1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 157
  5. subpart C
  6. § 157.45

View all text of Subpart C [§ 157.25 - § 157.49]

§ 157.45 - Valves in cargo or ballast piping system.

When a tank vessel is at sea and the tanks contain oil, valves and closing devices in the cargo or ballast piping system or in the transfer system must be kept closed except they may be opened for cargo or ballast transfer to trim the vessel.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703, 3703a (note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under section 4115(b), Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546.

SOURCE: CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 157.45