Collapse to view only § 196.30-1 - Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
- § 196.30-1 - Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
- § 196.30-5 - Accidents to machinery.
- § 196.30-10 - Notice required before repair.
- § 196.30-20 - Breaking of safety valve seal.
§ 196.30-1 - Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
(a) Before making any repairs to boilers or unfired pressure vessels, the Chief Engineer shall submit a report covering the nature of the repairs to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at or nearest to the U.S. port where the repairs are to be made.
§ 196.30-5 - Accidents to machinery.
(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.
§ 196.30-10 - Notice required before repair.
(a) No repairs or alterations, except in an emergency, shall be made to any lifesaving or fire detecting or extinguishing equipment without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When emergency repairs or alterations have been made, notice shall be given to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as soon as practicable.
§ 196.30-20 - Breaking of safety valve seal.
(a) If at any time it is necessary to break the seal on a safety valve for any purpose, the Chief Engineer shall advise the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at the next port of call, giving the reason for breaking the seal and requesting that the valve be examined and adjusted by an inspector.