Examples of positive means may take the form of blanks,
spectacle blanks, pipeline blinds, evacuation or vacuum systems, or
air or water pressure systems. In the event that the evacuation or
vacuum systems, or air or water pressure systems are used then these
systems are to be equipped with both a pressure gauge and alarm system
to enable the continuous monitoring of the status of the pipeline
section, and thereby the valve integrity, between the sea chest and
inboard valves.