(c) All steam propelled tank ships using oil for fuel, construction or conversion of which is started on or after November 19, 1952, shall be fitted with a fixed carbon dioxide or foam fire extinguishing system in all spaces containing oil fired boilers, whether main or auxiliary, their fuel oil service pumps and/or such fuel oil units as the heaters, strainers, valves, manifolds, etc., that are subject to the discharge pressure of the fuel oil service pumps.

(d) All tank ships propelled by internal combustion machinery and having auxiliary boilers using oil for fuel, construction or conversion of which is started on or after November 19, 1952, shall be fitted with a fixed carbon dioxide or foam fire extinguishing system in all spaces containing such boilers, their fuel oil service pumps and/or such fuel oil units as heaters, strainers, valves, manifolds, etc., that are subject to the discharge pressure of the fuel oil service pumps.

[Paragraphs (c) and (d) amended by CGFR 53-25, 18 F. R. 7847, Dec. 5, 1953]

§ 34.20-10 Fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems installed on tank ships on or after November 19, 1952T/ALL. * *

(a) The quantity of carbon dioxide in pounds to be supplied shall be at least equal to the gross volume of the space in cubic feet, taken between watertight or oiltight bulkheads and from tank top or flat forming the lower boundary of the space to the deck head of the space, divided by a factor as set forth in Table 34.20-10 (a) depending upon the volume of the space. For machinery spaces, the upper boundary of the space shall be taken as the underside of the deck forming the hatch opening unless the boilers, internal combustion machinery or fuel oil installations extend into such hatch, in which case, the volume shall be taken to the top of the hatch trunk or the next material reduction in area of the trunk, whichever is lower. For installations contracted for on or after October 1, 1959. "hatch opening" and "material reduction in area" shall be defined as follows:

(1) By "hatch opening" shall be meant the opening of a hatch trunk the area of which is not more than 40 percent of the maximum area of the machinery space.

(h) At each inspection for certification and at such other times as considered necessary, all carbon dioxide cylinders for fixed, semi-portable, and portable systems shall be examined and replaced if any corrosion is found. They shall also be checked by weighing to determine their contents, and if found to be more than 10 percent under the required content of carbon dioxide, they shall be recharged.

[Paragraph (h) amended by CGFR 57-18, 22 F. R. 3466, May 17, 1957]

§ 34.20-25 Fire extinguishing equipment, other than fixed, for boiler and machinery spaces on tank ships— T/ALL.

(a) The minimum requirements for fire-fighting equipment on all tank ships. which are not fitted with fixed fire extinguishing systems in boiler room and machinery spaces shall be of the type and character specified as follows:

(1) Steam tank ships of more than 750 gross tons: One semiportable fire extinguisher of either the 40-gallon capacity foam type, 100-pound capacity carbon dioxide type, or 50-pound capacity dry chemical type, for each boiler

room.

(2) Steam tank ships of 750 gross tons. and under: One hand portable or semiportable fire extinguisher of either the 20-gallon capacity foam type, 50-pound capacity carbon dioxide type, or 30pound capacity dry chemical type, for each boiler room.

(3) Internal combustion engine driven tank ships of 50 gross tons and upward: One hand portable or semiportable fire

extinguisher of either the 12-gallon capacity foam type, 35-pound capacity carbon dioxide type, or 20-pound capacity dry chemical type, for each 1,000 b. hp. or fraction thereof.

(4) Alternately, approved units having a larger capacity may be used, provided the total capacity is not less than that required for the individual units.

(5) When donkey boilers using oil as fuel are located in the machinery spaces on tank ships propelled by internal combustion engines, a 40-gallon capacity semiportable fire extinguisher of the foam type, or its equivalent as set forth in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph shall be substituted for one of the 12gallon capacity semiportable fire extinguishers, or equivalent, required by subparagraph (3) of this paragraph.

(6) All of the foregoing semiportable fire extinguishers shall be fitted with suitable hose attachments or other approved methods of distributing the foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical in any part of the space to be protected. [Paragraph (a) amended, CGFR 59-21, 24 F.R. 7180, Sept. 5, 1959]

of § 34.15-15, except that the minimum nominal diameter of any steam fire extinguishing pipe shall be 3⁄4 of an inch. [Paragraph (d) amended by CGFR 53-25, 18 F. R. 7847, Dec. 5, 1953]

SUBPART 34.25-HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS § 34.25-1 Hand fire extinguishers; approval-TB/ALL.

(a) Every fire extinguisher provided for and required by this part shall be of an approved type.

[CGFR 60-36, 25 F.R. 10621, Nov. 5, 1960]

§ 34.25-15 Hand fire extinguishers; inspection-TB/ALL. At each inspec

tion for certification and at such other times as considered necessary, the inspector shall determine that all hand portable fire extinguishers are in suitable condition and that the tests and inspections required by § 34.05-1 (b) have been conducted.

[CGFR 57-18, 22 F. R. 3466, May 17, 1957] § 34.25-25 Hand fire extinguishers; number required on tank ships— T/ALL.

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(b) The number of fire extinguishers required by paragraph (a) of this section is based on the ordinary 21⁄2-gallon foam type fire extinguisher and other types of fire extinguishers may be substituted according to the following schedule: One 21⁄2-gallon foam type fire extinguisher is equivalent to one 15-pound carbon dioxide type, or one 10-pound dry chemical type. A 21⁄2-gallon sodaacid type fire extinguisher, or its equivalent in other approved water types, may be substituted for the required foam type fire extinguisher within the accommodation spaces and similar spaces where neither oil nor electrical fires are the primary anticipated hazard.

[Paragraph (b) amended, CGFR 59-21, 24 F.R. 7181, Sept. 5, 1959]

§ 34.40-1 Extinguishing equipment for cargo spaces—B/ALL.

(a) All tank barges of 100 gross tons and over, whose certificate requires that they be manned, and which are not equipped with a steam fire extinguishing system as required on a tank ship, shall be equipped with approved extinguishing equipment of the foam type, carbon di

(b) The fire extinguishers at each location shall be not less than one of the equivalent amount as follows:

(1) 22 gallons of foam; or,

(2) 15 pounds of carbon dioxide; or,
(3) 10 pounds of dry chemical.

(c) In no event shall a manned tank barge or an unmanned tank barge with a pump room be provided with less than one of the equivalent quantities, as follows:

(1) 5 gallons of foam; or,

(2) 30 pounds of carbon dioxide; or, (3) 20 pounds of dry chemical. [Paragraphs (b) and (c) amended, CGFR 59-21, F.R. 7181, Sept. 5, 1959]

35.25-20 Breaking of safety valve seal-TB/ ALL. [Added]

Subpart 35.30-General Safety Rules 35.30-15 Nonsparking tools-TB/ALL. [Revoked]

35.30-20 Emergency equipment-TB/ALL. [Revised]

85.30-30 Portable electrical equipmentTB/ALL. [Added]

35.30-35 Spark producing devices-TB/ALL [Added]

tank barges. [Revoked]

Subpart 35.40-Marking of Fire and Emergency

Equipment

85.40-1
85.40-20 Emergency

General alarm contact maker-
TB/ALL. [Revised]

[Revised]

equipment-TB/ALL.

35.40-25 Fire extinguishers-TB/ALL. [Re

vised]

35.40-30 Instructions for changing steering gear-TB/ALL. (Revised] 35.40-40 Vessel's name on equipmentTB/ALL. [Revised]

AUTHORITY NOTE: In Part 35 the phrase in the citation of authority reading "Interpret or apply sec. 2, 54 Stat. 1028, as amended, sec. 5, 55 Stat. 244, 245, as amended; 46 U. S. C. 463a, 50 U. S. C. App. 1275;" should read: "Interpret or apply sec. 2, 54 Stat. 1028, as amended, sec. 3, 68 Stat. 675; 46 U. S. C. 463a, 50 U. S. C. 198."

SUBPART 35.01-SPECIAL OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS

§ 35.01-1

Inspection prior to making repairs involving riveting, welding, burning, etc.-TB/ALL.

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(b)

(1) When in a port in the United States or its territories and possessions, this inspection shall be made by a gas chemist certificated by the American Bureau of Shipping; however, if the services of such certified gas chemist are not reasonably available, the marine inspector, upon recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor, or their representatives, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual vessel, shall be authorized to make the inspection. If the inspection indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a certificate setting forth that fact in writing and qualified as may be required, shall be issued by the certified gas chemist or the authorized person before the work is started.

[Subparagraph (1) amended, CGFR 59-21, 24 F.R. 7181, Sept. 5, 1959]

35.01-5 Sanitary condition and crew quarters-T/ALL.

(c) Before making any important repairs to or changes in the electrical installation, an inspection shall be made as required by paragraph (f) of § 111.0510 of Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter, and such changes or repairs shall (1) comply with the requirements of this Subchapter J and (2) have the approval of the chief engineer. Miscellaneous electrical appliances intended to provide additional artificial lighting, entertainment, and for personal use, etc. shall also be subject to the approval of the chief engineer. [Paragraph (c) amended by CGFR 55-1, 20 F. R. 1810, Mar. 25, 1955]

§ 35.01-20 Pilot ladders-T/OC. Every tank ship which normally employs a pilot shall have a suitable ladder available for the use of the pilot in addition to ladders required by paragraph (c) of § 33.20-1 of this subchapter. This pilot ladder need not meet the requirements of Subpart 160.017 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

[CGFR 55-1, 20 F. R. 1810, Mar. 25, 1955]

so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. To "operate" means to navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or a vessel. [CGFR 58-40, 23 F. R. 8549, Nov. 1, 1958]

Subpart 35.03-Work Vests [Added]

AUTHORITY: §§ 35.03-1 to 35.03-20 issued under R.S. 4405, as amended, 4417a, as amended, 4462, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 375, 391a, 416. Interpret or apply sec. 2, 54 Stat. 1028, as amended, sec. 3, 68 Stat. 675; 46 U.S.C. 463a, 50 U.S.C. 198; E.O. 10402, 17 F.R. 9917; 3 CFR, 1952 Supp.

SOURCE: §§ 35.03-1 to 35.03-20 contained in CGFR 59-22, 24 F.R. 4960, June 18, 1959. § 35.03-1 Application-TB/ALL.

(a) Provisions of this subpart shall apply to all tank vessels.

§ 35.03-5 Approved unicellular plastic foam work vests-TB/ALL.

(a) Buoyant work vests carried under the permissive authority of this subpart shall conform to the specifications contained in Subpart 160.053 in Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. § 35.03-10

Use-TB/ALL.

(a) Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety apparel and may be carried aboard tank vessels to be worn by crew members when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. They shall be used under the supervision and control of designated ship's officers. When carried, such vests shall not be accepted in lieu of any portion of the required number of approved life preservers and shall not be substituted for the approved life preservers required to be worn during drills and emergencies.

§ 35.03-15 Shipboard ALL.

stowage-TB/

marine inspector with a Coast Guard stamp. If a work vest is found not to be in a serviceable condition, then such work vest shall be removed from the vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, it shall be destroyed or mutilated in the presence of a marine inspector so as to prevent its continued use as a work vest.

SUBPART 35.05-OFFICERS AND CREWS

§ 35.05-15 Watchman for a tank vessel-TB/ALL—(a) Manned tank vessel. At least one member of the crew of a manned tank vessel shall be on board at all times except when the vessel is gas free or is moored at a dock or terminal at which watchman service is provided.

Unmanned barge. (1) A strict watch of each unmanned barge in tow shall be maintained from the towing vessel while under way.

(2) When a barge is moored but not gas free, at least one of the following precautions shall be taken:

(i) The barge shall be under the observation of a watchman who may be a member of the complement of the towing vessel, or a terminal employee, or other competent person responsible for the security of the barge and for keeping unauthorized persons off the barge; or,

(ii) All cargo tank hatches shall be clearly marked in not less than 3-inch lettering, "DANGER-KEEP OUT," and in addition all hatch covers shall be closed and dogged down, or otherwise secured, by a tool-operated device, such as a length of pipe, so that no person can open the hatch by use of bare hands alone.

CODIFICATION: In § 35.05-15, the section heading and paragraph (a) were amended by CGFR 56-35, 21 F.R. 6709, Sept. 6, 1956. Subsequently, paragraph (b) was amended by CGFR 60-36, 25 F.R. 10621, Nov. 5, 1960. SUBPART 35.10-FIRE AND EMERGENCY

SUBPART 35.20-NAVIGATION

§ 35.20-1 Notice to mariners; aids to navigation-T/OCLB.

[Headnote amended by CGFR 55-28, 20 F. R. 4461, June 25, 1955]

§ 35.20-20 Master's and officer's responsibility—TB/ALL.

Nothing in this part shall exonerate any master or officer in command from the consequences of any neglect to keep a proper lookout or the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case. [CGFR 59-24, 24 F.R. 5023, June 20, 1959]

SUBPART 35.25-ENGINE DEPARTMENT § 35.25-5 Repairs of boilers and unfired pressure vessels and reports of repairs or accidents by chief engineer-TB/ALL.

(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 port where the repairs are to be made.

(b) In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item itself 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.

[CGFR 59-21, 24 F.R. 7181, Sept. 5, 1959]

§ 35.25-15 Carrying of excess steam-TB/ALL. It shall be the duty of the chief engineer of any tank vessel to see that a steam pressure is not carried in excess of that allowed by the certificate of inspection, and to see that the safety valves, once set and sealed by the inspector are in no way tampered with or made inoperative except as provided in Section 35.25-20.

[CGFR 55–1, 20 F. R. 1810, Mar. 25, 1955]

§ 35.25-20 Breaking of safety valve seal-TB/ALL. 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