10A Bilge Pumping - Vessels of less than 500GT

Objective:- This section outlines the minimum requirements for bilge bumping, which are to be in accordance with the requirements of a recognised Classification Society. The Class Notation should cover the minimum aspects defined within this chapter. The principle objective of this section is that in the event of one compartment being flooded, which may or not be the engine room, there is an ability to control any leakage to adjacent compartments.

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