CHEM 3225

The following locations in the weather are Class I Division 1 (Zone 1) locations and may have only approved intrinsically safe, explosionproof, or purged and pressurized electrical equipment, and through runs of marine shipboard cable if the location is within 10 feet (3m) of a cargo pipe flange. Vessel APM-2-E Annunciator Panel & battery installation is located within 7 feet from its closest cargo pipe flange. Although the annunciator panel has a product design assessment certificate issued by ABS, its intrinsic safety only validates the repeater relays that provides the output/input to the field devices (i.e. level sensors). This certificate does not validate the batteries, solar panel, lights or the entirety of the panel. Vessel shall relocate the annunciator panel (including solar panel and lights) and the batteries to a non-hazardous area prior to being used for cargo operations. The electrical installation location shall be to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 111.105-31(l)

Valve had a blown gasket due to excess pressure causing a spill of residual cargo in the pipeline by the check valve bypass in the cargo area. Make repairs and test to satisfation of Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to cargo operations.