176.210—On deck stowage requirements.
Cylinders of Class 2 (compressed gas) materials being transported by vessel must be protected from radiant heat, including the direct rays of the sun, by structural erections or awnings. A tarpaulin covering the cylinders is not acceptable if it comes in contact with them.
[Amdt. 176-30, 55 FR 52704, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended at 66 FR 45185, Aug. 28, 2001]