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Schedule 19 INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION

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The international shore connection, as hereinafter illustrated, which is required by these Rules to be carried in the vessel shall be in accordance with the following specification:—

  • Outside diameter: 178 millimetres

  • Inner diameter: 64 millimetres

  • Bolt circle diameter: 132 millimetres

  • Holes: 4 holes of 19 millimetres diameter equidistantly placed, slotted to the flange periphery.

  • Flange thickness: 14.5 millimetres minimum.

  • Bolts: 4, each 16 millimetres in diameter, 50 millimetres in length with eight washers.

  • Flange surface: flat face.

  • Material: any suited to 10 kilogrammes force per square centimetre service.

  • Gasket: any suited to 10 kilogrammes force per square centimetre service.

The connection shall be constructed of material suitable for 10 kilogrammes force per square centimetre service. The flange shall have a flat face on one side, and to the other there shall be permanently attached a coupling which will fit the vessel's hydrants and hose. The connection shall be kept aboard the vessel together with its gasket, bolts and washers.