Section 7.17.3.1 Water supplies for open-top container cargo spaces in ships
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Section 7.17.3.1 Water supplies for open-top container cargo spaces in ships

  1 The water spray system required by paragraphs 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 of the Interim guidelines for open-top containerships (MSC/Circ.608/Rev.1) will also satisfy the requirement for dangerous goods.

  2 The amount of water required for fire-fighting purposes in the largest hold should allow simultaneous use of the water spray system plus four jets of water from hose nozzles (MSC/Circ.608/Rev.1).

Parent topic: Annex 1 - Interpretations of Provisions of the 2000 HSC Code
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