# 46 CFR § 153.209: Bilge pumping systems

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.209

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 153.209
- **Heading:** Bilge pumping systems
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER O—CERTAIN BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES > PART 153—SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS > Subpart B—Design and Equipment > General Vessel Requirements

## Text

Bilge pumping systems for cargo pumprooms, slop tanks, and void spaces separated from cargo tanks by only a single bulkhead must be entirely within the locations allowed containment systems in § 153.234.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 153.190 § 153.190 Stability requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.190.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.201 § 153.201 Openings to accommodation, service or control spaces.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.201.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.208 § 153.208 Ballast equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.208.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.209 § 153.209 Bilge pumping systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.209.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.214 § 153.214 Personnel emergency and safety equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.214.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.215 § 153.215 Safety equipment lockers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.215.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.216 § 153.216 Shower and eyewash fountains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.216.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.217 § 153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.217.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.219 § 153.219 Access to double bottom tanks serving as dedicated ballast tanks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.219.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.230 § 153.230 Type I system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.230.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.231 § 153.231 Type II system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.231.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.232 § 153.232 Type III system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.232.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.233 § 153.233 Separation of tanks from machinery, service and other spaces.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.233.md)
- [46 CFR § 153.234 § 153.234 Fore and aft location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-153.234.md)

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