76Pipes

76 Pipes

(1) The owner of a vessel must ensure that steam pipes and exhaust pipes to or from machinery do not pass through seafarer accommodation that is not an open deck alleyway.

(2) The owner of a vessel must ensure that steam pipes and hot water pipes passing through an open deck alleyway and forming part of the seafarer accommodation are:

(a) constructed of solid drawn steel; and

(b) of scantling sufficient to withstand the maximum pressure from the vessel’s boiler system; and

(c) connected by properly joined faced flanges; and

(d) insulated and encased; and

(e) fitted with adequate drainage.

(3) The owner of a vessel must ensure that:

(a) hot water pipes for radiators in seafarer accommodation are encased or insulated; and

(b) there are no hawse pipes in a seafarer accommodation area; and

(c) chain pipes and ventilators for cargo spaces passing through a seafarer accommodation area are watertight and gastight.

(4) The owner of a vessel must ensure that hot water pipes are insulated:

(a) for heat conservation; and

(b) to ensure the safety of the seafarers.