Section 1 General

1.1 Application

1.1.1 Requirements for machinery piping systems are given in Pt 5, Ch 14 Machinery Piping Systems of the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Ships), which should be complied with.

1.1.2 Additional requirements in this Chapter should also be complied with, as applicable.

1.2 Vent pipes protection

1.2.1 Location and arrangement of vent pipes serving fuel oil tanks and lubrication tanks are to be done in such a way to provide protection against ingress of seawater or rain water in case of accidental vent pipes damage.

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