33 CFR 127.611: International shore connection at LNG transfer areas
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section covers fire-water connection equipment at a marine transfer area for LNG. The area must have an international shore connection, a 2 1/2 inch fire hydrant, and 2 1/2 inch fire hose long enough to reach the vessel's connection.
Applies toThe section applies to the marine transfer area for LNG.
What it says
The marine transfer area for LNG must have an international shore connection that is in accordance with ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2019).
“The marine transfer area for LNG must have an international shore connection that is in accordance with ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2019)”
The ASTM standard is incorporated by reference, and the text sends the reader to § 127.003 for that.
“(incorporated by reference, see § 127.003)”
The marine transfer area for LNG must also have a 2 1/2 inch fire hydrant.
“a 2 1/2 inch fire hydrant, and 2 1/2 inch fire hose of sufficient length”
The marine transfer area for LNG must have 2 1/2 inch fire hose of sufficient length to connect the fire hydrant to the international shore connection on the vessel.
“2 1/2 inch fire hose of sufficient length to connect the fire hydrant to the international shore connection on the vessel.”
Common questions
What standard must the international shore connection meet at an LNG marine transfer area?
It must be in accordance with ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2019), which is incorporated by reference as § 127.003 explains.
“international shore connection that is in accordance with ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2019) (incorporated by reference, see § 127.003)”
What size fire hydrant and hose does an LNG marine transfer area need?
The area must have a 2 1/2 inch fire hydrant and 2 1/2 inch fire hose. The hose must be long enough to connect the hydrant to the international shore connection on the vessel.
“2 1/2 inch fire hose of sufficient length to connect the fire hydrant to the international shore connection on the vessel.”
The text of 33 CFR 127.611
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International shore connection
The marine transfer area for LNG must have an international shore connection that is in accordance with ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2019) (incorporated by reference, see § 127.003), a 2 1/2 inch fire hydrant, and 2 1/2 inch fire hose of sufficient length to connect the fire hydrant to the international shore connection on the vessel.
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