A type I containment system must meet the following requirements:

1. (a) The vessel must meet the requirements in subpart F of part 172 of this chapter for a type I hull.

2. (b) Except as described in § 153.235:

   1. (1) It may be no closer to the tankship's shell than 76 cm (approx. 29.9 in.); and

   2. (2) It may not be located in any part of the tankship subject to the damage described in Table 172.135 of this chapter for:

      1. (i) Collision Penetration, Transverse extent; and
      2. (ii) Grounding Penetration, Vertical extents from the baseline upward.

[CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51009, Nov. 4, 1983]