46 C.F.R. § 64.77

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 64.77 - Inspection and test

For the handling and stowage requirements in § 98.30-3 of this chapter, each MPT must pass the following inspections and tests conducted by the owner or the owner's representative:

(a) Pressure relief and vacuum relief devices must be inspected one time or more during each 12 month period of service in accordance with § 64.79 .

(b) An MPT must be inspected during the 30 months before any month in which it is in service in accordance with § 64.81 .

(c) An MPT must pass a hydrostatic test in accordance with § 64.83 during the 60 months before any month in which it is in service.

(d) After each welded repair, an MPT must pass a hydrostatic test in accordance with § 64.83 .

46 C.F.R. §64.77

CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22950, June 25, 1974, as amended by CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37410, Sept. 11, 1990