4 Manuals
Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40
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 - Appendix - Guidelines on Installation and Testing of Water Level Detection Systems on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12 - 4 Manuals

4 Manuals

 4.1 Manuals should be provided on board and should contain the following information and operational instructions:

  • .1 a description of the equipment for detection and alarm arrangements together with a listing of procedures for checking that, as far as practicable, each item of equipment is working properly during any stage of ship operation;

  • .2 evidence that the equipment has been type tested to the requirements of 2.1 above;

  • .3 line diagrams of the detection and alarm system showing the positions of equipment;

  • .4 installation instructions for orientation, setting, securing, protecting and testing;

  • .5 list of cargo groups for which the detector is suitable for operating in a 50% seawater slurry mixture (see 2.1.1.2);

  • .6 temperature range for which the equipment is suitable;

  • .7 procedures to be followed in the event of equipment not functioning correctly; and

  • .8 maintenance requirements for equipment and system.

 4.2 Manuals for bilge alarm systems used as water level detection systems are to contain the following information in addition to that in 4.1 (see paragraph 5.3 of these performance standards):

  • .1 procedure for switching to the alternative arrangements provided for occasions when the bilge alarm system cannot be used as a water level detection system; and

  • .2 list of cargoes for which alternative provisions are to be used.

Parent topic: Appendix - Guidelines on Installation and Testing of Water Level Detection Systems on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12
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