Title 46

SECTION 143.275

143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.

§ 143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping.