Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00887:reg:3:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00887
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 4/7)
Character Range: 108517–111132

a drainage tank or well must:
(a) be able to handling semi-solid matter; and
(b) evacuate the tank or well by lines other than the vessel's bilge lines; and
(c) be powered from both the main and secondary sources of power.

4.6 Inspection and cleaning of drainage arrangements
       For inspection and cleaning, the following things must be accessible from outside livestock pens:
(a) essential drainage tanks;
(b) wells;
(c) the tops of drainage pipes.

4.7 Use of strainer plates
       A drainage channel or the top of a drainage pipe must be covered by a strainer plate if:
(a) it is located inside a pen and could cause injury to an animal if left uncovered; or
(b) it is located in a passageway and could cause injury to a person if left uncovered.

4.8 Equipment installed to comply with Annex IV of MARPOL
       Any equipment on the vessel that is installed to comply with Annex IV of MARPOL must be operable by both the primary and secondary sources of power.
Note 1   Marine Order 96 (Marine pollution prevention — sewage) 2013 sets out the requirements for a regulated Australian vessel to comply with Annex IV of MARPOL. That Order also requires that a foreign vessel comply with Annex IV.
Note 2   The Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 also implements Annex IV of MARPOL in Australia. The Act prohibits the discharge of sewage in certain areas and prescribes methods for the discharge of sewage at sea.

Part 5 Fodder and water arrangements

5.1 Livestock — daily allowance for water and fodder
       (1)An animal's daily water allowance is:
(a) for cattle — 36 L per m2 of pen area; and
(b) for sheep, pigs and goats — 6 L per head.
       (2)An animal's daily fodder allowance is:
(a) for cattle — 5.7 kg per m2 of pen area; and
(b) for sheep pigs and goats — 4.8 kg per m2 of pen area.

5.2 Availability of water and fodder
       (1)Before livestock is loaded, automatic feeding and watering systems must be set up and capable of supplying water and fodder in accordance with this Order.
       (2)Water and fodder must be provided to livestock within 12 hours after loading has commenced.

5.3 Storage and distribution system for drinking water
       (1)A vessel must have a storage and distribution system to provide fresh drinking water to livestock at all times that livestock are on board.
       (2)The water storage system must have capacity for intended voyages.
       (3)If a freshwater generator is used to provide any of this capacity, it must:
(a) be powered by both the main and secondary sources of power; and
(b) be able to operate if a fire or