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Subpart A—Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations15

Subpart B—Special Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes7

Subpart C—Lightering Zones and Operational Requirements for the Gulf of America4

Subpart D—Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea5

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33 CFR 156.320

Maximum operating conditions.

Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source

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Unless otherwise specified, the maximum operating conditions in this section apply to tank vessels operating within the lightering zones designated in this subpart.#

(a)A tank vessel shall not attempt to moor alongside another vessel when either of the following conditions exist:#

(1)The wind velocity is 56 km/hr (30 knots) or more; or#

(2)The wave height is 3 meters (10 feet) or more.#

(b)Cargo transfer operations shall cease and transfer hoses shall be drained when—#

(1)The wind velocity exceeds 82 km/hr (44 knots); or#

(2)Wave heights exceed 5 meters (16 feet).#