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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 2 - Load Lines - 2.11 Scuppers, Inlets and Discharges:

2.11 Scuppers, Inlets and Discharges:

(1) Subject to subsection (2), scuppers, inlets and discharges are to comply with the requirements of the Load Line Convention and with section 4.16 of the Code.

(2) Where the provision of an automatic non return valve for an underwater exhaust is impracticable, this may be omitted subject to the following requirements-

  • (a) the discharge pipe shall be-

    • (i) of substantial thickness as defined in Classification Society Rules; and in no case shall the thickness of the pipe be less than that required for the shell plating in this location; and

    • (ii) provided with a positive means of closure, fitted as close to the shell outlet as practicable and operable from an accessible location above the bulkhead deck,

  • (b) the substantial thickness portion of the discharge shall extend from the shell outlet to a height of not less than 1000 millimetres above the deepest waterline from the valve location;

  • (c) the positive means of closure required in subsection (2)(a)(ii) shall be designed and installed so as to be readily accessible for routine inspection and maintenance. and

  • (d) low and high level bilge alarms shall be fitted in way of the exhaust discharge to provide early warning of water ingress into the hull.

Parent topic: Chapter 2 - Load Lines
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