# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Schedule 19: INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/schedule/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/schedule-19
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