Bilge-water level detection
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 2009 MODU Code - Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 – Resolution A.1023(26) - Chapter 8 - Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces for All Types of Units - 8.4 Protection against flooding - Bilge-water level detection

Bilge-water level detection

  8.4.1 High bilge-water level in periodically unattended machinery spaces below the assigned load line should activate an audible and visual alarm at the locations determined in accordance with paragraph 8.7.1.

  8.4.2 Bilge wells should be provided, where practicable, in periodically unattended machinery spaces and should be large enough to accommodate easily the normal drainage during unattended periods. They should be located and monitored in such a way that the accumulation of liquids is detected at pre-set levels, at normal angles of inclination.

  8.4.3 Where the bilge pumps are capable of being started automatically, means should be provided to indicate at the locations determined in accordance with paragraph 8.7.1 when the influx of liquid is greater than the pump capacity or when the pump is operating more frequently than would normally be expected. In these cases, smaller bilge wells to cover a reasonable period of time may be permitted. Where automatically controlled bilge pumps are provided, special attention should be given to oil pollution prevention requirements.

Parent topic: 8.4 Protection against flooding
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