4.10 Protection against flooding
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4.10 Protection against flooding

  4.10.1 Each seawater inlet and discharge in spaces below the assigned load line should be provided with a valve operable from an accessible position outside the space on:

  • .1 all column-stabilized units;

  • .2 all other units where the space containing the valve is normally unattended and is not provided with high bilge water level detection.

  4.10.2 The control systems and indicators provided in 3.6.4.1 should be operable in both normal conditions and in the event of main power failure. Where stored energy is provided for this purpose, its capacity should be to the satisfaction of the Administration.

Parent topic: Chapter 4 – Machinery Installations for all Types of Units
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