ISO 14726 is the international standard for identifying piping systems on ships and marine structures, using a primary/secondary color code system (e.g., Brown for fuel, Green for seawater, Blue for fresh water, Black for waste) with additional colors or text to specify contents like different oil types or air, plus directional arrows for flow, ensuring safety and clarity in complex maritime environments by standardizing visual cues for pipe contents.
Purpose: To clearly identify the contents and function of pipes on vessels, preventing accidents and aiding maintenance.
Color System:
Main Colors: Identify the primary substance (e.g., Brown for Fuel, Green for Seawater, Red for Fire Fighting).
Additional Colors: Used as bands on top of the main color for sub-classification (e.g., Brown + Blue = Aviation Fuel; Green + Black = Bilge Water).
Marking Application:
Applied as bands (tapes) around the pipe.
Standard width is often 50mm, with larger sizes for bigger pipes.
Markings should appear at regular intervals (e.g., 3-5 meters), near valves, and where pipes pass through bulkheads.
Flow Direction: Includes directional arrows to indicate fluid movement.
Media Examples:
Black (Main): Waste Media (e.g., Black/Blue = Black Water).
Brown (Main): Fuel (e.g., Brown/Black/Brown = HFO).
Green (Main): Seawater.
Orange (Main): Oils (other than fuel) (e.g., Orange/Green/Orange = Lub. Oil for Steam Turbines).
White (Main): Air in Ventilation Systems (e.g., White/Blue/White = Mechanical Supply Air, Cold).
How it Works:
Identify Main Color: Determine the primary type of fluid (e.g., Fuel = Brown).
Add Secondary Color (if needed): Apply a secondary color band for specifics (e.g., Brown + Blue for Aviation Fuel).
Add Text/Symbols: Incorporate text labels (e.g., "HFO") for absolute clarity.