46 CFR 32.55-35 - Venting of cargo tanks on tank vessels constructed prior to November 10, 1936

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: May 14, 2024

View all text of Subpart 32.55 [§ 32.55-1 - § 32.55-50]

§ 32.55-35 - Venting of cargo tanks on tank vessels constructed prior to November 10, 1936—TB/ALL.

The venting of cargo tanks of tank vessels, the construction or alteration of which was started prior to November 10, 1936, shall be made to equal the requirements of tank vessels constructed before July 1, 1951, where the changes are, in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, necessary in the interests of safety: Provided, That on such vessels carrying Grade A cargo the requirements in § 32.55-30(b) shall be met.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703,3719; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Subpart 32.59 also issued under the authority of Sec. 4109, Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 515

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16671, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 32.55-35