46 CFR 153.953 - Signals during cargo transfer.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

View all text of Subpart C [§ 153.900 - § 153.1504]

§ 153.953 - Signals during cargo transfer.

The master shall ensure that:

(a) The tankship displays a red flag in the day and a red light at night when transferring cargo while fast to a dock;

(b) The tankship displays a red flag when transferring cargo while at anchor; and

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b)

source: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 153.953