43Pipes

43 Pipes

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

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

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

(b) there are no hawse pipes in accommodation spaces; and

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

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

(a) for heat conservation; and

(b) to ensure the safety of the seafarers.