46 C.F.R. Subpart 105.45—Special Operating Requirements
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) A commercial fishing vessel must have aboard a letter of compliance valid under subpart 105.15 of this part and must be in compliance with the requirements in the letter while dispensing petroleum products. This letter of compliance issued to a vessel will state— (1) The number of crewmembers required to hold documents endorsed as tankermen under part 13 of this chapter; and (2) For each vessel of 200 gross tons or over, the complement of officers under Title 46 U.S.C. 8304. (b) Each person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to or from a cargo tank shall hold— (1) A valid merchant mariner's document endorsed as “Tankerman-PIC” or restricted “Tankerman-PIC” authorizing transfer of the classification of cargo involved; or (2) A valid license authorizing service as master, mate, pilot, or engineer. [CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995] (a) Galley fires are normally permitted during cargo transfer operations. However, prior to transferring Grade B or C cargoes, the tankerman shall make an inspection to determine whether in his judgment galley fires may be maintained with reasonable safety during the transfer operations. (a) Smoking is prohibited during and in the vicinity of the transfer operations. At other times the senior officer on duty shall designate when and where the crew may smoke. (a) During transfer of cargo while fast to a dock, a red signal (flag by day and electric lantern at night) shall be so placed that it will be visible on all sides. At all other times of transfer a red flag only shall be displayed. (a) Warning placards shall be kept at hand for display while a vessel is fast to a dock during transfer of cargo, to warn persons approaching the gangway. The placard shall state in letters not less than 2 inches high substantially as follows: Warning
No open lights. No smoking. No visitors.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Subpart 105.45—Special Operating Requirements
§ 105.45-1 Loading or dispensing petroleum products.
§ 105.45-5 Galley fires.
§ 105.45-10 Smoking.
§ 105.45-15 Warning signals and signs.
§ 105.45-20 Warning sign at gangway.
