§ 171.112 - Watertight door openings.  


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  • § 171.112 Watertight door openings.

    (a) The opening for a watertight door must be located as high in the bulkhead and as far inboard as practicable.

    (b) No more than one door, other than a door to a bunker or shaft alley, may be fitted in a main transverse watertight bulkhead within spaces containing the following:

    (1) Main and auxiliary propulsion machinery.

    (2) Propulsion boilers.

    (3) Permanent bunkers.