Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (SOR/2012-69)

Marginal note:Transfer conduits

• 75 (1) A person must not use a transfer conduit in a transfer operation unless the conduit

  • (a) has a bursting pressure of not less than five times its maximum design pressure;

  • (b) is clearly marked with its maximum design pressure; and

  • (c) has successfully passed, during the year before its use, a hydrostatic test to a pressure equal to one and one-half times its maximum design pressure.

• Marginal note:Test certificates

  (2) If a transfer conduit used in a transfer operation is part of a vessel’s equipment, the vessel’s master must keep on board the test certificate for the hydrostatic test.

• Marginal note:Manufacturer’s specifications

  (3) The owner of a transfer conduit that is used in a transfer operation must ensure that the conduit is used, maintained, tested and replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Marginal note:Leaks

  (4) If a transfer conduit or a connection leaks during a transfer operation, the supervisor on board the vessel and the supervisor at the handling facility or on board the other vessel must, as soon as feasible, slow down or stop the operation to remove the pressure from the conduit or connection.