Exam Question
(a) Enumerate the regulation under SOLAS Ch II-I concerning the watertight doors. (8)
(b) With a simple sketch show a water tight automatic WT door operating gear. (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Jul 2022
Reference Answer
### (a) SOLAS Regulations for Watertight Doors (Chapter II-I)
As per SOLAS Chapter II-I, Regulations 13 through 13-1 (formerly 14 to 25), power-operated sliding watertight doors are subject to stringent requirements to ensure the watertight integrity of the vessel during emergencies. The key regulations are as follows:
1. **Means of Operation:**
* **Power Operation:** All sliding watertight doors must be power-operated.
As per SOLAS Chapter II-I, Regulations 13 through 13-1 (formerly 14 to 25), power-operated sliding watertight doors are subject to stringent requirements to ensure the watertight integrity of the vessel during emergencies. The key regulations are as follows:
1. **Means of Operation:**
* **Power Operation:** All sliding watertight doors must be power-operated.
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