
The internal cross sectional area of the first vent line fitting is approximately the same size as the internal cross sectional area of the fuel vent line. The system comprises a first vent line fitting adapted for direct parallel communication with the fuel vent line.
with elastic wallsĪ marine vessel overflow tank system for use in the hull of a marine vessel that has a fuel system including a fuel vent line connecting a fuel tank to a vent that communicates with the atmosphere. structural fuel tanks, or ballast tanks, e.g. B63B11/04- Constructional features of bunkers, e.g.B63B11/00- Interior subdivision of hulls.B63B- SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING.
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