Stowage of Gas Containers

2Stowage of Gas Containers

2.1

Gas containers should be stowed on the open deck or in an enclosure opening only to the deck or overboard and otherwise gastight, so that any gas, which may leak from the containers, can disperse overboard.

2.2

The vent and drain should not be less than 19 mm in diameter, run to the outside of the craft and terminate 75 mm or more above the 'at rest' waterline. The drain and locker ventilation should be 500 mm or more from any opening to the yacht's interior.

2.3

The cylinders and associated fittings should be positively secured against movement and protected from damage in any foreseeable event.

2.4

Any electrical equipment located in cylinder lockers should be certified for use in the potential explosive atmosphere.

2.5

In multiple container installations a non-return valve should be placed in the supply line near to the stop valve on each container. If a changeover device is used, it should be provided with non-return valves to isolate any depleted container.

2.6

Where more than one (1) container can supply a system, the system should not be used with a container removed.

2.7

Containers not in use or not being fitted into an installation should have the protecting cap in place over the container valve.