# The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997, Regulation 12: Ballast and bilge pumping and drainage arrangements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Every ship shall be provided with efficient bilge pumping plant and means of drainage in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 1 in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1509/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-cargo-ship-construction-regulations-1997/regulation-12
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