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Qu'est-ce que Clapet de pied ?

Clapet de pied A non-return valve installed at the lower end of a suction line in cargo or ballast tanks, designed to prevent backflow and maintain pump prime.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Clapet de pied” Used in Practice?

Chef mécanicien à l'équipage : Inspecter tous les clapets de pied avant les opérations de pompage de ballast.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Clapet de pied ?

A non-return valve installed at the lower end of a suction line in cargo or ballast tanks, designed to prevent backflow and maintain pump prime.

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