46 C.F.R. § 154.405

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 154.405 - Design vapor pressure (P[o]) of a cargo tank
(a) The design vapor pressure (Po) of a cargo tank must be equal to or greater than the MARVS.
(b) The Po of a cargo tank must be equal to or greater than the vapor pressure of the cargo at 45 °C (113 °F) if:
(1) The cargo tank has no temperature control for the cargo; and
(2) The vapor pressure of the cargo results solely from ambient temperature.
(c) The Po of a cargo tank may be exceeded under harbor conditions if specially approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG).

46 C.F.R. §154.405

CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983