(a) Each cargo transfer system must have an alarm to signal a malfunction or failure in the system.
(b) The alarm must sound automatically in the control room and:
(1) Be capable of being activated at the pumping platform complex;
(2) Have a signal audible in all areas of the pumping platform complex, except in areas under paragraph (b)(3) of this section;
(3) Have a high intensity flashing light in areas of high ambient noise levels where hearing protection is required under § 150.615 of this chapter; and
(4) Be distinguishable from the general alarm.
(c) Tankers calling on unmanned deepwater ports must be equipped with a transfer system alarm described in this section.