(a) All fluid power and control systems installed on a vessel, except those listed in §58.30-1(a), must meet the following requirements:

(1) Diagrams of the system providing the information required by §58.30-40(a)(1) through (4) must be submitted. These are not approved but are needed for records and for evaluation of the system in accordance with §58.30-1(a)(14).

(2) The hydraulic fluid used in the system must comply with §58.30-10.

(3) The installed system must be tested in accordance with §58.30-35(c)(2).

(4) All pneumatic cylinders must comply with §58.30-30.

(5) Additional plans may be required for “fail-safe” equipment and for cargo hatch systems with alternate means of operation.

[CGD 73-254, 40 FR 40168, Sept. 2, 1975]


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