Fire Training Manual

AL HAIL MARINE SERVICES LLC
FIRE TRAINING MANUAL

This Manual complies with and is acceptable for the purposes of
complying with: Regulation 15 of Chapter II of the International
Convention of the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended.
DOCUMENT NO: AHMS-FT- MNL-12.20
Vessel Name SM-3 NOORA
IMO Number 9820829

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Fire Training Manual..................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Master’s Responsibilities................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Safety Officer’s Responsibilities...................................................................................................... 4
2 Vessel Particulars................................................................................................................................... 5
3 SOLAS Requirements............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Emergency Training and Drills........................................................................................................ 6
3.1.1 Drills................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1.1 Abandon ship drill......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1.2 Fire Drills....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 On Board Training and Instructions................................................................................................. 7
3.1.3 Records........................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Training manual and on-board training aids....................................................................................7
3.3 Muster list and emergency instructions........................................................................................... 8
4 Introduction to Fire............................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Nature of Fire................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Fire Spread................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Types of Fire................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Principles of Fire Extinguishing..................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Fire Extinguishing Media............................................................................................................... 12
4.5.1 Water............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2).................................................................................................................... 12
4.5.3 Foam............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.4 Dry Powder.................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5.5 Halons........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5.6 Halon Substitutes........................................................................................................................... 12
5 Basic Fire Safety Practices and Precautions.....................................................................................14

5.1 Smoking Precautions.................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Using of Electrical Power Precautions..........................................................................................14
5.3 Using of Flammable Liquids, Materials and Substances Precautions...........................................15
6 Basic Instructions................................................................................................................................. 17
6.1 Fire Preventive Actions................................................................................................................. 17
6.2 Fire Fighting Actions..................................................................................................................... 18
7 Methods of Fire Extinguishing and Choice of Proper Extinguishing Mean.....................................20
8 Raising the Alarm................................................................................................................................. 22

8.1 If the Fire is Behind Closed Doors................................................................................................. 22
8.2 If the Door of the Compartment on Fire is Open...........................................................................23
8.2.1 Meaning of Ship Alarms................................................................................................................. 24
9 Fire Fighting Equipment....................................................................................................................... 25

Revision 00. Original Date: 20/12/2020. Version date: N/A.
Prepared by: AHMS QHSSE Manager. Approved by: AHMS GM. 2/54
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9.1 Extinguishers (Portable)................................................................................................................ 25

9.1.1 Water, Foam and Dry Powder....................................................................................................... 26
9.1.2 Stored Pressure or Cartridge Operated......................................................................................... 26
9.1.3 Carbon Dioxide (CO2).................................................................................................................... 27
9.1.4 Proximity to Special Fire Risks...................................................................................................... 27
9.1.5 Avoidance of Exposure and Corrosion..........................................................................................27
9.1.6 Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers onboard the Vessel:............................................................27
Insert Portable Fire Extinguishers Pictures............................................................................................. 29
9.2 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems................................................................................................. 30
9.3 Fireman’s Outfit............................................................................................................................. 30
9.3.1 Equipment Checklist...................................................................................................................... 30
9.3.2 Breathing Apparatus (BA) Manufacturer's Manual.........................................................................32
9.3.3 Breathing Apparatus Control Board............................................................................................... 33
9.3.4 Breathing Apparatus Communications..........................................................................................33
9.4 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices.........................................................................................34
9.5 Fire Hoses, Hydrants, Nozzles and Accessories...........................................................................35
9.5.1 Fires Hoses and Hydrants............................................................................................................. 35
9.5.2 Fire Hose Nozzles......................................................................................................................... 37
9.6 International Shore Fire Connection.............................................................................................. 38
9.7 Fire Flaps, Dampers, Electrical Stops and Quick Closing Devices...............................................39
9.7.1 Fire Flaps Dampers....................................................................................................................... 39
9.7.2 Electrical Stops and Quick Closing Devices..................................................................................41
9.8 Emergency Fire Pump.................................................................................................................. 42
9.9 Emergency Alternator / Generator................................................................................................ 43
9.10 Fire Control Plans......................................................................................................................... 43
9.10.1 Fire Main Isolation Valves....................................................................................................... 45
9.11 Fire Detection and Alarm System.................................................................................................. 46
9.11.1 Types of Detectors.................................................................................................................. 46
9.12 Fire Doors..................................................................................................................................... 49
9.13 Means of Escape.......................................................................................................................... 50
10 Fire Fighting Appliances Maintenance................................................................................................ 52

10.1 Weekly.......................................................................................................................................... 52
10.2 Every Two Weeks......................................................................................................................... 52
10.3 Monthly......................................................................................................................................... 52
10.4 Every Three Months...................................................................................................................... 53
10.5 Annually........................................................................................................................................ 53
10.6 Every Two (2) Years..................................................................................................................... 53
10.7 Every Four (4) Years..................................................................................................................... 53
10.8 Every Five (5) Years..................................................................................................................... 53
10.9 Periodic......................................................................................................................................... 53
11 Review, Approval, Revision and Identification of Changes..............................................................54

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1 Introduction to Fire Training Manual
1.1 Scope
The scope of this manual is to assist responsible officers in proper training of the crew in firefighting appliances
as long as it concerns their use & place where they are placed onboard.
1.2 Master’s Responsibilities
The Company has provided the appropriate resources for the implementation of this Manual. In this respect, the
Master of each vessel is responsible to:
 Read through the manual and familiarize himself with the requirements described.
 Designate a Safety Officer and assist him in the proper implementation of the safety training program.
 Provide feedback to the Company in order to update or improve this manual.
1.3 Safety Officer’s Responsibilities
The Safety Officer is responsible to:
 Read through the manual and familiarize himself with the requirements described.
 Implement the safety related training program.
 Complete and file all relevant documentation under the supervision of the Master.
 Provide feedback to the Company to update or improve this manual.

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2 Vessel Particulars
NAME OF SHIP SM – 3 - NOORA
TYPE OF SHIP Crew Boat
FLAG United Arab Emirates
PORT OF REGISTRY Dubai,United Arab Emirates
CALL SIGN A6E2032
IMO NUMBER 9820829
GRT (T) 109
NRT (T) 38
LOA (M) 23.80
LBP (M) 22.84
BREADTH (M) 6.80
DEPTH (M) 3.25
SUMMER DRAFT (M) 1.35
CLASS DNV
Name: Al Hail Marine Services LLC.

Address: Office 804, Lamar Tower, 4th Street-E25,
Al Nahyan
Place / Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
VESSEL MANAGER / OPERATOR
Post Code: 26874
DETAILS
Tel: +971 - 549981934
Fax:
E-mail:
REMARKS
1. Overview
Fire Training Manual is provided in accordance with Regulations 15 to the revised Chapter II of the SOLAS
Convention as amended. Master shall ensure that all officers and ratings read and understand the contents of
this manual as stated in the company familiarization check List. The Training Manual has been designed to be
"Ship Specific" to assist Master, Officers and ratings on board and personnel ashore to become familiar with the
types and whereabouts of all firefighting equipment on board and operation thereof.
2. Availability
In order to prevent personnel following obsolete/out-of-date systems, procedures or instructions, two controlled
Copies of this manual are held on board each vessel, one in each mess room and one in bridge. The Company
Safety Manager ashore also holds a controlled copy. Unless written permission from the Company is obtained
beforehand, no unauthorized or uncontrolled copies of this manual can be made or circulated.
This manual remains the property of the Company and must not be removed from any vessel or office without
prior permission of the General Manager / Designated Person Ashore.

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3 SOLAS Requirements
This section identifies the following to be addressed:
 Regulation 15: Instructions, onboard training, and drills
 Regulation 19: Emergency Training and Drills
 Regulation 37: Muster List and Emergency Instructions
3.1 Emergency Training and Drills
This regulation applies to all ships.
 Familiarity with safety installations and practice musters Every crew member with assigned emergency
duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins.
 On a ship engaged on a voyage where passengers are scheduled to be onboard for more than 24 hours,
musters of the passengers shall take place within 24 hours after their embarkation. Passengers shall be
instructed in the use of lifejackets and the action to take in an emergency.
 Whenever new passengers embark, a passenger safety briefing shall be given immediately before
sailing, or immediately after sailing. The briefing shall include the instructions required by regulations 8.2
and 8.4, and shall be made by means of an announcement, in one or more languages likely to be
understood by the passengers. The announcement shall be made on the ship’s public-address system,
or by other equivalent means likely to be heard at least by the passengers who have not yet heard it
during the voyage.
3.1.1 Drills
Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency.

Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drill of
the crew shall take place within 24 hours of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the crew have not
participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month. When a ship enters
service for the first time, after modification of a major character or when a new crew is engaged, these drills shall
be held before sailing. The Administration may accept other arrangements that are at least equivalent for those
classes of ships for which this is impracticable.
3.1.1.1 Abandon ship drill
Each abandon ship drill shall include

 Summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the alarm required by regulation 6.4.2
followed by drill announcement on the public address or other communication system and ensuring that
they are made aware of the order to abandon ship.
 Reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list.
 Checking that passengers and crew are suitably donned.
 Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned.
 Lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for launching.
 Starting and operating the lifeboat engine.
 A mock search and rescue of passengers trapped in their staterooms; and
 Instructions in the use of radio life-saving appliances.

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3.1.1.2 Fire Drills
Fire drills should be planned in such a way that due consideration is given to regular practice in the various
emergencies that may occur depending on the type o ships and the cargo.
Each fire drill shall include:

 Reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list required by regulation 8.
 Starting of a fire pump using at least the two required jets of water to show that the
 System is in proper working order.
 Checking of fireman’s outfit & other personal rescue equipment.
 Checking of relevant communication equipment.
 Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and main inlets and outlets of
ventilation systems in the drill area.
 Checking the necessary arrangements for subsequent abandoning of the ship.
The equipment used during drills shall immediately be brought back to its fully operational condition and any
faults and defects discovered during the drills shall be remedied as soon as possible.
3.1.2 On Board Training and Instructions
On-board training in the use of the ship’s fire-extinguishing appliances shall be given as soon as possible but not
later than two weeks after a crew member joins the ship. However, if the crew member is on a regularly
scheduled rotating assignment to the ship, such training shall be given not later than two weeks after the time of
first joining the ship. Instructions in the use on the ship’s fire extinguishing appliances shall be given at the same
interval as the drills. Individual instruction may cover different parts of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances, but all
the fire-extinguishing appliances shall be covered within any period of two months.
Every crew member shall be given instructions which shall include the operation and use of fire-extinguishing
appliances.
3.1.3 Records
The date when musters are held, details of abandon ship drills and fire drills shall be recorded in such logbook as
may be prescribed by the Administration. If a full muster, drill or training session is not held at the appointed time,
an entry shall be made in the logbook stating the circumstances and the extent of the muster, drill or training
session held.
3.2 Training manual and on-board training aids
1. This regulation applies to all ships

2. A training manual complying with the requirements of paragraph 3 shall be provided in each crew mess
room and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
3. The training manual, which may comprise several volumes, shall contain instructions and information, in
easily understood terms illustrated wherever possible, on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship
and on the best methods of survival. Any part of such information may be provided in the form of audio-
visual aids in lieu of the manual. The following shall be explained in detail:
 Muster at the assigned stations

 Use of all detection equipment
 Hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing
 All other functions contained in the muster list and emergency instructions.
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4. Every ship fitted with a marine evacuation system shall be provided with on-board training aids in the use
of the system.
5. The training manual shall be written in the working language of the ship.
3.3 Muster list and emergency instructions
1. The muster list shall specify details of the general emergency alarm and public-address system
prescribed by section 7.2 of the Code and action to be taken by crew and passengers when this alarm is
sounded. The muster list shall also specify how the order to abandon ship will be given.
2. Each passenger ship shall have procedures in place for locating and rescuing passengers tapped in their
staterooms
3. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew including:
 Closing of the watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, side scuttles, skylights portholes and
other similar openings in the ship.
 Equipping of the survival craft and other lifesaving appliances.
 Preparation and launching of survival craft.
 General preparations of other lifesaving appliances.
 Muster of passengers.
 Use of communication equipment.
 Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires; and
 Special duties assigned in respect to the use of fire-fighting equipment installations.
4. The muster list shall specify which officers are assigned to ensure that lifesaving and fire appliances are
maintained in good condition and are ready for immediate use.
5. The muster list shall specify substitutes for key persons who may become disabled, taking into account
that different emergencies may call for different actions.
6. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew in relation to passengers in case
of emergency. These duties shall include:
 Warning the passengers.

 Seeing that they are suitably clad and have donned their lifejackets correctly.
 Assembling passengers at muster stations.
 Keeping order in the passageways and on the stairways and generally controlling the movements of
the passengers; and
 Ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft.
 The muster list shall be prepared before the ship proceeds to sea. After the muster list has been
prepared, if any change takes place in the crew which necessitates an alteration in the muster list,
the master shall either revise the list or prepare a new list.
 The format of the muster list used on passenger ships shall be approved.
Details of specifically assigned duties shall be recorded in the Emergency Muster list

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Insert Emergency Muster List below
4 Introduction to Fire
4.1 Nature of Fire
Fire is a chemical reaction known as combustion which occurs when fuel and oxygen are brought together with
sufficient heat to cause ignition.
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This is simply represented by the Fire Triangle. A fire cannot start, or continue, if one side of the fuel oxygen -
heat triangle is absent, or if there is an interruption in the chemical chain reaction that sustains burning.
FUEL:
This can be a solid, liquid, or gas, which when heated gives off flammable vapours. Examples include
paper, wood, cardboard, paint, oils, acetylene, etc.
OXYGEN:
Oxygen is normally present in the air in sufficient quantity to sustain a fire.
HEAT:
A critical temperature must be reached for ignition to occur, but once a fire has started it will normally maintain its
own heat supply. Heat may be applied deliberately, or it may be accidental. For example, heaters being placed
too close to furniture, curtains, or paper; power points being overloaded; and personal computers being covered
with office papers
4.2 Fire Spread

Heat and fire may spread in four different ways
1. Conduction. This refers to direct heat transfer. E.g. heat traveling along or through unprotected steelwork (girders,
deck plating, bulkheads, etc.).
2. Convection. The spread of heat via gases, liquids, or hot air circulating through stairwells, lift shaft, ventilation
trucking, etc.
3. Radiation. Materials may be ignited when placed too close to a source of radiated heat such as an electric heater
or other heating appliance.
4. Direct Burning. Where combustible materials give off sufficient vapor to encourage combustion to continue when
coming into contact with a naked flame. E.g. a mattress being exposed to a lighted cigarette.
4.3 Types of Fire
When dealing with fire it is important to recognize its type as the correct treatment of one type of fire may only
increase the danger if applied to another type.

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CLASS A: Fires involving solid materials usually of organic nature. E.g. cloth, wood, paper, furniture, plastics,
rope, etc.
CLASS B: Fires involving liquids or liquefiable solids. E.g. Petrol, oils, paraffin, paint, solvent, cooking fats,
waxes, etc.
CLASS C: Fires involving gases or liquified gases. E.g. methane, propane, acetylene, butane, etc.
CLASS D: Fires involving burning metals E.g. aluminum, magnesium, sodium, etc.
CLASS E: fires involving live electrical apparatus.
4.4 Principles of Fire Extinguishing
A fire cannot start, or continue, if one side of the fuel -oxygen -heat triangle is absent, or if there is an interruption
in the chemical chain reaction that sustains burning.
If one of these four elements can be removed the "triangle" is broken and any fire will cease to burn.
STARVATION:
By removing the fuel from a fire, it is unable to sustain combustion.
 Remove fuel (Wood, Paper, etc.) from area.

 Close fuel valves.
 Manoeuvre vessel to carry heat and flames away.
SMOTHERING:
This is achieved by reducing the oxygen (air) surrounding the fire. CO2, Halon, Foam, Sand, Blankets, Steam,
etc. will all have this effect.
COOLING:

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To reduce the temperature of the burning substance below its ignition temperature -usually, this is achieved by
using water as the extinguishant.
INTERFERENCE:
This is an anticatalytic effect that breaks the chemical chain reaction that sustains a fire. Halons and some dry
powders extinguish in this way.
4.5 Fire Extinguishing Media
4.5.1 Water
Principally a cooling agent, with the added advantages that were sufficient quantities of steam are evolved the
oxygen is displaced. Water is the ideal agent for cooling many fuels.
4.5.2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A medium that 'smothers' the fire, thus displacing the air (with its oxygen content).
4.5.3 Foam
Foam smothers a fire by forming an airtight seal. The foam also has the property of preventing vapours, escaping
through the blanket thus inhibiting a fire igniting above the foam blanket. Foam has some cooling effect, but it
must not be used on electrical equipment.
4.5.4 Dry Powder
Commonly dry powder is Sodium Bicarbonate with various additives to improve flow, foam compatibility, water
resistance, and shelf life. Dry powder gives fast flame knock-down but no cooling effect
4.5.5 Halons
The extinguishing anticatalytic effect of halon to break the chemical chain reaction without which a fire cannot be
sustained.
4.5.6 Halon Substitutes
The prohibition on the supply of new halon fire extinguishers and systems has led manufacturers to try various
alternatives. They fall into three broad categories:
HALOCARBONS (e.g. FM 200 and FE 13)

Like halon these are clean, non-conductive gases which extinguish through the anticatalytic effect of breaking the
chemical chain reaction which sustains a fire. Required concentrations are low, although not as low as halon
1301, and extinguishing is swift. Storage capacity required to protect a given volume is nearly twice that of halon
1301.
INERT GASES (e.g. Argon)

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Argon and inert argon compound gases require a storage volume ten times that of halon 1301 and about sixty
per cent that of CO2. The extinguishing time for a total flood system is more than one minute.
WATER MIST
These systems are like water spray systems but are engineered to produce very fine water droplets which
extinguish fires because of their capacity to absorb large quantities of heat.
5 Basic Fire Safety Practices and Precautions
5.1 Smoking Precautions
Negligence when smoke is a danger of fire

 Smoke in bed is prohibited.
 Throwing of cigarette butt and matches on the deck in accommodation and the open deck is prohibited

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 Throwing of burning cigarettes and matches out of the board is also prohibited.
Smoking is allowed in places appointed by the master's order; Such specially appointed places must be equipped
by bins with water, ashtrays and other capacities performed from inflammable materials
Cabins and other accommodating spaces where smoking is allowed by the master's order are to be equipped
with ashtrays performed from inflammable material.
3. In all cases smoking is prohibited in the following places:

 Engine room
 Steering room
 EDG room
 Cabins
 Boatswain store and Paint store
 Stores where smoking is prohibited by the ship's authority.
5.2 Using of Electrical Power Precautions
Correct and duly organized operation of electrical equipment is the basis for fire safety when using of electro
power.
The temperature of the generator's parts and electrical motors are to be dully controlled according to the
technical characteristics of the equipment. Measurements of insulation resistance should be done systematically
to avoid overheating of equipment over the maximal limit. Due measures should be done to avoid water or oil
penetration on the equipment. The cleaning of equipment should be done only by inflammable cleaners.
Temperature of transformers under load should be controlled and to avoid it's overheating higher than the
maximal limit.
The technical condition of the main switchboard and other switchboards should be systematically controlled.
Measurements of insulation resistance of switchboards should be done systematically to ensure that it is within
allowable limits.
Conditions of current and voltage tuning in automatic fuses, relays, filaments of fuses for switchboards and
other equipment should be systematically controlled. It is strongly prohibited to use of not original fuses and
filaments of fuses.
It is not allowed to remove protective caps from lanterns of main and emergency illumination.
Table lamps in cabins should not be fitted with caps performed from flammable materials.
Fire protective caps should be fitted on electrical space heating and cooking appliances to exclude the possibility
of placement for other items on undue devices, cloth, and other items.
Electrical tools and welding equipment must not be left under load without the attendance of the personnel in
charge.
Technical condition of heat and smoke detectors of the fire alarm system, as well as manually operated call
points, must be sequentially checked

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5.3 Using of Flammable Liquids, Materials and Substances Precautions
Upon bunkering and de-bunkering operations, instructions should be strongly kept. Bunkering, de-bunkering, and
oil transferring operations should be done only by the ship's qualified personnel in charge of qualified engineers.
Overall attendance should be carried out by the chief engineer.
Fire preventive measures should be initiated, and fire-fighting appliances should be made ready before
bunkering, de-bunkering, and oil transferring operations. Extinguishers and portable foam applicator must be
located close to bunkering inlet (or outlet).
Control for the level of oil in tanks being filled should be performed upon bunkering and reliable feedback should
be set with a bunker ship (bunker ship and shore).
Bunkering and transferring operations should be terminated until complete fulfilment of tanks to avoid of overflow
and pollution of oil from air and sounding pipes.
Any capability of spilled oil from air and sounding pipes located in engine room should be excluded upon
bunkering and transferring operations to avoid of ingress the oil on hot surfaces of mechanisms, equipment and
manifolds as it results for danger of fire in the engine room.
Oil manifolds stretching beneath of hot surfaces of mechanisms, equipment and other manifolds should not have
any oil leakages as well as it also results for danger of fire.
Any leakages from oil manifolds and its hydrants are not allowed. If there are any damages of pipes and hydrants
aroused, it must be immediately repaired by personnel in charge from engine room crew or by qualified personnel
from shore.
Oil spilled on ship's open decks, decks in spaces, in bilges of engine room should be immediately removed
using of all available means and materials. After cleaning, such spaces should by duly ventilated.
Flammable liquids (petroleum, gasoline etc.) should be stored in specially equipped tanks or iron cans with tightly
closed caps. Storage of flammable liquids in places which are not specially equipped is prohibited.
Spillage of lubricating oil from manifolds, its valves and oil sumps should be immediately removed by engine
room personnel. Lubricating oil spilled on the deck, in accommodation, on deck flooring and in bilges of engine
the room should also be immediately removed using of rags and other materials.
Paints, lacquers, and thinners should be stored in special stores and in durable cans with tight closing.
Storage of combustive-lubricating and other flammable materials set a broach is prohibited.
Storage of oakum, rags, and other materials, impregnated in fuel, oil, paints, lacquers, thinners and other
combustible materials is prohibited. Used waste materials are prohibited to be thrown overboard. Such materials
are to be disposed ashore in due order. When at sea waste material are to be collected in closed inflammable
capacities and then it is to be disposed in shore facility.
Oily sludge mixtures are to be drained from exhaust silencers and exhaust manifolds of ship's engines in due
time as well as an exhaust silencer are to be sequentially cleaned and when necessary cleaning of exhaust
manifolds is to be performed to prevent for ignition of oily sludge from exhaust silencer and exhaust manifolds.
Exhaust manifolds and funnels of auxiliary boiler operated on oil to prevent of soot ignition from exhaust
manifolds and funnels.

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It is not allowed to open for hatches of engine's crankcases immediately after the stoppage to avoid of oily dust
explosion and fire in engine room. Exact time of the prohibition is indicated in maintenance manual and in
operation manual of the engine. Oily dust detector located in the crankcase (if engine is equipped with it) must
always be in operational condition.
Furnace plants of automatic steam-boilers should be equipped with fixed operational protection system snaps
into action within no more than1 sec., which also stops fuel transferring to injectors for prevent of fuel and fuel
gases explosion as well as fire in engine room:
 In case of air transferring stoppage of small air pressure
 In case of flameout of injectors.
Moreover, transferring of fuel should be automatically stopped by the protection system in case if fuel is not
ignited, transferring of air for ignition is stopped, the flameout of injectors or blackout of the electrical system
within 5 sec accounted from start of ignition.
To prevent of fuel or fuel gases explosion and fire when operating of nonautomatic steam-boiler (or hot-water
boiler) before ignition of boiler following safety measures are to be done:
 Ensure there is no spilled fuel in fire-chamber (s) of a boiler.
 Ensure of air pressure in fire-chamber (s) of a boiler.
 Ventilate of fire-chamber (s) of a boiler.
Pyrotechnic equipment should be stored in locked iron boxes or cupboards equipped with special shelves to
prevent friction of stowed items. Pyrotechnic equipment with expired date should be stored aboard until first port
of call where it must be disposed of ashore.
6 Basic Instructions
6.1 Fire Preventive Actions
Fire safety is defined as the facility of the ship to resist against of fire and explosion occurrence and spreading
and against its influence for the ship and cargo.

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Fire preventive actions are defined as timely active and qualified actions of the crew to prevent of fire and
explosion occurrence and spreading as well as fighting against fire, smoke and to provide permanent readiness
of firefighting appliances.
Parties responsible for fire-extinguishing are organized to fight against fire and smoke aboard of ship.
Muster list, particularly in case of a fire emergency, assigns of responsibilities of each crew member when the
alarm sounds.
Master of the ship performs overall command to provide of the tenacity of life through Chief Mate and Chief
Engineer and can head of the command for seaworthiness of the ship. Chief Engineer carries out of command for
engine room crew to provide of worthiness of engines and safety in engine spaces, carries out overall command
for parties responsible for fire extinguishing and parties responsible for fire extinguishing in engine room.
Muster list should be compiled in cooperation with the Chief Engineer and Chief Officer and approved by the
Master. Typical muster list elaborated by Company (if exists) should be taken as base of exact muster list. Muster
list should always be improved and corrected in the scope of responsibilities of each crew member.
Copies of muster lists must be posted in the ship's accommodation.
Chief Officer must familiarize of newly embarked crew members with the ship's rules of fire safety.
Welding works and operations with open fire when at sea can be performed only after master's permission and in
port only after port authority permission.
Welding works and operations with open fire performed only under attendance of watch officer. Master should
assign responsible person from one of ship's officers before the beginning of such works.
Person responsible for such works must:

 Inspect of spaces where the works are planned and also, it's adjacent spaces, indicate routes of escape
for the personnel being inside
 Prepare of firefighting appliances for readiness through crew members on the watch
 Provide by extinguishers of spaces where welding works or operations with fire are planned
 Ensure that water extinguishing system is ready and closest fire main hydrant is under due pressure
 Set watchman in space where such works are being performed and, if necessary, in adjacent spaces and
give them proper instructions
 Report to watch officer and inspect of the spaces together with him and receive permission for works
when spaces are ready
 Report to watch officer when the works are terminated, inspect spaces for fire safety, than overhand the
spaces to personnel in duty if provided that permission of watch officer is received and leave watchmen
6.2 Fire Fighting Actions
Firefighting aboard is commanded by the Master from Control Station and destined to obtain of place, serious
and character of fire, determination for routs for escape from spaces in fire, evacuation of personnel, restriction
of fire spreading, prevention of explosion and elimination of consequences.
Control station - Place on Navigation Bridge or on its open spaces where the Master carries out of overall
command.
The procedure of fire notification consists of:

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 Any crew member observed fire or just signs of fire should immediately report to watch officer via either
manually operated call point or by any other way and begin to fight with fire (ignition) with available
means.
 Watch officer must immediately sound of fire alarm when signal from any manually operated call point or
report of fire is received or automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems snapped into action,
then indicate exact location of fire and crew must immediately act according to muster list.
Ship is equipped with automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems and manually operated call points.
Fire detection and fire alarm system is destined for fire or ignition detection and reporting of fire location.
Automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems should always be kept in operational condition. The receiving
station of the system is located on the navigation bridge. The system equipped with heat detectors snap into
action due to heat increasing and with a smoke detectors snap into action due to smoke presence.
The location of detectors is indicated in the ship's Fire Plan. Automatic detectors are assembled in
accommodation and service spaces, corridors and tambours of the superstructure, in cargo spaces and
engine room.
The exact location of detectors in accommodation is indicated in the Fire Plan. Manually operated call points are
assembled in engine room spaces, corridors, and tambours. When detectors are snapped into action visual and
sound signals are initiated on the counter of control station. Crew member should break for glass cap on one of
the manually operated call points and press the button to initiate of fire signal.
When the general emergency alarm sounds, the crew should react fast and resolutely to liquidate fire sources (or
ignition) by all available extinguishing means and keeps all orders from the control station.
When the general emergency alarm sounds following must be immediately done
 Stop a ship motion and, if necessary, turn the ship to blow off the fire by wind out of board; tighten the fire
doors and fire flaps carefully
 Switch of ventilation
 Watertight the ship, duly tight of proper marked water-gas-proof openings, manholes, ventilation
openings, if provided that all people escaped off the spaces
 Prepare to immediate operation of fire extinguishing system and fire fighting appliances; switch off power
supply within location of fire if allowed by Master commander of party responsible for fire
extinguishing (or one of officers appointed by Master) should send investigation group to location of fire
 Investigation group should determine location and serious of fire, number of injured and blocked by fire
people, seriously of fire and possible ways of fire spreading, fire danger for adjacent spaces and people
aboard
 Commander of party responsible for fire extinguishing (or one of officers appointed by Master) should
report controlling station results of fire exploring and necessary actions to extinguish of fire upon
reception for the report of the investigation group, send a people and fire fighting means to extinguish of
fire and provide of adjacent spaces exploring.
Master and officers should be guided by Fire Plan and instructions of technical maintenance and operation
manuals of firefighting systems and appliances when organizing of firefighting actions.
Crew members sent to the location of fire, smoked spaces, or for work close of heat constructions and materials
must be equipped with fire-fighter's outfit and if necessary, with contained breathing apparatus.
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The location of placement for EEBD should by clearly indicated. Number of EEBD and its location indicated on
firefighting scheme and fire-fighting appliances location scheme.
7 Methods of Fire Extinguishing and Choice of Proper Extinguishing

Mean
Methods of fire extinguishing are divided on to surface and volume methods. Both based on isolation of fire
source of the air support. Extinguishing is performed due to covering of a surface by extinguishing substance
when surface method is applied. Water is taken as such substance aboard. Water supply is performed from
ship's fire main to transfer water to location of fire.

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Extinguishing is performed due to termination of air supply to the space in fire and filling of the space volume with
gases which do not support fire and eject of oxygen out. Carbon acid is taken as such gas and used for volume
extinguishing (in engine room, EDG room, cargo holds from CO² extinguishing system and galley and paint room
from local CO2 stations).
Portable extinguishers are used for liquidating of ignitions and small sources of fire.
Type of extinguishing means depends on type of fire, type of material ignited, and location of fire.
Water is used for the extinguishing of solid flammable substances and materials, heavy oil, water fence creation
and cooling of hot objects located close to fire, flammable liquids. Water is electroconductive therefore all
electrical appliances and electrical chains must be de-energized before extinguishing, also proper measures
should be initiated to prevent of people electrical injuries within the area of ignition.
Carbon Dioxide is a mean of volume extinguishing and used for liquidating of fire in engine room, EDG room,
cargo spaces, galley and paint room. There is also a local CO² extinguishing station in the crankcase and
receiver of main engine. Carbonic gas (acid) is used for extinguishing of ignited electrical chain and electrical
equipment under load as carbon acid is not electroconductive.
Portable extinguishers, which are used as primary means of fire extinguishing, basically divided onto the
following types
 Powder-type extinguishers destined for the fight with small fire sources include electrical equipment and
chains under load
 Portable carbon dioxide extinguishers destined for the fight with small fire sources include electrical
equipment and chains under load
 Portable foam extinguishers destined for the fight with the ignition of shouldering materials include
electrical equipment and chains under load.
 Portable foam applicator consists of a portable tank containing of foam-forming liquid, foam mixer, and
foam nozzle. The set is connected to the fire main.
Peculiarities of fire extinguishing in the engine room are in following:

 Machinery spaces are most dangerous in scope of fire
 Often reasons of fire in engine room are fuel or oil ignition when contact with heated surfaces or with
source of open fire, fuel manifolds evaporation, fuel overflow via air and soundings pipes, fuel equipment
and furnace plant of auxiliary boiler fault, faulty of exhaust manifolds of external combustion engines,
electrical chains, electrical switchboard and equipment
If fire in engine room is detected it should be immediately reported to control station, notify via one of the
manually operated call points, switch off ventilation of engine room, close all fire doors and begin to
extinguish a fire using all available fire-fighting means. Fire and emergency fire pump must be started,
main engine should be stopped if master's permission is received, area in fire deenergized. If a fire is not under
control, quick close valves of fuel tanks should be remotely closed upon order of chief engineer and start
emergency diesel generator.
All personnel should escape from engine room. If necessary, emergency breathing device (EEBD) placed in
engine room should be used. Machinery spaces should be tight closed for use of volume extinguishing means.
The chief engineer is assigned as a person responsible for the above measures or - watch engineer upon
missing of chief engineer.
The following is recommended to be used as addition to above

 Fire under floor cover of engine room should be extinguished with portable and movable extinguishers. If
there is danger of fire spreading exists, volume extinguishing means should be used.

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 Upon ignition under auxiliary boiler fuel transferring to boiler should be stopped and switched off an
automatic fuel injector. Portable and movable extinguishers should be used. If there is danger of fire
spreading exists, volume extinguishing means should be used,
 Pressurized air containing capacities, fuel and oil tanks should be cooled to prevent of explosion
and fire spreading when fire in engine room;
 Ignited electrical equipment under load should be de-energized prior to be extinguished;
 If there is not possibility to deenergized of ignited electrical equipment it should be
extinguished only by carbion acid or foam extinguishers.
 Personnel taking part in such extinguishing should be dressed in dialectical gloves and shoes and
use of rubber carpets;
 Local CO2 station should be used upon ignition in crankcase and main engine receiver.
Following sequence of actions is recommended when volume extinguishing system is used:

 Chief Engineer reports to control station about impossibility to liquidate of fire by crew means and about
necessity of using for volume extinguishing system ;
 Master orders to chief engineer to get a volume extinguishing system ready depends of existing
situation
 All mechanisms in engine room should be stopped, emergency diesel generator started and quick
closing valves remotely closed
 Ventilation of machinery spaces should be stopped (if it was running before)
 Machinery spaces should be tight-closed
 All machinery staff and party responsible for fire-extinguishing should escape of such spaces.
 EEBD should be used if necessary
 Chief engineer should report to control station about readiness of machinery spaces for volume
fire extinguishing
 Master orders to start the CO2 system when report from chief engineer is received. Start is performed
from local CO2 and control station on navigation bridge.
Fire extinguishing in accommodations and service spaces.
For fire extinguishing in accommodations and service spaces water extinguishing system and portable
extinguishers should be used.
It is not recommended to open the doors upon fire extinguishing in service spaces to prevent fire spreading and
intensification. Fire hoses should be laid through manholes or specially breached holes in the doors.
Before extinguishing, spaces in the fire should be de-energized and ventilation should be stopped.
8 Raising the Alarm

Taking the correct initial actions in the early stages of a fire, whilst it is still small, will maximize the chances of
successfully extinguishing it. Remember, even the biggest fires started as a single flame. Large fires will probably
have once been small, but grew because they were not tackled, or
were not tackled correctly in the early stages.

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 Shout "FIRE, FIRE, FIRE", and give its location

 Bang on doors in case people are asleep but do not open them as this may allow smoke in unnecessarily
 Operate a near-by Fire Alarm Call Point
 If available use an internal telephone to inform the bridge
 When informing the control center state
 Fire location
 Type of Fire
 Size of fire
 Details of casualties
 What action if any, are being taken
Do not attempt to fight the fire until others have been informed!!
When another person appears, one should carry on raising the alarm whilst the other, providing it is safe to do
so, commences first-aid firefighting.
8.1 If the Fire is Behind Closed Doors
If smoke is seen coming from behind a closed door there is no indication of the size or type of fire.
 DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
 Raise the alarm in the way previously described
 DO NOT TACKLE THE FIRE
 Prepare firefighting equipment
 When the Fire Attack Party arrives advise the leader of what you have observed and what you know
about the situation
8.2 If the Door of the Compartment on Fire is Open
 Raise the alarm as described above

 If you are fully clothed, and it is safe to do so, attack the fire using appropriate first- aid appliances
 Keep low
 Do not let the fire or smoke get between you and your way of escape
 If you are beaten back CLOSE THE DOOR
 Start preparing firefighting equipment, ready for the Fire Attack Party
 Move casualties to a place of safety
 Consider ways of preventing the fire from spreading, e.g.

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 Boundary cooling
 Removing flammable items from the path of the fire
 Isolate local ventilation
 Switch off local electrical circuits
Stay in the vicinity of the fire, but at a safe distance, to brief whoever is in charge. The information required is:
 Where the fire is situated
 What is burning
 Any hazardous substances
 Number and position of casualties
 What has already happened. (e.g. hoses prepared)
 Details of ventilation and electrical circuits already isolated
Any training must ensure that all personnel know the location of the nearest extinguisher to their place of work
and their accommodation. They must also know how to use the extinguisher and be aware of any limitations that
it might have. Remember, the correct type of extinguisher should have been sited with regard to the type of risk in
any particular area of the vessel.
Familiarity with all firefighting equipment, and its effective and safe use in a real emergency will save vital
minutes and seconds, which can make the difference between an incident and a
tragedy.
SUMMARY
F – FIND F – FIND
I – INFORM I – INFORM
R – RESTRICT (OR) R – RESTRICT
E – EXTINGUISH E – ESCAPE

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8.2.1 Meaning of Ship Alarms
Emergency Signal Location of Primary Alarm Location of Secondary Alarm Additional Info
General Emergency
Fire Alarm
Man Overboard
Abandon Vessel
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9 Fire Fighting Equipment
9.1 Extinguishers (Portable)
A fire extinguisher is a pressurized vessel designed to attack a fire in the early stage. The pressure inside the
extinguisher is used to expel the extinguishant, which will either smother, cool or chemically interfere with the fire;
or fight the fire by combining two or more of these effects.
9.1.1
Water, Foam and Dry Powder
Extinguishers containing water, foam or dry powder

may be similar in appearance, except that they will be
clearly labelled and colour coded so that the content
may be easily identified, and they all operate on the
same principal. In each case the medium is stored in a
welded container. When the valve is opened CO2 gas
exerts downward pressure on the water, foam or dry
powder, forcing it up a syphon tube and out through the
delivery hose. The discharge will be controlled by either
squeezing and releasing the operating head valve or by
a control lever at the end of the discharge hose.
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9.1.2 Stored Pressure or Cartridge Operated
The CO2 used to expel the medium may either be applying

permanent pressure within the extinguisher or stored in a small
cartridge found inside the extinguisher and connected to the
operating head. In the latter case when the operating head is
depressed CO2 from the cartridge fills the main body of the
extinguisher in order to expel the medium.
9.1.3 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Where the extinguishing medium is itself CO2 the gas is stored as a

liquid under pressure. Because of the pressures involved CO2
extinguishers are not welded containers but solid draw. Upon discharge,
the liquid expands into CO2 gas.
9.1.4 Proximity to Special Fire Risks
Extinguishers provided to deal with special risks should be sited near the risk concerned, but not so near as to be
inaccessible or place the operator in unnecessary danger in case of fire. If the risk is in a confined space it is
generally advisable to position the extinguisher immediately outside that space.
9.1.5 Avoidance of Exposure and Corrosion
Extinguishers should not be exposed to storage temperatures outside of the designed range. Neither should they
unless specially treated by the manufacturer or protected by a specific housing, be located in places where they
may be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere or corrosive fluids. Extinguishers that stand on the deck where
dampness may cause corrosion should be of a suitable type and carefully monitored as to their condition.
All crew members are required to become familiar with every type of portable fire extinguisher carried on board
the vessel. Please list below the following details

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9.1.6 Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers onboard the Vessel:
Water Extinguishers
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Dry Powder Extinguishers
Foam Extinguishers
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Vessel Master must ensure that all crewmembers receive the appropriate training in the operation of each type of
extinguisher on board and the type of fire to use each one on.
Every portable fire extinguisher onboard must be discharged at least once in every calendar year and records
shall be maintained. It will be useful in this regard to number every extinguisher on board, record its place and
type along with its last date of service (overhaul and pressure test). The various fire extinguishers on board and
the types of fire each can be used on are included below. Halon is included in case any vessel has one of these
types onboard.

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9.2 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
All Officers are required to become fully conversant with the operation procedures for fixed fire extinguishing
systems to both cargo spaces and the engine room.
Complete the following:

Spaces protected by fixed systems
Type of medium (CO2, steam, Halon etc.)
Location of release points
Description of alarms sounded before release
Please include a description of how to operate the system on board, paying particular attention to the hazards
attached to accidental release and the systems on board designed to prevent accidental release, particularly
when the vessel is in dry dock. Copies of plans for each system must also be included
9.3 Fireman’s Outfit
Each vessel shall carry a minimum fireman's outfits as detailed in the fire safety plan. Masters are expected to be
familiar with the flag state requirements for the carnage of this equipment and shall, therefore, ensure that the
correct number of outfits are carried and ready for immediate use.
9.3.1 Equipment Checklist
Each fireman/s outfit on board shall consist of:

 Personal equipment comprising:
 Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and
scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water resistant.
 Boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically no conducting material.
 A safety helmet.
 An electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of
three hours.
 An axe.
 A self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing apparatus the volume of air contained in the
cylinders shall be at least l,200 litters and capable of functioning for at least 30 minutes. Two spare
cylinders for each set shall be carried.
 For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline capable of being attached to the safety harness by
means of a snap hook.
 Separate safety harness.
Details of Fireman’s outfit to be detailed as below:

Fire rubber Explosion Fireproof
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9.3.2 Breathing Apparatus (BA) Manufacturer's Manual
Please insert a suitable copy of the manufacturer's manual, with reference to maintenance.
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9.3.3 Breathing Apparatus Control Board
A BA control board must be kept ensuring that persons wearing BA are properly accounted for by providing a
record of entry time bottle pressure and estimated exit time.
9.3.4 Breathing Apparatus Communications
Once firefighting or a rescue team wearing breathing apparatus (BA) enters an emergency area, the following
actions are initiated:
1. A gauge reading is taken.
2. A BA control board is positioned in fresh air at the entry point.
3. A signaling / lifeline is attached to the leader for communication purposes.
Signaling to the wearer of BA or smoke helmet:
 One pull slack off the line
 Two pulls help me immediately
 Three pulls come out immediately
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9.4 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices
A self-contained compressed air apparatus for an escape from a contaminated environment. It consists of a
compressed air cylinder with air capacity of 600 liters (15 minutes duration). Within accommodation areas, all
ships are to carry at least two EEBD. The quantity of EEBD within machinery spaces is dependent on the layout
of the space and the number of persons normally working there.
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9.5 Fire Hoses, Hydrants, Nozzles and Accessories
9.5.1 Fires Hoses and Hydrants
The number and location of fire hoses on board is governed by the vessel's flag state and SOLAS. Master shall
ensure that the vessel always has the correct number on board and ready for immediate use. Every fire hose on
board must be tested under pressure at least annually and a record of each test maintained. The numbering of
fire hose boxes and hydrants helps with the required record keeping spare hoses and hydrant spare parts must
be carried and stowed in a suitable locker on board.
FIRE HOSES ON BOARD THE VESSEL

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FIRE HYDRANTS ON BOARD THE VESSEL

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9.5.2 Fire Hose Nozzles
Every hose/hydrant shall be fitted with the type of nozzles approved by the vessel's flag state. All crew members
are required to be familiar with the type of nozzles carried on board and drilled in the application of each type.
The Master shall ensure that each hose has the appropriate coupling to ensure that all nozzles and hoses are
compatible with one another.
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9.6 International Shore Fire Connection
Every vessel must carry at least one International Shore Fire Connection.
The dimensions of the piece of equipment are shown below.

S.NO Description Dimension
1 Outside Diameter (OD) 178mm
2 Inside Diameter (ID) 64mm
3 Bolt Circle Diameter (PCD) 132mm
4 holes 19mm in diameter spaced
equidistantly on a bolt circle of
4 Slots in Flange
above diameter, slotted to flange
periphery.
INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION ON BOARD THE VESSEL

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9.7 Fire Flaps, Dampers, Electrical Stops and Quick Closing Devices
9.7.1 Fire Flaps Dampers
All Officers are required to be familiar with the checklists detailing which flaps and/or dampers must be closed in
the event of fire in specified compartments or zones.
All fire flaps and dampers shall be operated at maximum intervals of one month and their maintenance shall be
incorporated into the vessel's greasing programmer.
Fire dampers are provided in ventilation ducts and air intakes in order that in the event of a fire sections may be
sealed and isolated and so prohibit the passage of heat and smoke.
In its simplest form the damper will consist of a solid metal (steel) plate located inside an air duct. In its open
position the damper allows the free flow of air through a duct and in its closed position it completely prevents the
passage of air, smoke, and heat through the duct.
All dampers are required to be manually operated by means of a handle connected directly to the damper blade.
Remote control is not permitted as there is no guarantee that a remote button or switch would operate correctly.
However, automatic closure is permitted and in some cases is a requirement. Automatic operation is usually by
means of a fusible link which is activated at temperatures between 68° and 700, except that in exhaust ducts
serving spaces with high ambient temperatures (such as galleys or drying rooms) the temperature at which the
fusible link (or another system) activates may be increased. But it may not be increased to more than 300 above
the maximum deckhead temperature. Any automatic system used in controlling the fire dampers must close the
damper in the event of a failure in any part of the system. Automatic damper closing systems must be capable of
being manually overridden
Each damper must have a visible indication to show if it is open or closed. The indicator, which is to be
connected directly to the damper blade, may not be reliant on an electrical or pneumatic system. The manually
operated handle connected directly to the damper blade is often used as the open/closed indicator. There are to
be clear and permanent 'open' and 'closed' indications so that the position of the damper may be readily
determined.
The position from which any damper is operated must be readily accessible and marked in a red 'luminous'
colour. If any damper is located behind a deckhead panel or other lining the access through the deckhead or
lining must be marked 'FIRE DAMPER.' There should also be a notation by which the particular damper may be
identified
In a passenger vessel, where a ventilation duct passes through a main fire zone division a fire damper is to be
fitted in the duct adjacent to the division. It must be capable of being manually controlled from each side of the
division. In all vessels, fail-safe automatic closing fire dampers are required for ducts that penetrate the
boundaries of category A machinery spaces, galleys, etc.

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FIRE DAMPERS
Location of Manual Automatic

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9.7.2 Electrical Stops and Quick Closing Devices
All Officers are required to be familiar with the location and purpose of these devices.
The crew must be given appropriate training in this regard and warned of the effects of unauthorized operation.
(Please list below the location of the devices on board and include a labeled sketch of the cabinet containing
them)
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9.8 Emergency Fire Pump
All Officers and Senior Ratings are required to be conversant with the starting and operating procedures for the
emergency fire pump. This section shall contain these procedures, including suitable diagrams. These
procedures must be posted in the space containing the emergency fire pump
Location of emergency fire pump
Engine manufacturer
Engine details
Pump manufacturer
Pump details
The EFP must be tested weekly to check that it supplies the vessel's fire main with the required pressure.
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9.9 Emergency Alternator / Generator
All Officers are required to be conversant with the starting and operating procedures for the Emergency
Alternator/Generator. This section shall contain these procedures, including suitable diagrams. These procedures
must be posted in the space containing the Emergency Alternator/Generator.
The emergency Alternator / Generator must be started and tested every two weeks to check that it operates
satisfactorily on load.
9.10 Fire Control Plans
In all ships fire control plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's Officers, showing
clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by "A" class divisions, the section
enclosed by "B" class divisions together with particulars of the fire detection and fire alarm systems, the spindlier
installation, the fire extinguishing appliances, means of access to different compartments, decks etc and the
ventilating system including particulars of the fan control positions, the position of dampers and identification
numbers of the ventilating fans, serving each section. Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date, any
alternations being recorded thereon as soon as practicable.
In addition, instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment and installations onboard
for the fighting and containment of fire shall be kept in the SOLAS Training manual.
In all ships, a duplicate set of fire control plans or a booklet containing such plans shall be permanently stored in
a prominently marked weather tight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shore-side fire-fighting
personnel.
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9.10.1 Fire Main Isolation Valves
All Officers are required to be conversant with the location of all fire main isolation valves.
Please enclose a schematic diagram of the fire main layout indicating the position of all fire main isolation valves.
The plan must also show all the information that can be used to pressurize the fire main. For vessels with fixed
foam generation stations the plan should show foam room connections to the fire main.
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9.11 Fire Detection and Alarm System

A Fire Detection is designed to detect rapidly the onset of fire, give early warning of the situation and so provide the
crew with the best possible chance of controlling and extinguishing a fire. before it can destroy property, the ship and
even lives.
The system comprises of central control and monitoring panel, and a combination of heat, smoke and flame detectors,
alarm call points and alarm sounders.
9.11.1 Types of Detectors
9.11.1.1 Heat Detectors
Top Temperature-Rate of Rising detectors give an alarm when the detected temperature exceeds a fixed limit.
Normally this will be between 54 and 78°C. However, detectors with a higher temperature rating may be used in
areas of high ambient temperature such as a galley, although the permissible operating temperature must not be
more than 30°C. above ambient. The detectors will alarm at lower temperatures if the rate of increase in
temperature is more than 1°C per minute.
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9.11.1.2 Ionization Smoke Detector
Sense, at an early stage, the invisible smoke particles evolved from a fire.
9.11.1.3 Optical Smoke Detectors
Use a light source to determine obscuration or light scatter caused by smoke particles entering the chamber.
More advanced units may use laser technology
In this type of detector, the status of the optical (smoke detecting) chamber is monitored and compared with the
heat sensing element. The alarm signal is sent when the comparison indicates a fire situation.
The system can discriminate between smoke from fires and smoke from other sources such as cigarettes or
steam and reduces the incidents of false alarms.
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9.11.1.4 Manual Call Points
In addition to the detectors manually operated call points are installed throughout the accommodation, service
spaces and control stations.
There is to be one call point at each exit, and in the corridors of each deck so that no part of the corridor is more
than twenty meters from a call point.
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9.12 Fire Doors
In order to restrict the fire, the bulkheads and decks of a vessel are constructed to a particular standard. Various
standards apply depending on the type of vessel and the nature of the space surrounded. Generally, the fire
resistance of a bulkhead is expressed as A, 8, or C followed by a number indicating the time that the division will
prevent specified temperature rise.
Class 'A" A division constructed of steel or equivalent material and capable of preventing the passage of smoke
or flame for one hour (according to a standard test). Class "A" division bulkheads should be insulated with non-
combustible materials so that on the side opposite to fire the average temperature will not rise more than 139"C
above the original temperature, nor more than 180" C at any one point.
 Class "A-60" -must prevent the stated temperature rises for at least 60 minutes
 Class "A-15" must prevent the stated temperature rises for at least 15 minutes
Class "B" A division capable of preventing the passage of flame for the first half an hour of the standard test.
The insulation should be such that on the side opposite to fire the average temperature will not rise more 139"C
above the original temperature, nor more than 225" C at any one point.
 Class "B-15" -must prevent the stated temperature rises for at least 15 minutes.
 Class "B-0" -must prevent the stated temperature rises for at least 0 minutes.
A Class "B" division must be constructed of approved non-combustible materials except that combustible
materials may be permitted provided they meet certain other requirements.
Class "C" -These divisions are constructed of approved non-combustible materials. They do not need to meet
the
the requirements for limiting the passage of smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.
Combustible veneers are permitted provided they meet other requirements.
Fire resistance of doors and doorframes fitted to bulkheads and decks is to be, as far as is practicable, at least
equivalent to the bulkhead or deck in which they are fitted. Watertight doors need not be insulated.
Cargo Ships
Doors in Fire-Resisting Divisions

 in "A" class divisions must be constructed of steel and doors in "S" class divisions must be non-
combustible
 in boundaries of category, A machinery spaces are to be self-closing and reasonably gas-tight
 Self-closing doors are not to be fitted with any holdback device, unless it is capable of remote release
and of the fail-safe type
 Ventilation is permitted through the lower part or beneath a door that leads between a corridor and public
space or cabin
 Watertight doors are not required to be insulated

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9.13 Means of Escape
The design of a vessel should allow for passengers and crew to quickly and safely evacuate any compartment
and access the survival craft embarkation deck in the event of a fire or other emergency. Escape routes are both
routes for escape and access.
Hatches - Hatches may provide the second means of escape from some crew accommodation or working spaces
such as a Pump Room or Steering Flat. Escape hatches must be operable from both sides, not able to be locked
and accessed by a fixed steel ladder. For ease of opening escape, hatches should be provided with a
counterbalance.
Escape Panels - These are to be arranged so that they may be easily kicked out, and only one escape panel is
permitted in any escape route. Escape Panels must not be permitted in escape routes taking passengers to
survival craft embarkation stations, nor are they permitted in Class "Au bulkheads or doors.
Doors - doors should normally open with the flow (i.e. in the direction of escape) except cabin doors which will
normally open into the cabin. Doors in vertical emergency escape trunks will normally open out of the truck. In
crew accommodation doors will normally be hinged, although sliding doors may be permitted in some
circumstances. Within escape routes the surveyor may allow doors (in crew accommodation) to be locked for
reasons of security provided the use of the route for escape purposes is not impaired
Machinery Spaces -There shall be two means of escape from each machinery space, one of which shall provide
continuous fire shelter. Ladders are to be secured with insulated fixing points so that heat from a fire cannot be
transferred to the ladder. A control room within a machinery space must have a means of escape which does not
necessitate entering the machinery space
Low-Level Lighting - Vessels carrying more than 36 passengers are required to provide low level lighting at all
points of the escape route, including angles and intersections, stairways and exits. Low Level escape route
marking is in addition to the required emergency lighting and may be either electrically powered or
photoluminescent. Strip indicators are placed not more than 300 mm above the deck. The markings must enable
passengers to identify all routes of escape and escape exits
Special Category spaces in passenger - Stairways forming the means of escape are to be spaced one at each
end of the space and one at mid-length. Each of these escape routes is to give continuous fire shelter to the
evacuation positions or to a higher deck.
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Cargo Ships and Tankers

Accommodation: two means of escape between main bulkheads, one giving direct access to the embarkation
deck or higher deck. Doors may be locked provided escape and access is not hindered and provide that they can
be opened from both sides. Tower blocks with no outside decks: all levels are to be connected to each other by
an external sloping ladder with at least one access door at each level. All levels must also be connected by an
internal enclosed stairway.

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10 Fire Fighting Appliances Maintenance
10.1 Weekly
 Routine check to ensure that all fire extinguishers is in place (deck and engine room).
 Check SA cylinder pressures, including practice cylinders.
 Check H2S system & cylinder
 Test fire and general alarm.
 Function test of fire detection system. All heads etc. to be tested in rotation' such that all points are tested
annually.
 Test remote stops and quick closing devices in rotation such that all are tested every three months.
 Operate fire doors and check that self-closing devices are operating correctly.
 Check tank contents to bulk CO2 installation and/or foam smothering systems.
 Refill if 5% below rated capacity.
 Run emergency fire pumps and pressurize fire main. Check fuel tank and sump levels, plus level of water
in pump priming tank (as appropriate).
 Operate flaps and dampers in rotation such that all devices are operated monthly.
 Test all fire hoses and nozzles in rotation such that all hoses and nozzles are tested annually.
 Operate all fire extinguishers in rotation such that all fire extinguishers (except CO2) are operated
annually.
10.2 Every Two Weeks
 Check operation of foam / water firefighting monitors. Grease as per manufacturer's instructions.
 Run emergency alternator / generator on load.
 Check spindlier control valve alarms in rotation (where system is fitted) such that all valves are tested
every 3 months.
10.3 Monthly
 Check inventory and condition of all firemen's outfits on board. Record cylinder pressures, including SA
practice bottles and note any items of equipment that are missing or damaged.
 Check location and condition of international shore fire connection.
 Check condition of oxygen and explosion meters; calibrate both meters according to manufacturers'
instructions.
 Fixed CO2 smothering system : check alarms and cylinder security.
 Inspect galley fire blanket.
 Checks contents of sandboxes, condition of shovel.
 Steam smothering valves : operate and grease.
 Check operation of all fire hydrants and fire main isolation valves.
 Check inventory of safety equipment store.
 Test operation of foam pumps.
 Cheek sprinkler system (if fitted) header tank.
 Check E/R and accommodation fire alarm call points.
 Test foam pumps.
 Check records to ensure that all fire flaps and dampers have been operated and greased.

AHMS -FT-MNL-12.20
10.4 Every Three Months
 Check records to ensure that all remote stops and quick closing devices have been tested and are
operating satisfactorily.
 Check records to ensure that all sprinkler control valves alarms (where system is fitted) have been tested
and are operating satisfactorily.
 Test foam-making branch by generating foam.
 Test foam lines with compressed air or fresh water to prove pipes and/or spreaders are clear of
obstruction.
 Use on board test kit to check contents of foam tank.
 Test steam-smothering system (if fitted).
 Check fixed CO2 smothering release mechanism and alarms.
 Check cylinder condition and contents level where possible.
 Check sprinkler isolating valves (if system is fitted).
 Check that BA cylinder charging unit is operating satisfactorily.
 Check records to ensure that all hoses and nozzles have been tested.
10.5 Annually
 CO2 fixed smothering system : blow through distribution pipes with compressed air.
 Check records to ensure that all fire detection heads have been tested.
 Check records to ensure that all fire extinguishers have been operated and internally inspected (except
CO2)
 Land sample from bulk foam tank for analysis.
 Renew lube oil in emergency fire pump as necessary.
 Renew lube oil in emergency generator/alternator as necessary.
 Safety Equipment Certificate:' Intermediate Inspection.
 Check number and condition of fire extinguisher refills (one charge per extinguisher, including CO2
charges).
10.6 Every Two (2) Years
 Safety Equipment Certificate - survey and reissue.

 Change one tank relief valve on bulk CO2 storage tank.
10.7 Every Four (4) Years
 Verify fluid level of fixed CO2 smothering cylinders (refill if any cylinder is 10% below rated capacity).
 Hydraulic pressure tests all portable fire extinguishers, including CO2.
10.8 Every Five (5) Years
 Hydraulic pressure tests all BA cylinders, including those carried for training purposes.
10.9 Periodic
 Bulk CO2 installations : tank to be internally inspected every 10 years.

AHMS -FT-MNL-12.20
 The following is a guide to the frequency of internal inspection and hydraulic pressure test for CO2 fixed
smothering cylinders.
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AL HAIL MARINE SERVICES LLC

FIRE TRAINING MANUAL

DOCUMENT NO: AHMS-FT- MNL-12.20

Vessel Name SM-3 NOORA

IMO Number 9820829

5 Basic Fire Safety Practices and Precautions.....................................................................................14

7 Methods of Fire Extinguishing and Choice of Proper Extinguishing Mean.....................................20

8 Raising the Alarm................................................................................................................................. 22

9 Fire Fighting Equipment....................................................................................................................... 25

9.1 Extinguishers (Portable)................................................................................................................ 25

10 Fire Fighting Appliances Maintenance................................................................................................ 52

11 Review, Approval, Revision and Identification of Changes..............................................................54

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1 Introduction to Fire Training Manual

1.2 Master’s Responsibilities

1.3 Safety Officer’s Responsibilities

The Safety Officer is responsible to:

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Name: Al Hail Marine Services LLC.

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3.1 Emergency Training and Drills

This regulation applies to all ships.

Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency.

3.1.1.1 Abandon ship drill

Each abandon ship drill shall include

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3.1.1.2 Fire Drills

Each fire drill shall include:

3.1.2 On Board Training and Instructions

3.2 Training manual and on-board training aids

1. This regulation applies to all ships

 Muster at the assigned stations

3.3 Muster list and emergency instructions

 Warning the passengers.

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Insert Emergency Muster List below

4.1 Nature of Fire

4.2 Fire Spread

4.3 Types of Fire

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CLASS E: fires involving live electrical apparatus.

4.4 Principles of Fire Extinguishing

 Remove fuel (Wood, Paper, etc.) from area.

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4.5 Fire Extinguishing Media

4.5.2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

4.5.4 Dry Powder

4.5.6 Halon Substitutes

HALOCARBONS (e.g. FM 200 and FE 13)

INERT GASES (e.g. Argon)

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5 Basic Fire Safety Practices and Precautions

5.1 Smoking Precautions

Negligence when smoke is a danger of fire

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3. In all cases smoking is prohibited in the following places:

5.2 Using of Electrical Power Precautions

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5.3 Using of Flammable Liquids, Materials and Substances Precautions