Regulation 15-1 – External Openings in Cargo Ships
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Regulation 15-1 – External Openings in Cargo Ships

Regulations 15-1.1 to 15-1.3 apply to cargo ships which are subject to the damage stability analysis required in part B-1 or other IMO instruments.

Regulation 15-1.1

With regard to air-pipe closing devices, they should be considered weathertight closing devices (not watertight). This is consistent with their treatment in regulation 7-2.5.2.1. However, in the context of regulation 15-1, "external openings" are not intended to include air-pipe openings.

Parent topic: Part B - Guidance on Individual SOLAS Chapter II-1 Subdivision and Damage Stability Regulations
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