Bilge Pumps - Auxiliary Machinery and Engine Room
Marine bilge pumps remove accumulated water, oil-contaminated drainage, and leakage from machinery spaces, holds, and bilge wells. Shipboard systems commonly use self-priming centrifugal, positive-displacement, or submersible pumps selected for required capacity, suction lift, and fluid compatibility.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Bilge Pumps |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Auxiliary Machinery and Engine Room |
| Product Reference | 350 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | DESMI, Azcue, Jabsco |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Self-priming or submersible configurations |
| 2. Corrosion-resistant marine construction |
| 3. Capability to handle bilge water containing limited solids |
| 4. Manual or automatic level-controlled operation |
| 5. Available with electric, engine-driven, or air-operated drives |
Applications of Bilge Pumps
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Engine-room and machinery-space bilge drainage |
| 2. Cargo-hold, shaft-tunnel, and compartment dewatering |
| 3. Emergency and general-service bilge pumping |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SA Series | DESMI |
| CA Series | Azcue Pumps |
| 36600 Series | Jabsco |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA Series | Pump type | Self-priming centrifugal | — |
| CA Series | Pump type | Self-priming side-channel centrifugal | — |
| 36600 Series | Pump type | Electric diaphragm | — |
| 36600 Series | Nominal flow rate | 5 | US gal/min |
| 36600 Series | Nominal flow rate | 19 | L/min |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Ship bilge systems are governed by SOLAS Chapter II-1 and applicable flag-state and classification rules. Electrical installations generally follow IEC 60092. ISO 8849 applies to electrically operated direct-current bilge pumps used on small craft. Product-specific compliance must be verified from the manufacturer. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Bilge pumping arrangements may require approval by the vessel's classification society, such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK. Approval applies to the selected pump, controls, piping arrangement, capacity, and vessel class; not every commercial pump model is individually type-approved. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install at the designated bilge suction or well with accessible strainers, isolation and non-return valves as required. Keep suction piping short, airtight, adequately supported, and correctly sized. Confirm priming, rotation, electrical protection, alarm interfaces, and required emergency suction arrangements. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect and clean strainers, bilge wells, impellers, diaphragms, and non-return valves regularly. Check seals, bearings, couplings, suction leaks, corrosion, motor current, and automatic level controls. Test duty and standby pumps periodically and record discharge pressure or flow. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate electrical and mechanical energy before maintenance. Treat bilge liquid as potentially oily, toxic, or flammable; use suitable PPE and ventilation. Never discharge oily bilge water overboard except through approved pollution-prevention equipment and in compliance with MARPOL and local regulations. |
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