46 CFR § 153.463 Ships Carrying Bulk Liquid, Liquefied Gas, or Compressed Gas Hazardous Materials

§ 153.463 Vent system discharges.

Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 153

The discharge of a venting system must be at least 10 m (approx. 32.8 ft) from an ignition source if:

(a) The cargo tank is endorsed to carry a flammable or combustible cargo; and

(b) Table 1 requires the cargo to have a PV venting system.

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