Remote Control Bilge Pump Sign

Remote Control Bilge Pump Sign – FS0115

This remote control bilge pump sign shows the IMO fire control symbol for a remote control point that starts or stops the vessel’s bilge pump from outside the space it serves. The triangle enclosing a circle-and-arrow valve symbol follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the control point itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this remote control bilge pump sign is used

A bilge pump removes water that collects in the lowest parts of a vessel, whether from routine seepage, firefighting run-off, or flooding, so keeping it operable and controllable from outside the space it serves matters directly to the vessel’s stability and safety. This remote control bilge pump sign marks the point where the pump can be started or stopped without needing to enter the compartment it drains.

This sign is fixed at the remote control point, typically on a control panel, at a manned control station, or on deck near the bilge pump’s control box, so crew can quickly start pumping out water without wasting time searching unlabelled equipment. A machinery space or hold that is flooding, whether from firefighting water or a hull breach, needs its bilge pump running promptly, so a clearly marked remote control point matters directly to how quickly water can be removed.

Starting the bilge pump from a remote point removes the need for crew to enter a space that may already be affected by flooding, fire, or loss of power, which is often the exact scenario in which the pump is needed most. This remote arrangement is only useful if the control point is clearly marked and consistently labelled, since a control that cannot be identified quickly under time pressure is little better than no remote control at all.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote control points for bilge pumps are clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remain accessible and unobstructed. Correct labelling of remote control points is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a mislabelled or missing sign can slow down both routine testing and an actual emergency response.

New crew should be shown the location and correct operation of the bilge pump remote control during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the right control can delay pumping out water during an actual flooding or firefighting scenario. Clear, consistent labelling like this sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since a remote control point without a clear label can slow down an auditor trying to confirm the vessel’s fire control plan matches what is actually fitted on board. Fitting this remote control bilge pump sign at the correct control point keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

The remote control arrangement should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to start the bilge pump during an actual emergency defeats its purpose. Marking the control point clearly with this sign also makes it easier for the crew member responsible for testing to locate every remote control on board without needing to consult a separate equipment list.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0115
IMPA: 33.6803
ISSA: 47.568.03
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

Supplied ready to apply directly at the remote control point. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.

This remote control bilge pump sign lets crew act fast to control flooding or bilge levels during an emergency, supporting vessel stability and safety. Browse our full range of fire fighting signs for more IMO-compliant maritime safety signage.