Talk:Bilge

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Picture description
Picture is very interesting. Could there be more description of what's in view? 98.210.208.107 (talk) 01:00, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

The language reference
Reference to Russian goes to 'hold' which is totally wrong. BTW, this Russian article refers to the English one 'ship's hold' which is correct. The only article in Russian where it can be redirected is 'Bilge waters' - https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D1%8C%D1%8F%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%8B 188.130.179.101 (talk) 15:11, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

Bilge water
This is probably the most important understanding of the word for most people. This paragraph could be described as "Bilge" in itself and could do with rewriting... It states "sea water", this assumes vessel seagoing, it also sites urine, as if this is likely to be a major source of the liquid. Then it talks about the Bilge becoming "too full" threatening to sink the ship. There is also no mention of condensation, something that is massive in a steel vessel. I think bilge water can be better defined and it's potential unpleasant/toxic nature alluded to with more realistic causes and components, as well as damage (rust / rotting). The concept of a bilge becoming "too full and threatening to sink the ship" is also bad terminology.

The word is sometimes also used to describe the water that collects in this area. "Bilge water" is generally a combination of water seepage, leaks, and in steel vessels condensation; liquid that works it's way to the bottom of the boat, rather than out via a scupper. This water may be from heavy waves, weather conditions, leaks and spillage. The fluid collected in the bilge requiring regular evacuation to prevent health hazards from toxicity, sludging and potential vessel instability.

Bilge water collects aboard almost every vessel. Depending on the ship's design and function, bilge water may contain water, oil, fuel oil, sewage, detergents, solvents, chemicals, particles, toxic moulds and bacteria. Discharge of bilge liquids is very often restricted by law and for commercial vessels is regulated under Marpol Annex I.