# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Article 26: Cooling water systems—vessels of 12 metres in length and over but less than 24.4 metres in length


(1) In every vessel of 12 metres in length and over but less than 24.4 metres in length to which these Rules apply where cooling water services are essential for the running of the propelling machinery there shall be at least two means capable of supplying water to such services.
(2) In every such vessel the sea water suctions of cooling systems for essential internal combustion machinery shall be provided with strainers which can be cleaned without interruption of the supply of water.
(3) In every such vessel provision shall be made to prevent overpressure in any part of the system and to indicate the proper working of the system.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/article/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/article-26
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