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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.28.250 High water alarms

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

On a vessel 36 feet (11.8 meters) or more in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces:

(a) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as the lazarette;

(b) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other space subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space;  and

(c) A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck.

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