46 C.F.R. Subpart 148.02—Vessel Requirements
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Carriers may not accept for transportation nor transport by vessel in bulk any solid hazardous materials listed in §148.01–7(a) of this part, unless the hazardous materials offered for such shipment is accompanied by a shipping paper on which the following information is shown: (1) The shipping name and hazard class of the hazardous material as listed in §148.01–7(a) of this part. (2) The quantity of the hazardous material to be transported. (3) The name and address of the U.S. shipper or his authorized representative. (4) A certification which bears the following statement, signed by the shipper or his authorized representative: “This is to certify that the above-named hazardous material is properly named, prepared, and otherwise in proper condition for bulk shipment by vessel in accordance with the applicable regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard”. (b) For import shipments, the consignee shall advise the carrier or foreign shipper (consignor) of the applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The carrier or foreign shipper (consignor) shall then furnish the information required in paragraph (a) of this section, as advised by the consignee, either on the shipping papers or dangerous cargo manifest. (c) The shipping paper required in paragraph (a) of this section must be kept on board the towing vessel along with the dangerous cargo manifest (§148.02–3 of this subpart) except when the shipment is by an unmanned barge in which case it may be kept on board the towing vessel. When an unmanned barge is moored, the shipping paper must remain on board the barge, in a readily retrievable location, such as a metal tube attached to the barge. (a) Each vessel, except for unmanned barges, transporting solid hazardous materials in bulk under the terms of this part must have on board a dangerous cargo manifest, kept in a conspicuous place on or near the bridge house, on which the following information is entered: (1) Name of vessel and official number. (If the vessel has no official number, the international radio call sign must be substituted.) (2) Nationality of vessel. (3) The name of the hazardous material as listed in §148.01–7(a) of this part. (4) The hold(s) in which the material is being transported. (5) The quantity of the material loaded in each hold. (6) Date and signature of Master of the vessel's owner or his authorized representative to acknowledge correctness of the dangerous cargo manifest. (b) [Reserved] In the event of an incident involving hazardous materials, an immediate report must be sent in accordance with 49 CFR 171.15.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 148—CARRIAGE OF SOLID HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN BULK
Subpart 148.02—Vessel Requirements
§ 148.02-1 Shipping papers.
§ 148.02-3 Dangerous cargo manifest.
§ 148.02-5 Report of hazardous materials incidents.
