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Double-bottom tanks
Access to the double-bottom tanks is usually by manholes cut in the tank top. These manholes are
suitably jointed and bolted to be completely watertight when not in use. Docking plugs are fitted in
all double-bottom tanks and are a means of completely draining these tanks for inspection in
drydock. Air pipes are fitted to all double-bottom tanks to release the air when filling. Sounding
pipes are also fitted to enable the tanks to be sounded and their capacity determined. All double-
bottom tanks are tested on completion by the maximum service pressure head of water or an
equivalent air test.
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