Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.

  1. Law
  2. CFR 46
  3. Shipping
  4. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  5. Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes
  6. Ships Carrying Bulk Liquid, Liquefied Gas, or Compressed Gas Hazardous Materials
  7. Operations
  8. Cargo Transfer Procedures
  9. Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.

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§ 153.981 Leaving room in tank for cargo expansion.

The person in charge of cargo transfer shall ensure that the amount of cargo in a tank does not exceed the tank's capacity at any ambient temperature between −18 °C (approx. 0 °F) and 46 °C (approx. 115 °F).


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