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VI. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Key
NO Reference Parameter Design
Equipment
At least two power driven ballast pumps are to be
provided, one of which may be driven by the propulsion
unit. Sanitary, bilge and general service pumps may be
ABS 2017 Part accepted as independent power ballast pumps.
4 Chapter 6 Alternative means of deballasting, such as an eductor
Sec. 4-7.3 or a suitable liquid cargo pump with an appropriate
temporary connection to the ballast system [see 5C-1-
7/5.3.1(c)], may be accepted in lieu of a second ballast
pump.

Ballast Where only one ballast pump is provided, a second

1
Pumps means of deballasting is to be provided. This may be by
ABS 2017 Part
means of an eductor or a temporary connection
5C Chapter 1
between the ballast and cargo piping. The temporary
Sec. 7-5.3.1(c)
connection may be a portable spool piece arranged in
accordance with 5C-1-7/3.3.4(d).

Ballast pumps are to be located in the cargo pump

ABS 2017 Part room or other similar spaces within the cargo area and
5C Chapter 1 are to comply with the same requirements as cargo
Sec. 7-5.3.1(b) pumps in 5C-1-7/3.3.1(c), 5C-1-7/3.3.1(d) and 5C-1-
7/3.3.1(e)
Valves controlling flow to ballast tanks are to be
arranged so that they will remain closed at all times
ABS 2017 Part except when ballasting. Where butterfly valves are
4 Chapter 6 used, they are to be of a type with positive holding
Ballast Sec. 4-7.5.1 arrangements, or equivalent, that will prevent
2 Piping and movement of the valve position due to vibration or flow
Valves of fluids.
ABS 2017 Part Remote control valves, where fitted, are to be arranged
4 Chapter 6 so that they will close and remain closed in the event of
Sec. 4-7.5.2 loss of control power. Alternatively, the remote control
valves may
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remain in the last ordered position upon loss of power,

provided that there is a readily accessible manual
means to close the valves upon loss of power.

To minimize cross-contamination, where passing

through fuel oil tanks, unless being led through pipe
tunnel, ballast lines are to be of steel or equivalent [see
ABS 2017 Part 4-6-4/5.5.4(c)] having a thickness at least as required
4 Chapter 6 by column D of 4-6-2/Table 4. The number of joints in
Sec. 4-7.5.4 these lines is to be kept to a minimum. Pipe joints are
to be welded or heavy flanged (e.g., one pressure rating
higher). The line within the tank is to be installed with
expansion bends. Slip joints are not permitted.

Ballast Where a ballast water treatment system is to be

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Water installed, it is to comply with the requirements in
3 4 Chapter 6
Treatment Sections 4 and 5 of the ABS Guide for Ballast Water
Sec. 4-7.7
Systems Treatment and the same is to be verified by ABS.

Provisions are to be made so that segregated ballast

Discharge
ABS 2017 Part can be discharged above the waterline in the deepest
of
4 5C Chapter 1 ballast condition. Discharge below the waterline is
Segregated
Sec. 7-5.3.3 permitted if discharge procedures in accordance with
Ballast
MARPOL 73/78 Annex I are adhered to.

The fire main may be used for ballasting, or

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Use of fire deballasting with eductors, provided the branch pipe
5 5C Chapter 1
main from the fire main used for this purpose is led from the
Sec. 7-5.3.3
upper deck and fitted with a stop-check valve.