Section 5 in The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction And Survey) Rules, 1974
5. Bilge pumping arrangement.
- Every ship shall he provided with efficient bilge pumping plant and means for drainage so arranged that water entering any part of the hull (other than a space permanently appropriated for the carriage of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel or liquid cargo and for which other efficient means of pumping or drainage are provided) can be pumped out through at least one suction pipe when the ship is on even keel or is listed not more than 5 degrees either way. Wing suctino shall be provided, where necessary for the purpose. Efficient means shall be provided whereby water may easily flow to the suction pipes:Provided that the Central Government may allow the means of pumping or drainage to be dispensed with in particular compartments of any ship or class of ships if it is satisfied that the safety of the ship is not thereby impaired.
