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SEAM 2 – TRIM, STABILITY WEEK 17B –
INTACT STABILITY Code Requirements -
WATER TIGHT INTEGRITY
 Learning objective of week 17B
 
LO1.178 State that flooding should be countered by prompt closing of
watertight doors, valves and any other openings which could lead to
flooding of other compartments

LO1.179 State that cross-flooding arrangements, where they exist,

should be put into operation immediately to limit the resulting list

LO1.180 State that any action which could stop or reduce the inflow
of water should be taken

Introduction
 Weathertight door means a door fitted in a structure above the
freeboard
  deck. It must be of adequate strength and able to
maintain the watertight integrity of the structure.

Weather deck is the deck which is completely exposed to the

weather from above and from at least two sides, (SOLAS).

Weathertight means that in any sea conditions water will not

penetrate into the ship, (ICLL). A weathertight door/ fitting shall
have a strength at least equal to the bulkhead or deck in which it
is fitted. 

LO1.178
 To maintain Water tightness, Seaworthiness, Fire integrity and
Security
  of the vessel, it is important ships personnel ensure all
openings to hull below water line and above waterline
( weathertight & watertight doors etc.) are adequately secured.

In practical terms, the difference between weathertight and

watertight is that a weatertight fitting shall withstand water
pressure from the outside (be watertight from outside),
whilst a watertight fitting shall withstand water pressure
from both sides.

LO1.178.1
 Watertight Integrity Plan – A drawing showing the main
and
  local watertight subdivision as well as internal
openings and closing devices thereof. The drawing is
essential for the local class surveyor to ensure that proper
watertight integrity measures are taken during the
building period.

LO1.178.2
 Confirmation of closure of openings 
 
The Master shall ensure the Chief Officer and Chief
Engineer close all openings to maintain Water tightness,
Seaworthiness, Fire integrity and Security of the vessel, at
the following times, and enter the fact in the Log Book
every time

a) Before Sailing,
b) When heavy weather is expected 

LO1.178.3
 For Water tightness
 
Since requirement of closure to maintain Water tightness is
concerned with both Seaworthiness and Cargo care, following
attentions should be paid, especially at:
1. Watertight doors in E/R and any provided on bulkheads
between cargo holds
2. Weather-tight doors (Iron doors on exposed decks)
3. Side ports for pilots boarding, if applicable

LO1.178.4
 For Water tightness
 
1. Access hatches or manholes leading to cargo holds or
tanks
2. Hatch Covers or Tank domes, if applicable
3. Ventilators in which sea water can enter and particularly
those on the forecastle
4. Fan dampers in cargo holds, except while ventilating is
required
5. All sounding & ullaging pipes, and where applicable,
peep holes.

LO1.I78.5
 For Water tightness
a)  If for any reason, any watertight or weather-tight openings are
opened at sea, permission must be taken from the Master as the
case may be, and same closed immediately after completion of
work and reconfirmed to the Master.

b) The Chief Engineer shall ensure that the watertight doors in the
machinery space, Shaft tunnel watertight door where fitted, are
closed at all times, unless the space is manned. 

c) The Chief Engineer shall ensure that all self-closing devices on

sounding pipes and glass-gauges for oil and water tanks are
functional and never tied open. (This will also prevent the oil in
tank from fuelling an E/R fire) 

LO1.178.6
 Flooding should be countered by prompt closing of watertight doors,
valves and any other openings which could lead to flooding of other
compartments

LO1.179
 Flooding should be countered by prompt closing of watertight doors,
valves and any other openings which could lead to flooding of other
compartments

Cross-flooding arrangements, where they exist, should be put into

operation immediately to limit the resulting list

LO1.180
 Flooding should be countered by prompt closing of watertight doors,
valves and any other openings which could lead to flooding of other
compartments

Cross-flooding arrangements, where they exist, should be put into

operation immediately to limit the resulting list

Any action which could stop or reduce the inflow of water should be
taken

LO1.181
 Summary of week 17B
 
1. Flooding should be countered by prompt closing of watertight
doors, valves and any other openings which could lead to flooding of
other compartments

2. Cross-flooding arrangements, where they exist, should be put into

operation immediately to limit the resulting list

3. Any action which could stop or reduce the inflow of water should be
taken

Summary
Reference:

SHIP STABILITY for Masters and Mates, Capt. D.R. Derette, 2013,
Butterworth- Heinemann- 7th Edition.

Intact Stability (IS) Code 2008, Resolution MSC.267(85),

International Maritime Organization, (adopted on 4 December 2008),
Electronic Edition, www.imo.org
THANK YOU….

Elmer M. Doctor / MSMT

NTC Course Developer