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5.10 General Equivalence
Where vessels cannot fully comply with the requirements of this section, equivalent arrangements may be considered by the Administration. Such proposals should take into account the following, although this should not be considered as an exhaustive list:
- Openings to be kept closed at sea
- Enhanced Bilge Pumping capacity and additional bilge alarms
- Compliance with damage stability if not already a requirement (see Section 11)
- Provision of dorade boxes or baffle systems to prevent direct ingress of water
- Alternative ventilation for use in bad weather
- Consideration of downflooding angle and reduced risk of green sea loads, i.e. protected position
- Enhanced survey inspection regime
- Operational Limitations
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