6.5 Other Notices
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6.5 Other Notices

  Bottom ends of sounding pipes

  6.5.1 A sounding pipe has a pad plate at its bottom end for protection of the tank bottom against the strike of the sounding scale's lead. During inspections the extent of diminution of the protection plate should be examined.

  Connection trunk between topside and bilge hopper spaces

Figure 22 Connection trunk entrance in topside tank

  6.5.2 Connection trunks provided between topside and bilge hopper spaces are to be carefully watched for signs of corrosion and waste of the steel works inside.

  6.5.3 On some bulk carriers, bilge hopper tanks and topside tanks form one integral tank connected with trunk spaces. The inside surface of a connection trunk is liable to corrosion and should be examined carefully.

Parent topic: 6 Structural Features and Typical Damage
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