46 CFR 143.275 - Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.

Regulations last checked for updates: Mar 13, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Feb 19, 2025

View all text of Subpart B [§ 143.200 - § 143.460]

§ 143.275 - Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103,3301,3306,3308,3316,8104,8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1

source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 143.275