Section 127.1315 - Preliminary transfer inspectionBefore each transfer, the person in charge of transfer for the facility must-
(a) Inspect piping and equipment within the marine transfer area for LHG to be used for transfer and ensure that it meets the requirements in this part;(b) Determine the contents, pressure, temperature, and capacity of each storage tank to or from which LHG will be transferred, to ensure that it is safe for transfer;(c) Confer with the person in charge of transfer aboard the vessel, to review and agree on- (1) The sequence of acts required for transfer;(2) The rate, maximum working pressure, and minimum working temperature of transfer;(3) The duties, stations, and watches of each person assigned for transfer; and(4) The emergency procedures in the examined Emergency Manual;(d) Ensure that the vessel is securely moored and that the transfer connections allow it to move to the limits of its moorings without placing a strain on the piping, hose, or loading arm used for transfer;(e) Ensure that each part of the transfer system is aligned to allow the flow of LHG to the desired place;(f) Ensure the display of the warning signs required by § 127.1113 ;(g) Ensure that the requirements of this part concerning smoking and fire protection are met;(h) Ensure that qualified personnel are on duty in accordance with the examined Operations Manual and §§ 127.1301 and 127.1302 ; and(i) Test the following to determine that they are operable:(1) The communication system required by § 127.1111 .(2) The gas detectors required by § 127.1203 .CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995, as amended by USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5691 , Feb. 2, 2022