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What is Flood Control?

Flood Control Actions and onboard systems used to limit, isolate, or remove flooding in compartments, such as watertight doors, pumps, and valves, according to SOLAS requirements.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Flood Control” Used in Practice?

Bridge to engine room: Initiate flood control procedures. Close watertight doors in hold three and activate main bilge pumps immediately.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Flood Control?

Actions and onboard systems used to limit, isolate, or remove flooding in compartments, such as watertight doors, pumps, and valves, according to SOLAS requirements.

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