14 Sea Inlets and Discharges
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14 Sea Inlets and Discharges

  14.1 An opening below the weather deck shall be provided with an efficient means of closure.

  14.2 When the opening is for the purpose of an inlet or discharge below a line drawn 150mm (6 inches) above the loading mark it shall be fitted with a seacock, valve or other positive means of closure, which is readily accessible in an emergency.

  14.3 When the opening is for a log or other sensor, which is capable of being withdrawn, it shall be fitted in an efficient watertight manner and provided with an effective means of closure when such a fitting is removed.

  14.4 Inlet and discharge pipes from water closets shall be provided with shell fittings as required by III/14. When the rim of a toilet is less than 300mm above the deepest waterline of the vessel, anti-syphon measures shall be provided.

Parent topic: Part C - Watertight Integrity
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