Section 127.315 - Preliminary transfer inspectionBefore transferring LNG, the person in charge of shoreside transfer operations must-
(a) Inspect the transfer piping and equipment to be used during the transfer and replace any worn or inoperable parts;(b) For each of the vessel's cargo tanks from which cargo will be transferred, note the pressure, temperature, and volume to ensure they are safe for transfer;(c) Review and agree with the person in charge of cargo transfer on the vessel to-(1) The sequence of transfer operations;(3) The duties, location, and watches of each person assigned for transfer operations; and(4) Emergency procedures from the examined Emergency Manual;(d) Ensure that transfer connections allow the vessel to move to the limits of its moorings without placing strain on the loading arm or transfer piping system;(e) Ensure that each part of the transfer system is aligned to allow the flow of LNG to the desired location;(f) Ensure that warning signs that warn that LNG is being transferred, are displayed;(g) Eliminate all ignition sources in the marine transfer area for LNG;(h) Ensure that personnel are on duty in accordance with the examined Operations Manual; and(i) Test the following to determine that they are operable:(1) The sensing and alarm systems.(2) The emergency shutdown system.(3) The communication systems.CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995; USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5691, Feb. 2, 2022