5 Bilge Alarms Used as Water Level Detectors
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.188(79)/Rev.1 - Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12 - (Adopted on 28 April 2022) - Annex - Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12 - 5 Bilge Alarms Used as Water Level Detectors

5 Bilge Alarms Used as Water Level Detectors

 5.1 Bilge alarms may be used as water level detectors provided that they meet the functional requirements and installation and testing requirements set out in sections 3 and 4.

5.2 Some cargoes require the bilge pumping system to be protected to prevent the spread of contaminated or potentially dangerous fluids.

5.3 Where the cargo hold bilge well will be completely sealed when specific cargoes are carried, and the bilge well therefore cannot be used for the entry of ingress water to the detector(s), a suitable alternative detection point or points are to be provided.

5.4 If the bilge well is used for when specific cargoes are carried, the bilge well is not to be completely sealed in order to allow water ingress for activating the detectors.

Parent topic: Annex - Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12
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