What is BS MA 18 - Salt water piping systems in ships about?    
BS MA 18 discusses ships' deck machinery. The aim of the BS MA 18 is to provide the best industry guidance that ensures the reliability of rope storage reels.
BS MA 18 specifies requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing of salt water piping systems in ships, including all fittings which form parts of such systems, in which the design pressure in the pipes does not exceed 16 bar2). For the purposes of BS MA 18 a salt water piping system includes all pipes and fittings from sea water inlet to discharge overboard.
Who is BS MA 18 - Salt water piping systems in ships for?    
BS MA 18 on salt water piping systems in ships is relevant to:   
- Pipe manufacturers   
- Product design engineers  
- Quality control and testing department     
Why should you use BS MA 18 - Salt water piping systems in ships?    
If you are a manufacturer, this can ensure that your products meet the required quality and performance levels.
BS MA 18 provides you with design and construction requirements that shall be adhered to during the manufacturing and designing of the salt water piping systems. This can ensure that barges comply with national shipbuilding standards and are safe while operating.  BS MA 18 is intended to guide people in the installation of salt water piping systems. This will ensure that the salt water piping systems are installed appropriately to prevent any hazardous situation. BS MA 18 provides test methods to check the accuracy of rope storage reels. This will help to ensure that the salt water piping systems are performing as per the requirement.
