Type-examination certificates for high velocity vent valves: UK21/F017

Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-058. UK approved recommendation on the content of type-examination certificates issued for high velocity vent valves.

Question

The performance of a high velocity valve depends on the cargo system for which it is intended, for example MESG, pipe length, diameter etc. The minimum content of a type-examination certificate should indicate this system. Information about the performance and the test conditions should be stated in the type test report issued by the testing laboratory.

What is the minimum content of a type-examination certificates for high velocity vent valves, item UK/3.12?

Recommendation

The following template for a type-examination certificate including enclosures shows the minimum content to be included by the Approved Bodies.

Note: The general template for the type-examination certificate is following recommendation UK21/G001.   ## References

  • MSC 471 (101)
  • MSN 1874 as amended
  • The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended

Items affected

  • UK/3.12, Devices to prevent the passage of flame into the cargo tanks in tankers

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

Updates to this page

Published 19 July 2023