diff --git a/Barotrauma/BarotraumaShared/Source/Items/Components/Machines/Pump.cs b/Barotrauma/BarotraumaShared/Source/Items/Components/Machines/Pump.cs
index b99f8ef31..b161ddff9 100644
--- a/Barotrauma/BarotraumaShared/Source/Items/Components/Machines/Pump.cs
+++ b/Barotrauma/BarotraumaShared/Source/Items/Components/Machines/Pump.cs
@@ -99,7 +99,9 @@ namespace Barotrauma.Items.Components
 
             ApplyStatusEffects(ActionType.OnActive, deltaTime, null);
 
-            if (hull1 == null) return;
+            //check the hull if the item is movable
+            if (item.body != null) GetHull();
+            if (hull1 == null) return;            
 
             float powerFactor = currPowerConsumption <= 0.0f ? 1.0f : voltage;