33 CFR § 401.70 Seaway Regulations and Rules

§ 401.70 Fendering—explosive and hazardous cargo vessels.

Current through Sep 9, 2026 · Read all of Part 401

All explosive vessels requiring a Seaway Explosives Permission Letter in accordance with § 401.68 and all tankers carrying cargo with a flashpoint of up to 61 °C, except those carrying such cargo in center tanks with gas free wing tanks, shall be equipped with a sufficient number of non-metallic fenders on each side to prevent any metallic part of the vessel from touching the side of a dock or lock wall.

[72 FR 2620, Jan. 22, 2007]

← § 401.69 Hazardous cargo vessels.§ 401.71 Signals—explosive or hazardous cargo vessels. →