Regulation 2 - Watertight doors
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Regulation 2 - Watertight doors

  (1) The number of openings in watertight bulkheads as required by regulation 1(3), shall be reduced to the minimum compatible with the general arrangements and operational needs of the vessel; openings shall be fitted with watertight closing appliances to the satisfaction of the Administration. Watertight doors shall be of an equivalent strength to the adjacent unpierced structure.

  (2) In vessels of less than 45 m in length, such doors may be of the hinged type, which shall be capable of being operated locally from each side of the door and shall normally be kept closed at sea A notice shall be attached to the door on each side to state that the door shall be kept closed at sea.

  (3) In vessels of 45 m in length and over, watertight doors shall be of the sliding type in:

  • (a) spaces where it is intended to open them at sea and if located with their sills below the deepest operating waterline, unless the Administration considers it to be impracticable or unnecessary taking into account the type and operation of the vessels; and

  • (b) the lower part of a machinery space where there is access from it to a shaft tunnel.

 Otherwise watertight doors may be of the hinged type.

  (4) Sliding watertight doors shall be capable of being operated when the vessel is listed up to 15° either way

  (5) Sliding watertight doors whether manually operated or otherwise shall be capable of being operated locally from each side of the door, in vessels of 45 m in length and over these doors shall also be capable of being operated by remote control from an accessible position above the working deck except when the doors are fitted in crew accommodation spaces.

  (6) Means shall be provided at remote operating positions to indicate when a sliding door is open or closed.

Parent topic: Chapter II - Construction, Watertight Integrity and Equipment
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