46 CFR 98.25-85 - Electrical bonding.

Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 19, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Nov 24, 2025

View all text of Subpart 98.25 [§ 98.25-1 - § 98.25-97]

§ 98.25-85 - Electrical bonding.

(a) Each cargo tank shall be electrically grounded to the hull. The cargo 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.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970]

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306,3307,3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 98.25-85