[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR195.11-25]

[Page 395]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 195--VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart 195.11--Portable Vans and Tanks
 
Sec. 195.11-25  Loading and stowage.

    (a) Vans required to be inspected and bearing a current inspection 
stamp may be accepted for loading and stowage by the master of the 
vessel who shall insure that the van is in good condition.
    (1) Vans containing scientific equipment and nonhazardous stores may 
be accepted by the master of the vessel subject to his inspection to 
determine that electrical and pressure connections are in good condition 
and adequate for the service intended.
    (b) The master shall insure that all vans are securely stowed and 
attached to the vessel to prevent shifting in a seaway. Portable vans to 
be occupied during the vessel's operation shall be securely attached to 
the vessel by welding, bolting, or equivalent means.
    (c) Vans shall be located with due regard to access and to prevent 
recirculation of the discharge from the exhaust systems of the vessel.
    (d) The loading of vans shall be in accordance with the stability 
requirements of the vessel.
    (e) Prior to a vessel's departure, an entry shall be made in the 
official logbook for each portable van placed on board that such van and 
its stowage are in compliance with the applicable requirements in this 
subchapter.