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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

5.3.3 Potable Water Hoses

5.3.3.1 Construction

5.3.3.1.1 Fittings (08)
POTABLE WATER hoses must have unique fittings from all other
hose fittings on the vessel.

5.3.3.1.2 Identification (08)
POTABLE WATER hoses must be labeled for use with the words
“POTABLE WATER ONLY” in letters at least 13 millimeters
(0.5 inch) high at each connecting end.

5.3.3.1.3 Construction (08)
All hoses, fittings, and water filters used in the bunkering of
POTABLE WATER must be constructed of safe, EASILY
CLEANABLE materials APPROVED for POTABLE WATER use
and must be maintained in good repair.

5.3.3.1.4 Other Equipment (08)
Other EQUIPMENT and tools used in the bunkering of POTABLE
WATER must be constructed of safe, EASILY CLEANABLE
materials, dedicated solely for POTABLE WATER use, and
maintained in good repair.

5.3.3.1.5 Locker Construction (08)
POTABLE WATER hose lockers must be constructed of
SMOOTH, nontoxic, corrosion resistant, EASILY CLEANABLE
material and must be maintained in good repair.

5.3.3.1.6 Locker Identification (08)
POTABLE WATER hose lockers must be labeled “POTABLE
WATER HOSE AND FITTING STORAGE” in letters at least
13 millimeters (0.5 inch) high.

5.3.3.1.7 Locker Height (08)
POTABLE WATER hose lockers must be mounted at least
460 millimeters (18 inches) above the deck and must be self-
draining.

5.3.3.1.8 Locker Closed (08)
Locker doors must be closed when not in use.

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