§ 113.112 Declaration of inspection.

After completing the inspection required by § 113.111 and prior to giving his approval to start the cargo transfer operation, the Master or Senior Deck Officer on duty shall fill in the following Declaration of Inspection in duplicate. The original of the Declaration of Inspection shall be kept aboard for the information of authorized persons. The duplicate shall be available to the Panama Canal Company Oil Plant Foreman or his representative who shall on demand be given the opportunity to satisfy himself that the condition of the vessel is as stated in the Declaration of Inspection.

DECLARATION OF INSPECTION PRIOR TO BULK CARGO TRANSFER

(d) Is cargo hose of sufficient length properly connected and supported, and are cargo valves properly set?

(e) Have all cargo hose connections for transferring Grade "A", "B", and "C" cargoes been made to the vessel's pipe lines?

(f) Are there any fires or open flames present on the deck or in any compartment which is located, on, facing, open and adjacent to that part of the deck on which the cargo hose is connected?

(g) Has the shore terminal or other tank vessel concerned reported itself in readiness for transfer of cargo?

(h) Are sea valves connected to the cargo piping system closed?

(i) If Grade "A", "B", and "C" cargoes are to be transferred and the boiler fires are lighted, has an inspection been made to determine that they may be operated with reasonable safety?

(j) If Grade "A", "B", and "C" cargoes are to be transferred and galley fires are lighted, has an inspection been made to determine that they may be operated with reasonable safety?

§ 113.113 Duties of Senior Deck Officer during transfer operations.

The Senior Deck Officer on duty shall control the operations as follows:

(a) Supervise the operations of cargo system valves.

(b) Start transfer of cargo slowly.

(c) Observe hose and connections for leakage.

(d) Observe operating pressure on cargo system.

(e) Observe rate of loading for the purpose of avoiding overflow of tanks.

(f) Ascertain that ship's valves shall not be closed against loading pressure during loading operations until Panama Canal Company Oil Plant Foreman has been notified.

§ 113.114 When

transfer operations may not be commenced or continued. Transfer operations shall not be commenced or, if started, shall be discontinued, in any of the following circumstances:

(a) During severe electrical storms. (b) If a fire occurs on the wharf or on the tanker or in the vicinity.

(c) If a self-propelled vessel comes alongside in way of cargo tanks of a tanker or tank barge which is transferring Grade "A", "B", and "C" cargo.

(d) When another vessel is being moored to a terminal wharf where a tank vessel is transferring cargo, if in the judgment of the Master or Senior Deck Officer on duty and the Panama Canal Company Oil Plant Foreman or his representative conditions arise under which continued operations may be hazardous. § 113.115 Mooring alongside vessels; handling cargo across deck of another vessel.

No vessel shall be moored alongside another vessel while the latter is transferring grade "A", "B", or "C" cargoes. Grade "A", "B", or "C" cargoes shall not be handled across the deck of another vessel except in the case of United States Government vessels when Military Service Officials advise the Port Captain of

military need for such action and the Port Captain approves.

§ 113.116 Deck officer to be on duty.

There shall be a deck officer on duty and readily available at all times during bunkering or cargo transfer operations. § 113.117 Transfer of cargo from vessel

to vessel. Transfer of Grade "A", "B" or "C" cargoes from vessel to vessel shall not be permitted in Canal Zone waters except under emergency conditions or military service need: Provided, That before such transfers are made permission must be obtained from the Port Captain or his representative. Grade "D" and "E" cargoes shall not be transferred from ship to ship unless special permission has been obtained from the Port Captain, or his representative.

Grade "D" and "E" cargoes may be loaded through open end hoses into tanks qualified to carry Grade "D" and "E" cargoes. This manner of loading Grade "D" and "E" cargoes shall not be permitted into tanks that have formerly carried Grades "A", "B" or "C" cargoes unless the tanks have been gas freed since last carrying Grades "A", "B" or "C" cargoes. The following procedure shall be followed when loading:

(a) At start of loading the hose shall extend to the bottom of the tank, and loading end of hose shall be kept submerged until completion of loading operations.

(b) Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent excessive movement of the hose.

a vessel at an oil berth shall have steam up and be ready to move at short notice. § 113.121 Responsibility for connections and operations.

Responsibility for all connections and operations aboard the vessel during bunkering or cargo transfer operations remains with the vessel's crew.

§ 113.122

Transfer of package goods, freight, and ship's stores.

(a) Package goods, freight and ship's stores shall not be loaded or discharged during the transfer of Grade “A," "B" or "C" cargoes until an inspection by the Senior Deck Officer on duty and the Panama Canal Company Oil Plant Foreman has been made, and in their judgment such loading or discharging can be done with reasonable safety. Explosives as cargo shall not be loaded or carried on any tank vessel containing "A," "B" or "C" cargo.

(b) Before loading or unloading package goods, freight or stores in any compartment near or adjacent to tanks carrying Grade "A", "B" or "C" cargoes, inspection shall be made by an authorized Fanama Canal Company chemist to determine whether in his judgment the handling of such package goods, freight or stores is reasonably safe. Where package goods and general cargo is carried directly over bulk cargo tanks, it shall be properly dunnaged to prevent chafing of metal parts and securely lashed or stowed, and such space shall be adequately ventilated. Blowers or ventilators fitted with heads for natural ventilation will be approved for this purpose.

(c) Grade "A", "B", "C" or "D" cargo in containers shall be marked and packaged in accordance with United States Coast Guard regulations or regulations as established by any other recognized governmental agency. These containers shall be stowed in accordance with United States Coast Guard regulations or regulations as established by any other recognized governmental agency.

(d) Package goods, freight or stores shall not be handled over a cargo hose while hose is in service and under pres

be installed between the pump and the shut-off valve in the pump discharge and piped back into the suction. The relief valve setting shall not exceed the pressure for which the piping system is designed.

(b) A pressure gauge shall be installed for each pump discharge and it shall be located at a point visible with respect to the pump controls.

(c) Cargo hose, when carried on tank vessels shall be of a grade suitable for oil service, and shall be designed to withstand the pressure of the shut-off head of the cargo pump or pump relief valve setting, less static head, but in no case less than 100 pounds per square inch.

(d) The cargo piping of all tank vessels transferring cargo in the Canal Zone shall be tight.

(a) Manila, hemp, or synthetic fiber ropes shall be used for mooring to piers, lock walls or buoys.

(b) While moored to piers and during transit, except when entering or passing through locks, vessels carrying flammable or combustible cargoes shall have connecting shackles or wire pendents of sufficient strength, one forward and one aft, fastened to bitts or to the deck and overboard, so that they can be used for emergency towing.

(c) No tanks shall be cleaned in Canal Zone waters without permission of Panama Canal authorities. Tank cleaning and repairing shall be done in accordance with Panama Canal Rules and Regulations for Repairs to Ships and Structures Containing Gases.

(d) Vessels transporting Grade “A," "B," or "C" cargo shall start transit of the Canal at the discretion of the Port Captain concerned, with due regard to the safety of the Canal and the shipping in transit. So far as practicable, they will be dispatched through Gaillard Cut so as not to meet any traffic therein.

(e) Normally vessels transporting Grade "A,” “B,” or “C” cargo when overdraft, as defined in § 103.28, shall transit

the Canal during daylight hours only: Provided, That the Port Captain may when he considers it safe and reasonable to do so, permit such vessels to transit during other hours.

(f) Grade "A," "B," or "C" vessels shall be prepared to keep the tank top decks effectively covered with a film of water throughout the transit when such action is required by the Canal authorities.

§ 113.126

Requirements concerning liquified flammable gases.

(a) Cargo tanks shall be designed and installed in accordance with Part 38, Subchapter D, United States Coast Guard Tank Vessel Regulations (46 CFR Part 38), or regulations of any recognized agency that are substantially equivalent thereto.

(b) Piping, valves, fittings and accessory equipment shall be in accordance with Part 38, Subchapter D, United States Coast Guard Tank Vessel Regulations (46 CFR Part 38), or regulations of any Governmental agency that are substantially equivalent thereto.

(c) Filling densities shall be in accordance with Part 38, Subchapter D, United States Coast Guard Tank Vessel Regulations (46 CFR Part 38), latest revision.

(d) Cargo hose. (1) Flexible metal hose fabricated of seamless steel pipe and flexible joints of steel or bronze, or hose fabricated of other suitable material resistant to the action of liquified flammable gases shall be fitted to the liquid and vapor lines during filling and discharging of the tanks.

(2) Hose subject to tank pressure shall be designed for a bursting pressure of not less than five times the maximum safety relief valve setting of the tank.

(3) Hose subject to discharge pressure of pumps or vapor compressors shall be designed for a bursting pressure of not less than five times the pressure setting of the pump or compressor relief valve.

(4) Before being placed into service each new cargo hose, with all necessary fittings attached, shall be tested hydrostatically by the manufacturer to a pressure of not less than twice the maximum pressure to which it may be subjected. The hose shall be marked with the maximum pressure guaranteed by the manufacturer.

(e) The tank vessel shall be electrically connected to the shore piping prior to connecting the cargo hose. This electrical connection shall be maintained until after the cargo hose has been disconnected and any spillage has been removed.

(f) Cargo tanks shall be vented in accordance with Part 38, Subchapter D, United States Coast Guard Tank Vessel Regulations (46 CFR Part 38).

(g) Each tank shall be subjected to an internal examination biennially at the annual inspection period. Each lagged tank shall be subjected to an external inspection at least once every 8 years by having jacket and lagging removed.

(h) Each tank shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test at the annual inspection period on the eighth year of the installation, and a like test shall be applied every fourth year thereafter. The hydrostatic test shall be equal to one and one-half times the allowable pressure as determined by the safety relief valve setting. If the jacket and lagging are not removed during the internal hydrostatic tests, the tank shall hold the hydrostatic pressure for at least 20 minutes without pressure drop.

(a) Tank vessels transporting hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk shall be inspected in accordance with the provisions of §§ 113.91 through 113.127. Conditions and design of tank vessels not specifically covered by the provisions of §§ 113.91 through 113.127 shall conform to the United States Coast Guard regulations for tank vessels or equivalent.

(b) When a tank vessel is found to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, a Certificate of Inspection shall be issued by the Board of Local Inspectors of the Canal Zone Government which shall be endorsed as follows: "Inspected and approved for the carriage of Grade 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' bulk oil cargo (as the case may be)."

Subpart D-Other Hazardous
Materials

ognized governmental agency with respect to the handling and storage of such cargo and the precautionary measures to be taken in connection therewith. The provisions of §§ 113.3 through 113.7 and 113.43 apply to vessels carrying cargoes of ammonium nitrate: Provided, however, That specially packaged ammonium nitrate may be discharged in limited quantities at Canal Zone piers if permission is obtained in advance from the Port Captain of the intended port of discharge.

§ 113.162 Irradiated fuel elements and special nuclear materials; shipments originating in, or destined to, a port of the United States.

A vessel carrying irradiated fuel elements or special nuclear materials criginating in, or destined to, a port of the United States, shall comply with all regulations issued by the United States Atomic Energy Commission and the United States Coast Guard with regard to the packaging, handling, stowage, storage, and movement of such cargo and the precautionary measures to be taken in connection therewith. In addition, the following requirements apply to the carrying of such cargo by such a vessel:

(a) A vessel proposed for carrying such cargo must be approved in advance by the Panama Canal Company. The vessel proposed must be one which has previously transited the Canal and one which has not manifested adverse handling characteristics in its Canal transit(s).

(b) Any cask containing irradiated fuel elements, or special nuclear materials, together with any attachments thereto, may not weigh more than 150 tons.

(c) Upon arrival of a vessel carrying such cargo at a port of the Canal Zone, the Master shall deliver to the Boarding Officer a loading certificate issued by the United States Coast Guard, or, if no such loading certificate is available, the Master, upon arrival, shall submit to the Boarding Officer a declaration as follows:

and were packed and stowed in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and the United States Coast Guard.

The materials are in hold(s) –

or on deck in the following locations

The packing and stowing has not been disturbed since leaving the port of

(Date)

§ 113.163

(Master's signature)

Same; shipments not originating in or destined to a port of the United States.

A vessel carrying irradiated fuel elements or special nuclear materials not originating in, or destined to, a port of the United States, may not transit the Canal or enter Canal Zone waters unless prior permission therefor has been obtained from the Canal authorities. Such permission may not be granted without adequate provision for indemnity covering public liability and loss to the United States or any agency thereof, comparable in general scope to the protection afforded under section 170 of the United States Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as added by Public Law 85-256 (71 Stat. 576), (Price-Anderson Act) as further amended.

CROSS REFERENCE: For section 170 of United
States Atomic Energy Act, see 42 U.S.C. 2210.
Subpart E-Penalties for Violation
§ 113.181 Penalties for violation.

Whoever violates any of the provisions of §§ 113.1 to 113.163 is subject to punishment as provided in 2 C.Z.C. 1331, 76A Stat. 46, by a fine of not more than $100, or by imprisonment in jail for not more than 30 days, or by both.

dent by 2 C.Z.C. 1331, 76A Stat. 46, and delegated to Secretary of Army by §3.1(a) (1) of this chapter.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 115 appear at 31 F.R. 12310, Sept. 16, 1966, unless otherwise noted.

§ 115.1 Board of Local Inspectors; Supervising Inspector.

(a) The Board of Local Inspectors of the Canal Zone Government, constituted as provided in § 115.2, shall perform, conduct and execute, under the supervision of the Supervising Inspector:

(1) The investigations called for by 2 C.Z.C. 297, 76A Stat. 25;

(2) The functions and responsibilities with which it is vested by this part and by Parts 117, 119, and 121 of this chapter; and

(3) Such other duties in matters of a marine character as it may be assigned from time to time by the Governor.

(b) The Marine Director of the Panama Canal Company shall serve, ex officio, as Supervising Inspector of the Canal Zone Government except when he is designated to serve as Chairman of the Board in accordance with § 115.2(c). When the Marine Director is so designated, the Lieutenant Governor of the Canal Zone, or such other official as the Governor may designate in his stead, shall serve as Supervising Inspector. [31 F.R. 12310, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 35 F.R. 12274, July 31, 1970]

§ 115.2 Composition of Board.

(a) The Board of Local Inspectors, referred to in this part as "the Board," shall, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, consist of the following officials who shall serve, ex officio, in the capacities stated: (1) Chief, Navigation Division, Chairman;

as

(2) Port Captain, Balboa, as member; and

(3) Port Captain, Cristobal, as member.

(b) Where the subject matter of circumstances of a particular accident warrant such action, the Supervising Inspector may designate the Chief, Industrial Division or the Superintendent, Terminal Division, or both, to serve, ex officio, as members of the Board in place of either or both of the members listed in paragraph (a) (2) and (3) of this section. In the absence of the Chief, Navigation Division, the senior Port Captain then on the Board shall act as Chairman.