[F1Requirement for bilge alarmsU.K.
42A.—(1) Subject to regulation 3B, every ship shall be fitted, at each of the locations listed in paragraph (2), with an alarm capable of detecting the presence of water in the bilges (“bilge alarm”) in accordance with Schedule 6 to Merchant Shipping Notice 1699 (M).
(2) The locations are—
(a)any machinery space; and
(b)any other space where water in the bilges is likely to accumulate.
(3) A bilge alarm fitted to meet the requirements of this regulation shall include—
(a)an audible, and a separate visual, warning at the control position for each space in which an alarm is fitted; and
(b)an audible alarm which, once activated, continues to sound until it is acknowledged by positive action and shall not automatically cease sounding of its own accord.
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), “control position” means the area from which the command and navigation of the ship is carried out.]
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