Section 2 Bilge Pumping System

204. Bilge pumps

1. In application to 204, 1 of the Rules, a ship registered with service restriction notations of equip-

ment ("C" or "S") shall be applied to

Pt 5, Ch 6,

Sec 401, 1, (1) of Guidance for the

Classification of Steel Ships, and for

Passenger Ship, Catamaran of less than 25 m in length

one bilge pump may be provided for each hull.

2. In application to 204, 3 of the Rules, where main bilge pipe is not provided in the bilge pump- ing system, with the exception of the space in front of the public space and crew space, at least one fixed submersible pump shall be fitted for each space. In addition for bilge pumping of each space at least one portable pump shall be provided, supplied from emergency supply if electric for use. The capacity of each submersible pump is to be not less than required by the following

tonn

where,

= number of submersible pumps

= total capacity as defined 204., 3 of the Rules