Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 19, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Nov 24, 2025
§ 35.35-40 - Conditions under which transfer operations shall not be commenced or if started shall be discontinued—TB/ALL.

Cargo transfer operations shall not be started or, if started, shall be discontinued under the following conditions:

(a) During severe electrical storms.

(b) If a fire occurs on the wharf or on the tanker or in the vicinity.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703,6101,70011,70034; 49 U.S.C. 5103,5106; Executive Order 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16704, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 35.35-40