46 C.F.R. Subpart 105.05—Application
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) The provisions of this part, with the exception of Subpart 105.90, shall apply to all commercial fishing vessels of not more than 500 gross tons used in the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for on or after December 1, 1969, and all vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons used in the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for on or after May 31, 1976 which have or propose to have permanently or temporarily installed tanks or containers for dispensing petroleum products, Grades B and lower flammable or combustible liquids, in bulk in limited quantities. (b) The provisions of Subpart 105.90 shall apply to all commercial fishing vessels of not more than 500 gross tons used in the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which was contracted for prior to December 1, 1969, and all vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons used in the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for prior to May 31, 1976 which have or propose to have permanently or temporarily installed tanks or containers for dispensing petroleum products, Grades B and lower flammable or combustible liquids, in bulk in limited quantities. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as amended by CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] (a) Commercial fishing vessels shall not transport Grade A flammable liquids in bulk. (See §105.10–15(a) for definition of Grade A flammable liquid.) (b) On commercial fishing vessels, temporarily installed dispensing tanks or containers shall not be installed or carried below deck or in closed compartments on or above the deck. (a) New vessels. In the application of the regulations in this part, the term “new vessels” means any commercial fishing vessel of not more than 500 gross tons used in the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for on or after December 1, 1969, and vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons used in the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for on or after May 31, 1976. (b) Existing vessels. In the application of the regulations in this part, the term “existing vessels” means any commercial fishing vessel of not more than 500 gross tons used in the salmon or crab fisheries of Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for prior to December 1, 1969, and vessels of not more than 5000 gross tons used in the processing and assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the construction of which is contracted for prior to May 31, 1976. [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] (a) The only types of commercial fishing vessels to which the provisions of this part apply are self-propelled manned vessels with one of the following: (1) Permanently installed dispensing tanks or containers on open decks. (2) Permanently installed dispensing tanks or containers located below deck or in closed compartments. (3) Temporary dispensing tanks or containers installed on open decks. [CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976] (a) The intent of the regulations in this part is to prescribe special requirements for commercial fishing vessels which are otherwise exempt from requirements of vessel inspection, but by reason of occasionally engaging in the service of carrying on board and dispensing liquid inflammable and combustible cargo in bulk are subject to certain requirements of 46 U.S.C. section 3702. (b) The application of the regulations governing petroleum products in bulk is limited to that portion of the vessel involved in the storage, carriage, and handling of such products. This shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Permanently or temporarily installed tanks or containers; (2) Compartments, areas or places where such tanks or containers are placed; (3) Fuel filling systems; (4) Fuel venting systems; (5) Fuel piping and pumping systems. (c) The regulations in this part also state the manning, crew requirements, and officers for those vessels when required by other specific provisions of law. (1) Vessels carrying flammable or combustible liquids in bulk are required by 46 U.S.C. 3702, to have aboard certificated tankermen. (2) Vessels of 200 gross tons and upward and operating on the high seas are subject to the Officers' Competency Certificate Convention, 1936, and 46 U.S.C. 8304, regarding licensed masters, mates, chief engineers, and assistant engineers. [CGFR 69–53, 34 FR July 4, 1969, as amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Subpart 105.05—Application
§ 105.05-1 Commercial fishing vessels dispensing petroleum products.
§ 105.05-2 Prohibitions regarding petroleum products.
§ 105.05-3 New vessels and existing vessels for the purpose of application of regulations in this part.
§ 105.05-5 Types of vessels.
§ 105.05-10 Intent of regulations.
