial fishing vessels dispensing
petroleum products...................... 104
SUBCHAPTER I-A--MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
107 Inspection and certification................ 114
108 Design and equipment........................ 127
109 Operations.................................. 170
Index....................................... 189
SUBCHAPTER J--ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
110 General provisions.......................... 210
111 Electric systems--general requirements...... 219
112 Emergency lighting and power systems........ 260
113 Communication and alarm systems and
equipment............................... 270
Index....................................... 283
SUBCHAPTER K--SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS
OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS
114 General provisions.......................... 297
115 Inspection and certification................ 309
116 Construction and arrangement................ 323
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117 Lifesaving equipment and arrangements....... 346
118 Fire protection equipment................... 355
119 Machinery installation...................... 363
120 Electrical installation..................... 374
121 Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and
equipment............................... 383
122 Operations.................................. 388
123-124 [Reserved]
Index....................................... 403
SUBCHAPTER L--OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
125 General..................................... 417
126 Inspection and certification................ 421
127 Construction and arrangements............... 428
128 Marine engineering: Equipment and systems... 433
129 Electrical installations.................... 436
130 Vessel control, and various equipment and
systems................................. 444
131 Operations.................................. 449
132 Fire-protection equipment................... 465
133 Lifesaving systems.......................... 470
134 Added provisions for liftboats.............. 483
135-139 [Reserved]
Index....................................... 487
Sec. 90.01-1
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SUBCHAPTER I--CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
PART 90--GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents
Subpart 90.01--Authority and Purpose
Sec.
90.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
90.01-5 Assignment of functions.
90.01-7 Right of appeal.
90.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
Subpart 90.05--Application
90.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
90.05-5 Specific application noted in text.
90.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes
routes.
90.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.
90.05-20 Applicability to offshore vessels.
90.05-25 Seagoing barge.
90.05-30 Portable tanks--interpretive rulings.
90.05-35 Flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk.
Subpart 90.10--Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter
90.10-1 Approved.
90.10-2 Barge.
90.10-5 Carrying freight for hire.
90.10-7 Commandant.
90.10-9 Coast Guard District Commander.
90.10-11 Coastwise.
90.10-12 Gas free.
90.10-13 Great Lakes.
90.10-14 Headquarters.
90.10-15 Industrial personnel.
90.10-16 Industrial vessel.
90.10-19 Lakes, bays, and sounds.
90.10-20 Liftboat.
90.10-21 Marine inspector or inspector.
90.10-23 Motorboat.
90.10-25 Ocean.
90.10-27 Officer in charge, marine inspection.
90.10-29 Passenger.
90.10-30 Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.
90.10-33 Rivers.
90.10-35 Recognized classification society.
90.10-36 Seagoing barge.
90.10-37 Vessel.
90.10-38 Specially suitable for vehicles.
90.10-40 Offshore supply vessels.
90.10-42 Tankerman
Subpart 90.15--Equivalents
90.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used.
Subpart 90.20--General Marine Engineering Requirements
90.20-1 Marine engineering details.
Subpart 90.25--General Electrical Engineering Requirements
90.25-1 Electrical engineering details.
Subpart 90.27--Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
90.27-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
Subpart 90.30--Special Provisions
90.30-1 Vessels acquired or documented under the act of August 9, 1954.
90.30-5 Installations of equipment made during the unlimited national
emergency declared by the President on May 27, 1941.
Subpart 90.35--American Bureau of Shipping's Standards
90.35-1 Standards to be used.
90.35-5 Where obtainable.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234,
45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise
noted.
Subpart 90.01--Authority and Purpose
Sec. 90.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
(a) The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set
forth uniform minimum requirements for cargo and miscellaneous vessels,
as listed in Column 5 of Table 90.05-1(a), in accordance with the intent
of title 52 of the Revised Statutes and acts amendatory thereof or
supplemental thereto, as well as to implement various International
Conventions for Safety of Life at Sea and other treaties which affect
the merchant marine. The regulations are necessary to carry out the
provisions of law affecting cargo and miscellaneous vessels and such
regulations have the force of law.
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Sec. 90.01-5 Assignment of functions.
(a) The Department of Transportation Act (Pub. L. 89-670, 80 Stat.
931-950, 49 U.S.C. 1651-1659), transferred to and vested in the
Secretary of Transportation ``* * * all functions, powers, and duties,
relating to the Coast Guard of the Secretary of the Treasury and of
other officers and offices of the Department of the Treasury''
(subsection 6(b)(1), 49 U.S.C. 1655(b)). This transfer is subject to
certain conditions, modifications, and exceptions as set forth in such
act. By a rule in 49 CFR 1.4(a) the Secretary of Transportation
delegated to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard authority to exercise
certain functions, powers, and duties as set forth in subsections
6(a)(4), 6(b)(1), and 6(g) of such act (49 U.S.C. 1655), subject to
conditions, exceptions and modifications as described in 49 CFR part 1.
By a rule in 49 CFR 1.9 the Secretary of Transportation continued in
effect actions taken prior to April 1, 1967.
(b) The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, in a notice dated March 31,
1967, and effective April 1, 1967 (32 FR 5611), approved the
continuation of orders, rules, regulations, policies, procedures,
privileges, waivers, and other actions, which had been made, allowed,
granted, or issued prior to April 1, 1967, and provided that they shall
continue in effect according to their terms until modified, terminated,
repealed, superseded, or set aside by appropriate authority.
[CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5717, Apr. 12, 1968]
Sec. 90.01-7 Right of appeal.
Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal
therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.
[54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989]
Sec. 90.01-15 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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Sec. 91.27-13............................................. 2115-0517
Sec. 91.40-3.............................................. 2115-0554
Sec. 91.40-5.............................................. 2115-0554
Sec. 97.15-7.............................................. 2115-0589
Sec. 97.15-17............................................. 2115-0589
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[CGD 88-072, 53 FR 34297, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended by CGD 82-004a, 55
FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990; CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992]
Subpart 90.05--Application
Sec. 90.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
(a) This subchapter shall be applicable to all United States flag
vessels indicated in Column 5 of Table 90.05-1(a) and to all such
foreign vessels which carry 12 or less passengers from any port in the
United States to the extent prescribed by law, except as follows:
(1) Any vessel of a foreign nation signatory to the International
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and which has on board a
current, valid safety equipment certificate.
(2) Any vessel operating exclusively on inland waters which are not
navigable waters of the United States.
(3) Any vessel while laid up and dismantled and out of commission.
(4) With the exception of vessels of the U.S. Maritime
Administration, any vessel with title vested in the United States and
which is used for public purposes.
(b) Notwithstanding the exception previously noted in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section, foreign vessels of novel design or construction
or whose operation involves potential unusual risks shall be subject to
inspection to the extent necessary to safeguard life and property in
United States ports, as further provided by Sec. 2.01-13 of subchapter A
(Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter.
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(c) Notwithstanding the exception noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, each foreign vessel shall report marine casualties occurring
while the vessel is in the navigable waters of the United States as
required by Subpart 97.07.
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Table 90.05-1(a)
[See footnotes at end of table]
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Method of propulsion Size or other Classes of vessels (including motorboats) examined or inspected under various Coast Guard regulations\1\
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--------------------- Vessels inspected Vessels inspected and Vessels inspected Vessels subject to Vessels subject to Vessels subject to
and certificated certificated under and certificated provisions of Subchapter provisions of Subchapter the provisions of
under Subchapter D-- either Subchapter H-- under Subchapter C--Uninspected U--Oceanographic Subchapter O--
Tank Vessels\2\ Passenger I--Cargo and Vessels\2\\3\\6\\7\\8\ Vessels\2\\5\\6\\7\\9\ Certain Bulk
--------------------- Vessels\2\\3\\4\\5\ or Miscellaneous ------------------------------------------------------ Dangerous
Column 1 Column 2 Subchapter T--Small Vessels\2\\5\ Cargoes\10\
Passenger -------------------- -------------------
Column 3 Vessels\2\\3\\4\ Column 6 Column 7
------------------------ Column 5 Column 8
Column 4
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Steam........................... Vessels not over 65 All vessels All vessels carrying All tugboats and All vessels except those None..................... All vessels
feet in length. carrying more than 6 towboats. covered by columns 3, 4, carrying in bulk
combustible or passengers \7\. 5, and 7. the cargoes
flammable liquid listed in table I
cargo in bulk. of pt. 153 and
table 4 of pt.
154.
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Vessels over 65 All vessels 1. All vessels All vessels except None..................... All vessels engaged in Do.
feet in length. carrying carrying more than 12 those covered by oceanographic research.
combustible or passengers on an columns 3 and 4.
flammable liquid international voyage,
cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts.
2. All vessels of not
over 15 gross tons
which carry more than
6 passengers\7\.
3. All other vessels
carrying
passengers,\7\
except:.
a. Yachts.........
b. Documented
cargo or tank vessels
issued a permit to
carry not more than
16 persons in
addition to the crew.
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c. Towing and
fishing vessels, in
other than ocean and
coastwise service,
may carry persons on
the legitimate
business of the
vessel, in addition
to crew, but not to
exceed one for each
net ton of the vessel.
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Motor........................... Vessels not over 15 All vessels All vessels carrying Those vessels All vessels except those None..................... All vessels
gross tons. carrying more than 6 carrying covered by columns 3, 4, carrying in bulk
combustible or passengers \7\. dangerous cargoes 5, and 7. the cargoes
flammable liquid when required by listed in table I
cargo in bulk. 46 CFR part 98 or of pt. 153 and
49 CFR parts 171- table 4 of pt.
179. 154.
Vessels over 15 All vessels 1. All vessels All vessels ......do................. ......do................. Do.
gross tons except carrying carrying more than 12 carrying freight
seagoing motor combustible or passengers on an for hire except
vessels of 300 flammable liquid international voyage, those covered by
gross tons and cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts. columns 3 and 4.
over.
2. All vessels not
over 65 feet in
length which carry
more than 6
passengers \7\.
3. All other vessels
of over 65 feet in
length carrying
passengers for hire
except documented
cargo or tank vessels
issued a permit to
carry not more than
16 persons in
addition to the crew.
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Seagoing motor All vessels 1. All vessels
vessels of 300 carrying carrying more than 12
gross tons and combustible or passengers on an
over. flammable liquid international voyage,
cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts.
2. All other other
vessels carrying
passengers,\7\
except:.
a. Yachts......... All vessels except All vessels except those All vessels engaged in Do.
b. Documented those covered by covered by columns 3, 4, oceanographic research.
cargo or tank vessels columns 3 and 4, 5, and 7.
issued a permit to and those engaged
carry not more than in the fishing,
16 persons in oystering,
addition to the crew. clamming,
crabbing, or any
other branch of
the fishery,
kelp, or sponge
industry.
Sail............................ Vessels not over All vessels All vessels carrying Those vessels None..................... None..................... Do.
700 gross tons. carrying more than 6 carrying
combustible or passengers \7\. dangerous cargoes
flammable liquid when required by
cargo in bulk. 46 CFR part 98 or
49 CFR parts 171-
179.
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Vessels over 700 ......do........... All vessels carrying ......do.......... None..................... None..................... Do.
gross tons. passengers for hire.
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Non-self propelled.............. Vessels less than All vessels All vessels carrying ......do.......... All barges carrying None..................... All tank
100 gross tons. carrying more than 6 passengers except those barges\11\
combustible or passengers \7\. covered by column 4. carrying in bulk
liquid cargo in the cargoes
bulk. listed in table
151.05 of this
chapter.\11\
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Vessels 100 gross All vessels All vessels carrying All seagoing All barges carrying All seagoing barges All tank
tons or over. carrying passengers for hire. barges except passengers except those engaged in oceanographic barges\11\
combustible or those covered by covered by columns 4 and research. carrying in bulk
flammable liquid columns 3 and 4; 7. the cargoes
cargo in bulk. and those inland listed in table
barges carrying 151.05 of this
dangerous cargoes chapter.\11\
when required by
46 CFR part 98 or
49 CFR parts 171-
179.
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Footnotes to Table 90.05-1(a):
\1\ Where length is used in this table it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from
the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline.
\2\ Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), and N (Dangerous Cargoes) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of
49 CFR parts 171-179 apply whenever hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law.
\3\ Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, shall meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter. Civilian nautical
schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, shall meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter.
\4\ Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more. Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of
less than 100 gross tons.
\5\ Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is not for the carriage of
liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used for the carriage of the flammable or
combustible liquid cargo shall meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels)
of this chapter.
\6\ Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
\7\ The meaning of the term ``passenger'' is as defined in the Act of May 10, 1956 (Sec. 1, 70 Stat. 151; 46 U.S.C. 390). On oceanographic vessels scientific personnel on board shall not be
deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., shall be counted as persons.
\8\ Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length.
\9\ Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an ``oceanographic research vessel'' is a vessel ``* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in
oceanographic research, * * *,'' Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ``an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.'' If or when an oceanographic vessel engages
in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certificated for the service in which engaged, and
the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel.
\10\ Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01-10(b), in table I of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter.
\11\ For manned tank barges see Sec. 151.01-10(c) of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1109, Jan. 27, 1968; CGFR 70-10, 35
FR 3711, Feb. 25, 1970; CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 77-042, 42 FR 63643, Dec. 19, 1977; CGD 86-
033, 53 FR 36025, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 86-033, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988; CGD 90-008, 55 FR 30661, July 26,
1990]
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Sec. 90.05-5 Specific application noted in text.
(a) At the beginning of the various parts, subparts, and sections, a
more specific application is generally given for the particular portion
of the text involved. This application sets forth the types, sizes, or
services or vessels to which the text pertains, and in many cases limits
the application of the text to vessels contracted for before or after a
specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term ``vessels contracted
for'' includes not only the contracting for the construction of a
vessel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel,
the contracting for the conversion of a vessel to a cargo or
miscellaneous vessel, and the changing of service or route of a vessel
if such change increases or modifies the general requirements for the
vessel or increases the hazards to which it might be subjected.
Sec. 90.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.
(a) Vessels inspected and certificated for ocean or unlimited
coastwise routes shall be considered suitable for navigation insofar as
the provisions of this subchapter are concerned on any inland routes,
including the Great Lakes.
Sec. 90.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.
(a) Except for yachts and fishing vessels and as provided in
paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the regulations in this
subchapter that apply to a vessel on an ``international voyage'' apply
to a vessel that--
(1) Is mechanically propelled and of at least 500 gross tons; and
(2) Is engaged on a voyage--
(i) From a country to which the International Convention for Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) applies, to a port outside that country
or the reverse;
(ii) From any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
all possessions of the United States and all lands held by the United
States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international relations
are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is
administered by the United Nations, to a port outside the territory or
the reverse; or
(iii) Between the contiguous states of the United States and the
states of Hawaii or Alaska or between the states of Hawaii and Alaska.
(b) The regulations that apply to a vessel on an ``international
voyage'' in this subchapter do not apply to ships engaged on a voyage
solely on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River as far east as a
straight line drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island,
the 63d Meridian;
(c) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any
vessel on an international voyage from the requirements of this
subchapter if the vessel--
(1) Makes a single international voyage in exceptional
circumstances; and
(2) Meets safety requirements prescribed for the voyage by the
Commandant.
(d) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any
vessel from the construction requirements of this subchapter if the
vessel does not proceed more than 20 nautical miles from the nearest
land in the course of its voyage.
[CGD 72-131R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55
FR 30661, July 26, 1990; CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
Sec. 90.05-20 Applicability to offshore vessels.
(a) Offshore supply vessels of 100 or more but of less than 500
gross tons, contracted for before March 15, 1996, are subject to
inspection under this subchapter. Offshore supply vessels contracted for
on or after March 15, 1996, are subject to inspection under subchapter L
of this chapter.
(b) Each OSV permitted grandfathering under paragraph (a) of this
section must complete construction and have a Certificate of Inspection
by March 16, 1998.
[CGD 82-004, CGD 86-074, 60 FR 57640, Nov. 16, 1995]
Sec. 90.05-25 Seagoing barge.
(a) All nonself-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over that
proceed on voyages on the high seas or ocean are
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subject to inspection and certification as seagoing barges.
(b) In applying the laws and regulations to manned seagoing barges,
one criterion for invocation of safety standards is the description of
seagoing barges by relative size in gross tons. When it is determined by
the Commandant that the gross register tonnage for a particular manned
seagoing barge, which is attained by exemptions, reductions, or other
devices in the basic gross tonnage formulation, will circumvent or be
incompatible with the application of specific safety requirements in the
regulations in this subchapter for a manned seagoing barge of such
physical size, the Commandant shall prescribe the regulations to be made
applicable to such seagoing barge. When the Commandant determines that
the gross register tonnage is not a valid criterion for the invocation
of safety requirements based on relative size, the parties involved will
be informed of the determination and of the regulations applicable to
such manner seagoing barges, and before being permitted to operate such
seagoing barges, compliance therewith shall be required. Endorsements or
notations on the seagoing barge's certificate of inspection may be made
as appropriate.
Sec. 90.05-30 Portable tanks--interpretive rulings.
(a) The phrase ``drums, barrels, or other packages,'' as used in
R.S. 4417a, as amended (46 U.S.C. 391a), and in R.S. 4472, as amended
(46 U.S.C. 170), is interpreted to mean portable tanks having a maximum
capacity of 110 U.S. gallons and Department of Transportation
specification cylinders having a water capacity of not more than 1,000
pounds, which are actually loaded and discharged from vessels with their
contents intact.
(b) The phrase ``inflammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk''
as used in R.S. 4417a, as amended (46 U.S.C. 391a), and in R.S. 4472, as
amended (46 U.S.C. 170), is interpreted to include such cargo in
portable tanks of a capacity of more than 110 U.S. gallons.
(c) The phrase ``liquid cargo'' as used in R.S. 4417a, as amended
(46 U.S.C. 391a), is interpreted to mean inflammable or combustible
liquids.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR
17484, Oct. 29, 1969]
Sec. 90.05-35 Flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk.
Note: Requirements for double hull construction for vessels carrying
oil, as defined in 33 CFR 157.03, in bulk as cargo are found in 33 CFR
157.10d.
Vessels inspected and certificated under this subchapter may carry
limited quantities of flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk in
the grades indicated, provided the Certificate of Inspection is endorsed
to permit such carriage:
(a) Cargo vessels:
(1) Grades D and E in an integral tank; and
(2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a
portable tank, including a marine portable tank (MPT), in accordance
with subpart 98.30 or 98.33 of this subchapter.
(b) Miscellaneous Vessels, such as cable, salvage, pile-driving, and
oil-drilling-rig vessels:
(1) Grades B, C, D, and E in a fixed independent or integral tank
authorized by the commandant;
(2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a
portable tank, including an MPT, in accordance with subpart 98.30 or
98.33 of this subchapter.
[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37410, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by CGD 90-051, 57
FR 362146, Aug. 12, 1992]
Subpart 90.10--Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter
Sec. 90.10-1 Approved.
This term means approved by the Commandant unless otherwise stated.
Sec. 90.10-2 Barge.
This term means any nonself-propelled vessel.
Sec. 90.10-5 Carrying freight for hire.
The carriage of any goods, wares, or merchandise or any other
freight for a valuable consideration whether directly or indirectly
flowing to the
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owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person interested in the
vessel.
Sec. 90.10-7 Commandant.
This term means the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
Sec. 90.10-9 Coast Guard District Commander.
This term means an officer of the Coast Guard designated as such by
the Commandant to command all Coast Guard activities within his
district, which include the inspection, enforcement, and administration
of title 52, Revised Statutes, and acts amendatory thereof or
supplemental thereto, and rules and regulations thereunder.
Sec. 90.10-11 Coastwise.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels normally
navigating the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico 20 nautical
miles or less offshore.
Sec. 90.10-12 Gas free.
This term means free from dangerous concentrations of flammable or
toxic gases.
Sec. 90.10-13 Great Lakes.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the
Great Lakes.
Sec. 90.10-14 Headquarters.
This term means the Office of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard,
Washington, DC 20593-0001.
[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as amended by CGD 88-070, 53 FR
34534, Sept. 7, 1988]
Sec. 90.10-15 Industrial personnel.
This term means every person carried on board an industrial vessel
for the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial business or
functions of the industrial vessel. Examples of industrial personnel
include tradesmen, such as mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and
welders; laborers, such as wreckers and construction workers; and other
persons, such as supervisors, engineers, technicians, drilling
personnel, and divers.
[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]
Sec. 90.10-16 Industrial vessel.
This term means every vessel which by reason of its special outfit,
purpose, design, or function engages in certain industrial ventures.
Included in this classification are such vessels as drill rigs, missile
range ships, dredges, cable layers, derrick barges, pipe lay barges,
construction and wrecking barges. Excluded from this classification are
vessels carrying freight for hire or engaged in oceanography, limnology,
or the fishing industry.
[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]
Sec. 90.10-19 Lakes, bays, and sounds.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the
waters of any of the lakes, bays, or sounds other than the waters of the
Great Lakes.
Sec. 90.10-20 Liftboat.
Liftboat means an offshore supply vessel with moveable legs capable
of raising it's hull above the surface of the sea.
[55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990]
Sec. 90.10-21 Marine inspector or inspector.
These terms mean any person from the civilian or military branch of
the Coast Guard assigned under the superintendence and direction of an
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or any other person as may be
designated for the performance of duties with respect to the inspection,
enforcement, and administration of title 52, Revised Statutes, and acts
amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, and rules and regulations
thereunder.
Sec. 90.10-23 Motorboat.
This term means any vessel indicated in Column 5 of Table 90.05-1(a)
65 feet in length or less which is propelled by machinery (including
steam). The length shall be measured from end to end over the deck
excluding sheer. This term includes a boat temporarily or
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permanently equipped with a detachable motor and any such boat when so
propelled is subject to the applicable provisions of the Act of April
25, 1940, as amended (secs. 1-22, 54 Stat. 163-167, as amended, 46
U.S.C. 526-526u), and the regulations promulgated thereunder. For the
purpose of this subchapter, motorboats are included under the term
``vessel'' unless specifically noted otherwise. The various classes of
motorboats are as follows:
Class A--Any motorboat less than 16 feet in length.
Class 1--Any motorboat 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length.
Class 2--Any motorboat 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length.
Class 3--Any motorboat 40 feet or over and not more than 65 feet in
length.
Sec. 90.10-25 Ocean.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the
waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20 nautical miles
offshore.
Sec. 90.10-27 Officer in charge, marine inspection.
This term means any person from the civilian or military branch of
the Coast Guard designated as such by the Commandant and who, under the
superintendence and direction of the Coast Guard District Commander, is
in charge of an inspection zone for the performance of duties with
respect to the inspections, enforcement, and administration of title 52,
Revised Statutes, and acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto,
and rules and regulations thereunder.
Sec. 90.10-29 Passenger.
(a) The term passenger means--
(1) On an international voyage, every person other than--
(i) The master and the members of the crew or other persons employed
or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel on the business of that
vessel; and
(ii) A child under 1 year of age.
(2) On other than an international voyage, an individual carried on
the vessel, except--
(i) The owner or an individual representative of the owner or, in
the case of a vessel under charter, an individual charterer or
individual representative of the charterer;
(ii) The master; or
(iii) A member of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel who
has not contributed consideration for carriage and who is paid for
onboard services.
(b) The term passenger for hire means a passenger for whom
consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel,
whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer,
operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vessel.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
Sec. 90.10-30 Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.
(a) Pilot Boarding Equipment means a pilot ladder, accommodation
ladder, pilot hoist, or combination of them as required by this
subchapter.
(b) Point of Access means the place on deck of a vessel where a
person steps onto or off of pilot boarding equipment.
[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]
Sec. 90.10-33 Rivers.
Under this designation shall be included all vessels whose
navigation is restricted to rivers and/or canals exclusively, and to
such other waters as may be so designated by the Coast Guard District
Commander.
Sec. 90.10-35 Recognized classification society.
The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau
of Shipping or other classification society recognized by the
Commandant.
Sec. 90.10-36 Seagoing barge.
The phrase every seagoing barge of one hundred gross tons or over in
subsections 395(a) and 395(b), title 46, U.S.C. (section 10, 35 Stat.
428, as amended), includes every nonself-propelled vessel of 100 gross
tons or over, if such vessel will navigate the high seas or ocean. The
phrase nonself-propelled vessel means a vessel without sufficient means
for self-propulsion and is required to be towed.
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Sec. 90.10-37 Vessel.
Where the word vessel is used in this subchapter, it shall be
considered to include all vessels indicated in Column 5 of Table 90.05-
1(a), except as otherwise noted in this subpart.
Sec. 90.10-38 Specially suitable for vehicles.
A space which is specially suitable for vehicles is one designed for
the carriage of automobiles or other self-propelled vehicles with
batteries connected and fuel tanks containing gasoline on vessels on
ocean or unlimited coastwise voyages. Requirements for the design and
protection of spaces ``specially suitable for vehicles'' appear in
subparts 92.15, 95.05, 95.15, 96.05, 97.36, 97.37, and 97.80 of this
subchapter. In addition, preparation of automobiles prior to carriage,
with the exception of disconnecting battery cables, must be in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 49 CFR 176.905.
[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5, 1966, as amended by CGD 86-033, 53 FR
36025, Sept. 16, 1988]
Sec. 90.10-40 Offshore supply vessels.
(a) An offshore supply vessel is a vessel that is propelled by
machinery other than steam, that is of 15 gross tons and less than 500
gross tons, and that regularly carries goods, supplies, or equipment in
support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral
or energy resources.
(b) An existing offshore supply vessel is one contracted for before
March 15, 1996.
(c) A new offshore supply vessel is one contracted for on or after
March 15, 1996.
[CGD 80-133, 45 FR 69244, Oct. 20, 1980, as amended by CGD 82-004, CGD
86-074, 60 FR 57640, Nov. 16, 1995]
Sec. 90.10-42 Tankerman.
The following ratings are established in part 13 of this chapter.
The terms for the ratings identify persons holding valid merchant
mariners' documents for service in the ratings issued under that part:
(a) Tankerman-PIC.
(b) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
(c) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.
(d) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge)
(e) Tankerman-Assistant.
(f) Tankerman-Engineer.
[CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]
Effective Date Note: At CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995,
Sec. 90.10-42 was added, effective March 31, 1996.
Subpart 90.15--Equivalents
Sec. 90.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used.
(a) Where in this subchapter it is provided that a particular
fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof,
shall be fitted or carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision
shall be made or arrangement shall be adopted, the Commandant may accept
in substitution therefor any other fitting, material, apparatus, or
equipment, or type thereof, or any other arrangement: Provided, That he
shall have been satisfied by suitable trials that the fitting, material,
appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or the provision or
arrangement is at least as effective as that specified in this
subchapter.
(b) In any case where it is shown to the satisfaction of the
Commandant that the use of any particular equipment, apparatus, or
arrangement not specifically required by law is unreasonable or
impracticable, the Commandant may permit the use of alternate equipment,
apparatus, or arrangement to such an extent and upon such conditions as
will insure, to his satisfaction, a degree of safety consistent with the
minimum standards set forth in this subchapter.
Subpart 90.20--General Marine Engineering Requirements
Sec. 90.20-1 Marine engineering details.
(a) All marine engineering details such as piping, valves, fittings,
boilers, pressure vessels, etc., and their appurtenances installed on
the vessel, shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance
with the provisions of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this
chapter.
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Subpart 90.25--General Electrical Engineering Requirements
Sec. 90.25-1 Electrical engineering details.
(a) All electrical engineering details and installations shall be
designed and installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical
Engineering) of this chapter.
Subpart 90.27--Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
Sec. 90.27-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in accordance
with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this
chapter.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 90.30--Special Provisions
Sec. 90.30-1 Vessels acquired or documented under the act of August 9, 1954.
(a) Vessels acquired or documented under the Act of August 9, 1954
(section 3, 68 Stat. 675; 50 U.S.C. 198), shall be subject to the
applicable provisions of title 52 of the Revised Statutes, acts
amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto and the rules and regulations
thereunder.
(b) Unapproved lifesaving, firefighting, and other equipment may be
continued in service as long as, in the opinion of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, such equipment is in good and serviceable
condition. All replacements shall be in accordance with Coast Guard
requirements.
Sec. 90.30-5 Installations of equipment made during the unlimited national emergency declared by the President on May 27, 1941.
(a) Boilers, pressure vessels, machinery, piping, electrical, and
other installations, including lifesaving, firefighting, and other
safety equipment, installed on vessels during the Unlimited National
Emergency declared by the President on May 27, 1941, and prior to the
termination of title V of the Second War Powers Act, as extended
(section 501, 56 Stat. 180, 50 U.S.C. App. 635), which do not fully meet
the detailed requirements of the regulations in this chapter, may be
continued in service if found to be satisfactory by the Commandant for
the purpose intended.
Subpart 90.35--American Bureau of Shipping's Standards
Sec. 90.35-1 Standards to be used.
(a) Where in this subchapter an item, or method of construction, or
testing is required to meet the standards established by the American
Bureau of Shipping, the current standards in effect at the time of
construction of the vessel, or otherwise as applicable, shall be used.
The current standards of other recognized classification societies may
also be accepted upon approval by the Commandant.
Sec. 90.35-5 Where obtainable.
(a) The standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping are
usually published annually and may be purchased from the American Bureau
of Shipping, Two World Trade Center, 106th Floor, New York, NY 10048.
These standards may be also examined at the Office of the Commandant
(G--M), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593-0001, or at the Office of
any Coast Guard District Commander or Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 1697, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR
5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 88-070,
53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD
95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; 60 FR 54106, Oct. 19, 1995]
PART 91--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
Subpart 91.01--Certificate of Inspection
Sec.
91.01-1 When required.
91.01-5 Posting.
91.01-10 Period of validity.
91.01-15 Temporary certificate.
91.01-20 Expired certificate.
91.01-25 Emergency carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the
crew on vessels not engaged in international voyages.
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Subpart 91.05--Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repair
91.05-1 When issued.
91.05-5 To whom issued.
91.05-10 Conditions of permit.
91.05-15 Posting.
Subpart 91.15--Inspection of Vessels
91.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.
Subpart 91.20--Initial Inspection
91.20-1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.
91.20-5 When made.
91.20-10 Plans.
91.20-15 Scope of inspection.
91.20-20 Specific tests and inspections.
Subpart 91.25--Inspection for Certification
91.25-1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
91.25-5 When made.
91.25-10 Scope of inspection.
91.25-15 Lifesaving equipment.
91.25-20 Fire-extinguishing equipment.
91.25-25 Hull equipment.
91.25-30 Electrical engineering equipment.
91.25-35 Marine engineering equipment.
91.25-37 Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
91.25-38 Pollution prevention.
91.25-40 Sanitary inspection.
91.25-45 Fire hazards.
91.25-50 Inspector not limited.
Subpart 91.27--Reinspection
91.27-1 When made.
91.27-5 Scope.
91.27-10 Deficiencies in maintenance.
91.27-13 Alternative provisions for reinspections of offshore supply
vessels in foreign ports.
91.27-15 Inspectors not limited.
Subpart 91.30--Inspection After Accident
91.30-1 General or partial survey.
Subpart 91.35--Sanitary Inspections
91.35-1 When made.
Subpart 91.37--Inspection of Cargo Gear
91.37-1 When made.
91.37-3 Definitions of terms and words used in this subpart.
91.37-5 Tests and examinations of shipboard cargo gear.
91.37-10 Cargo gear of special design and limited use.
91.37-15 Cargo gear plans required when plans are not approved by a
classification society or recognized cargo gear organization.
91.37-20 Cargo gear plans approved by a classification society.
91.37-23 Cargo gear plans approved by a recognized cargo gear
organization.
91.37-25 Factors of safety.
91.37-30 Loose gear certificates and tests.
91.37-35 Test and certification of wire rope.
91.37-40 Proof test of cargo gear as a unit.
91.37-45 Marking of booms and cranes.
91.37-50 Use of wire rope and chains.
91.37-55 Annealing.
91.37-60 Additions to gear.
91.37-65 Alterations, renewals, or repairs of cargo gear.
91.37-70 Responsibility of ship's officer for inspection of cargo gear.
91.37-75 Records regarding cargo gear.
91.37-80 Advance notice that cargo gear testing is desired.
91.37-85 Responsibility for conducting requires tests and examinations.
Subpart 91.40--Drydocking
91.40-1 Definitions relating to hull examinations.
91.40-3 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo
tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
91.40-5 Notice and plans required.
Subpart 91.43-- Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations
91.43-1 When required.
Subpart 91.45--Repairs and Alterations
91.45-1 Notice required.
91.45-5 Inspection required.
Subpart 91.50--Special Operating Requirements
91.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations,
repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding,
burning or like fire-producing actions.
Subpart 91.55--Plan Approval
91.55-1 General.
91.55-5 Plans and specifications required for new construction.
91.55-10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
91.55-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
91.55-20 Number of plans required.
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Subpart 91.60--Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974
91.60-1 Application.
91.60-5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
91.60-10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
91.60-15 Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate.
91.60-20 Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
91.60-25 Exemption Certificate.
91.60-35 Posting of Convention certificates.
91.60-40 Duration of certificates.
91.60-45 American Bureau of Shipping.
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991
Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise
noted.
Subpart 91.01--Certificate of Inspection
Sec. 91.01-1 When required.
(a) Except as noted in this subpart or subpart 91.05, no vessel
subject to inspection and certification shall be operated without a
valid certificate of inspection.
Sec. 91.01-5 Posting.
(a) On vessels of over 25 gross tons, the original certificate of
inspection shall, in general, be framed under glass and posted in a
conspicuous place where it will be most likely to be observed. On
vessels not over 25 gross tons, and on other vessels such as barges,
where the framing of the certificate under glass would be impracticable,
the original certificate of inspection shall be kept on board to be
shown on demand.
Sec. 91.01-10 Period of validity.
(a) Certificates of inspection will be issued for periods of either
1 or 2 years. Application may be made by the master, owner, or agent for
inspection and issuance of a new certificate of inspection at any time
during the period of validity of the current certificate.
(b) Certificates of inspection may be revoked or suspended by the
Coast Guard where such process is authorized by law. This may occur if
the vessel does not meet the requirements of law or regulations in this
chapter or if there is a failure to maintain the safety requirements
requisite to the issuance of a certificate of inspection.
(c) (1) In the case of the following vessels, modification of the
period of validity of the certificate of inspection will be permitted as
set forth in this paragraph:
(i) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over proceeding
on the high seas or ocean for the sole purpose of changing place of
employment.
(ii) Nonself-propelled vessels of 100 gross tons and over making
rare or infrequent voyages on the high seas or ocean and returning to
the port of departure.
(2) The certificate of inspection may be issued for a specific
period of time to cover a described situation or for one voyage only but
in no case to exceed 2 years. The certificate of inspection will include
the conditions under which the vessel must operate. Unless the vessel is
in compliance with this Subchapter insofar as it applies to seagoing
barges of 100 gross tons and over, such vessel shall not carry any
person on board while underway, and the certificate of inspection will
be endorsed as an unmanned seagoing barge.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR
18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995]
Sec. 91.01-15 Temporary certificate.
(a) If necessary to prevent delay of the vessel, a temporary
certificate of inspection, Form CG-854, shall be issued pending the
issuance and delivery of the regular certificate of inspection. Such
temporary certificate shall be carried in the same manner as the regular
certificate and shall in all ways be considered the same as the regular
certificate of inspection which it represents.
Sec. 91.01-20 Expired certificate.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall prevent a vessel upon a regularly
established line from a port in the United States to a port of a foreign
country not contiguous to the United States whose certificate of
inspection expires
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at sea or while said vessel is in a foreign port or a port of Hawaii
from lawfully completing her voyage without the valid certificate of
inspection or temporary certificate required by this subpart: Provided,
That the certificate of inspection did not expire within 15 days after
the vessel left the last port of the United States, and that the voyage
shall be completed within 30 days after the expiration of the
certificate of inspection.
Sec. 91.01-25 Emergency carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the crew on vessels not engaged in international voyages.
(a) When a District Commander finds that an emergency situation
exists, he authorizes the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, to
issue amendments to vessels' certificates of inspection authorizing the
carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the crew.
(b) Upon receipt of an application from a vessel's owner or
operator, the Local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, amends the
vessel's certificate of inspection after--
(1) Additional lifesaving and firefighting equipment found necessary
by the OCMI has been provided;
(2) A stability evaluation has been performed; and
(3) Any other conditions considered necessary by the OCMI have been
satisfied.
[CGD 76-004, 41 FR 32744, Aug. 5, 1976]
Subpart 91.05--Permit To Proceed to Another Port for Repair
Sec. 91.05-1 When issued.
(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to
proceed to another port for repair, Form CG-948 to a vessel, if in his
judgment it can be done with safety, even if the certificate of
inspection of the vessel has expired or is about to expire.
Sec. 91.05-5 To whom issued.
(a) Such permit will only be issued upon the written application of
the master, owner, or agent of the vessel.
Sec. 91.05-10 Conditions of permit.
(a) The permit will state upon its face the conditions under which
it is issued and whether or not the vessel is permitted to carry freight
or passengers.
Sec. 91.05-15 Posting.
(a) The permit shall be carried in a manner similar to that
described in Sec. 91.01-5 for a certificate of inspection.
Subpart 91.15--Inspection of Vessels
Sec. 91.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.
In the inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery of vessels, the
standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see part 90,
subpart 90.35 of this chapter, respecting material and inspection of
hulls, boilers, and machinery, and the certificate of classification
referring thereto, except where otherwise provided for by the rules and
regulations in this subchapter, subchapter E (Load Lines), subchapter F
(Marine Engineering), subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), and
subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter,
shall be accepted as standard by the inspectors.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 91.20--Initial Inspection
Sec. 91.20-1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.
(a) The initial inspection is a prerequisite of the issuance of the
original certificate of inspection.
Sec. 91.20-5 When made.
(a) The original inspection will only be made upon the written
application of the owner or builder of the vessel to the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, on Form CG-3752, Application for Inspection
of U.S. Vessel, at or nearest the port where the vessel is located.
Sec. 91.20-10 Plans.
(a) Before application for inspection is made, and before
construction is started, the owner or builder shall have
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plans approved by the Commandant indicating the proposed arrangement and
construction of the vessel. The procedure for submitting plans and the
list of plans to be supplied is set forth in subpart 91.55.
Sec. 91.20-15 Scope of inspection.
(a) The initial inspection, which may consist of a series of
inspections during the construction of a vessel, shall include a
complete inspection of the structure, including the outside of the
vessel's bottom, the machinery, unfired pressure vessels, equipment and
the inside and outside of the boilers. The inspection shall be such as
to insure that the arrangements, material, and scantlings of the
structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances,
piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations,
lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot
boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment
fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in
accordance with approved plans, and determine that the vessel is in
possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications
Commission, if any. The inspection shall be such as to ensure that the
workmanship of all parts of the vessel and its equipment is in all
respects satisfactory and that the vessel is provided with lights, means
of making sound signals, and distress signals as required by applicable
statutes and regulations.
(b) When equipment is installed which is not required by applicable
regulations in this subchapter, that equipment shall be inspected and
tested as required for such equipment by applicable regulations in
subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. For example, fire-
detecting systems shall be inspected and tested as required by subpart
71.20 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR
5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71-
161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD 82-036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983;
CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept.
18, 1995]
Sec. 91.20-20 Specific tests and inspections.
The applicable tests and inspections as set forth in subpart 91.25
of this part shall be made at this time. In addition, the following
specific tests and inspections shall be made by the inspector.
(a) For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and
arrangements, see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements)
of this chapter.
(b) Installation of carbon dioxide extinguishing piping--see
Sec. 95.15-15 of this subchapter.
(c) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and
systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(d) For inspection procedures of Electrical Engineering equipment
and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
(e) For inspection and tests of tanks containing certain dangerous
cargoes in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 84-069, 61 FR
25289, May 20, 1996]
Subpart 91.25--Inspection for Certification
Sec. 91.25-1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
(a) An inspection for certification is a prerequisite of the
reissuance of a certificate of inspection.
Sec. 91.25-5 When made.
(a) The inspection for certification will be made only upon written
application of the master, owner, or agent of the vessel on Form CG-
3752, Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, to the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, at or nearest the port where the vessel is
located.
Sec. 91.25-10 Scope of inspection.
The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the
structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and
equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as
regards the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, and their
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appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical
installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing
equipment, pilot boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and
other equipment, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service
for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable
regulations for such vessel and determine that the vessel is in
possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications
Commission, if required. The lights, means of making sound signals, and
distress signals carried by the vessel shall also be subject to the
above mentioned inspection for the purpose of ensuring that they comply
with the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR
5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71-
161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD 82-036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983;
CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept.
18, 1995]
Sec. 91.25-15 Lifesaving equipment.
For inspection procedures of Lifesaving appliances and arrangements,
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this
chapter.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
Sec. 91.25-20 Fire-extinguishing equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification and at such other times as
considered necessary the inspector shall determine that all fire-
extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and may require such
tests as are considered necessary to determine the condition of the
equipment. The inspector shall determine if the tests and inspections
required by Sec. 97.15-60 of this subchapter have been conducted. At
each inspection for certification the inspector shall conduct the
following tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment:
(1) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems shall be checked as noted in Table 91.25-20(a)(1).
In addition, the hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems shall be examined for excessive corrosion and
general condition.
Table 91.25-20(a)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type unit Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soda acid................................ Discharge. Clean hose and
inside of extinguisher
thoroughly. Recharge.
Foam..................................... Discharge. Clean hose and
inside of extinguisher
thoroughly. Recharge.
Pump tank (water or antifreeze).......... Discharge. Clean hose and
inside of extinguisher
thoroughly. Recharge with
clean water or antifreeze.
Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or Examine pressure cartridge
loaded stream). and replace if end is
punctured or if cartridge is
otherwise determined to have
leaked or to be in
unsuitable condition. Remove
liquid. Clean hose and
inside of extinguisher
thoroughly. Recharge with
clean water, solution, or
antifreeze. Insert charged
cartridge.
Carbon Dioxide........................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
weight loss exceeds 10
percent of weight of charge.
Inspect hose and nozzle to
be sure they are clear.1
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type)... Examine pressure cartridge
and replace if end is
punctured or if cartridge is
otherwise determined to have
leaked or to be in
unsuitable condition.
Inspect hose and nozzle to
see they are clear. Insert
charged cartridge. Be sure
dry chemical is free-flowing
(not caked) and chamber
contains full charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure type)...... See that pressure gage is in
operating range. If not, or
if seal is broken, weigh or
otherwise determine that
full charge of dry chemical
is in extinguisher. Recharge
if pressure is low or if dry
chemical is needed.
Vaporizing liquid \2\ (pump type)........ Pump a few strokes into clean
pail and replace liquid.
Keep water out of
extinguisher or liquid. Keep
extinguisher completely full
of liquid.
Vaporizing liquid \2\ (stored pressure See that pressure gage is in
type). operating range. Weigh or
check liquid level to
determine that full charge
of liquid is in
extinguisher. Recharge if
pressure is low or if liquid
is needed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections
and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide and halon
extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by Secs. 147.60
and 147.65 of this chapter.
\2\ Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon
tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing liquids
shall be removed from all vessels. (See Sec. 95.50-5(e) of this
subchapter.)
(2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems shall be checked as noted in
Table 91.25-20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of the fixed fire-
extinguishing systems, shall be examined for excessive corrosion and
general conditions.
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Table 91.25-20(a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type system Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foam..................................... Systems utilizing a soda
solution shall have such
solution replaced. In all
cases, ascertain that powder
is not caked.
Carbon dioxide........................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
weight loss exceeds 10
percent of weight of charge.
\1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ 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.
(3) On all fire-extinguishing systems, all piping controls, valves,
and alarms shall be checked to ascertain that the system is in operating
condition. In this respect steam smothering lines shall be checked with
at least a 50 p.s.i. air pressure with the ends capped or by blowing
steam through the lines at the designed pressure.
(4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked
at the most remote and highest outlets. All firehose shall be subjected
to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum pressure to which they may
be subjected in service, but not less than 100 p.s.i.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR
5718, Apr. 18, 1968; CGD 78-154, 44 FR 13491, Mar. 12, 1979; CGD 84-044,
53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988]
Sec. 91.25-25 Hull equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification, the inspectors shall
conduct the following tests and inspections of hull equipment:
(1) All watertight doors shall be operated locally by manual power
and also by hydraulic or electric power if so fitted. Where remote
control is fitted, the doors shall also be operated by the remote
control apparatus.
(2) The remote controls of all valves shall be operated.
(3) An inspection of the cargo gear shall be required. The
inspection may consist of tests and examinations to determine the
condition and suitability of the cargo gear. Current valid certificates
and registers of cargo gear, issued by recognized nonprofit
organizations or associations approved by the Commandant, may be
accepted as prima facie evidence of the condition and suitability of the
cargo gear. Cargo gear certificates and registers will not be issued by
the Coast Guard.
(b) Every acceptable cargo gear certificate and/or register shall be
properly executed by a person authorized to do so and shall:
(1) Certify as to the tests and examinations conducted;
(2) Show the dates on which the tests and examinations were
conducted; and
(3) Indicate that the cargo gear therein described complies with
standards equal to or exceeding those set forth in subpart 91.37.
(c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section and subpart
91.37 are:
(1) Coast Guard marine inspectors;
(2) Surveyors of the organizations or associations approved by the
Commandant;
(3) Such other persons as are authorized by the regulations in
subpart 91.37 as may be required; and,
(4) Responsible officials or employees of the testing laboratories,
companies, or organizations who conduct tests of pieces of loose cargo
gear, wire rope, or the annealing of gear as may be required.
(d) The registers issued in connection with cargo gear certification
must have all required entries fully completed as of the dates
indicated, shall be kept current, and shall include the following:
(1) A register of the cargo handling machinery and the gear
accessory thereto carried on the vessel named therein;
(2) Certification of the testing and examination of winches,
derricks, and their accessory gear;
(3) Certification of the testing and examination of cranes, hoists,
and their accessory gear;
(4) Certification of the testing and examination of chains, rings,
hooks, shackles, swivels, and blocks;
(5) Certification of the testing and examination of wire rope;
(6) Certification of the heat-treatment of chains, rings, hooks,
shackles, and swivels which require such treatment; and,
(7) Certification of the annual thorough examinations of gear not
required to be periodically heat-treated.
(e) It is the responsibility of the master to have a ship's officer
inspect cargo gear when required by subpart
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91.37. For those inspected vessels which do not have valid cargo gear
certificates and registers as provided by this section, such vessels
will be required to have their shipboard cargo gear undergo tests and
examinations in accordance with the provisions of subpart 91.37.
Sec. 91.25-30 Electrical engineering equipment.
For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and
systems see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
Sec. 91.25-35 Marine engineering equipment.
(a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and
systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
Sec. 91.25-37 Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
(a) For inspection and tests of tanks containing certain dangerous
cargoes in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.
Sec. 91.25-38 Pollution prevention.
At each inspection for certification, the inspector shall examine
the vessel to determine that it meets the vessel design and equipment
requirements for pollution prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart B.
[CGD 71-161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972]
Sec. 91.25-40 Sanitary inspection.
(a) At each inspection for certification, the quarters, toilets, and
washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., shall be
examined by the inspector to be assured that they are in a sanitary
condition.
Sec. 91.25-45 Fire hazards.
(a) At each inspection for certification, the inspector shall
examine the tank tops and bilges in the machinery spaces to see that
there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazard.
Sec. 91.25-50 Inspector not limited.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the
inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to
be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.
Subpart 91.27--Reinspection
Sec. 91.27-1 When made.
(a) At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a
certificate of inspection valid for two years. This reinspection will be
made, where possible, between the tenth and fourteenth month of the
period for which the certificate is valid.
(b) No written application for reinspection will be required.
Sec. 91.27-5 Scope.
(a) The inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the vessel's
hull, machinery, and equipment to be assured that it is in a
satisfactory condition.
(b) In general, the scope of the reinspection shall be the same as
for the inspection for certification, but will be in less detail unless
it is determined that a major change has occurred since the last
inspection.
Sec. 91.27-10 Deficiencies in maintenance.
(a) If the reinspection reveals deficiencies in the maintenance as
called for by the regulations in this subchapter, such necessary repairs
or improvements shall be made as may be ordered.
Sec. 91.27-13 Alternative provisions for reinspections of offshore supply vessels in foreign ports.
(a) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel of less than
400 gross tons, except liftboats as defined in Sec. 90.10-20 of this
subchapter, may request authorization to conduct an alternative
midperiod examination. The request must be made to the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection who is assigned responsibility for conducting
inspections in the country in which the vessel is operating and will be
examined. To qualify for the alternative midperiod examination, the
following requirements must be met:
(1) The request for authorization must be in writing and received by
the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the end of the
twelfth
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month of the period of validity of the vessel's certificate of
inspection; and
(2) The vessel is expected to be continuously employed outside of
the United States during the tenth through the fourteenth month of the
period of validity of the vessel's certificate of inspection.
(b) In determining whether to grant authorization for the
alternative midperiod examination, the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection shall consider the following:
(1) Information contained in previous inspection and drydock
examination reports, including the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection's recommendation for participation in the alternative
midperiod examination program, if one has been made;
(2) The nature, number, and severity of any marine casualties or
accidents, as defined in Sec. 4.03-1 of this chapter, which the vessel
has experienced in the last three years;
(3) The nature, number, and severity of any outstanding inspection
requirements for the vessel; and
(4) The owner or operator's history of compliance and cooperation in
the alternative midperiod examination program, including:
(i) The prompt correction of deficiencies;
(ii) The reliability of previously submitted alternative examination
reports; and
(iii) The reliability of representations that the vessel under
consideration will be, and other vessels previously examined under this
section were, employed outside of the United States for the tenth
through the fourteenth month of the periods of validity of their
certificates of inspection.
(c) If authorization is granted, the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection shall provide the applicant written authorization to proceed
with the alternative midperiod examination, including special
instructions when appropriate.
(d) The following conditions must be met for the alternative
midperiod examination to be accepted by the Coast Guard in lieu of
conducting a reinspection in accordance with Sec. 91.27-1 of this
subpart.
(1) The alternative midperiod examination must be conducted between
the tenth and fourteenth month of the period of validity of the vessel's
certificate of inspection.
(2) The alternative midperiod examination must be of the scope
detailed in Sec. 91.27-5 of this subpart and must be conducted by the
vessel's master, owner, operator, or a designated representative of the
owner or operator.
(3) Upon completion of the alternative midperiod examination, the
person or persons conducting the examination shall prepare a
comprehensive report describing the conditions found. This examination
report shall contain sufficient detail to allow an evaluation to be made
by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to whom the report is
submitted that the vessel is fit for the service and route specified on
the certificate of inspection. The report must include reports and
receipts documenting the servicing of lifesaving and fire protection
equipment, and any photographs or sketches necessary to clarify unusual
circumstances. Each person preparing the report shall sign it and
certify that the information contained therein is complete and accurate.
(4) Unless the vessel's master participated in the alternative
midperiod examination and preparation of the examination report, the
master shall review the report for completeness and accuracy. The master
shall sign the report to indicate review and forward it to the vessel's
owner or operator who requested authorization to conduct the
examination.
(5) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel examined
under this subpart must review and submit the report required by
paragraph (d)(3) of this section to the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection who issued the authorization to conduct the alternative
midperiod examination. The examination report must be received by the
cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the first day of
the sixteenth month of the period of validity of the vessel's
certificate of inspection. The forwarding letter or endorsement must be
certified and contain the following information:
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(i) That the person or persons who conducted the examination acted
on behalf of the vessel's owner or operator;
(ii) That the examination report was reviewed by the owner or
operator;
(iii) That the discrepancies noted during the examination have been
corrected or will be corrected within a stated time frame; and
(iv) That the owner or operator has sufficient personal knowledge of
conditions aboard the vessel at the time of the examination or has made
necessary inquiries to justify forming a belief that the examination
report is true and correct.
(e) The form of certification required under this subpart is as
follows:
I certify that the above is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
(f) Deficiencies and hazards discovered during an alternative
midperiod examination conducted pursuant to this section must be
corrected or eliminated, if practical, before the examination report is
submitted to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection in accordance with
paragraph (d)(5) of this section. Deficiencies and hazards that are not
corrected or eliminated by the time the examination report is submitted
must be listed in the report as ``outstanding.'' Upon receipt of an
examination report indicating outstanding deficiencies or hazards, the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection shall inform the owner or operator
of the vessel in writing of the time period specified to correct or
eliminate the deficiencies or hazards and the method for establishing
that it has been accomplished. Where a deficiency or hazard remains
uncorrected or uneliminated after the expiration of the time specified
for correction or elimination, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
shall initiate appropriate enforcement measures.
(g) Upon receipt of the report required by paragraph (d)(3) of this
section, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection shall evaluate it and
make the following determinations:
(1) Whether the alternative midperiod examination is accepted in
lieu of the reinspection required by Sec. 91.27-1 of this subpart;
(2) Whether the vessel is in satisfactory condition; and
(3) Whether the vessel continues to be reasonably fit for its
intended service and route.
The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may request any additional
information required to make the determinations required by this
section. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection shall inform the
owner/operator in writing of the determinations required by this
section.
(h) Should the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection determine in
accordance with paragraph (g) of this section that the alternative
midperiod examination is not accepted in lieu of the reinspection
required by Sec. 91.27-1 of this subpart, the vessel must be reinspected
by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection as soon as
practical.
[CGD 82-004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990]
Sec. 91.27-15 Inspectors not limited.
(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the
inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to
be assured of the seaworthiness of the vessel.
Subpart 91.30--Inspection After Accident
Sec. 91.30-1 General or partial survey.
(a) A survey, either general or partial, according to the
circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect
is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or
completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other
equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The
survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals
have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of
such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the
vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter.
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Subpart 91.35--Sanitary Inspections
Sec. 91.35-1 When made.
(a) An inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving
pantries, galleys, etc., shall be made at least once in every month. If
the route of the vessel is such that it is away from a United States
port for more than one month, an inspection shall be conducted at least
once every trip.
Subpart 91.37--Inspection of Cargo Gear
Sec. 91.37-1 When made.
(a) The specific tests and examinations shall be made at the
intervals stated in the regulations in this subpart.
(b) A thorough examination of the assembled gear shall be made at
least once in every year.
(c) An inspection to determine the condition and suitability of
shipboard cargo gear will be made by a marine inspector at each
inspection for certification. Inspections may be made at such other
times as considered necessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
(d) For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the
assembled units under proof loads shall be conducted, followed by a
complete dismantling or disassembling of such gear and a thorough
examination of the parts to ascertain its condition. Subsequent tests of
the assembled units under proof loads, followed by a dismantling or
disassembling of such gear and a thorough examination shall be made once
every five years, or oftener if necessary.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 87-089, 55 FR
21550, May 25, 1990]
Sec. 91.37-3 Definitions of terms and words used in this subpart.
(a) Cargo gear. The term ``cargo gear'' includes masts, stays,
booms, winches, cranes, elevators, conveyors, standing and running gear
forming that part of the shipboard cargo gear used in connection with
the loading or unloading of a vessel. This term does not include
material handling gear and rigging of special design vessels used solely
in dredging, pile driving, drilling for mineral deposits, and
construction work.
(b) Dismantling or disassembling of gear. The ``dismantling'' or
``disassembling'' of gear contemplated is the taking apart of units of
gear to the extent necessary to determine the suitability of such gear
for continued service and as may be specifically required to carry out
the intent of a particular regulation on this subpart. After proof load
tests the disassembling need not include the sheaves and pins of the
blocks included in the test unless there appears to be evidence of
deformation or failure.
(c) Thorough examination. The ``thorough examination'' contemplated
is a visual examination, supplemented if necessary by other means such
as by a hammer test or by a test with electronic or ultrasonic devices.
(d) Ton. The word ``ton'' means a ton of 2,240 pounds.
(e) Safe working load. The ``safe working load'' (SWL) contemplated
is the load the gear is approved to lift, excluding the weight of the
gear itself.
Sec. 91.37-5 Tests and examinations of shipboard cargo gear.
(a) For vessels fitted with cargo gear and without valid cargo gear
certificates and registers issued by organizations or associations
recognized by the Coast Guard, inspections shall be made by competent
persons described in Sec. 91.25-25(c) (1) and (2) to determine the
condition and suitability of the shipboard cargo gear. For the initial
and subsequent fifth year inspections, all the cranes, winches, hoists,
derrick booms, derrick and mast bands, and all parts used in loading or
unloading cargo shall be assembled in units and such assembled units
shall then be tested under proof loads. The proof loads shall be handled
for various types of units as required by specific regulations in this
subpart. After the proof load tests of the assembled units of gear have
been made, such gear shall be disassembled or dismantled so as to permit
them to be thoroughly examined. The sheaves and pins of the blocks
included in these proof load tests need not be removed unless there
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appears to be evidence of deformation or failure.
(b) For vessels fitted with cargo gear and holding valid cargo gear
certificates and registers issued by organizations or associations
recognized by the Coast Guard, the marine inspectors may accept such
certificates as prima facie evidence of compliance with the requirements
in this subpart. If an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is in doubt
as to the condition and suitability of shipboard cargo gear for such a
vessel, the tests and examinations, or such portions thereof as deemed
necessary, provided for in this subpart will be required.
(c) If any part or portion of the gear fails or becomes defective
during such tests, such defective equipment shall be satisfactorily
repaired or replaced.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 87-089, 55 FR
21550, May 25, 1990]
Sec. 91.37-10 Cargo gear of special design and limited use.
(a) The regulations in this subpart shall apply to cargo gear of
special design and limited use (derrick barges rigged for heavy lifts,
cargo booms on self unloaders, etc.) only to the extent that it is
practicable to do so. These requirements may be modified by the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, where the inspection is performed
according to the design characteristics of such cargo gear.
(b) Nondestructive tests, such as radiography, ultrasonic,
electronic or other methods, may be utilized to determine the condition
of heavy lift gear after it has been unit tested, provided such methods
are acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having
cognizance of the tests. However, no deviations or modifications shall
be permitted to lessen the requirements for cargo gear inspection as set
forth in Sec. 91.37-70 and the maintenance of the applicable cargo gear
records as set forth in Sec. 91.37-75.
Sec. 91.37-15 Cargo gear plans required when plans are not approved by a classification society or recognized cargo gear organization.
(a) For a new vessel or a vessel applying for initial inspection,
the following plans of cargo gear shall be submitted in triplicate to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having jurisdiction for
approval:
(1) Plans showing a stress diagram with the principal details of the
gear.
(2) Plans containing a diagram showing the arrangement of the
assembled gear and indicating the safe working load for each component
part.
(b) The safe working load on which the design of any component part
of the cargo gear is to be based, shall be taken as the maximum
resultant load upon the component part in the design conditions assumed.
The safe working load of the assembly is the load the gear is approved
to lift, excluding the weight of the gear itself.
(c) One approved copy of each set of cargo gear plans shall be
retained on the vessel.
Sec. 91.37-20 Cargo gear plans approved by a classification society.
(a) The plans required by Sec. 91.37-15(a) need not be submitted to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval if such plans are
or have been approved by the American Bureau of Shipping or similar
classification society recognized by the Commandant.
(b) One approved copy of each set of cargo gear plans shall be
retained on the vessel.
Sec. 91.37-23 Cargo gear plans approved by a recognized cargo gear organization.
(a) The plans required by Sec. 91.37-15(a) need not be submitted to
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval if such plans are
or have been approved by a recognized cargo gear organization listed in
paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The following cargo gear organizations are recognized as having
the technical competence to handle the required review of cargo gear
plans, including stress and arrangement diagrams, and this recognition
will continue in effect until suspended, canceled, or modified by proper
authority:
(1) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., with home office at 17
Battery Place, New York, N.Y. 10004.
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(c) One approved copy of each set of cargo gear plans shall be
retained on the vessel.
[CGFR 68-105, 33 FR 14703, Oct. 2, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69-116, 35
FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970]
Sec. 91.37-25 Factors of safety.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, in the
design of cargo gear, the minimal safety factors in Table 91.37-25(a)
must be used to meet the requirements of Sec. 91.37-15.
(b) The Commandant may permit the use of safety factors different
than those in Table 31.37-25(a) in the design of cargo gear that he
considers special.
Table 91.37-25(a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety factors based
on\1\--
---------------------------
Safe working loads for component parts Breaking
Ultimate Yield test
strength point load
------------------------------------------------------------------------
All metal structural parts except steel
booms, stayed masts, pins, and connections:
5 tons or less working load of the assembled
gear....................................... 5.00 \2\ 2.
75 ........
15 tons working load of the assembled gear.. 4.00 \2\ 2.
20 ........
60 tons or more working load of the
assembled gear............................. 3.75 \2\ 2.
05 ........
Steel booms:
10 tons or less working load of the
assembled gear............................. ........ 3.00 ........
13 tons or more working load of the
assembled gear............................. ........ 2.50 ........
Stayed masts:
10 tons or less working load of assembled
gear....................................... 5.00 ...... ........
13 tons or more working load of assembled
gear....................................... 4.00 ...... ........
Pins and connections:
10 tons or less working load................ ........ \2\ 3.
00 ........
13 tons or more working load of assembled
gear....................................... ........ \2\ 2.
50 ........
Wire rope:
10 tons or less working load................ ........ ...... 5.00
13 tons or more working load................ ........ ...... 4.00
Fiber rope:
For running rigging......................... 7.00 ...... ........
For fixed gear and vangs.................... 5.00 ...... ........
Wooden structural parts..................... 8.00 ...... ........
Chains...................................... 4.50 ...... ........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Intermediate values of safety factors may be used.
\2\ The minimum yield point for design purposes shall not be considered
greater than 72 percent of the minimum ultimate strength of the steel.
[CGD 72-150R, 37 FR 20826, Oct. 4, 1972]
Sec. 91.37-30 Loose gear certificates and tests.
(a) (1) Evidence of compliance with the proof load test requirements
in this section for all chains, rings, hooks, links, shackles, swivels,
blocks, and any other loose gear whether accessory to a machine or not,
but which is used as ship's cargo gear shall be listed on an appropriate
certificate.
(2) This evidence of test and the recording thereof is required only
once with respect to each article of gear so long as each article is
identified and the certificates required are available on the vessel.
(3) Proof loads applied to the articles of loose gear shall be as
shown in Table 91.37-30(a)(3).
(b) All chains, rings, hooks, links, shackles, swivels, blocks and
any other loose gear whether accessory to a machine or not, but which is
used or intended for use as ship's cargo gear, shall bear a mark or
number by which each piece can be identified and shall be listed on a
loose gear certificate. The safe working load ``SWL'' shall be marked on
all blocks.
(c) The certificate shall show the distinguishing number or mark
applied to the articles of gear; a description of the articles of gear;
the date when the test proof load was applied; and the safe working
load. The forms for loose gear certificates shall be as prescribed by
and acceptable to associations or organizations approved by the
Commandant and shall be suitable for the purposes of this section.
(d) After being tested all of the gear shall be examined to
ascertain whether any part has been damaged, permanently deformed by the
test or has other visible defects. The pins and sheaves of all tested
blocks shall be removed for this purpose. If damaged during these tests,
such gear shall be satisfactorily repaired or replaced.
(e) The required examinations as set forth in paragraph (d) of this
section may be accomplished by mechanical, electrical or other means
provided the method employed is equal in efficiency to the visual
examination of disassembled gear.
Table 91.37-30(a)(3)
Articles of gear Proof load
Chains, rings, hooks, links, shackles, Twice the safe working load.
swivels.
Single sheave block....................... Four times the safe working
load.\1\
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Multiple sheave block with safe working Twice the safe working load.
load up to and including 20 tons.
Multiple sheave block with safe working 20 tons in excess of the
load over 20 tons up to and including 40 safe working load.
tons.
Multiple sheave block over 40 tons........ One and a half times the
safe working load.
Roller chains (pitched chains) used with One and a half times the
hand operated chain falls, and rings, safe working load.
hooks, shackles, or swivels permanently
attached thereto.
Chain fall blocks, used with roller chains Do.
(pitched chains), and rings, hooks,
shackles, or swivels permanently attached
thereto.
\1\ The proof load applied to the block is equivalent to twice the
maximum resultant load on the eye or pin when lifting the safe working
load attached to a rope which passes around the sheave of the block.
The proof load is, therefore, equal to four times the safe working
load or twice the safe working load when the load is attached directly
to the block instead of a rope passing around the sheave.
Sec. 91.37-35 Test and certification of wire rope.
(a) All wire rope used as shipboard cargo gear shall be able to
withstand a breaking test load of at least five times the safe working
load. In the case of gear with a lifting capacity of over 10 tons, the
breaking test load of wire rope shall be at least four times the safe
working load. All wire rope shall be identified and described in a wire
rope certificate. Such certificate shall be furnished and attested to by
the manufacturer or a testing agency and shall certify:
(1) The breaking test load of a sample of the wire rope, which
should be at least five times the safe working load or at least four
times the safe working load if part of gear with a lifting capacity of
over 10 tons;
(2) The name and address of the manufacturer;
(3) The diameter of the rope in inches and/or fractions thereof;
(4) The number of strands and the number of wires in each strand;
(5) The quality of the wire (e.g., improved plow steel);
(6) The date of the test; and,
(7) The load at which the sample broke.
(b) The forms for the wire rope certificates shall be presented by
and acceptable to associations or organizations approved by the
Commandant and shall be suitable for the purposes described in this
section.
(c) In addition to the manufacturers' or testing agencies'
attestations, a sample of the wire rope may be tested to destruction if
required by the marine inspector when a visual inspection indicates an
apparent defective condition.
Sec. 91.37-40 Proof test of cargo gear as a unit.
(a) Winches with their accessory gear, including the derricks and
attachments, at least once in each five years, shall be tested as a unit
with proof loads exceeding the safe working load as set forth in Table
91.37-40(a).
Table 91.37-40(a).
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Safe working load of assembled gear Proof load
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not exceeding 20 tons..................... 25 percent in excess.
Over 20 tons but not exceeding 50 tons.... 5 tons in excess.
Over 50 tons.............................. 10 percent in excess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) The proof load applied to winches and their gear shall be lifted
with the ship's normal tackle including the winches and with the boom at
an angle which should not be greater than 15 degrees to the horizontal
or to the lowest angle approved in association with the design, or when
these angles are impracticable to the lowest practicable angle. When the
load has been lifted, it shall be swung as far as possible in both
directions.
(1) Where electrical winches are fitted with electromagnetic or
hydraulic brakes at the winch, mechanical brakes for manual operation
will not be required, but if so fitted shall be in satisfactory
operating condition.
(2) Current for electric winch operation during the test shall be
taken from the ship's circuits. Shore current may be used if it passes
through the ship's switchboard.
(c) Cranes and other hoisting machines with their accessory gear, at
least once in each five years, shall be tested with a proof load which
shall exceed the safe working load as set forth in Table 91.37-40(a).
(d) The proof load applied to cranes and hoists shall be lifted,
topped and swung (slewed) as far as possible in
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each direction. If the boom of the crane has a movable radius, it shall
be tested with a proof load as set forth in this section at the maximum
and minimum radii of the boom. In the case of hydraulic cranes whose
capacity is limited by pressure, and with which it is not possible to
lift a load 25 percent in excess of the safe working load, the greatest
possible load in excess of the safe working load shall be used. These
tests and the amounts of the loads shall be recorded.
(e) After satisfactory completion of the proof load testing of the
cargo gear in accordance with paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this
section, the cargo gear and all component parts shall be given a
thorough visual examination, supplemented as necessary by other means
such as a hammer test or with electronic or ultrasonic devices, to
determine if any of the parts were damaged, deformed, or otherwise
rendered unsafe for further use. If found defective, such gear shall be
replaced.
(1) When the test is being conducted for the first time on a vessel,
accessory gear shall be dismantled or disassembled for examination after
the test. The sheaves and pins of the blocks included in this test need
not be removed unless there appears to be evidence of deformation or
failure.
(2) For subsequent tests such parts of the machinery and gear shall
be dismantled and/or disassembled after the test as necessary to
determine its suitability for continued service.
(f) Appropriate means shall be provided to prevent the foot of the
boom from being accidentally lifted from the socket during the test.
(g) Vessels whose cargo gear has been in use but are without the
valid registers and certificates described in Sec. 91.25-25 shall be
inspected for defective cargo gear. The gear shall then be tested and
examined as prescribed in this section. If the movable weights for proof
testing are not reasonably available, a spring or hydraulic scale
certified for accuracy may be used. Whenever such scales are used, the
proof load shall be applied with the boom swung out as far as possible
in one direction and then in the other direction and at such
intermediate positions as may be indicated. At any position, the
indicator of the scale must maintain a constant reading under the proof
load for a period of five minutes.
(h) On all types of winches and cranes efficient means shall be
provided to stop and hold the proof load in any position, and the
efficiency of such means shall be demonstrated.
(1) Electric winches, electrohydraulic winches fitted with
electromagnetic or hydraulic brakes at the winch, or cranes shall be
equipped so that a failure of the electric power shall stop the motion
and set the brakes without any action on the part of the operator.
(2) Current for electric winches and crane operation during the
tests shall be taken from the ship's circuits. Shore current may be used
if it passes through the ship's switchboard.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 87-089, 55 FR
21550, May 25, 1990]
Sec. 91.37-45 Marking of booms and cranes.
(a) The safe working load (abbreviated ``SWL'') for the assembled
gear shall be marked on the heel of each boom with the minimum angle to
the horizontal for which the gear is designed. These letters and figures
shall be in contrasting colors to the background and at least one inch
in height.
(b) Where the boom is rated at varying capacities depending on the
radius, tables, indicating the maximum safe working loads for the
various working angles of the boom and the maximum and minimum radii at
which the boom may be safely used shall be conspicuously posted near the
controls and visible to the operator when working the gear.
Sec. 91.37-50 Use of wire rope and chains.
(a) An eye splice made in any wire rope used as cargo gear, with or
without a thimble, shall be at least three tucks with whole strands and
two tucks with one half the wire cut from the tucking stand: Provided,
That this requirement shall not preclude the use of any other form of
splice or connection if it is as efficient as the splice specified.
(b) Single wire rope cargo falls, wire rope pendants, topping lifts
and preventers shall consist of clear lengths
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without splices except at the working ends. Wire rope clips shall not be
used to form eyes in the working ends of single wire rope cargo falls.
(c) Wire rope shall not be used for shipboard cargo gear if in any
length of 8 diameters, the number of visible broken wires exceeds ten
percent of the total number of wires in the rope, or if the rope shows
other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, kinking, or defect.
(d) Hoisting or sling chains used for shipboard cargo gear shall not
be used if a length of chain has been stretched more than five percent
of the original length, or the chain has become unsafe through over
loading or faulty heat-treatment, or whenever other external defects are
evident.
(e) Chains used for shipboard cargo gear shall not be shortened by
knotting, bolting, or wiring the links. The use of chains having a knot
or kink as shipboard cargo gear is prohibited.
Sec. 91.37-55 Annealing.
(a) Chains, hooks, rings, links, shackles, and swivels of wrought
iron used as cargo gear shall be annealed at the following intervals:
(1) Wrought iron chains and gear in general use and of one-half inch
or less, at least once in every six months.
(2) All other wrought iron chains and gear, including topping lift
chains, in general use, at least once in every twelve months.
(b) The annealing shall be done in a suitable closed oven and not
over an open fire. Wrought iron shall be annealed at a temperature of
between 1100 deg. and 1200 deg. Fahrenheit for a period of between 30
and 60 minutes. After being annealed, the article shall be allowed to
cool slowly and shall be then tested completely for defects.
(c) The heat-treatment of the cargo gear shall be done only by
reputable firms having suitable equipment and personnel trained for this
purpose. A certificate attesting to the annealing of all gear heat-
treated shall be furnished to the vessel.
(d) The heat-treatment of chains, hooks, rings, links, shackles, and
swivels of materials other than wrought iron used as cargo gear, if
required, shall be effected in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Sec. 91.37-60 Additions to gear.
(a) When articles of loose gear and/or wire rope conforming with the
requirements in this subpart are added to installed gear, or used as
replacements in such gear from time to time, a record shall be
maintained on the vessel which shall identify each article and the
certificate accompanying it.
Sec. 91.37-65 Alterations, renewals, or repairs of cargo gear.
(a) Whenever important repairs, renewals, or alterations are
indicated or intended for the masts, booms, and permanent fittings of
the cargo gear, such repairs, renewals, or alterations shall be
undertaken only after compliance with the applicable provisions of
Sec. 91.45-1.
(b) Tests and examinations of the repairs, renewals, or alterations
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 91.37-40.
(c) When welding is used to lengthen, alter, or repair chains,
rings, hooks, links, shackles, or swivels, they shall be properly heat-
treated and shall before being again put into use, be tested and
examined in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 91.37-30.
Sec. 91.37-70 Responsibility of ship's officer for inspection of cargo gear.
(a) All wire rope, chains other than bridle chains attached to booms
or masts, and all rings, hooks, links, shackles, swivels and blocks used
in loading or unloading shall be visually inspected by a ship's officer
designated for that purpose by the master.
(b) These inspections by a ship's officer shall be made at frequent
intervals, and in any event not less than once in each month.
(c) Immediately after such an inspection by a ship's officer
notations of such an inspection shall be made in record form which shall
be in or kept with the cargo gear register if carried. In addition, the
same notations of inspections together with the date shall be entered in
the Official Logbook for those vessels required to carry this record, or
such information shall be kept with the log records maintained on
vessels not required to carry the Official Logbook. (See Sec. 91.37-75
for entries required to be kept.)
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Sec. 91.37-75 Records regarding cargo gear.
(a) The cargo gear records described in this subpart shall be
maintained on the vessel and shall be made available to Coast Guard
officials upon request. These records shall be kept for the periods of
time they are valid and, in addition, until the next Coast Guard
inspection for certification of the vessel. The certificates of
manufacturers and/or testing laboratories, companies, or organizations
shall be maintained on the vessel so long as the gear described in such
certificates is on board the vessel.
(b) The records of all the inspections of cargo gear made by the
ship's officers in accordance with Sec. 91.37-70 shall be maintained on
the vessel for periods of time which agree with those periods as covered
by the current Coast Guard certificate of inspection issued to the
vessel. These records show the dates of inspections, identify articles
inspected, the conditions observed, and the name of the officer
performing the inspection.
(c) The records of all tests and examinations conducted by or under
the supervision of surveyors of the organizations or associations
approved by the Commandant shall be maintained on the vessel.
(d) The Coast Guard will not issue cargo gear certificates and/or
registers. The Coast Guard's records of inspections, tests, and
examinations of a particular vessel's cargo gear made by a marine
inspector or conducted under the supervision of the Coast Guard will be
maintained in the office of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
having jurisdiction over the vessel at the time such work was performed.
The original certificates or certified copies of certificates of
manufacturers and/or testing laboratories, companies, or organizations
for loose cargo gear, wire rope, or the annealing of gear shall be
maintained on the vessel.
Sec. 91.37-80 Advance notice that cargo gear testing is desired.
(a) The owner, agent, or master of a vessel shall give an advance
notice when it is desired that the tests and examinations of cargo gear
be made by or under the supervision of the marine inspector. This
advance notice shall be given to the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection, in whose marine inspection zone the vessel is available for
such inspection and examination.
(b) For the initial inspection and examination of cargo gear by the
Coast Guard, the advance notice shall be to the cognizant Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, as early as possible and shall include
sketches and/or drawings showing each unit of cargo gear, the
identification of component parts and the safe working loads. Copies of
original certificates of manufacturers and/or testing laboratories,
companies, or organizations maintained on the vessel may be accepted by
the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, when satisfied such
certificates properly describe the qualities of the component parts of
the gear in question.
Sec. 91.37-85 Responsibility for conducting required tests and examinations.
(a) The vessel's owners and/or operators shall furnish and pay the
expenses required in conducting the tests and examinations prescribed by
the regulations in this subpart, including the supplying of all
instruments, other equipment, and personnel including personnel
supervision for performance of all work required.
(b) The Coast Guard's participation in these required tests and
examinations shall be confined to witnessing required tests and
examinations with the view to determining whether or not the gear is
satisfactory for the purpose intended. In the event it is determined
that the gear is defective or unable to meet the standards set forth in
this subpart such gear, or portions thereof, shall be replaced to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having
jurisdiction over the vessel.
Subpart 91.40--Drydocking
Sec. 91.40-1 Definitions relating to hull examinations.
As used in this part--
(a) Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a
vessel in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible
parts of the vessel's
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underwater body and all through-hull fittings, sea chests, sea valves,
sea strainers, and valves for the emergency bilge suction.
(b) Internal structural examination means an examination of the
vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of a complete examination
of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal
framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but not including
cargo or fuel oil tanks.
(c) Cargo tank internal examination means an examination of the
vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of an examination of the
internals of all cargo tanks; except, if the vessel is certificated to
carry cargoes regulated under part 38 or subchapter O of this chapter,
the cargo tank internal examination must be accomplished as specified in
parts 38 and 151 of this chapter respectively.
(d) Underwater survey means the examination, while the vessel is
afloat, of all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all
through-hull fittings, sea chests, sea valves, sea strainers, and valves
for the emergency bilge suction.
[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR
32231, Aug. 24, 1988]
Sec. 91.40-3 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this
section, each vessel must undergo drydock, internal structural, and
cargo tank internal examinations as follows:
(1) Except under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, vessels that
operate in salt water must be examined in accordance with the intervals
set forth in Table 91.40-3(a) of this section. Where Table 91.40-3(a)
indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel must
undergo two examinations within any five year period. No more than three
years may elapse between any two examinations.
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Table 91.40-3(a).--Salt Water Service Vessels Examination Intervals in Years
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Double hull Double hull Single hull Unmanned
Single hull barge with barge with barge with Wood hull Unmanned double hull
ship and internal external independent ship and deck cargo freight
barge framing \1\ framing \2\ tanks \3\ barge barge \4\ barge \5\
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Drydock............................................... 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 5.0 5.0
Internal structural................................... 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Cargo tank internal................................... \6\ 2.5 \6\ 5.0 \6\ 10.0 \6\ 10.0 \6\ 2.5 ............ \6\ 5.0
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Note:
\1\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank surface.
\2\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank surface accessible for
examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
\3\ Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a contiguous part of the hull
structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel's hull to provide access for examination of all tank
surfaces and the hull structure.
\4\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and which provides complete access
for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
\5\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access
for a complete internal structural examination as defined in Sec. 91.40-1(b) without the necessity of entering cargo tanks or holds.
\6\ Or as specified in Part 151.
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(2) Vessels that operate in fresh water at least six months in every
12 month period since the last drydock examination must be examined in
accordance with the intervals set forth in Table 91.40-3(b) of this
section. Where Table 91.40-3(b) indicates a 2.5 year examination
interval, it means a vessel must undergo two examinations within any
five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any two
examinations.
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Table 91.40-3(b).--Fresh Water Service Vessels Examination Intervals in Years
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Double hull Double hull Single hull Unmanned
Single hull barge with barge with barge with Wood hull Unmanned double hull
ship and internal external independent ship and deck cargo freight
barge framing \1\ framing \2\ tanks \3\ barge barge \4\ barge \5\
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Drydock............................................... 5.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 2.5 10.0 10.0
Internal structural................................... 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 5.0 5.0
Cargo tank internal................................... \6\ 5.0 \6\ 5.0 \6\ 10.0 \6\ 10.0 \6\ 2.5 ............ \6\ 5.0
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Note:
\1\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank surface.
\2\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank surface accessible for
examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
\3\ Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a contiguous part of the hull
structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel's hull to provide access for examination of all tank
surfaces and the hull structure.
\4\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and which provides complete access
for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
\5\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access
for a complete internal structural examination as defined in Sec. 91.40-1(b) without the necessity of entering cargo tanks or holds.
\6\ Or as specified in Part 151.
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(b) During each inspection or reinspection for certification, all
wing voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other void spaces on barges must be
opened and checked from on-deck for the presence of water or cargo
indicating hull damage or cargo tank leakage. If water or cargo is not
present, these spaces need not be gas freed, ventilated, cleaned, or
otherwise prepared for personnel entry. If water or cargo is present, an
internal structural examination may be required.
(c) If, during an internal structural, cargo tank internal
examination, or underwater survey, damage or deterioration to the hull
plating, structural members, or cargo tanks is discovered, the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to be drydocked or
otherwise taken out of service to further assess the extent of the
damage and to effect permanent repairs.
(d) Vessels less than 15 years of age (except wooden hull vessels)
that are in salt water service with a 2.5 year drydock interval (as
indicated in Table 91.40-3(a) of this section) or that are in fresh
water service with a five year drydock interval (as indicated in Table
91.40-3(b) of this section) may be considered for an underwater survey
instead of alternate drydock examinations, provided the vessel is fitted
with an effective hull protection system. Vessel owners or operators
must apply to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval of
underwater surveys instead of alternate drydock examinations for each
vessel. The application must include the following information:
(1) The procedure to be followed in carrying out the underwater
survey.
(2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished.
(3) The method to be used to accurately determine the diver location
relative to the hull.
(4) The means that will be provided for examining sea chests, sea
valves, and other through-hull fittings.
(5) The means that will be provided for taking shaft bearing
clearances.
(6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of
the vessel at the time of the survey.
(7) A description of the hull protection system.
(e) Vessels otherwise qualifying under paragraph (d) of this
section, that are 15 years of age or older may be considered for
continued participation in the underwater survey program on a case-by-
case basis, if--
(1) Before the vessel's next scheduled drydocking, the owner or
operator submits a request for continued participation to Commandant (G-
MOC);
(2) During the vessel's next drydocking after the request is
submitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of
a complete set of hull gaugings; and
(3) The results of the hull gauging and the results of the Coast
Guard drydock examination together with the recommendation of the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, are submitted to Commandant (G-
MOC) for final approval.
(f) Each vessel which has not met with the applicable examination
schedules in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section because it is on
a voyage, must undergo the required examinations upon completion of the
voyage.
(g) The Commandant (G-MOC) may authorize extensions to the
examination intervals specified in paragraph (a) of this section.
[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR
32231, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD 84-024, 53 FR 34872, Sept. 8, 1988; CGD 95-
072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27,
1996]
Sec. 91.40-5 Notice and plans required.
(a) The master, owner, operator, or agent of the vessel shall notify
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, whenever the vessel is to be
drydocked regardless of the reason for drydocking.
(b) Each vessel, except barges, that holds a Load Line Certificate
must have on board a plan showing the vessel's scantlings. This plan
must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the
vessel undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination,
cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or whenever
repairs are made to the vessel's hull.
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(c) Each barge that holds a Load Line Certificate must have a plan
showing the barge's scantlings. The plan need not be maintained on board
the barge but must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector
whenever the barge undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural
examination, or cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or
whenever repairs are made to the barge's hull.
[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987]
Subpart 91.43--Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations
Sec. 91.43-1 When required.
(a) Each fuel oil tank with at least one side integral to the
vessel's hull and located within the hull (``integral fuel oil tank'')
is subject to inspection as provided in this section. The owner or
operator of the vessel shall have the tanks cleaned out and gas freed as
necessary to permit internal examination of the tank or tanks designated
by the marine inspector. The owner or operator shall arrange for an
examination of the fuel tanks of each vessel during an internal
structural examination at intervals not to exceed five years.
(b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned
out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine
by external examination that the general condition of the tanks is
satisfactory.
(c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels less than 10 years of
age need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine
inspector is able to determine by external examination that the general
condition of the tanks is satisfactory.
(d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 10 years of age or
older but less than 15 years of age need not be cleaned out and
internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by
internal examination of at least one forward double-bottom fuel oil
tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil
tanks on the vessel, that the general condition of the tanks is
satisfactory.
(e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 15 years of age or
older but less than 25 years of age need not be cleaned out and
internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by
internal examination of at least one forward, one amidships, and one aft
double-bottom fuel oil tank, and by external examination of all other
double-bottom fuel oil tanks on the vessel, that the general condition
of the tanks is satisfactory.
(f) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 25 years of age or
older need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine
inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at least one
double-bottom fuel oil tank in way of each cargo hold/tank, and by
external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks, that the
general condition of the tanks is satisfactory.
[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR
32232, Aug. 24, 1988]
Subpart 91.45--Repairs and Alterations
Sec. 91.45-1 Notice required.
(a) No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel
with regard to the hull, machinery, or equipment, shall be made without
the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) Drawings of alterations shall be approved before work is started
unless deemed unnecessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(c) Drawings will not be required for repairs in kind.
Sec. 91.45-5 Inspection required.
(a) An inspection either general or partial depending upon the
circumstances shall be made whenever any important repairs or
alterations are undertaken.
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Subpart 91.50--Special Operating Requirements
Sec. 91.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning or like fire-
producing actions.
(a) The provisions of ``Standard for The Control of Gas Hazards on
Vessels to be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02669, shall be
used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of
certificates required by this section.
(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 shall be made:
(1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used
to carry combustible liquids or chemicals in bulk; or,
(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo tanks which have been used to
carry Grade D combustible liquid cargo, except where the distance
between such cargo tanks and the work to be performed is not less than
twenty-five (25) feet; or,
(3) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,
(4) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other
appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks; or,
(5) On miscellaneous vessels such as cable, salvage, pile driving,
and oil drilling rig vessels that have been specially authorized to
carry Grade B or Grade C flammable liquid cargo in bulk by the
Commandant, within or on the boundaries of such cargo tanks or within
spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks.
(c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:
(1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and
possessions the inspection shall 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, upon the
recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their
representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual
vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection
indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a
certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be
required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the
authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall
include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar
as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified
throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and
certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and
requirements shall 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 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not
reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer
present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.
(d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to
secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or
such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It
shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as
the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe
condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and
requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50464, Sept. 29, 1995]
Subpart 91.55--Plan Approval
Sec. 91.55-1 General.
(a) The following list of required plans is general in character,
but includes all plans which normally show construction and safety
features coming under the cognizance of the Coast Guard. In the case of
a particular vessel, all of the plans enumerated may
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not be applicable, and it is intended that only those plans and
specifications be submitted as will clearly show the vessel's
arrangement, construction and required equipment.
(b) In the following list of required plans, the items which must be
approved by the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by that
organization are indicated by an asterisk. When prints bearing record of
such approval by the American Bureau of Shipping are forwarded to the
Coast Guard they will in general be accepted as satisfactory except
insofar as the law or the Coast Guard regulations contain requirements
which are not covered by the American Bureau of Shipping.
Sec. 91.55-5 Plans and specifications required for new construction.
(a) General. (1) Specifications.
(2) General Arrangement Plan of decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc.,
and including inboard and outboard profile.
(b) Hull structure.1 (1) *Inner Bottom Plating and Framing.
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1 The asterisk (*) indicates items which may require approval
by the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by that society.
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(2) *Midship Section.
(3) *Shell Plating and Framing.
(4) *Stem, Stern Frame, and Rudder.
(5) *Structural Deck Plans for Strength Decks.
(6) *Pillars and Girders.
(7) *Watertight and Oiltight Bulkheads.
(8) *Foundations for Main Machinery and Boilers.
(9) *Arrangement of Ports, Doors, and Airports in Shell Plating.
(10) *Hatch Coamings and Covers in Weather and Watertight Decks.
(11) *Details of Hinged Subdivision Watertight Doors and Operating
Gear.
(12) *Scuppers and Drains Penetrating Shell Plating.
(13) *Arrangement of the cargo gear including a stress diagram. The
principal details of the gear and the safe working load for each
component part shall be shown.
(c) Subdivision and stability. Plans and calculations as required by
Subchapter S of this chapter.
(d) Fire control. (1) General arrangement plans showing for each
deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by fire
resisting bulkheads, the arrangement of the alarm and extinguishing
systems, the fire extinguishers, means of access to different
compartments and decks and the ventilation system including location of
ventilation shutdowns, positions of dampers and the numbers identifying
each system.
(2) Ventilation diagram including dampers and other fire control
features.
(3) Details of alarm systems.
(4) Details of extinguishing systems, including fire mains, carbon
dioxide, foam and sprinkling systems.
(e) Marine engineering. For plans required for marine engineering
equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this
chapter.
(f) Electrical engineering. For plans required for electrical
engineering, equipment and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical
Engineering) of this chapter.
(g) Lifesaving equipment. (1) These plans are to show the location
and arrangement of embarkation decks, all overboard discharges and
projections in way of launching lifeboats, weights of lifeboats fully
equipped and loaded, working loads of davits and winches, types and
sizes of falls, the manufacturer's name and identification for all
equipment, and all other relevant and necessary information.
(i) Arrangement of lifeboats.
(ii) Arrangement of davits.
(iii) Location and stowage of liferafts and buoyant apparatus.
(h) Crew's accommodations. (1) Arrangement plans showing
accommodations, ventilation, escapes, hospital, and sanitary facilities
for all crewmembers.
(i) Navigation bridge visibility. For vessels of 100 meters (328
feet) or more in length contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, a
plan must be included which shows how visibility from the
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navigation bridge will meet the standards contained in Sec. 92.03-1 of
this subchapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR
51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 85-099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990; CGD 85-099,
55 FR 40260, Oct. 2, 1990; CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991; 56 FR
46354, Sept. 11, 1991]
Sec. 91.55-10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
(a) In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel,
the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the
proposed work except as modified by Sec. 91.45-1. The general scope of
the plans shall be as noted in Sec. 91.55-5.
Sec. 91.55-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
(a) As the relative location of shipyards, design offices, and Coast
Guard offices vary throughout the country, no specific routing will be
required in the submittal of plans. In general, one of the following
procedures would apply, but in a particular case, if a more expeditious
procedure can be used, there will be no objection to its adoption.
(1) The plans may be submitted to the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection, in the district in which the vessel is to be built. This
procedure will be most expeditious in the case of those offices where
personnel and facilities are available for examination and approval of
the plans locally.
(2) The plans may be submitted directly to the Commandant (G-MSE),
U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593-0001. In this case, the plans
will be returned directly to the submitter, with a copy of the action
being forwarded to the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(3) The plans may be submitted directly to Commanding Officer, U.S.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC
20590-0001.
(4) In the case of classed vessels, upon specific request by the
submitter, the American Bureau of Shipping will arrange to forward the
necessary plans to the Coast Guard indicating its action thereon. In
this case, the plans will be returned as noted in paragraph (a)(2) of
this section.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 78-128, 47 FR
21204, May 17, 1982; CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070,
53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 89-025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD
96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 91.55-20 Number of plans required.
(a) Three copies of each plan are normally required so that one can
be returned to the submitter. If the submitter desires additional
approved plans, a suitable number should be submitted to permit the
required distribution.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-116, 35
FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970]
Subpart 91.60--Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974
Sec. 91.60-1 Application.
The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all cargo vessels on
an international voyage.
[CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995]
Sec. 91.60-5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
(a) All vessels on an international voyage are required to have a
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. This certificate shall be
issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bureau of Shipping to
certain vessels on behalf of the United States of America as provided in
Regulation 12, chapter I, of the International Convention for Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974.
(b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this
chapter for vessels on an international voyage.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended at CGD 90-008, 55 FR
30661, July 26, 1990]
Sec. 91.60-10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
(a) All vessels on an international voyage are required to have a
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
(b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this
chapter for vessels on an international voyage.
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Sec. 91.60-15 Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate.
(a) The application for Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy
Certificate is made on FCC Form 801 to the local office of the Federal
Communications Commission.
(b) Where applicable, a Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy
Certificate will be issued by the Federal Communications Commission to a
vessel meeting its requirements for a vessel fitted with a
radiotelegraph installation.
Sec. 91.60-20 Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
(a) The application for a Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony
Certificate is made on FCC Form 801 to the local office of the Federal
Communications Commission.
(b) Where applicable, a Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
will be issued by the Federal Communications Commission to a vessel
meeting its applicable requirements for a vessel fitted with a
radiotelephone installation.
Sec. 91.60-25 Exemption Certificate.
(a) A vessel may be exempted by the Commandant from complying with
certain requirements of the Convention under his administration upon
request made in writing to him and transmitted via the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) When an exemption is granted to a vessel by the Commandant under
and in accordance with the Convention, an Exemption Certificate
describing such exemption shall be issued through the appropriate
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in addition to other required
certificates.
Sec. 91.60-35 Posting of Convention certificates.
(a) The certificates described in this subpart, or certified copies
thereof, when issued to a vessel shall be posted in a prominent and
accessible place on the vessel.
(b) The certificates shall be carried in a manner similar to that
described in Sec. 91.01-5 for a certificate of inspection.
Sec. 91.60-40 Duration of certificates.
(a) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate shall be issued for a
period of not more than 24 months.
(b) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued for
a period of not more than 60 months.
(c) A Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate and a Cargo Ship
Safety Radiotelephony Certificate shall be issued for a period of not
more than 12 months.
(d) An Exemption Certificate shall not be valid for longer than the
period of the certificate to which it refers.
(e) A Convention certificate may be withdrawn, revoked, or suspended
at any time when it is determined the vessel is no longer in compliance
with applicable requirements. (See Sec. 2.01-70 of this chapter for
procedures governing appeals.)
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended at CGD 95-012, 60 FR
48051, Sept. 18, 1995]
Sec. 91.60-45 American Bureau of Shipping.
(a) The American Bureau of Shipping, with its home office at Two
World Trade Center, 106th Floor, New York, NY 10048, is hereby
designated as an organization duly authorized to issue the ``Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate'' to certain cargo ships on behalf of
the United States of America as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I, of
the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and
Executive Order 12234 and the certificate shall be subject to the
requirements in this subpart. The American Bureau of Shipping is
authorized to place the official seal of the United States of America on
the certificate. This designation and delegation to the American Bureau
of Shipping shall be in effect until terminated by proper authority and
notice of cancellation is published in the Federal Register.
(b) At the option of the owner or agent of a vessel on an
international voyage and on direct application to the American Bureau of
Shipping, the Bureau may issue to such vessel a Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate, having a period of validity of not more than
60 months after ascertaining that the vessel:
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(1) Has met the applicable requirements of the Convention; and,
(2) Is currently classed by the Bureau and classification
requirements have been dealt with to the satisfaction of the Bureau.
(c) When the Bureau determines that a vessel to which it has issued
a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate no longer complies with the
Bureau's applicable requirements for classification, the Bureau shall
immediately furnish to the Coast Guard all relevant information, which
will be used by the Coast Guard to determine whether or not to withdraw,
revoke or suspend the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR
30661, July 26, 1990; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
PART 92--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
Subpart 92.01--Hull Structure
Sec.
92.01-1 Application.
92.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
92.01-5 Vessels subject to load line.
92.01-10 Structural standards.
92.01-15 Special consideration.
92.01-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.03--Navigation Bridge Visibility
92.03-1 Navigation bridge visibility.
Subpart 92.05--General Fire Protection
92.05-1 Fire hazards to be minimized.
92.05-5 Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.
92.05-10 Lamp room construction.
92.05-15 Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source of
electric power.
Subpart 92.07--Structural Fire Protection
92.07-1 Application.
92.07-5 Definitions.
92.07-10 Construction.
92.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968.
Subpart 92.10--Means of Escape
92.10-1 Application.
92.10-5 Two means required.
92.10-10 Location.
92.10-15 Vertical ladders not accepted.
92.10-20 No means for locking doors.
92.10-25 Stairway size.
92.10-30 Dead end corridors.
92.10-35 Public spaces.
92.10-40 Access to lifeboats.
92.10-45 Weather deck communications.
92.10-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.15--Ventilation
92.15-1 Application.
92.15-5 Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
92.15-10 Ventilation for closed spaces.
92.15-15 Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, passenger
spaces.
92.15-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.20--Accommodations for Officers and Crew
92.20-1 Application.
92.20-5 Intent.
92.20-10 Location of crew spaces.
92.20-15 Construction.
92.20-20 Sleeping accommodations.
92.20-25 Washrooms and toilet rooms.
92.20-30 Messrooms.
92.20-35 Hospital space.
92.20-40 Other spaces.
92.20-45 Lighting.
92.20-50 Heating and cooling.
92.20-55 Insect screens.
92.20-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 92.25--Rails and Guards
92.25-1 Application.
92.25-5 Where rails required.
92.25-10 Storm rails.
92.25-15 Guards in dangerous places.
92.25-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR,
1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise
noted.
Subpart 92.01--Hull Structure
Sec. 92.01-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 92.01-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after
November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of Sec. 92.01-90.
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Sec. 92.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than that specified
in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish a notice
of change in the Federal Register and make the material available to the
public. All approved material is on file at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC, and
at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (G-
MSE), 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001 and is available
from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this
part and the sections affected are:
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
ASTM F-1196, Sliding Watertight Door Assemblies, 1989....... 92.01-13
ASTM F-1197, Sliding Watertight Door Control Systems, 1989.. 92.01-13
[CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 92.01-5 Vessels subject to load line.
(a) For vessels assigned a load line, see subchapter E (Load Lines)
of this chapter, for special requirements as to strength, closure of
openings, etc.
Sec. 92.01-10 Structural standards.
(a) In general, compliance with the standards established by the
American Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 90.35 of this subchapter, will
be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of
the vessel. However, in special cases, a detailed analysis of the entire
structure or some integral part may be made by the Coast Guard to
determine the structural requirements.
Sec. 92.01-15 Special consideration.
(a) Special consideration will be given to the structural
requirements for small vessels or vessels of an unusual design not
contemplated by the rules of the American Bureau of Shipping.
Sec. 92.01-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing structure previously approved will be considered
satisfactory so long as it is maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs
and alterations may be made to the same standard as the original
construction.
Subpart 92.03--Navigation Bridge Visibility
Sec. 92.03-1 Navigation bridge visibility.
Each cargo and miscellaneous vessel which is 100 meters (328 feet)
or more in length and contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, must
meet the following requirements:
(a) The field of vision from the navigation bridge, whether the
vessel is in a laden or unladen condition, must be such that:
(1) From the conning position, the view of the sea surface is not
obscured forward of the bow by more than the lesser of two ship lengths
or 500 meters (1,640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 degrees on either side
of the vessel. Within this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by
cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not exceed 5
degrees.
(2) From the conning position, the horizontal field of vision
extends over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on one
side of the vessel, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft
the beam on the other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the
beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must
not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total more than 20 degrees, including
any blind sector within the arc of visibility described in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section.
(3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision extends over an arc
from at least 45 degrees on the opposite bow, through dead ahead, to at
least dead astern.
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(4) From the main steering position, the field of vision extends
over and arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees on either side of
the vessel.
(5) From each bridge wing, the respective side of the vessel is
visible forward and aft.
(b) Windows fitted on the navigation bridge must be arranged so
that:
(1) Framing between windows is kept to a minimum and is not
installed immediately in front of any work station.
(2) Front windows are inclined from the vertical plane, top out, at
an angle of not less than 10 degrees and not more than 25 degrees.
(3) The height of the lower edge of the front windows is limited to
prevent any obstruction of the foward view previously described in this
section.
(4) The height of the upper edge of the front windows allows a
foward view of the horizon at the conning position, for a person with a
height of eye of 1.8 meters (71 inches), when the vessel is at a forward
pitch angle of 20 degrees.
(c) Polarized or tinted windows must not be fitted.
[CGD 85-099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990]
Subpart 92.05--General Fire Protection
Sec. 92.05-1 Fire hazards to be minimized.
(a) The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to
minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable.
Sec. 92.05-5 Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.
(a) Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes,
and similar sources of ignition shall be kept clear of and suitably
insulated from any woodwork or other combustible matter.
Sec. 92.05-10 Lamp room construction.
(a) Lamp, paint, and oil lockers and similar compartments shall be
constructed of steel or shall be wholly lined with metal.
Sec. 92.05-15 Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source of electric power.
(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to all vessels
contracted for on or after October 1, 1958.
(b) When a compartment containing the emergency source of electric
power, or vital components thereof, adjoins a space containing either
the ship's service generators or machinery necessary for the operation
of the ship's service generators, all common bulkheads and/or decks
shall be protected by approved ``structural insulation'' or other
approved material. This protection shall be such as to be capable of
preventing an excessive temperature rise in the space containing the
emergency source of electric power, or vital components thereof, for a
period of at least one hour in the event of fire in the adjoining space.
Bulkheads or decks meeting Class A-60 requirements, as defined by
Sec. 72.05-10 of Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter, will
be considered as meeting the requirements of this paragraph.
Subpart 92.07--Structural Fire Protection
Sec. 92.07-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 92.07-90, shall apply to all vessels of 4,000 gross tons and over
contracted for on or after January 1, 1962. Such vessels contracted for
prior to January 1, 1962, shall meet the requirements of Sec. 92.07-
90(a).
(b) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 92.07-90, shall apply to all industrial vessels of 300 gross tons
and over but less than 4,000 gross tons, contracted for on or after July
1, 1968, which carry in excess of 12 industrial personnel. Such vessels
contracted for prior to July 1, 1968, shall meet the requirements of
Sec. 92.07-90(b).
[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]
Sec. 92.07-5 Definitions.
(a) Standard fire test. A ``standard fire test'' is one which
develops in the test
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furnace a series of time temperature relationships as follows:
5 minutes--1,000 deg. F.
10 minutes--1,300 deg. F.
30 minutes--1,550 deg. F.
60 minutes--1,700 deg. F.
(b) ``A'' Class divisions. Bulkheads or decks of the ``A'' Class
shall be composed of steel or equivalent metal construction, suitably
stiffened and made intact with the main structure of the vessel; such as
shell, structural bulkheads, and decks. They shall be so constructed,
that if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be capable of
preventing the passage of flame and smoke for one hour.
(c) ``B'' Class bulkheads. Bulkheads of the ``B'' Class shall be
constructed with approved incombustible materials and made intact from
deck to deck and to shell or other boundaries. They shall be so
constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be
capable of preventing the passage of flame for one half hour.
(d) ``C'' Class divisions. Bulkheads or decks of the ``C'' Class
shall be constructed of approved incombustible materials, but need meet
no requirements relative to the passage of flame.
(e) Steel or other equivalent metal. Where the term ``steel or other
equivalent metal'' is used in this subpart, it is intended to require a
material which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural
and integrity qualities equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable
fire exposure.
(f) Approved material. Where in this subpart approved materials are
required, they refer to materials approved under the applicable subparts
of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, as follows:
Deck Coverings................................................ 164.006
Structural Insulations........................................ 164.007
Bulkhead Panels............................................... 164.008
Incombustible Materials....................................... 164.009
Interior Finishes............................................. 164.012
(g) Stairtower. A stairtower is a stairway which penetrates more
than a single deck within the same enclosure.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-90, 33 FR
1015, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 75-032, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]
Sec. 92.07-10 Construction.
(a) The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and
deckhouses shall be constructed of steel. Alternately, the Commandant
may permit the use of other suitable material in special cases, having
in mind the risk of fire.
(b) Bulkheads of galleys, paint and lamp lockers, and emergency
generator rooms shall be of ``A'' Class construction.
(c) The boundary bulkheads and decks separating the accommodations
and control stations from cargo and machinery spaces, galleys, main
pantries and storerooms, other than small service lockers, shall be of
``A'' Class construction.
(d) Within the accommodation and service areas the following
conditions shall apply:
(1) Corridor bulkheads in accommodation spaces shall be of the ``A''
or ``B'' Class intact from deck to deck. Stateroom doors in such
bulkheads may have a louver in the lower half.
(2) Stairtowers, elevator, dumbwaiter, and other trunks shall be of
``A'' Class construction.
(3) Bulkheads not already specified to be of ``A'' or ``B'' Class
construction may be of ``A'', ``B'', or ``C'' Class construction.
(4) The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway opening, other
than a stairtower, shall be maintained by means of ``A'' or ``B'' class
bulkheads and doors at one level. The integrity of a stairtower shall be
maintained by ``A'' Class doors at every level. The doors shall be of
self-closing type. Holdback hooks, or other means of permanently holding
the door open will not be permitted. However, magnetic holdbacks
operated from the bridge or from other suitable remote control positions
are acceptable.
(5) Interior stairs, including stringers and treads, shall be of
steel.
(6) Except for washrooms and toilet spaces, deck coverings within
accommodation spaces shall be of an approved type. However, overlays for
leveling or finishing purposes which do not meet the requirements for an
approved deck covering may be used in thicknesses not exceeding \3/8\ of
an inch.
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(7) Ceilings, linings, and insulation, including pipe and duct
laggings, shall be of approved incombustible materials.
(8) Any sheathing, furring or holding pieces incidental to the
securing of any bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation shall be of
approved incombustible materials.
(9) Bulkheads, linings, and ceilings may have a combustible veneer
within a room not to exceed \2/28\ of an inch in thickness. However,
combustible veneers, trim, decorations, etc., shall not be used in
corridors or hidden spaces. This is not intended to preclude the use of
an approved interior finish or a reasonable number of coat of paint.
(e) Wood hatch covers may be used between cargo spaces or between
stores spaces. Hatch covers in other locations shall be of steel or
equivalent metal construction. Tonnage openings shall be closed by means
of steel plates.
(f) Nitrocellulose or other highly flammable or noxious fume-
producing paints or lacquers shall not be used.
(g) The provisions of paragraph (d) (1) through (9) of this section
apply to control spaces on vessels whose initial Application for
Inspection is submitted to an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection on or
after June 15, 1987.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-90, 33 FR
1015, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 84-073, 52 FR 18364, May 15, 1987; 52 FR 22751,
June 15, 1987]
Sec. 92.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968.
(a) For all vessels of 4,000 gross tons and over contracted for
prior to January 1, 1962, existing structure arrangements and materials
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standard as the original construction. Major alterations and
conversions shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subpart
to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) For industrial vessels of 300 gross tons and over but less than
4,000 gross tons, contracted for prior to July 1, 1968, which carry in
excess of 12 industrial personnel, existing structure arrangements and
materials previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as
they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made
to the same standard as the original construction. Major alterations and
conversions shall be in compliance with this subpart to the satisfaction
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968]
Subpart 92.10--Means of Escape
Sec. 92.10-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 92.10-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after
November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952,
shall meet the requirements of Sec. 92.10-90.
Sec. 92.10-5 Two means required.
(a) There shall be at least two means of escape from all general
areas accessible to the passengers, if carried, or where the crew may be
quartered or normally employed. At least one of these two means of
escape shall be independent of watertight doors.
Sec. 92.10-10 Location.
(a) The two means of escape shall be as remote as practicable so as
to minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both escapes.
Sec. 92.10-15 Vertical ladders not accepted.
(a) Vertical ladders and deck scuttles shall not in general be
considered satisfactory as one of the required means of escape. However,
where it is demonstrated that the installation of a stairway would be
impracticable, a vertical ladder may be used as the second means of
escape.
Sec. 92.10-20 No means for locking doors.
(a) No means shall be provided for locking doors giving access to
either of the two required means of escape, except that crash doors or
locking devices, capable of being easily forced in
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an emergency, may be employed provided a permanent and conspicuous
notice to this effect is attached to both sides of the door. This
paragraph shall not apply to outside doors to deckhouses where such
doors are locked by key only and such key is under the control of one of
the vessel's officers.
Sec. 92.10-25 Stairway size.
(a) Stairways shall be of sufficient width having in mind the number
of persons having access to such stairs for escape purposes.
(b) Vessels contracted for on or after January 1, 1959, shall meet
the requirements of this paragraph. Special consideration for relief may
be given in the case of small vessels if it is shown to be unreasonable
or impracticable to meet the requirements.
(1) All interior stairways, other than those within the machinery
spaces or cargo holds, shall have a minimum width of 28 inches. The
angle of inclination with the horizontal of such stairways shall not
exceed 50 degrees.
Sec. 92.10-30 Dead end corridors.
(a) Dead end corridors, or the equivalent, more than 40 feet in
length shall not be permitted.
Sec. 92.10-35 Public spaces.
(a) In all cases, public spaces having a deck area of over 300
square feet shall have at least two exits. Where practicable, these
exits shall give egress to different corridors, rooms, or spaces to
minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both exits.
Sec. 92.10-40 Access to lifeboats.
(a) The stairways, corridors, and doors shall be so arranged as to
permit a ready and direct access to the various lifeboat embarkation
areas.
Sec. 92.10-45 Weather deck communications.
(a) Vertical communication shall be provided between the various
weather decks by means of permanent inclined ladders.
Sec. 92.10-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing arrangements previously approved will be considered
satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs
and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original
design: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from the
standards of Secs. 92.10-5 through 92.10-45 be permitted than presently
exists. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as exempting any
vessel from having 2 means of escape from all main compartments which
are accessible to the passengers, if carried, or where the crew are
normally quartered or employed.
Subpart 92.15--Ventilation
Sec. 92.15-1 Application.
The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec. 92.15-90,
shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952.
Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the
requirements of Sec. 92.15-90.
Sec. 92.15-5 Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
(a) Where liquid fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower
is used for main or auxiliary machinery or for starting purposes, the
spaces containing such machinery or fuel tanks shall have ventilation as
required by this section.
(1) At least 2 ventilators fitted with cowls or their equivalent for
the purpose of properly and effectively ventilating the bilges of every
engine and fuel-tank compartment in order to remove any flammable or
explosive gases.
(2) Vessels constructed so that the greater portions of the bilges
under the engine and fuel tanks are open or exposed to the natural
atmosphere at all times are not required to be fitted with ventilators.
Sec. 92.15-10 Ventilation for closed spaces.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, all enclosed
spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Means
shall be provided to close off all vents and ventilators.
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(b) Means shall be provided for stopping all fans in ventilation
systems serving machinery and cargo spaces and for closing all doorways,
ventilators and annular spaces around funnels and other openings to such
spaces, from outside these spaces, in case of fire.
(c) On unmanned cargo barges not fitted with a fixed bilge system,
vents and ventilators may be omitted from void spaces.
(d) The ventilation of spaces which are ``specially suitable for
vehicles'' shall be in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
In addition, if vehicles are operated inside of enclosed spaces, the
ventilation shall be in accordance with subpart 97.80 of this
subchapter.
(1) Areas below the weather deck shall be provided with continuous
pressure-positive ventilation at each level on which vehicles are
transported.
(2) The quantity of ventilating air shall be not less than 1 cubic
foot per minute per square foot of deck area.
(3) The ventilation system shall be such as to prevent air
stratification as well as to prevent the accumulation of air pockets.
(4) An alarm system shall be provided which will indicate the loss
of required ventilation. The alarm location shall be in a normally
manned space acceptable to the Commandant.
(e) For requirements regarding controls of electrically powered
ventilation systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this
chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR
15284, Dec. 5, 1966]
Sec. 92.15-15 Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, passenger spaces.
(a) All living spaces shall be adequately ventilated in a manner
suitable to the purpose of the space.
(b) On vessels of 100 gross tons and over, except for such spaces as
are so located that under all ordinary conditions of weather, windows,
ports, skylights, etc., and doors to passageways can be kept open, all
crew spaces shall be ventilated by a mechanical system, unless it can be
shown that a natural system will provide adequate ventilation. However,
vessels which trade regularly in the tropics shall, in general, be
fitted with a mechanical ventilation system.
Sec. 92.15-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Existing arrangements previously approved will be considered
satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs
and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original design
provided that in no case will a greater departure from the standards of
Secs. 92.15-5 through 92.15-15 be permitted than presently exists.
Subpart 92.20--Accommodations for Officers and Crew
Source: CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996, unless otherwise
noted.
Sec. 92.20-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart apply to all vessels of 100 gross
tons and over contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels of
100 gross tons and over contracted for prior to November 19, 1952 must
meet the requirements of Sec. 92.20-90.
(b) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons must meet the applicable
requirements of this subpart insofar as is reasonable and practicable.
Sec. 92.20-5 Intent.
It is the intent of this subpart that the accommodations provided
for officers and crew on all vessels must be securely constructed,
properly lighted, heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located,
arranged, and insulated from undue noise, heat, and odors.
Sec. 92.20-10 Location of crew spaces.
(a) Crew quarters must not be located farther forward in the vessel
than a vertical plane located at 5 percent of the vessel's length abaft
the forward side of the stem at the designed summer load water line.
However, for vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service, this
distance need not exceed 8.5 meters (28 feet). For the purposes of this
paragraph, the vessel's length
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must be as defined in Sec. 43.15-1 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this
chapter. Unless approved by the Commandant, no section of the deck head
of the crew spaces may be below the deepest load line.
(b) There must be no direct communication, except through solid,
close fitted doors, or hatches between crew spaces and chain lockers, or
machinery spaces.
Sec. 92.20-15 Construction.
All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner
suitable to the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can
be kept in a clean, workable, and sanitary condition.
Sec. 92.20-20 Sleeping accommodations.
(a) Where practicable, each licensed officer must be provided with a
separate stateroom.
(b) Sleeping accommodations for the crew must be divided into rooms,
no one of which shall berth more than 4 persons.
(c) Each room must be of such size that there is at least 2.78
square meters (30 square feet) of deck area and a volume of at least 5.8
cubic meters (210 cubic feet) for each person accommodated. The clear
head room must be not less than 190 centimeters (75 inches). In
measuring sleeping accommodations, any furnishings contained therein for
the use of the occupants are not to be deducted from the total volume or
from the deck area.
(d) Each person shall have a separate berth and not more than one
berth may be placed above another. The berth must be composed of
materials not likely to corrode. The overall size of a berth must not be
less than 68 centimeters (27 inches) wide by 190 centimeters (75 inches)
long, except by special permission of the Commandant. Where 2 tiers of
berths are fitted, the bottom of the lower berth must not be less than
30 centimeters (12 inches) above the deck. The berths must not be
obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts, or other installations.
(e) A locker must be provided for each person accommodated in a
room.
Sec. 92.20-25 Washrooms and toilet rooms.
(a) There must be provided at least 1 toilet, 1 washbasin, and 1
shower or bathtub for each 8 members or portion thereof in the crew who
do not occupy rooms to which private or semi-private facilities are
attached.
(b) The toilet rooms and washrooms must be located convenient to the
sleeping quarters of the crew to which they are allotted but must not
open directly into such quarters except when they are provided as
private or semi-private facilities.
(c) All washbasins, showers, and bathtubs shall be equipped with
adequate plumbing, including hot and cold running water. All toilets
must be installed with adequate plumbing for flushing.
(d) At least 1 washbasin must be fitted in each toilet room, except
where private or semi-private facilities are provided and washbasins are
installed in the sleeping rooms.
(e) Where more than 1 toilet is located in a space or compartment,
each toilet must be separated by partitions.
Sec. 92.20-30 Messrooms.
(a) Messrooms must be located as near to the galley as is
practicable except where the messroom is equipped with a steam table.
(b) Each messroom must seat the number of persons expected to eat in
the messroom at one time.
Sec. 92.20-35 Hospital space.
(a) Each vessel which in the ordinary course of its trade makes
voyages of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a
crew of 12 or more, must be provided with a hospital space. This space
must be situated with due regard to the comfort of the sick so that they
may receive proper attention in all weathers.
(b) The hospital must be suitably separated from other spaces and
must be used for the care of the sick and for no other purpose.
(c) The hospital must be fitted with berths in the ratio of 1 berth
to every 12 members of the crew or portion thereof who are not berthed
in single occupancy rooms, but the number of berths need not exceed 6.
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(d) The hospital must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub or
shower conveniently situated. Other necessary suitable equipment such as
a clothes locker, a table, and a seat shall be provided.
(e) On vessels in which the crew is berthed in single occupancy
rooms, a hospital space will not be required, provided that one room is
designated and fitted for use as a treatment or isolation room. This
room must meet the following standards:
(1) The room must be available for immediate medical use; and
(2) A washbasin with hot and cold running water must be installed
either in or immediately adjacent to the space and other required
sanitary facilities must be conveniently located.
Sec. 92.20-40 Other spaces.
Each vessel must have--
(a) Sufficient facilities where the crew may wash and dry their own
clothes, including at least 1 sink supplied with hot and cold fresh
water;
(b) Recreation spaces; and
(c) A space or spaces of adequate size on an open deck to which the
crew has access when off duty.
[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 32900, June 25, 1996]
Sec. 92.20-45 Lighting.
Each berth must have a light.
Sec. 92.20-50 Heating and cooling.
(a) All manned spaces must be adequately heated and cooled in a
manner suitable to the purpose of the space.
(b) The heating and cooling system for accommodations must be
capable of maintaining a temperature of 21 deg. C (70 deg. F) under
normal operating conditions without curtailing ventilation.
(c) Radiators and other heating apparatus must be so placed and
shielded, where necessary, to avoid risk of fire, danger, or discomfort
to the occupants. Pipes leading to radiators or heating apparatus must
be insulated where those pipes create a hazard to persons occupying the
space.
Sec. 92.20-55 Insect screens.
Provisions must be made to protect the crew quarters against the
admission of insects.
Sec. 92.20-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
(a) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons, contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, must meet the general intent of Sec. 92.20-5 and in
addition must meet the following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities,
previously accepted or approved will be considered satisfactory so long
as they are maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(2) Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standard
as the original construction.
(b) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for prior to
March 4, 1915, must meet the following requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities,
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(2) Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standard
as the original construction, provided that in no case will a greater
departure from the standards of Secs. 92.20-5 through 92.20-55 be
permitted than presently exists.
(c) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for on or after
March 4, 1915, but prior to January 1, 1941, must meet the following
requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities,
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are
maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standard as the original construction.
(2) Each vessel, which in the ordinary course of its trade makes a
voyage of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a
crew of 12 or more persons, must be provided with a suitable hospital
space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured.
(3) The crew spaces must be securely constructed, properly lighted,
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and insulated
from undue noise, heat, and odors.
(d) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for on or after
January 1,
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1941, but prior to November 19, 1952, must meet the following
requirements:
(1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities,
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are
maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standard as the original construction.
(2) Washbasins, showers, and bathtubs if substituted for showers,
must be equipped with adequate plumbing including hot and cold running
water.
(3) Each crewmember must have a separate berth, and berths may not
be placed more than 2 high.
(4) Each vessel, which in the ordinary course of its trade makes a
voyage of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a
crew of 12 or more persons, must be provided with a suitable hospital
space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured. Berths shall be
provided in the ratio of 1 berth for each 12 members of the crew or
fraction thereof, but the number of berths need not exceed 6.
(5) The crew spaces must be securely constructed, properly lighted,
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and insulated
from undue noise, heat, and odors.
Subpart 92.25--Rails and Guards
Sec. 92.25-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 92.25-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after
July 1, 1969. Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969, shall meet
the requirements of Sec. 92.25-90.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR
17484, Oct. 29, 1969; CGD 80-120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, 1982]
Sec. 92.25-5 Where rails required.
(a) All vessels shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks on
decks and bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks shall be at least
39\1/2\ inches from the deck except that where this height would
interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, a lesser height may
be approved by the Commandant. At exposed peripheries of the freeboard
and superstructure decks, the rails shall be in at least three courses,
including the top. The opening below the lowest course shall not be more
than 9 inches. The courses shall not be more than 15 inches apart. In
the case of ships with rounded gunwales the guard rail supports shall be
placed on the flat of the deck. On other decks and bridges the rails
shall be in at least two courses, including the top, approximately
evenly spaced. If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, that the installation of rails of such height
will be unreasonable and impracticable, having regard to the business of
the vessel, rails of a lesser height or in some cases grab rails may be
accepted and inboard rails may be eliminated if the deck is not
generally accessible.
(b) Where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that
a vessel is engaged exclusively in voyages of a sheltered nature, the
provisions of paragraph (a) of this section may be relaxed.
[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as amended by CGD 80-120, 47 FR
5723, Feb. 8, 1982]
Sec. 92.25-10 Storm rails.
(a) On vessels in ocean and coastwise service, suitable storm rails
shall be installed in all passageways and at the deckhouse sides where
persons on board might have normal access. Storm rails shall be
installed on both sides of passageways which are 6 feet or more in
width.
Sec. 92.25-15 Guards in dangerous places.
(a) Suitable hand covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way
of all exposed and dangerous places such as gears, machinery, etc.
Sec. 92.25-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969.
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969, assigned a deeper
load line under part 42 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter
shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks as required by Sec. 92.25-
5. Otherwise, existing structure, arrangements, materials, and
facilities previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long
as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the
Officer in
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Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to
the same standards as the original construction. However, in no case
will greater departure from the standards of Secs. 92.25-5 through
92.25-15 be permitted than presently exists.
[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as amended by CGD 80-120, 47 FR
5723, Feb. 8, 1982]
PART 93--STABILITY--Table of Contents
Subpart 93.01--Application
Sec.
93.01-1 General.
Subpart 93.20--Bulk Grain Cargoes
93.20-01 Application.
93.20-05 General.
93.20-10 Document of authorization.
93.20-15 Certificate of loading.
93.20-20 Exemptions for certain voyages.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR,
1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16988, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise
noted.
Subpart 93.01--Application
Sec. 93.01-1 General.
Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter S of
this chapter.
[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]
Subpart 93.20--Bulk Grain Cargoes
Sources: CGD 74-182, 40 FR 36343, Aug. 20, 1975, unless otherwise
noted.
Sec. 93.20-01 Application.
The provisions of this subpart apply to all vessels that load grain
in bulk after September 19, 1975 except:
(a) U.S. tank vessels which meet the requirements of 46 CFR 31.10-
33.
(b) Vessels engaged on voyages solely between ports within the
limits of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River as far east as a
straight line drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island,
and east of line along the 63rd meridian from Anticosti Island to the
north shore of St. Lawrence River.
Sec. 93.20-05 General.
(a) Each cargo vessel or barge that carries grain in bulk must
comply with the Annex to International Maritime Organization (IMO,
formerly Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization or IMCO)
Resolution A.264(VIII). As used in Resolution A.264(VIII), the term
``Administration'' means ``U.S. Coast Guard.'' Copies of Resolution
A.264 (VIII) may be obtained from the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., 30
Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007-2914; the Commandant (G-M), U.S. Coast
Guard, Washington, DC 20593-0001 or the office of any Coast Guard
District Commander or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The
provisions of IMO Resolution A.264(VIII) are published separately in
U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Inspection Circular No. 3-75 dated
August 20, 1975.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of 46 CFR 56.50-50, bilges must
be properly prepared and sounding pipes in place, clear and operable. If
bilges are not present, suctions must be boxed.
(c) When calculating the minimum required metacentric height (GM), a
free surface allowance must be made for slack liquids. The free surface
allowance used must be equal to or greater than the free surface
allowance for the following combination of tanks:
(1) The maximum free surface for the pair of tanks, port and
starboard, of each type of consumable liquid, having the largest free
surface.
(2) The maximum free surface of the fuel oil settlers.
(3) The free surface at 5 degrees heel for all fuel tanks assumed
98% full except for the pair considered in paragraph (c)(1), of this
section.
[CGD 74-182, 40 FR 36343, Aug. 20, 1975, as amended by CGD 88-070, 53 FR
34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 93.20-10 Document of authorization.
(a) Before it can load grain, each vessel that carries grain in bulk
must have a document of authorization issued in accordance with one of
the following:
(1) If the document of authorization is issued on or after September
19, 1975,
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Regulation 10, part A of the Annex to IMO Resolution A.264(VIII).
(2) If the document of authorization is issued before September 19,
1975, 46 CFR 144.20-32 or Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No.
10-69 dated November 20, 1969.
(b) The Commandant recognizes the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., 30
Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007-2914, for the purpose of issuing
documents of authorization in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this
section.
[CGD 74-182, 40 FR 36343, Aug. 20, 1975, as amended by CGD 96-041, 61 FR
50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 93.20-15 Certificate of loading.
(a) Before it can sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must
have a certificate of loading issued by an organization recognized by
the Commandant for that purpose. The certificate of loading may be
accepted as prima facie evidence of compliance with these regulations.
(b) The Commandant recognizes the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., 30
Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007-2914, for the purpose of issuing
certificates of loading.
[CGD 74-182, 40 FR 36343, Aug. 20, 1975, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50464, Sept. 29, 1995]
Sec. 93.20-20 Exemptions for certain voyages.
(a) Vessels on a voyage that is within the inland waters of the
United States are exempt from the regulations in this subpart.
(b) Vessels on a voyage between (1) United States ports along the
East Coast as far south as Cape Henry;
(2) Wilmington, N.C. and Miami, Fla.;
(3) United States ports in the Gulf of Mexico;
(4) Puget Sound ports and Canadian West Coast ports or Columbia
River ports, or both;
(5) San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego; or
(6) Great Lakes ports and St. Lawrence River ports as far east as a
straight line drawn from Cape de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti
Island, and east of a line drawn along the 63rd meridian from Anticosti
Island to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River; are exempt from 46
CFR 93.20-05(a) if--
(i) The master is satisfied that the longitudinal strength of his
vessel is not impaired;
(ii) The master ascertains the weather to be encountered on the
voyage;
(iii) Potential heeling moments are reduced to a minimum value by
carrying as few slack holds as possible;
(iv) Slack surfaces are leveled; and
(v) The metacentric height (GM) in feet on the vessel throughout the
voyage after correction for liquid free surface, is in excess of the
required metacentric height (GM), in feet as obtained from Table 93.17-
15(b).
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Table 93.17-15--Calculation of GM
GM=L x tabular value
[Tabular value: If the ratio of available freeboard to beam is more than 0.268 the required GM in order to shift the vessel shall be calculated by multiplying the applicable figure below by
the total length of slack surface. If the ratio found above is less than 0.268 the tabular values shall be adjusted by multiplying by 0.268 and dividing by the actual ratio found]
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Breadth (feet)
Displacement of vessel (in 1,000 long tons) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
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10............................................... 0.0094 0.0134 0.0184 0.0244 0.0317 0.0403 0.0504 0.0619 0.0752 0.0902 0.1070 0.129 0.1468
20............................................... .0047 .0067 .0092 .0122 .0159 .0202 .0252 .0310 .0376 .0451 .0535 .062 .0739
30............................................... .0031 .0045 .0061 .0081 .0106 .0134 .0168 .0206 .0251 .0301 .0357 .042 .0489
40............................................... .0023 .0033 .0046 .0061 .0079 .0101 .0126 .0155 .0188 .0225 .0268 .031 .0367
50............................................... .0019 .0027 .0038 .0049 .0063 .0081 .0101 .0124 .0150 .0180 .0214 .025 .0294
60............................................... .0016 .0022 .0031 .0041 .0053 .0067 .0084 .0103 .0125 .0150 .0178 .021 .0245
70............................................... .0013 .0019 .0026 .0035 .0045 .0058 .0072 .0088 .0107 .0129 .0153 .010 .0210
80............................................... .0012 .0017 .0023 .0031 .0040 .0050 .0063 .0077 .0094 .0113 .0134 .015 .0184
90............................................... .0010 .0015 .0020 .0027 .0035 .0045 .0056 .0069 .0084 .0100 .0119 .014 .0163
100.............................................. .0009 .0013 .0018 .0024 .0032 .0040 .0050 .0062 .0075 .0090 .0107 .012 .0147
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where:
L=Total length of slack surfaces
B=Maximum breadth of slack surfaces
=Displacement of vessel in 1,000 long tons
Notes: In those portions of length which are divided by a centerline bulkhead \1/4\ of the tabular value may be used.
The table is calculated for wheat. If necessary the GM may be adjusted for other grains by multiplying by the following factors.
Stowage Factor approximately 50 corn, 0.9
rye, soybeans.
Stowage Factor approximately 56 barley .8
Stowage Factor approximately 70 oats.. .6
[CGD 74-182, 40 FR 36343, Aug. 20, 1975; 40 FR 42195, Sept. 11, 1975]
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PART 95--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
Subpart 95.01--Application
Sec.
95.01-1 General.
95.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
95.01-5 Equipment installed but not required.
Subpart 95.05--Fire Detecting and Extinguishing Equipment, Where
Required
95.05-1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.
95.05-5 Fire main system.
95.05-10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
95.05-15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire
extinguishing systems.
Subpart 95.10--Fire Main System, Details
95.10-1 Application.
95.10-5 Fire pumps.
95.10-10 Fire hydrants and hose.
95.10-15 Piping.
95.10-90 Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.
Subpart 95.13--Steam Smothering Systems
95.13-1 Application.
Subpart 95.15--Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, Details
95.15-1 Application.
95.15-5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
95.15-10 Controls.
95.15-15 Piping.
95.15-20 Carbon dioxide storage.
95.15-25 Discharge outlets.
95.15-30 Alarms.
95.15-35 Enclosure openings.
95.15-40 Pressure relief.
95.15-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 95.17--Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details
95.17-1 Application.
95.17-5 Quantity of foam required.
95.17-10 Controls.
95.17-15 Piping.
95.17-20 Discharge outlets.
95.17-25 Additional protection required.
95.17-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 95.50--Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire
Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details
95.50-1 Application.
95.50-5 Classification.
95.50-10 Location.
95.50-15 Spare charges.
95.50-20 Semiportable fire extinguishers.
95.50-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 95.60--Fire Axes
95.60-1 Application.
95.60-5 Number required.
95.60-10 Location.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980
Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise
noted.
Subpart 95.01--Application
Sec. 95.01-1 General.
(a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all vessels except as
specifically noted in this part.
Sec. 95.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than that specified
in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of
change in the Federal Register and make the material available to the
public. All approved material is on file at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC, and
at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (G-
MSE), 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001 and is available
from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this
part and the sections affected are:
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
ASTM F-1121, International Shore
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Connections for Marine Fire Applications, 1987..................95.10-10
[CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR
50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996]
Sec. 95.01-5 Equipment installed but not required.
(a) Where fire detecting or extinguishing systems or equipment are
not required, but are installed, the system or equipment and its
installation shall meet the requirements of this part.
Subpart 95.05--Fire Detecting and Extinguishing Equipment, Where
Required
Sec. 95.05-1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.
(a) Fire detecting, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are
not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems
shall meet the applicable requirements of part 76 of subchapter H
(Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo
compartments, there shall be provided a smoke detecting or other
suitable type fire detecting system.
(c) Enclosed spaces which are ``specially suitable for vehicles''
shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system.
[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966]
Sec. 95.05-5 Fire main system.
(a) Fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles shall be installed on
the following vessels:
(1) On all self-propelled vessels.
(2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12
persons.
(b) The arrangements and details of the fire main system shall be as
set forth in subpart 95.10.
Sec. 95.05-10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Approved fire extinguishing systems may be used or required in
locations delineated in this section on the following vessels.
Previously approved installations may be retained as long as they are
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(1) On all self-propelled vessels other than yachts and fishing
vessels.
(2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12
persons.
(b) A fixed carbon dioxide or other approved system must be
installed in all cargo compartments and tanks for combustible cargo,
except for vessels engaged exclusively in the carriage of coal or grain
in bulk. For cargo compartments and tanks fitted with a fixed carbon
dioxide or other approved system a deck foam system is not required,
instead of the carbon dioxide system or other approved system, the
following systems may be used or required in special cases:
(1) A fixed foam system may be used in cargo tanks.
(2) A water sprinkling system may be required, and the details of
such system will be subject to special approval, in cases where a cargo
is normally accessible and is considered to be a part of the working or
living quarters.
(3) Spaces ``specially suitable for vehicles'' must be fitted with
an approved carbon dioxide system. Alternately, the Commandant may
permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler system or other
suitable system.
(c) On vessels other than motorboats, a fixed carbon dioxide or
other approved system must be installed in all lamp and paint lockers,
oil rooms, and similar spaces.
(d) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over, contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952, or where conversion from coal to oil is
contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, a fixed carbon dioxide,
foam, or water spray system shall be installed in all spaces containing
oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or their fuel oil units,
valves, or manifolds in the line between the settling tanks and the
boilers.
(e) Fire extinguishing systems shall be provided for internal
combustion installations in accordance with the following:
(1) If a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed to protect an
internal combustion propelling machinery installation, the system shall
be of the carbon dioxide type.
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(2) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over on an international
voyage, the construction or conversion of which is contracted for on or
after May 26, 1965, a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in
all spaces containing internal combustion or gas turbine main propulsion
machinery, auxiliaries with an aggregate power of 1,000 b. hp. or
greater, or their fuel oil units, including purifiers, valves, and
manifolds.
(3) On vessels, the construction, conversion or automation of which
is contracted for on or after July 1, 1968, the systems shall be in
accordance with the following:
(i) A fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in any space
containing machinery using fuel having a flashpoint of less than
110 deg. F.
(ii) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over, a fixed carbon dioxide
system shall be installed in all spaces containing internal combustion
or gas turbine main propulsion machinery, auxiliaries with an aggregate
power of 1,000 b. hp. or greater, or their fuel oil units, including
purifiers, valves, and manifolds.
(f) On vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, where
an enclosed ventilating system is installed for electric propulsion
motors or generators, a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall
be installed in such system.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR
15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 95-027,
61 FR 26006, May 23, 1996]
Sec. 95.05-15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.
(a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire
extinguishing systems shall be installed on all vessels, other than
unmanned barges and fishing vessels, as set forth in subpart 95.50.
Subpart 95.10--Fire Main System, Details
Sec. 95.10-1 Application.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. 95.10-90, shall apply to all fire main installations contracted for
on or after May 26, 1965. Installations contracted for prior to May 26,
1965, shall meet the requirements of Sec. 95.10-90.
Sec. 95.10-5 Fire pumps.
(a) Vessels shall be equipped with independently driven fire pumps
in accordance with Table 95.10-5(a).
Table 95.10-5(a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross tons Hose and Nozzle
------------------------- Minimum hydrant orifice Length of
number of size, size, hose feet
Over Not over pumps inches inches
------------------------------------------------------------------------
100 \1\1 \1\1\1/2\ \1\\1/2\ \1\50
100........ 1,000 1 1\1/2\ \5/8\ 50
1,000...... 1,500 2 1\1/2\ \5/8\ 50
1,500...... ........... 2 \2\2\1/2\ \2\\7/8\ \2\50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, \3/4\-inch hose of good
commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be
used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose shall be
sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
\2\75 feet of 1\1/2\-inch hose and \5/8\-inch nozzle may be used where
specified by Sec. 95.10-10(b) for interior locations and 50 feet of
1\1/2\-inch hose may be used in exterior locations on vessels in other
than ocean or coastwise service.
(b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over on an international
voyage, each required fire pump, while delivering water thru the fire
main system at a pressure corresponding to that required by paragraph
(c) of this section, shall have a minimum capacity of at least two-
thirds of that required for an independent bilge pump. However, in no
case shall the capacity of each fire pump be less than that otherwise
required by this section.
(c) Each pump shall be capable of delivering water simultaneously
from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately
50 p.s.i. Where 1\1/2\-inch hose is permitted in lieu of 2\1/2\-inch
hose by footnote 2 of Table 95.10-5(a), the pump capacity shall be
determined on the same basis as if 2\1/2\-inch hose had been permitted.
Where \3/4\-inch hose is permitted by Table 95.10-5(a), the Pitot tube
pressure need be only 35 p.s.i.
(d) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the discharge side with relief
valves set to relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pressure necessary
to maintain the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section or 125
p.s.i., whichever is greater. Relief valves may be omitted if the pumps,
operating under shut-off conditions, are not capable of developing a
pressure exceeding this amount.
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(e) Fire pumps shall be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge
side of the pumps.
(f) Fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided at least one
of the required pumps is kept available for use on the fire system at
all times. Unless specifically approved by the Commandant, no branch
lines shall be connected to the fire mains for other than fire and deck
wash purposes. Other discharge lines shall lead from a discharge
manifold near the fire pump. In no case shall a pump having connection
to an oil line be used as a fire pump.
(g) The total area of the pipes leading from a pump shall not be
less than the discharge area of the pump.
(h) On vessels with oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or
with internal combustion propulsion machinery, where 2 fire pumps are
required, they shall be located in separate spaces, and the arrangement
of pumps, sea connections, and sources of power shall be such as to
insure that a fire in any one space will not put all of the fire pumps
out of operation. However, where it is shown to the satisfaction of the
Commandant that it is unreasonable or impracticable to meet this
requirement due to the size or arrangement of the vessel, or for other
reasons, the installation of a total flooding carbon dioxide system may
be accepted as an alternate method of extinguishing any fire which would
affect the powering and operation of at least one of the required fire
pumps.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR
15285, Dec. 6, 1966]
Sec. 95.10-10 Fire hydrants and hose.
(a) The size of fire hydrants, hose, and nozzles and the length of
hose required shall be as noted in Table 95.10-5(a).
(b) In lieu of the 2\1/2\-inch hose and hydrants specified in Table
95.10-5(a), on vessels over 1,500 gross tons, the hydrants in interior
locations may have siamese connections for 1\1/2\-inch hose. In these
cases the hose shall be 75 feet in length, and only one hose will be
required at each fire station; however, if all such stations can be
satisfactorily served with 50-foot lengths, 50-foot hose may be used.
(c) On vessels of 500 gross tons and over there must be at least one
shore connection to the fire main available to each side of the vessel
in an accessible location. Suitable cut-out valves and check valves must
be provided. Suitable adapters also must be provided for furnishing the
vessel's shore connections with couplings mating those on the shore fire
lines. Vessels of 500 gross tons and over on an international voyage,
must be provided with at least one international shore connection
complying with ASTM F-1121. Facilities must be available enabling an
international connection to be used on either side of the vessel.
(d) Fire hydrants shall be of sufficient number and so located that
any part of the vessel, other than main machinery spaces, accessible to
persons on board while the vessel is being navigated and all cargo holds
may be reached with at least 2 streams of water from separate outlets,
at least one of which shall be from a single length of hose. In main
machinery spaces, all portions of such spaces shall be capable of being
reached by at least 2 streams of water, each of which shall be from a
single length of hose from separate outlets; however, this requirement
need not apply to shaft alleys containing no assigned space for the
stowage of combustibles. Fire hydrants shall be numbered as required by
Sec. 97.37-15 of this subchapter.
(e) All parts of the fire main located on exposed decks shall either
be protected against freezing or be fitted with cut-out valves and drain
valves so that the entire exposed parts of such piping may be shut off
and drained in freezing weather. Except when closed to prevent freezing,
such valves shall be sealed open.
(f) The outlet at the fire hydrant shall be limited to any position
from the horizontal to the vertical pointing downward, so that the hose
will lead horizontally or downward to minimize the possibility of
kinking.
(g) Each fire hydrant must have at least one length of firehose, a
spanner, and a hose rack or other device for stowing the hose.
(h) Fire hose shall be connected to the outlets at all times.
However, on
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open decks where no protection is afforded to the hose in heavy weather,
or where the hose may be liable to damage from the handling of cargo,
the hose may be temporarily removed from the hydrant and stowed in an
accessible nearby location.
(i) Each firehose on each hydrant must have a combination solid
stream and water spray firehose nozzle approved under subpart 162.027 of
this chapter. Firehose nozzles previously approved under subpart 162.027
of this chapter may be retained so long as they are maintained in good
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.
(j) In each propulsion machinery space containing an oil fired
boiler, internal combustion machinery, or oil fuel unit on a vessel on
an international voyage or of 1000 gross tons or more, each firehose
having a combination nozzle previously approved under subpart 162.027 of
this chapter must have a low-velocity water spray applicator that is
also previously approved under subpart 162.027 of this chapter. The
length of the applicator must be less than 1.8 meters (6 feet).
(k) Fixed brackets, hooks, or other means for stowing an applicator
must be next to each fire hydrant that has an applicator under paragraph
(j) of this section.
(l) Firehose shall not be used for any other purpose than fire
extinguishing, drills, and testing.
(m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other fittings shall have threads to
accommodate the hose connections noted in paragraph (l) of this section.
(n) Firehose and couplings must be as follows:
(1) Couplings shall be of brass, bronze, or other equivalent metal.
National Standard firehose coupling threads must be used for the 38
millimeters (1 \1/2\ inch) and 64 millimeters (2 \1/2\ inch) sizes.
(2) Where 19 millimeters (\3/4\ inch) hose is permitted by table
95.10-5(a), the hose and couplings shall be of good commercial grade.
(3) Each section of firehose must be lined commercial firehose that
conforms to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal
Specification ZZ-H-451E. Hose that bears the label of Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc. as lined firehose is accepted as conforming to this
requirement.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-60, 41 FR
43151, Sept. 30, 1976; CGD 76-086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 88-
032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18,
1995; CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Sec. 95.10-15 Piping.
(a) All piping, valves, and fittings shall meet the applicable
requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(b) All distribution cut-off valves shall be marked as required by
Sec. 97.37-10 of this subchapter.
(c) For vessels on an international voyage, the diameter of the fire
main shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum
required discharge from two fire pumps operating simultaneously. This
requirement is in addition to Sec. 95.10-5(c). The discharge of this
quantity of water through hoses and nozzles at a sufficient number of
adjacent hydrants shall be at a minimum Pitot tube pressure of
approximately 50 pounds per square inch.
Sec. 95.10-90 Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.
Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965, shall meet the
following requirements:
(a) Except as specifically modified by this paragraph, the
requirements of Secs. 95.10-5 through 95.10-15 shall be complied with
insofar as the number and general type of equipment is concerned.
Existing equipment, except firehose nozzles and low-velocity water spray
applicators, previously approved, but not meeting the applicable
requirements of Secs. 95.10-5 through 95.10-15 may be continued in
service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs,
alterations, and replacements may be permitted to the same standards as
the original installations. However, all new installations or major
replacements shall meet the applicable requirements in this subpart.
(b) All vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, other
than motorboats, shall be fitted with fire pumps,
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hoses, and nozzles in accordance with Table 95.10-90(a)(2).
Table 95.10-90(a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross tons Minimum
------------------------- Minimum hose and Nozzle
number of hydrant orifice Length of
Over Not over pumps size, size, hose feet
inches inches
------------------------------------------------------------------------
100 1 \1\1\1/2\ \1\\5/16\ \1\50
100........ 1,000 1 \2\1\1/2\ \2\\5/8\ \2\50
1,000...... ........... 2 \2\1\1/2\ \2\\5/8\ \2\50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, \3/4\-inch hose of good
commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be
used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose shall be
sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
\2\May use 50 feet of 2\1/2\-inch hose with \7/8\-inch nozzles for
exterior stations. 75 feet of 1\1/2\-inch hose with \5/8\-inch nozzles
may be used for interior station in which case such interior stations
shall have siamese connections.
(c) Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1935, need not meet the
requirements of Sec. 95.10-5(h), and vessels contracted for on or after
July 1, 1935, but prior to November 19, 1952, may have a carbon dioxide
``bilge'' in lieu of ``total flooding'' system. However, in vessels of
both categories where a conversion from coal to oil is contracted for on
or after November 19, 1952, the provisions of Sec. 95.10-5(h) shall
apply.
(d) The general requirements of Sec. 95.10-5(c) through (g),
Sec. 95.10-10(d) through (i), and Sec. 95.10-15 shall be complied with
insofar as is reasonable and practicable.
(e) Firehose nozzles and low-velocity spray applicators must meet
the requirements of 95.10-10(i), 95.10-10(j), and 95.10-10(k).
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 76-086, 44 FR
2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 95.13--Steam Smothering Systems
Sec. 95.13-1 Application.
Steam smothering systems are not permitted on vessels contracted for
on or after January 1, 1962. Previously approved installations may be
retained as long as they are maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
Subpart 95.15--Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, Details
Sec. 95.15-1 Application.
(a) Where a carbon dioxide extinguishing system is installed, the
provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec. 95.15-90, shall
apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952.
Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the
requirements of Sec. 95.15-90.
(b) The requirements of this subpart are based on a ``high pressure
system,'' i.e., one in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form
at atmospheric temperature. Details for ``low pressure systems,'' i. e.,
those in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form at a
continuously controlled low temperature, may be specifically approved by
the Commandant where it is demonstrated that a comparable degree of
safety and fire extinguishing ability is achieved.
Sec. 95.15-5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
(a) General. The amount of carbon dioxide required for each space
shall be as determined by paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.
(b) Total available supply. A separate supply of carbon dioxide need
not be provided for each space protected. The total available supply
shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest
amount.
(c) Cargo spaces. (1) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide
required for each space shall be equal to the gross volume of the space
in cubic feet divided by 30.
(2) Although separate piping shall be led to each cargo hold and
'tween deck, for the purpose of determining the amount of carbon dioxide
required, a cargo compartment will be considered as the space between
watertight or firescreen bulkheads and from the tank top or lowest deck
to the deck head of the uppermost space on which cargo may be carried.
If a trunk extends beyond such deck, the trunk volume shall be included.
Tonnage openings shall be considered as sealed for this purpose.
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(3) Branch lines to the various cargo holds and 'tween decks shall
not be less than \3/4\-inch standard pipe size.
(4) No specific discharge rate need be applied to such systems.
(d) Enclosed ventilation systems for rotating electrical propulsion
equipment. (1) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for the
initial charge shall be equal to the gross volume of the system divided
by 10 for systems having a volume of less than 2,000 cubic feet, and
divided by 12 for systems having a volume of 2,000 cubic feet or more.
(2) The piping for the initial charge shall be in accordance with
Table 95.15-5(e)(4), and the discharge of the required amount shall be
completed within 2 minutes.
(3) In addition to the above there shall be sufficient carbon
dioxide available to permit delayed discharges of such quantity as to
maintain at least a 25 percent concentration until the equipment can be
stopped. If the initial discharge is such as to achieve this
concentration until the equipment is stopped, no delayed discharge need
be provided.
(4) The piping for the delayed discharge shall not be less than \1/
2\-inch standard pipe, and no specific discharge rate need be applied to
such systems. On small systems, this pipe may be incorporated with the
initial discharge piping.
(e) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, tanks, and similar spaces. (1)
Except as provided in paragraph (e)(3) of this section, the number of
pounds of carbon dioxide required for each space shall be equal to the
gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor noted in
Table 95.15-5(e)(1). If fuel can drain from the compartment being
protected to an adjacent compartment, or if the compartments are not
entirely separate, the requirements for both compartments shall be used
to determine the amount of carbon dioxide to be provided. The carbon
dioxide shall be arranged to discharge into both such compartments
simultaneously.
Table 95.15-5(e)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross volume of compartment, cubic feet
------------------------------------------------- Factor
Over-- Not over--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
....................... ......................
500.................... ....................... 15
500.................... 1,600 16
1,600.................. 4,500 18
4,500.................. 50,000 20
50,000................. ....................... 22
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) For the purpose of the requirements of this paragraph, the
volume of the machinery space shall be taken as exclusive of the normal
machinery casing unless the boiler, internal combustion machinery, or
fuel oil installation extend into such space, in which case the volume
shall be taken to the top of the casing or the next material reduction
in casing area, whichever is lower. For installations contracted for on
or after October 1, 1959, ``normal machinery casing'' and ``material
reduction in casing area'' shall be defined as follows:
(i) By ``normal machinery casing'' shall be meant a casing the area
of which is not more than 40 percent of the maximum area of the
machinery space.
(ii) By ``material reduction in casing area'' shall be meant a
reduction to at least 40 percent of the casing area.
(3) For vessels on an international voyage contracted for on or
after May 26, 1965, the amount of carbon dioxide required for a space
containing propulsion boilers or internal combustion propulsion
machinery shall be as given by paragraphs (e) (1) and (2) of this
section or by dividing the entire volume, including the casing, by a
factor of 25, whichever is the larger.
(4) Branch lines to the various spaces shall be as noted in Table
95.15-5(e)(4).
Table 95.15-5(e)(4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum quantity
Maximum quantity Minimum pipe of carbon Minimum pipe
of carbon dioxide size, inches dioxide size, inches
required, pounds required, pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
100.............. \1/2\ 2,500 2\1/2\
225.............. \3/4\ 4,450 3
300.............. 1 7,100 3\1/2\
600.............. 1\1/4\ 10,450 4
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1,000............ 1\1/2\ 15,000 4\1/2\
2,450............ 2 ................ ................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(5) Distribution piping within the space shall be proportioned from
the supply line to give proper distribution to the outlets without
throttling.
(6) The number, type, and location of discharge outlets shall be
such as to give a uniform distribution throughout the space.
(7) The total area of all discharge outlets shall not exceed 85
percent nor be less than 35 percent of the nominal cylinder outlet area
or the area of the supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The nominal
cylinder outlet area in square inches shall be determined by multiplying
the factor 0.0022 by the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required,
except that in no case shall this outlet area be less than 0.110 square
inches.
(8) The discharge of at least 85 percent of the required amount of
carbon dioxide shall be complete within 2 minutes.
(f) Spaces specially suitable for vehicles. (1) The number of pounds
of carbon dioxide required shall be equal to the gross volume of the
largest ``tight'' space divided by 22. In no case, however, shall the
quantity be less than that required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(2) The arrangement of valves and piping shall be such that the
required quantity of carbon dioxide may be discharged into any ``tight''
space. The discharge of the required quantity of carbon dioxide shall be
completed within 2 minutes.
(3) Except as noted in paragraphs (f) (1) and (2) of this section,
the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section shall apply.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR
15285, Dec. 6, 1966]
Sec. 95.15-10 Controls.
(a) Except as noted in Sec. 95.15-20(b) all controls and valves for
the operation of the system shall be outside the space protected, and
shall not be located in any space that might be cut off or made
inaccessible in the event of fire in any of the spaces protected.
(b) If the same cylinders are used to protect more than one hazard,
a manifold with normally closed stop valves shall be used to direct the
carbon dioxide into the proper space. If cylinders are used to protect
only one hazard, a normally closed stop valve shall be installed between
the cylinders and the hazard except for systems of the type indicated in
Sec. 95.15-5(e) which contain not more than 300 pounds of carbon
dioxide.
(c) Distribution piping to the various cargo spaces shall be
controlled from not more than two stations. One of the stations
controlling the system for the main machinery space shall be located as
convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from the space. All
control stations and the individual valves and controls shall be marked
as required by Secs. 97.37-10 and 97.37-13 of this subchapter.
(d) Systems of the type indicated in Sec. 95.15-5(e) shall be
actuated by one control operating the valve to the space and a separate
control releasing at least the required amount of carbon dioxide. These
two controls shall be located in a box or other enclosure clearly
identified for the particular space. Those systems installed without a
stop valve shall be operated by one control releasing at least the
required amount of carbon dioxide.
(e) Where provisions are made for the simultaneous release of a
given amount of carbon dioxide by operation of a remote control,
provisions shall also be made for manual control at the cylinders. Where
gas pressure from pilot cylinders is used as a means for releasing the
remaining cylinders, not less than two pilot cylinders shall be used for
systems consisting of more than two cylinders. Each of the pilot
cylinders shall be capable of manual control at the cylinder, but the
remaining cylinders need not be capable of individual manual control.
(f) Systems of the type indicated in Sec. 95.15-5(e), other than
systems for tanks, which are of more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide,
shall be
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fitted with an approved delayed discharge so arranged that the alarm
will be sounded for at least 20 seconds before the carbon dioxide is
released into the space. Such systems of not more than 300 pounds of
carbon dioxide shall also have a similar delayed discharge, except for
those systems for tanks and for spaces which have a suitable horizontal
escape. This paragraph shall be applicable only to systems installed on
or after July 1, 1957.
(g) All distribution valves and controls shall be of an approved
type. All controls shall be suitably protected.
(h) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the
systems must be located in a conspicuous place at or near all pull
boxes, stop valve controls and in the CO2 cylinder storage room. On
systems in which the CO2 cylinders are not within the protected
space, these instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the
system and instructions detailing alternate methods of discharging the
system should the manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate.
Each control valve to branch lines must be marked to indicate the
related space served.
(i) If the space or enclosure containing the carbon dioxide supply
or controls is to be locked, a key to the space or enclosure shall be in
a break-glass-type box conspicuously located adjacent to the opening.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-100B, 40
FR 6209, Feb. 10, 1975]