46 CFR 154.305 - Segregation of hold spaces from the sea.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

§ 154.305 - Segregation of hold spaces from the sea.

In vessels having cargo containment systems required by this part to have a secondary barrier, hold spaces must be segregated from the sea by:

(a) A double bottom if the cargo tanks meet this part for design temperatures colder than −10 °C (14 °F); and

(b) Wing tanks if the cargo tanks meet this part for design temperatures colder than −55 °C (−67 °F).

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703,9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 154.305