Marine Order 21, issue 8
65Periodic inspection
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65 Periodic inspection
65.1 The owner of a ship must ensure that each of the following appliances and fittings are marked with instructions on how to operate them safely and effectively:
(a) any watertight door;
(b) any mechanism, indicator or warning device for a watertight door;
(c) the means of communication for any watertight door that cannot be closed from a central control station;
(d) any valve required for the operation of damage-control cross-connections or for ensuring the watertight integrity of any space within the ship.
65.2 The master of a ship must ensure that the appliances and fittings mentioned in subsection 65.1 are inspected at least once a week.