---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 105.15"
title: "46"
number: "105.15"
heading: "Cargo transfer operations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/105.15"
---

# §105.15. Cargo transfer operations.


During a transfer operation involving bulk liquid flammable or combustible cargoes—

- (a) The operation must comply with any conditions listed in the vessel's certificate of compliance;
- (b) The person in charge of the operation must ensure that—
  - (1) Any galley fire is safely maintained during the operation or immediately extinguished if it cannot be so maintained; and
  - (2) **No smoking takes place in the vicinity of the operation.**
- (c) A red flag by day or a red electric lantern at night, visible on all sides, must be used to signal a dockside transfer operation. For non-dockside transfer operations, a red flag must be used to signal the operation; and
- (d) During a dockside transfer operation, a placard must be displayed to warn persons approaching the gangway. The placard must use letters at least 2 inches high, bear the heading “Warning,” and prohibit open lights, smoking, or visitors.
- (e) The vessel, personnel, and operation are subject to all applicable pollution prevention requirements set forth in 33 CFR parts [155](/cfr/33/part155.md) and [156](/cfr/33/part156.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 6 U.S.C. 468(b); 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703, 4502; E.O. 12777, sec. 2(d)(2) and (f), 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: 81 FR 13283, Mar. 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.