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e-CFR Data is current as of November 25, 2008
Subpart 97.01—Application
§ 97.01-1 General.
§ 97.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation
§ 97.05-1 Duty of officers.
§ 97.05-5 Charts and nautical publications.
Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records
§ 97.07-1 Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records.
Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge
§ 97.10-1 Application.
§ 97.10-5 Persons excluded.
Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter
§ 97.11-1 Posting.
Subpart 97.12—Cargo Stowage
§ 97.12-1 Bulk ores and similar cargoes.
§ 97.12-5 Manual.
Subpart 97.13—Station Bills
§ 97.13-1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.
Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections
§ 97.15-1 Application.
§ 97.15-3 Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.
§ 97.15-5 Drafts and load line markings.
§ 97.15-7 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.
§ 97.15-10 Sanitation.
§ 97.15-15 Examination of boilers and machinery.
§ 97.15-17 Loading doors.
§ 97.15-20 Hatches and other openings.
§ 97.15-30 Emergency lighting and power systems.
§ 97.15-35 Emergency training, musters, and drills.
§ 97.15-55 Requirements for fuel oil.
§ 97.15-60 Firefighting equipment, general.
§ 97.15-75 Test of inflatable hopper gate seals on Great Lakes bulk dry cargo vessels.
Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot
§ 97.16-1 Use of auto pilot.
Subpart 97.19—Maneuvering Characteristics
§ 97.19-1 Data required.
Subpart 97.20—Whistling
§ 97.20-1 Unnecessary whistling prohibited.
Subpart 97.25—Searchlights
§ 97.25-1 Improper use prohibited.
Subpart 97.27—Lookouts
§ 97.27-5 Master's and officer's responsibility.
Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment
§ 97.30-1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
§ 97.30-5 Accidents to machinery.
§ 97.30-10 Notice required before repair.
Subpart 97.33—Communication Between Deckhouses
§ 97.33-1 When required.
Subpart 97.34—Work Vests
§ 97.34-1 Application.
§ 97.34-5 Approved types of work vests.
§ 97.34-10 Use.
§ 97.34-15 Shipboard stowage.
§ 97.34-20 Shipboard inspections.
§ 97.34-25 Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.
Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries
§ 97.35-1 Application.
§ 97.35-3 Logbooks and records.
§ 97.35-5 Actions required to be logged.
Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans
Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.
§ 97.37-1 Application.
§ 97.37-3 General.
§ 97.37-5 General alarm bell contact maker.
§ 97.37-7 General alarm bells.
§ 97.37-9 Carbon dioxide alarm.
§ 97.37-10 Fire extinguishing system branch lines.
§ 97.37-13 Fire extinguishing system controls.
§ 97.37-20 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
§ 97.37-23 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
§ 97.37-25 Emergency lights.
§ 97.37-33 Instructions for changing steering gear.
§ 97.37-35 Rudder orders.
§ 97.37-42 Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations.
§ 97.37-47 Portable magazine chests.
§ 97.37-50 Ventilation alarm failure.
§ 97.37-60 Watertight doors.
§ 97.37-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 97.40—Markings on Vessels
§ 97.40-1 Application.
§ 97.40-5 Hull markings.
§ 97.40-10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems.
§ 97.40-15 Load line marks.
Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess Steam
§ 97.45-1 Master and chief engineer responsible.
Subpart 97.47—Routing Instructions
§ 97.47-1 All persons must comply.
Subpart 97.50—Compliance With Provisions of Certificate of Inspection
§ 97.50-1 Master or person in charge responsible.
Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of License
§ 97.53-1 Licensed officers.
Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried
§ 97.55-1 Master's responsibility.
§ 97.55-5 Warning notice posted.
Subpart 97.80—Operation of Vehicles in Enclosed Locations
§ 97.80-1 Special operating conditions.
Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding Operations
§ 97.90-1 Pilot boarding operation.
Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk
§ 97.95-1 General.
Source: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in theFederal Register; and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division (G-MSE–4), 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. All material is available from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959
ASTM D 93–97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester—97.15–55
ASTM Adjunct F 1626, Symbols for Use in Accordance with Regulation II–2/20 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended PCN: 12–616260–01 (1996)—97.36–1
Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom
Resolution A.654(16), Graphical Symbols for Fire Control Plans—97.36–1
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999]
(a) Licensed deck officers are required to acquaint themselves with the latest information published by the Coast Guard and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency regarding aids to navigation. Neglect to do so is evidence of neglect of duty. It is desirable that vessels other than motorboats shall have available in the pilothouse for convenient reference at all times a file of the applicable Notice to Mariners.
(b) Weekly Notices to Mariners (Great Lakes Edition), published by the Commander, 9th Coast Guard District, contain announcements and information on changes in aids to navigation and other marine information affecting the safety of navigation on the Great Lakes. These notices may be obtained free of charge, by making application to Commander, 9th Coast Guard District.
(c) Weekly Notices to Mariners (world-wide coverage) are prepared jointly by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, National Ocean Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include changes in aids to navigation in assembled form for the 1st, 5th, 7th, Greater Antilles Section 8th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and 17th Coast Guard Districts. Foreign marine information is also included in these notices. These notices are available without charge from the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, Washington, DC 20390, Branch Oceanographic Offices, U.S. Collector of Customs of the major seaports in the United States and are also on file in the U.S. Consulates where they may be inspected.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 69–116, 35 FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001]
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels except barges, vessels operating exclusively on rivers, and motorboats other than those certificated for ocean or coastwise route, must carry adequate and up-to-date—
[CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
The requirements for providing notice and reporting of marine casualties and for retaining voyage records are contained in subpart 4.05 of this chapter.
[CGD 84–099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987, as amended by USCG 1998–4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]
(a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels carrying passengers.
Masters and pilots shall exclude from the pilothouse and navigation bridge while underway, all persons not connected with the navigation of the vessel. However, licensed officers of vessels, persons regularly engaged in training, regulating, evaluating, or learning the profession of pilot, officials of the United States Coast Guard, United States Navy, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, National Ocean Service, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Maritime Administration, and National Transportation Safety Board may be allowed in the pilothouse or upon the navigation bridge upon the responsibility of the master or pilot.
[CGD 91–023, 59 FR 16779, Apr. 8, 1994. as amended by USCG–2001–10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001]
If a stability letter is issued under §170.120 of this chapter, it must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material in the pilothouse of the vessel.
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]
(a) The owners or operators of general cargo vessels which carry bulk cargoes such as ore, ore concentrates, and similar cargoes shall furnish to the masters of such vessels guidance information pertaining to the safe stowage of such cargoes.
The manual on the “Stowage of Bulk Cargoes Such as Ore, Ore Concentrates, and Similar Cargoes when carried in General Cargo Vessels,” 1966,1 printed and distributed by the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., 17 Battery Place, Suite 1232, New York, NY 10004–1207 (telephone: 212–785–8300; fax: 212–785–8333; or e-mail: helpdesk@natcargo.org ), is endorsed and recognized by the Coast Guard for use in compliance with the requirements of §97.12–1(a).
1 Copies of this manual are on file at Coast Guard Headquarters and with the various Coast Guard District Commanders for reference purposes.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004]
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
(a) Except as specifically noted, the provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats, and to all motorboats on an international voyage. Motorboats not on an international voyage shall meet the general intent of this subpart insofar as is reasonable and practicable with the exception that the logging of information is not required.
(a) On all vessels making a voyage of more than 48 hours' duration, the entire steering gear, the whistle, and the means of communication between the bridge or pilothouse and the engineroom shall be examined and tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than 12 hours prior to departure. On all other vessels similar examinations and tests shall be made at least once in every week.
(b) On vessels subject to the requirements of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter at the time of departure from port on an ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes voyage, the master shall insert in the official logbook a statement of the position of the load line mark, port and starboard, in relation to the surface of the water in which the vessel is then floating.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, after loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master or person in charge shall determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements in the vessel's trim and stability book, stability letter, Certificate of Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may be. The vessel may not depart until it is in compliance with these requirements.
(b) When determining compliance with applicable stability requirements the vessel's draft, trim, and stability must be determined as necessary.
(c) If a log book is required by §97.35, then the master or person in charge must enter an attestation statement verifying that the vessel complies with the applicable stability requirements at the times specified in paragraph (a) and any stability calculations made in support of the determination must be retained on board the vessel for the duration of the voyage.
(d) Stability verification is not required for tank barges whose Certificate of Inspection carries draft restrictions for purposes other than stability.
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992]
It shall be the duty of the chief engineer when assuming charge of the boilers and machinery of a vessel to examine them thoroughly. If any parts thereof are in bad condition, the fact shall immediately be reported to the master, owner or agent, and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]
(1) If a door cannot be opened or closed while the vessel is at a dock, it may be open while the vessel approaches and draws away from the dock, but only as far as necessary to enable the door to be immediately operated;
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]
(a)(1) With the exception stated in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it shall be the responsibility of the master to assure himself that all exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull of his vessel are closed, made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, gaskets or similar devices, and in all respects properly secured for sea before leaving protected waters.
(2) A vessel engaged in a voyage exclusively on Great Lakes waters and having 6 feet or more of freeboard, measured vertically from the water's edge at the lowest point of sheer to the top of deck at the ship's side, may, at the master's discretion, omit tarpaulins on the ship's hatches from 16 May through 15 September (both dates inclusive). This exemption does not relieve the master of any responsibility for the securing and protection of his hatches during the interval of exemption and, in case of indications of bad weather or other threatening conditions, he shall not leave protected waters until the exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull of his vessel are properly covered, secured and protected.
(1) Exposed cargo hatches.
(2) Gangway, cargo and coaling ports fitted below the freeboard deck.
(3) Port lights that are not accessible during navigation including the dead lights for such port lights.
(c) Vessels which, by their design, do not require cargo hatch closing devices and to which §45.01–20 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter applies need not comply with the requirements of this section as to exposed cargo hatches.
(d) The master at his discretion may permit hatches or other openings to remain uncovered or open, or to be uncovered or opened for reasonable purposes such as ship's maintenance while the vessel is being navigated: Provided, That in his opinion existing conditions warrant such action.
(e) In the event the master employs the discretionary provisions of this section after leaving port he shall cause appropriate entries to be made in the official log or equivalent thereof setting forth the time of uncovering, opening, closing or covering of the hatches or other openings to which this section applies and the circumstances warranting the action taken.
(f) The discretionary provisions of this section shall not relieve the master of his responsibility for the safety of his vessel, her crew or cargo.
(c) Storage batteries for emergency lighting and power systems shall be tested at least once each 6-month period that the vessel is navigated to demonstrate the ability of the storage battery to supply the emergency loads for the period of time specified in Table 112.05–5(a) of this chapter.
(d) The date of the tests and the condition and performance of the apparatus shall be noted in the official log book.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17014, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70–143, 35 FR 19906, Dec. 30, 1970; 36 FR 5606, Mar. 25, 1971]
(a) It shall be the duty of the chief engineer to cause an entry in the log to be made of each supply of fuel oil received on board, stating the quantity received, the name of the vendor, the name of the oil producer, and the flashpoint (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Method, ASTM D 93 (incorporated by reference, see §97.01–2)) for which it is certified by the producer.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]
(b) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to require and have performed at least once in every twelve months the tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers, semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing systems on board, as described in Tables 91.25–20(a)(1) and 91.25–20(a)(2) in §91.25–20 of this subchapter. The owner, master, or person in charge shall keep records of such tests and inspections showing the dates when performed, the number and/or other identification of each unit tested and inspected, and the name(s) of the person(s) and/or company conducting the tests and inspections. Such records shall be made available to the inspector upon request and shall be kept for the period of validity of the vessel's current certificate of inspection. Where practicable these records should be kept in or with the vessel's log book. The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve the owner, master, or person in charge of his responsibility to maintain this firefighting equipment in proper condition at all times.
(a) It is the duty of the Master to ensure that the inflatable hopper gate seals installed on vessels required to meet the damage stability requirements of subpart H of part 172 of this chapter are tested after each carriage of cargo.
(b) Where inflatable hopper gate seals are installed, the test must consist of inflating the seals and assuring they hold the design pressure for at least 15 minutes without a drop in pressure.
(c) The date of the test and the condition of the equipment must be noted in the vessel's official logbook.
[CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]
Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15, when the automatic pilot is used in—
(c) All other hazardous navigational situations, the master shall ensure that—
(2) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control;
(4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller a table of control settings or a representative range of speeds.
(a) No person shall flash or cause to be flashed the rays of a searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the pilothouse of any vessel under way.
(a) Nothing in this part shall exonerate any master or officer in command from the consequences of any neglect to keep a proper lookout or to maintain a proper fire watch or from any neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case. When circumstances require it, additional watches shall be maintained to guard against fire or other danger and to give an alarm in case of accident or disaster.
(a) In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item unsafe until repairs are made, or if by ordinary wear such items become unsafe, a report shall be made, by the chief engineer immediately to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or if at sea immediately upon arrival at port.
On all vessels navigating in other than protected waters, where the distance between deckhouses is more than 46 meters (150 feet) a fixed means facilitating communication between both ends of the vessel, such as a raised fore and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be provided. Previously approved arrangements may be retained so 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]
(a) Provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels inspected and certificated in accordance with this subchapter.
[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
(1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in the manual required for these devices by §160.077–29 of this chapter and any limitation(s) marked on them; and
(a) Except as specifically noted, the provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats and barges. Motorboats on an international or intercoastal voyage may be required to carry a logbook in accordance with §97.35–10.
(a) The master or person in charge of a vessel that is required by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook shall maintain the logbook on form CG–706. When the voyage is completed, the master or person in charge shall file the logbook with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
The actions and observations noted in this section shall be entered in the official log book. This section contains no requirements which are not made in other portions of this subchapter, the items being merely grouped together for convenience.
(b) Steering Gear, Whistle, and Means of Communication. Prior to departure. See §97.15–3.
(c) Drafts and Load Line Markings. Prior to leaving port, ocean, coastwise, and Great Lakes services only. See §97.15–5.
(d) Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements. After loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel. See §97.15–7.
(e) Loading doors. Where applicable, every closing and any opening when not docked. See §97.15–17.
(f) Hatches and other openings. All openings and closings, or leaving port without closing. Except vessels on protected waters. See §97.15–20.
(g) Emergency Lighting and Power Systems. Weekly and semi-annually. See §97.15–30.
(h) Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel oil on board. See §97.15–55.
(i) Cargo gear inspections: At least once a month. See §91.37–70 of this subchapter.
(j) Inflatable hopper gate seals. Where installed to comply with subpart G of part 172 of this chapter after each carriage of cargo. See §97.15–75.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]
(a) General arrangement plans showing for each deck the fire control stations, the various sections enclosed by fire-resisting bulkheads, together with particulars of the fire alarms, detecting systems, the sprinkler installation (if any), the fire extinguishing appliances, means of access to different compartments, decks, etc., and the ventilating systems including particulars of the master fan controls, the positions of dampers, the location of the remote means of stopping fans, and identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section. If cargo compartments are “specially suitable for vehicles,” they shall be so indicated on the plan. Alternatively, at the discretion of the Commandant, the aforementioned details may be set out in any other medium, such as a booklet or on computer software, provided that the aforementioned details are available to each officer and a copy is retained on board at all times and is accessible during emergencies. For vessels constructed on or after September 30, 1997 or for existing vessels which have their plans redrawn, the symbols used to identify the aforementioned details shall be in accordance with IMO Assembly resolution A.654(16). These identical symbols can also be found in ASTM Adjunct F 1626 (incorporated by reference, see §97.01–2).
(b) Plans showing clearly for each deck and hold the boundaries of the watertight compartments, the openings therein with the means of closure and position of any controls thereof, and the arrangements for the correction of any list due to flooding.
(c) The aforementioned information shall be kept up-to-date, any alteration being recorded in the applicable medium as soon as practicable.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §97.37–90, 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 §97.37–90.
(a) It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an emergency. In any specific case, and particularly on small vessels, where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may be modified or omitted.
(b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional signs, etc., shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of the vessel or other action be taken to achieve the same purpose.
[CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]
(a) All general alarm bells shall be identified by red lettering at least1/2inch high:
“GENERAL ALARM—WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION.”
(a) All carbon dioxide alarms shall be conspicuously identified:
“WHEN ALARM SOUNDS—VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RELEASED.”
(a) The control cabinets or spaces containing valves or manifolds for the various fire extinguishing systems shall be distinctly marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high:
“STEAM FIRE APPARATUS,” “CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE APPARATUS,” “FOAM FIRE APPARATUS,” or “WATER SPRAY FIRE APPARATUS” as the case may be.
(a) Each fire hydrant shall be identified in red letters and figures at least two inches high “FIRE STATION NO. 1,” “2,” “3,” etc. Where the hose is not stowed in the open or behind glass so as to be readily seen, this identification shall be so placed as to be readily seen from a distance.
(a) Lockers or spaces containing self-contained breathing apparatus shall be marked “SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.”
(a) Instructions in at least1/2inch letters and figures shall be posted in the steering engine room, relating in order, the different steps to be taken in changing to the emergency steering gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, valve, or switch which is used during the changeover shall be numbered or lettered on a metal plate or painted so that the markings can be recognized at a reasonable distance. The instructions shall indicate each clutch or pin to be “in” or “out” and each valve or switch which is to be “opened” or “closed” in shifting to any means of steering for which the vessel is equipped. Instructions shall be included to line up all steering wheels and rudder amidship before changing gears.
(a) At all steering stations, there shall be installed a suitable notice on the wheel or device or in such other position as to be directly in the helmsman's line of vision, to indicate the direction in which the wheel or device must be turned for “right rudder” and for “left rudder.”
“PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST—FLAMMABLE—KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY.”
(a) The alarm required by §92.15–10(d)(4) of this subchapter, which indicates the loss of required ventilation in spaces specially suitable for vehicles, shall be marked with a conspicuous sign in at least1/4-inch letters “VENTILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR SPACE.”
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966]
Quick-acting Class I watertight doors fitted in accordance with the requirements in §170.255(d) of this chapter must be marked “KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED”.
[CGD 80–129, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]
(a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) The requirements of §§97.37–5 through 97.37–50 shall be met with the exception that existing signs and markings containing the same general intent, but not necessarily identical wording or exact letter type, size, or color, may be retained so long as they are in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966]
[CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972]
(a) All vessels must have draft marks plainly and legibly visible upon the stem and upon the sternpost or rudderpost or at any place at the stern of the vessel as may be necessary for easy observation. The bottom of each mark must indicate the draft.
(c) In cases where the keel does not extend forward or aft to the location of the draft marks, due to raked stem or cut away skeg, the datum line from which the draft shall be taken shall be obtained by projecting the line of the bottom of keel forward or aft, as the case may be, to the location of the draft marks.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 1965, as amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]
(a) Vessels assigned a load line shall have the deck line and the load line marks permanently scribed or embossed as required by subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.
It shall be the duty of the master and the chief engineer of any vessel to require that a steam pressure is not carried in excess of that allowed by the certificate of inspection, and to require that the safety valves, once set by the inspector, are in no way tampered with or made inoperable.
All licensed masters, officers, and certificated seamen on U.S. vessels must strictly comply with routing instructions issued by competent naval authority.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]
(a) Before loading bulk grain, or similar combustible bulk cargo, the master shall have the lighting circuits to cargo compartments in which the bulk cargo is to be loaded de-energized at the distribution panel or panel board. He shall thereafter have periodic inspections made of the panel or panel board as frequently as necessary to ascertain that the affected circuits remain de-energized while this bulk cargo remains within the vessel.
(a) As a precaution against any subsequent unintentional re-energizing of the circuits specified above, an appropriate notice shall be posted at the location where the control is effected warning against re-energizing these circuits. Such notice shall remain posted while this bulk cargo remains within the vessel.
(a) The operation of self-propelled vehicles in enclosed locations shall be permitted only when the other conditions in this section have been met.
(b) Spaces exposed to carbon monoxide or other hazardous vapors from exhausts of power-operated industrial trucks shall have adequate ventilation. The senior deck officer shall see that tests of the carbon monoxide content of the atmosphere are made as frequently as conditions require to insure that dangerous concentrations do not develop. Such tests shall be made in the area in which persons are working, by persons acquainted with the test equipment and procedure. The carbon monoxide concentration in the holds and intermediate decks where persons are working shall be maintained at not more than 50 parts per million (0.005%) as a time-weighted average, and persons shall be removed from the area if the concentration exceeds 75 parts per million (0.0075%). When necessary, portable blowers of adequate size and location shall be utilized.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, 1969; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]
(5) Both the equipment over the side and the point of access must be adequately lit during night operations.
Source: CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, unless otherwise noted.
A qualified person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk shall be designated in accordance with subpart C of 33 CFR part 155.
[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]