The Certificate of Inspection for your tankship authorizes the carriage of grade A and lower products. Which chemical may NOT be carried unless it is specifically endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection?
• 46 CFR Part 30-35 requirements for grades of cargo on tankships • Definition and hazards of Grade A flammable liquids (flashpoint and vapor pressure) • Which cargoes are considered more hazardous than normal petroleum products and often need specific COI endorsement
• Look at which option is known to be especially hazardous or reactive compared to ordinary petroleum-type cargoes. • Ask yourself which listed chemical is regulated more like a high‑hazard, high‑vapor‑pressure cargo that might need special handling and explicit approval. • Consider which cargoes are commonly carried under a general "Grade A and lower" authorization and which one usually appears only with a specific named endorsement.
• Verify which chemical has high volatility and low flashpoint, making it more dangerous to carry in a standard Grade A tank setup. • Check which substance is treated in regulations as a dangerous cargo requiring special containment or tank arrangements. • Confirm from the tankship cargo tables in 46 CFR Subchapter D which of these products is not normally allowed unless named on the Certificate of Inspection.
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