14.4 Cleanliness (and Pollution Prevention)
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14.4 Cleanliness (and Pollution Prevention)

  14.4.1 Provision should be made to retain any oil leakage within the confines of the engine space.

  14.4.2 In a vessel constructed of wood, measures should be taken to prevent absorption of oil into the structure.

  14.4.3 When it is impracticable to fit a metal drip tray in way of the engine, the use of the engine bearers as a means of containment of the oil may be accepted when they are of sufficient height and have no limber holes. Provision should be made for the clearing of spillage and drainage collected in the engine space.

  14.4.4 Efficient means should be provided to ensure that all residues of persistent oils are collected and retained on-board for discharge to collection facilities ashore. Reference should also be made to Section 29, Clean Seas.

  14.4.5 The engine space should be kept clean and clear of oily waste and combustible materials.

  14.4.6 Where petrol engines are installed, reference should be made to Section 7.3.2.

Parent topic: 14 Fire Safety
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