Sec. 145.01

145.05 145.10

PART 145-FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers.

Classification of fire extinguishers. Locations and number of fire extinguishers required.

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 145 issued under sec. 633, 63 Stat. 545, sec. 4, 67 Stat. 462; 14 U.S.C. 633, 43 U.S.C. 1333.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 145 contained in CGFR 56-4, 21 F.R. 903, Feb. 9, 1956, unless otherwise noted.

§ 145.01 Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers.

On all manned platforms and on all unmanned platforms where crews are continuously working on a 24-hour basis, approved type portable fire extinguishers and/or approved type semiportable fire extinguishers shall be installed and maintained. On all unmanned platforms where crews are not continuously working on a 24-hour basis, approved type portable fire extinguishers and/or approved type semiportable fire extinguishers are required to be installed and maintained only when crews are working thereon.

§ 145.05 Classification of fire extinguishers.

(a) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers shall be classified by a combination letter and number symbol. The letter indicating the type of fire which the unit could be expected to extinguish, and the number indicating the relative size of the unit.

(b) The types of fire will be designated as follows:

(1) "A" for fires in ordinary combustible materials where the quenching and cooling effects of quantities of water, or solutions containing large percentages of water, are of first importance.

(2) "B" for fires in flammable liquids, greases, etc., where a blanketing effect is essential.

(3) "C" for fires in electrical equipment where the use of a non-conducting extinguishing agent is of first importance.

(c) The number designations for size will start with "I" for the smallest to "V" for the largest. Sizes I and II are considered portable extinguishers. Sizes III, IV and V are considered semi-portable extinguishers which shall be fitted with suitable hose and nozzle or other practicable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered. Examples of size graduations for some of the typical portable and semi-portable extinguishers are set forth in Table 145.05 (c).

TABLE 145.05 (c)-PORTABLE AND SEMIPORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

2 required.

1 required.1

2 required.

1 required.1

1 for each engine.2

1 for each 2 motors or generators.'

§ 146.01-2 Person in charge.

The owner or operator, or the agent of either of them, shall designate by title and in order of succession the persons on the platform who shall be the "person in charge."

[CGFR 59-15, 24 F.R. 4954, June 18, 1959] § 146.01-5 Identification marks required.

(a) The owner or operator shall assign a name or number or other suitable designation to each artificial island and fixed structure located on the outer continental shelf. This name or number or other suitable designation shall be permanently and conspicuously displayed on the artificial island or fixed structure so that it can be readily seen in clear visibility by vessels, and, if the artificial island or structure has a helicopter deck, by aircraft.

(b) Artificial isiands and fixed structures, other than those serving individual wells or those too small to readily accommodate large signs, shall be marked, at diagonal corners of the artificial island or fixed structure, in letters and figures not less than 12 inches high on a contrasting background giving the following information, which may be in an abbreviated form; the name of lessee; the name of the offshore area; the number of the block in the offshore area;

and, the artificial island or platform designation (if any).

(c) Artificial islands and fixed structures serving individual wells, and those too small to accommodate large signs, will be marked with identification signs with letters and figures not less than 3 inches in height, on a contrasting background, giving the same information as required in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) The numerals and characters required by this section shall be in block style of good proportion (vertical and not slanted).

[CGFR 63-18, 28 F.R. 4027, Apr. 24, 1963]
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The owner or operator shall cord the name or number or other suitable designation assigned each artificial island and each fixed structure with the Coast Guard District Commander having jurisdiction over the area in which it is located. This information is for identification purposes.

§ 146.01-15 Maintenance of emergency equipment.

The emergency equipment provided, regardless of whether or not required by this subchapter, shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Good operating practices require replacement of expended equipment, as well as periodic renewal of those items which have a limited period of effectiveness, such as replacing charges in fire extinguishers. replacing batteries in electric water lights, etc.

(a) Approved unicellular plastic foam. Buoyant work vests carried under the permissive authority of this section shall conform to the specifications in Subpart 160.053 in Subchapter Q (Specifications) in 46 CFR, Chapter I.

(b) Use. Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety apparel and may be carried aboard artificial islands or fixed structures to be worn by persons employed thereon when working near or over the water under favorable work conditions. The use and control of such vests shall be under the supervision of the person in charge of the platform. When carried, such vests shall not be accepted in lieu of any portion of the required number of approved life preservers and shall not be substituted

for the approved life preservers required to be worn during drills and emergencies.

(c) Stowage. (1) The work vests shall be stowed separately from the regular stowage of approved life preservers.

(2) The location for the stowage of work vests shall be such as not to be easily confused with that for approved life preservers.

(d) Inspections. Each work vest shall be subject to examination by a marine inspector to determine its serviceability. If found to be satisfactory, it may be continued in service, but shall not be stamped by a marine inspector with a Coast Guard stamp. If a work vest is found not to be in a serviceable condition, then such work vest shall be removed from the artificial island or fixed structure. If a work vest is beyond repair, it shall be destroyed or mutilated in the presence of a marine inspector so as to prevent its continued use as a work vest.

[CGFR 59-15, 24 F.R. 4954, June 18, 1959] § 146.01-20 Casualty or accident report.

(a) The owner, or his agent, or the person in charge, shall report as soon as possible to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, having jurisdiction, whenever his artificial island or fixed structure is involved in a casualty or accident and any one or more of the following occur:

(1) If it is hit by a vessel and damage to property is in excess of $1,500.

(2) Damage to artificial island or fixed structure in excess of $25,000.

(3) Material damage affecting the usefulness of life-saving or fire-fighting equipment.

(4) Loss of life.

(5) Injury causing any person to remain incapacitated for a period in excess of 72 hours, arising out of or being directly connected with the use or employment of any emergency equipment described in this subchapter.

(b) The written report, in narrative form, shall contain the name or number or other suitable designation assigned to the artificial island or fixed structure; the names and addresses of the owner, his agent (if any), operator (if any), and the person in charge; the nature and probable cause of the casualty or accident; the date and time the casualty or accident occurred, if known, otherwise approximately when it occurred; details of damage incurred, especially with respect to lifesaving and fire-fighting

equipment; the nature and extent of injury to any person; names and addresses of persons involved; and other comments, especially with respect to use or need for emergency equipment.

(c) In the investigations of casualties and accidents occurring on artificial islands or fixed structures, the procedures in 46 CFR Part 136 for marine casualties will be followed to the extent applicable.

§ 146.01-25 Authority of person in charge.

In case an emergency arises, nothing in the regulations in this subchapter shall be so construed as preventing the person in charge from pursuing the most effective action in his judgment for rectifying the conditions causing the emergency.

Subpart 146.05-Manned Platforms § 146.05-1 Application.

The provisions of this subpart apply only to manned platforms.

$146.05-5 General alarm system.

Each manned platform shall be provided with a general alarm system. When operated, this system shall be audible in all parts of the manned platform on which provided.

§ 146.05-10 Emergency signals.

(a) The owner, or his agent, or the person in charge shall establish emergency signals to be used for calling the personnel to their emergency stations.

(b) The emergency signal shall be an intermittent signal on the general alarm system for not less than 15 seconds. The abandon platform signal shall be a continuous signal on the general alarm system.

[CGFR 59-15, 24 F.R. 4954, June 18, 1959]

§ 146.05-15 Duties of personnel.

(a) The owner, or his agent, or the person in charge, shall assign to each person on a manned platform special duties and duty stations so that in event an emergency arises confusion will be minimized and no delay will occur with respect to the use or application of equipment required by this subchapter. The duties shall, as far as possible, be comparable with the regular work of the individual.

(b) The duties shall be assigned as necessary for the proper handling of any

emergency, and shall include the following:

(1) The closing of airports, watertight doors, scuppers, sanitary and other discharges which lead through the platform's hull below the margin line, etc.

(2) The stopping of fans and ventilation systems.

(3) The donning of life preservers. (4) The preparation and launching of life floats, lifeboats, or life rafts. § 146.05-20 Manning of life floats, etc.

The owner, or his agent, or the person in charge, shall assign a person to each life float, lifeboat, or life raft, who shall be responsible for launching it in event of an emergency.

§ 146.05-25 Emergency drills.

(a) Emergency drills shall be conducted at least once each month by the person actually in charge of the manned platform. The drill shall be conducted as if an actual emergency existed. All personnel should report to their respective stations and be prepared to perform the duties assigned to them.

(b) The person actually in charge and conducting the emergency drill shall give such instructions to the personnel as are necessary to insure that all persons are familiar with their duties and stations.

(c) The date and time of such drills shall be reported in writing by the person actually in charge at the time of the drill to the owner who shall maintain this report record for a year and furnish it upon request to the Coast Guard. After one year, such records may be destroyed. When it is impossible to conduct emergency drills as required by this section during a particular calendar month, during the following month a writen report by the owner shall be submitted to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, stating why the drills could not be conducted.

§ 146.05-30 Station bill.

(a) The owner, his agent, and the person in charge, shall be responsible for and have prepared a station bill (muster list). This station bill must be signed by the person in charge. Copies shall be duly posted in conspicuous locations on the manned platform.

(b) The station bill shall set forth the special duties and duty stations of each member of the personnel for any emergency which involves the use or application of equipment required by this

subchapter. In addition, it shall contain all other duties assigned and considered as necessary for the proper handling of any emergency.

(c) The station bill shall contain the various signals to be used for calling the personnel to their emergency stations, and to abandon platform.

§ 146.05-35 Markings for emergency equipment.

(a) Markings shall be provided as considered necessary for the guidance of persons on manned platforms.

(b) The general alarm bell switches shall be identified by red letters at least one inch high with a contrasting background: "GENERAL ALARM."

(c) All general alarm bells shall be identified by a sign at each bell in red letters at least one inch high with a sharp contrasting background: "GENERAL ALARM-WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION."

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151.01

151.05

151.10

(d) All life floats, lifeboats, and life rafts, together with paddles or oars, shall be conspicuously marked with a name or number or identification of the artificial island or fixed structure on which placed. The number of persons allowed on each life float, lifeboat, or life raft shall be conspicuously marked thereon in letters and numbers 12 inches high. These numbers shall be placed on both sides of the life float, lifeboat, or life raft. Inflatable life rafts shall be marked in accordance with Subpart 160.051 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter and no additional markings are required.

(e) All life preservers and ring life buoys shall be marked with the name and number or identification of the manned platform on which placed. [CGFR 56-1, 21 F.R. 904, Feb. 9, 1956, as amended by CGFR 60-35, 25 F.R. 10133, Oct. 25, 1960]

PART 151-OIL POLLUTION REGULATIONS

Purpose.

Vessels subject to regulations.

Definitions.

amended.

151.20 Inspections and enforcement.

151.25

151.30

151.35

Boarding foreign vessels.

Prohibited Zones.

Oil Record Book.

151.40 Penalties for violations.

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 151 issued under secs. 9-12, 75 Stat. 404, as amended, sec. 6(g) (5), 80 Stat. 941; 33 U.S.C. 1008-1011, 49 U.S.C. 1655 (g) (5); Department of Transportation Order 1100.1, Mar. 31, 1967, 49 CFR 1.4(a) (3) (vii).

SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 151 contained in CGFR 67-67, 32 F.R. 14390, Oct. 18, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

(b) The Oil Pollution Act, 1961, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1001-1015), implements the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of the Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended. By section 17 of such act (33 U.S.C. 1015) it is stated that: "Any reference in any other law or rule or regulation prescribed pursuant to law to the 'International Convention for the Prevention of the Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954,' shall be deemed to be a reference to that Convention as revised by the 'Amendments of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954,' which were adopted by a Conference of Contracting Governments convened at London on April 11, 1962." This amended Convention became effective on May 18, 1967. § 151.05 Vessels subject to regulations.

(a) Subject to the exceptions provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the regulations in this part apply to any seagoing vessel of any type whatsoever of American registry or nationality, including floating craft, whether self-propelled or towed by another vessel making a sea voyage. This includes a "tanker" which is a type of ship in which the greater part of the cargo space is constructed or adapted for the carriage of