46 CFR § 72.01-10 - Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower.

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title: "46 CFR § 72.01-10 - Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower."
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section_name: "Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 72.01-10 Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower.

(a) Where liquid fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower is carried for main or auxiliary machinery or for starting purposes, such machinery and fuel tanks shall be in separate vapor tight compartments separating each from the other and from the remainder of the vessel.

(b) [Reserved]