1.   The watertight bulkhead that is supposed to head off such on-rushes of sea water had split.

2.   This door leads through the watertight bulkhead and into the bow.

3.   The ship was taking on some water in the bow, but it was in a watertight bulkhead and was no cause for concern, Kontes said.

4.   Watertight bulkheads probably have split the crew into small groups, adding to their sense of vulnerability.

5.   In particular, they agreed that all ferries must be equipped with watertight bulkheads on the car decks.

6.   It also criticised the construction of the vessel and the lack of a watertight bulkhead behind the bow door.

7.   The former front loading ramp has been re-designed to act as a first watertight bulkhead, and an additional watertight bulkhead has been installed behind the ramp.