§154.707. Cargo boil-off as fuel: Ventilation. — Inbound Citations

(18) Section 154.707.

(6) If the vessel carries methane, a description of the systems for cargo temperature and pressure control. (See §§ 154.703 through 154.709).

When the vessel is on the navigable waters of the United States, the master shall ensure that the cargo pressure and temperature control system under §§ 154.701 through 154.709 is operating and that venting of cargo is unnecessary to maintain cargo temperature and pressure control, except under emergency conditions.

(a) Each cargo boil-off fuel system under § 154.703(c) must meet §§ 154.706 through 154.709.

(b) Each double wall pipe or vent duct must terminate in the ventilation hood or casing under § 154.707(a). Continuous gas detection must be installed to indicate leaks in the hood or casing.

(2) Loss of the ventilation under § 154.706(a)(2) or § 154.707(c); or