§ 39 Ballast system
Floating facilities shall be equipped with robust ballast, discharge and drainage systems to maintain necessary draught, stability and hull strength under normal use. Moreover, the ballast system shall be able to bring the facility to a safe condition following an unintended draught, trim or heel. The systems shall be able to empty and fill all tanks and empty watertight spaces in an efficient manner.
Section last changed:
01 January 2016