[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR150.413]

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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 150--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart D--Oil Transfer Operations
 
Sec. 150.413  Requirements for oil transfer.

    No person may transfer oil through an OTS unless:
    (a) Before connecting the hose string to the vessel manifold at the 
start of each oil transfer operation, it is determined by in-place 
visual examination that the hose string in use for that transfer 
operation has no leakage, loose covers, kinks, bulges, soft spots, and 
no gouges, cuts, or slashes that penetrate the hose reinforcement;

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    (b) During each oil transfer operation, it is determined by visual 
examination that the hose string in use for that transfer operation has 
no leakage;
    (c) The vessel's mooring attachment to the SPM is strong enough to 
hold in all expected conditions of surge, current, and weather;
    (d) Oil transfer hoses are long enough to allow the vessel to move 
to the limits of its mooring attachment to the SPM without placing 
strain on the hoses;
    (e) Each oil transfer hose is supported in a manner that prevents 
strain on its coupling;
    (f) Each part of the OTS necessary to allow the flow of oil is lined 
up for the transfer;
    (g) Each part of the OTS not necessary for the transfer operation is 
securely blanked or shut off;
    (h) Except when used to receive or discharge ballast, each overboard 
discharge or sea suction valve that is connected to the vessel's oil 
transfer, ballast, or cargo tank systems is sealed, lashed, or locked in 
the closed position;
    (i) Each connection in the OTS meets the requirements of Sec. 
150.415;
    (j) The discharge containment and removal material and equipment 
required by Sec. 149.319 of this chapter is in place;
    (k) Each scupper and overboard drain on the vessel is closed;
    (l) Any continuing loss of oil from the coupling at the vessel 
manifold does not overflow the drip pan under the manifold;
    (m) The communications equipment required by Sec. 149.317 of this 
chapter is operative for the transfer operation;
    (n) The emergency means of shutdown required by Part 149 of this 
chapter is in position and operative;
    (o) The Cargo Transfer Supervisor, Cargo Transfer Assistant, and any 
other designated personnel are on duty and present to conduct the 
transfer operations in accordance with the Operations Manual and with 
the oil transfer procedures that apply to the vessel during the transfer 
operation;
    (p) The vessel's officer in charge of cargo transfer and the Cargo 
Transfer Assistant have held a conference and each understands the 
following details of the transfer operations:
    (1) The identity of the product to be transferred.
    (2) The sequence of transfer operations.
    (3) The transfer rate.
    (4) The name or title and location of each person participating in 
the transfer operation.
    (5) Particulars of the transferring and receiving systems.
    (6) Critical stages of the transfer operation.
    (7) Federal regulations that apply to the transfer of oil.
    (8) Emergency procedures.
    (9) Discharge containment procedures.
    (10) Discharge reporting procedures.
    (11) Watch or shift arrangement.
    (12) Transfer shutdown procedures;
    (q) The vessel's officer in charge of cargo transfer and the Cargo 
Transfer Assistant agree to begin the transfer operation;
    (r) Flame screens are structurally sound and securely fastened in 
place in all cargo tank vents and ullage holes on the vessel; and
    (s) The declaration of inspection required by Sec. 150.417 is 
executed.