Specifications

SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 15 of 20
QUESTION 71
A diverter allowing exhaust gases to pass without restriction may only be
installed if it is visibly disconnected in a manner that ensures it cannot be easily
reconnected while the vessel is in operation.
An installation as shown here is NOT acceptable.
QUESTION 72
Check that all moving parts of the machinery or power-operated equipment, where such parts constitute a hazard, are fitted with
guards or other safety equipment.
QUESTION 73
Check that the propulsion or auxiliary machinery manufacturer‘s recommendations or other authorities‘ criteria, as recognized by the
marine community, are taken into account when determining the material and dimensions of shafting and propellers.
SECTION 14: MACHINERY – Vessels more than 6 metres
QUESTION 74
The following instruments and controls shall be provided at the vessel's operating position:
Engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature
indicators for inboard engines;
Fuel capacity gauges, unless other adequate means to
determine the amount of fuel is provided;
Battery charging gauges;
Controls for navigation lights;
Indicators for steering equipment;
Control and instructions for the blower(s);
High bilge indicator;
The running indicator for automatic bilge pump;
Fire detection panel and alarms;
Engine shut-off device.
QUESTION 75
A bilge pumping system shall be provided with a mechanical pump.
The pump shall be self-priming and be designed to run dry without damage.
Engine driven pumps are acceptable only if they can be run independently from the propulsion shafting.
The piping arrangement shall ensure that no back siphoning can occur and marine type strainers shall be provided on the
suction line from each compartment.
The piping shall be of metal, rigid plastic, non-collapsible and non-oil degradable hose with flanged, screwed, or robust
double-clamped connections, where practicable.
The piping shall be not less than 25 millimetres (1 inch) in diameter, except that for small compartments piping 18
millimetres (3/4 inch) in diameter may be acceptable if the pump-out time is under five (5) minutes.
The automatic bilge pump or a bilge pumping system has a minimum capacity of 0.91 Litres/second (14½ US
Gallons/minute).
When an automatic bilge pump is fitted, a visual signal shall be provided at the operating position to indicate when the pump
is running and a manual overriding switch shall be provided at the operating position.
QUESTIONS 76, 77 & 78
Self explanatory – answer yes or no.
QUESTION 79
All components of the steering systems gear must be protected from obstructions,
excessive heat and mechanical wear.
QUESTION 80
Emergency steering is not required if the vessel is fitted with:
Multiple propulsion units with independent control of
each propeller.
No rudder, where steering action is obtained by a change
of directional setting of the propulsion units.
A rudder and a tiller are fitted as the main steering
arrangement.
Independently controlled adjustable trim tabs.
A bow thruster.