33 CFR §127.319
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During LNG transfer operations, the following must be met:
- (a)The operator of the waterfront facility handling LNG must ensure that—
- (1)The marine transfer area for LNG is under the supervision of a person in charge, who has no other assigned duties during the transfer operation;
- (2)Personnel transferring fuel or oily waste are not involved in LNG transfer; and
- (3)No vessels are moored outboard of any LNG vessel without the permission of the COTP.
- (b)The person in charge of shoreside transfer operations must—
- (1)Be in continuous communication with the person in charge of transfer operations on the vessel;
- (2)Ensure that an inspection of the transfer piping and equipment for leaks, frost, defects, and other symptoms of safety and operational problems is conducted at least once every transfer;
- (3)Ensure that transfer operations are discontinued—
- (4)Ensure that the lighting systems are turned on between sunset and sunrise.