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46 CFR 153.525

§ 153.525 Special requirements for unusually toxic cargoes.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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46 CFR 153.525, § 153.525 Special requirements for unusually toxic cargoes, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228720
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When Table 1 refers to this section a containment system must meet the following: (a) Cargo piping and venting systems must be designed so that they can be separated from any containment system endorsed for a cargo not covered by this section. (b) A cargo tank's relief valve setting must be not less than 21 kPa gauge (approx. 3 psig). (c) All cargo pumps and valves located below the weatherdeck must be operable from the weatherdeck. (d) A heat transfer system for the cargo must: (1) Be independent of other ship service systems, except for other cargo heat transfer systems, and not enter the engine room; (2) Be totally external to the cargo containment system; or (3) Be approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG) for use with toxic cargoes. (e) The cargo must be separated from any bunkers by at least two bulkheads. (f) A cargo containment system must have a vapor return connection.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.