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In consideration of the approach of the compli- ance schedule for SOLAS regulation XII/12 and the recent approval of the IMO performance standard, market interest for water ingress detec- tion systems is growing rapidly. With literally thousands of vessels requiring the equipment, it is expected that manufacturers' delivery lead times will be extended as demand for equipment reaches its peak in the summer of 2004.

For operators who have vessels dry-docking prior to your latest fitting date of the first survey after July 1, 2004, then it may be greatly in their interests to consider installing the equipment during the scheduled dry-docking. Otherwise they may have to take the vessel out of service after the dry-docking to fit the equipment before/during the survey.

Arranging the installation of the equipment concurrently with general electrical/mechanical works during the dry-docking will undoubtedly deliver cost savings, and save a lot of time com- pared with arranging additional contractors dur- ing survey periods. It will also insure against the risk of costly delays to the sailing of the vessel, should the installation be delayed during the sur- vey period.

Furthermore, for vessels that are offered for charter (if applicable). Charterers may favorably consider vessels equipped with water ingress alarm over those not similarly equipped.

Martek Marine's BuIkSafe

In full compliance with all aspects of the new

IMO performance standard, Martek Marine Ltd. offers its BULKSAFE water ingress detection system. Martek Marine Ltd. Managing Director

Paul B. Luen said, "We were delighted to be afforded the opportunity of liasing with IMO DE sub-committee members over the development of the performance standard for water ingress level detection systems.

Three years in development, Luen says that

BULKSAFE is "a unique offering and installa- tion solution, which allows our MMS900 (patent pending) water level detectors to be installed so that they are totally isolated from the cargo and protected from dust and mechanical damage from cargo operations. Our BULKSAFETM sys- tem can be installed without any structural alter- ations or piping work within the cargo holds and can be commissioned by ship staff."

REGULATION 12

Hold, Ballast And Dry Space Water Ingress Alarms 1 Bulk carriers shall be fitted with water level detectors: 1.1 In each cargo hold, giving audible and visual alarms, one when the water level above the inner bottom in any hold reaches a height of 0.5 m and another at a height not less than 15% of the depth of the cargo hold but not more than 2.0 m. On bulk carriers to which regulation 9.2 applies, only the latter alarm need be installed. The water level detectors shall be fitted in the aft end of the cargo holds. For cargo holds which are used for water ballast, an alarm overriding device may be installed. The visual alarms shall clearly discriminate between the two different level detectors in each hold; 1.2 In any ballast tank forward of the collision bulkhead required by reg- ulation ll-l/ll, giving an audible and visual alarm when the liquid in the tank reaches a level not exceeding 10% of the tank capacity. An alarm overriding device may be installed to be activated when the tank is in use; and 1.3 In any dry or void space other than a chain cable locker, any part of which extends forward of the foremost cargo hold, giving an audible and visual alarm at a water level of 0.1 m above the deck. Such alarms need not be provided in enclosed spaces the volume of which does not exceed 0.1% of the ship's maximum displacement volume. 2 The audible and visual alarms specified in paragraph 1 shall be located on the navigation bridge. 3 Bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 2004 shall comply with the requirements of this regulation not later than the date of the first annual, inter- mediate or renewal survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2004.

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