64Testing and periodic operation of openings

64 Testing and periodic operation of openings

 64.1 The master of a ship must ensure that the following items fitted on the ship are tested in accordance with subsection 64.2:

(a) watertight doors;

(b) sidescuttles;

(c) the valves and closing mechanisms of scuppers;

(d) ash chutes;

(e) rubbish chutes;

(f) the means of communication for doors that cannot be closed from a central control station.

 64.2 Each item that a Marine Order does not require to be closed when a ship is at sea must be tested to ensure it operates correctly:

(a) at least once every week; and

(b) if the voyage is to exceed 7 days — immediately before the voyage commences; and

(c) for a ro-ro passenger ship — immediately before leaving port.

 64.3 The master of a ship must ensure that the opening and closing operation of each watertight door fitted in a transverse watertight bulkhead that must be open for the working of the ship is tested daily.  

 64.4 The master may carry out the test mentioned in subsection 64.3 in port before departure of the ship.