6.2 Motor Vessels
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6.2 Motor Vessels

  6.2.1 In a motor vessel, the area of freeing ports should be at least 4% of the bulwark area and be situated in the lower third of the bulwark height, as close to the deck as practicable.

  6.2.2 A vessel of less than 12 metres in length, having a well deck aft which is fitted with bulwarks all round and which is intended to operate no more than 60 miles from a safe haven, (Area Categories 2-6), should be provided with freeing ports required by Section 6.2.1 or may be provided with a minimum of two ports fitted (one port and one starboard), which may be in the transom, each having a clear area of at least 225 cm2 (0.0225 m2). Ports may only be fitted in the transom on vessels where the shipping of water will not result in a trim by the head such that water will not drain.

Parent topic: 6 Water Freeing Arrangements
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