Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 10B Bilge Pumping - Vessels of 500GT and Over
10B Bilge Pumping - Vessels of 500GT and Over
| Objective:- This section outlines the minimum requirements for bilge pumping, which are to be in accordance with the requirements of one of the Classification Societies defined in section 3. 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. |
10B.1 For all vessels, the bilge pumping and its installation should as a minimum meet the cargo vessel standards of SOLAS Chapter II-1/Part B - Subdivision and stability Regulation 21.
10B.2 In any case, the intention should be to achieve a standard of safety which is at least equivalent to the standard of SOLAS. Equivalence may be achieved by incorporating increased requirements to balance deficiencies and thereby achieve the required overall standard.
10B.3 A minimum of two pumps should be provided. The capacity of the pumps and the size of the bilge main and branches should meet the capacity requirements for passenger ships contained in SOLAS.
10B.4 In addition the minimum requirements for vessels of less than 500GT contained at section 10A, should also be met.
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