Current through October 31, 2024
Section 171.114 - Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons(a) Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must-(1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and(2) Have means to make them watertight.(b) Watertight bulkheads must not have sluice valves.(c) Each main traverse watertight bulkhead must extend to the bulkhead deck.CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997