46 C.F.R. § 39.20-13   High and low vapor pressure protection for tankships—T/ALL.


Title 46 - Shipping


Title 46: Shipping
PART 39—VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
Subpart 39.20—Design and Equipment

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§ 39.20-13   High and low vapor pressure protection for tankships—T/ALL.

Each tankship vapor collection system must be fitted with a pressure sensing device that senses the pressure in the main vapor collection line, which:

(a) Has a pressure indicator located on the vessel where the cargo transfer is controlled; and

(b) Has a high pressure and a low pressure alarm that:

(1) Is audible and visible on the vessel where cargo transfer is controlled;

(2) Alarms at a high pressure of not more than 90 percent of the lowest pressure relief valve setting in the cargo tank venting system; and

(3) Alarms at a low pressure of not less than four inches water gauge (0.144 psig) for an inerted tankship, or the lowest vacuum relief valve setting in the cargo tank venting system for a non-inerted tankship.

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