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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

13.8 Baby-Only Water Facility
For use by children who are in diapers or who are not completely toilet trained.

13.8.1 Introduction
VSP recognizes the increased desire of passengers to allow children who are in
diapers or who are not completely toilet trained to use RWFs. With that in mind,
following are requirements for operating a RWF for the sole use by children
who are in diapers or who are not completely toilet trained. Each cruise line is
required to submit a VARIANCE request to operate this type of facility.

Administrative Note: This section does not apply to vessels that have an
APPROVED VARIANCE from section 6.9.1 at the time of issuance of the VSP
2018 Operations Manual. Those vessels must continue to comply with all of the
requirements of the VARIANCE.

13.8.2 Design and Construction
Facilities must be designed and constructed in accordance with the latest version
of the VSP Construction Guidelines, regardless of the date the keel was laid.

Before new construction or remodeling of an existing RWF, all plans must be
submitted for review and approval by VSP. Once APPROVED, no parts of the
system or its operation may be changed without prior written approval from
VSP. For maintenance purposes, system components of at least equal
performance specifications may be changed without prior approval.

13.8.3 Water Source

13.8.3.1 Recirculation
The water source for this facility must only be POTABLE WATER for
recirculation systems.

13.8.3.2 Flow-Through
Seawater or POTABLE WATER may be used for a flow-through system.

13.8.3.3 Operation
The system must be designed to operate in flow-through only or
recirculation only.

13.8.3.3.1 Flow-Through
At Sea
A flow-through seawater supply system must be used only while
the vessel is MAKING WAY and at sea beyond 20 kilometers
(12 miles) from nearest land or any point of land discharge.

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