BS ISO 5483:2003

This standard BS ISO 5483:2003 Ships and marine technology. Drain facilities from oil and water tanks is classified in these ICS categories:

• 47.020.30 Piping systems

This International Standard specifies dimensions and materials for welding rings and drain screws situated at the bottom of oil and water tanks.

Oil and water tanks occur as:

• built-in tanks, as an integrated part of the hull structure, and,

• detachable tanks, located in appropriate rooms and compartments.

This standard covers facilities for both instances.