# Departure of vessel.

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- **citation:** 49 CFR 176.190
- **title:** Departure of vessel.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 2026-08-18
- **summary:** When loading of Class 1 (explosive) materials is completed, the vessel must depart from the port area as soon as is reasonably practicable.
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When loading of Class 1 (explosive) materials is completed, the vessel must depart from the port area as soon as is reasonably practicable.
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