Description
Pump – comprised of two 4,000 gallon per hour (GPH) or 15,141 liters per hour (LPH) pumps in tandem, with a net volume at open discharge of 7,700 GPH or 29,148 LPH. Hose - 3-in ID x 105-ft PVC Blue Flat discharge hose.
- High capacity, 12V utility pump
- Discharges up to 7,700 GPH (29,148 LPH)
- Built-in backup allows each pump to operate independently, if necessary
- 3-inch barbed discharge port
- Long power leads at 7 feet (2 meters)
Specifications
From Landfall’s perspective, the NBR Safety Rules are quite clear on this requirement:
2.5.4 Emergency Dewatering Pump: A vessel must be equipped with fixed or portable electric pump(s) capable of removing water from any compartment, with a minimum rated capacity of 3,000 gallons per hour. These pumps must be powered by a battery, the main engine, or a separate engine. If portable, they must include proper electrical connectors and sufficient discharge hose. A combination of fixed and portable pumps may be used to meet the requirement.
Based on this language, the requirement specifically calls for electric pumps, whether fixed or portable. As such, relying on the engine’s raw water system for dewatering does not satisfy the rule.
Beyond compliance, Landfall strongly advises against using the engine’s raw water system as a primary dewatering solution. In a true flooding emergency, maintaining engine operation is critical—not only for propulsion, but also for generating electrical power to support bilge pumps and onboard communications over an extended period.
Real-world experience has shown that diverting the raw water system for dewatering significantly increases the risk of clogging, which can lead to engine failure. Losing the engine during a flooding event can quickly escalate an already serious situation. Incidents such as the sinking of Magic Bus underscore this risk.
For these reasons, and as reinforced in Safety at Sea training, Landfall recommends dedicated electric dewatering pumps as the safest and most reliable solution.
2.5.4 Emergency Dewatering Pump: A vessel must be equipped with fixed or portable electric pump(s) capable of removing water from any compartment, with a minimum rated capacity of 3,000 gallons per hour. These pumps must be powered by a battery, the main engine, or a separate engine. If portable, they must include proper electrical connectors and sufficient discharge hose. A combination of fixed and portable pumps may be used to meet the requirement.
Based on this language, the requirement specifically calls for electric pumps, whether fixed or portable. As such, relying on the engine’s raw water system for dewatering does not satisfy the rule.
Beyond compliance, Landfall strongly advises against using the engine’s raw water system as a primary dewatering solution. In a true flooding emergency, maintaining engine operation is critical—not only for propulsion, but also for generating electrical power to support bilge pumps and onboard communications over an extended period.
Real-world experience has shown that diverting the raw water system for dewatering significantly increases the risk of clogging, which can lead to engine failure. Losing the engine during a flooding event can quickly escalate an already serious situation. Incidents such as the sinking of Magic Bus underscore this risk.
For these reasons, and as reinforced in Safety at Sea training, Landfall recommends dedicated electric dewatering pumps as the safest and most reliable solution.
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