25.2.3 Weathertight integrity
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25.2.3 Weathertight integrity

  25.2.3.1 Doorways in superstructures, deckhouses and exposed machinery casings situated on the weather deck and which enclose accesses to spaces below deck should be provided with efficient weathertight doors. Weathertight doors should be secured in the closed position when the vessel is towing and the doors should be marked clearly to this effect.

  25.2.3.2 Machinery air intakes and machinery space ventilators which must be kept open during towing operations should be served by means of high coaming ventilators as protection from downflooding.

  25.2.3.3 Generally, airpipes and ventilators should be kept as far inboard as possible and be fitted with automatic means of closure when downflooding to the compartments served would endanger the safety of the vessel.

Parent topic: 25.2 Vessels Engaged in Commercial Towing
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