The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the structural fire protection of vessels with regards to the fire precautions of important areas of ships, the class divisions and the emergency power supply systems.
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1. Introduction to Types of Fires and Extinguishing Methods
2. Official Fire Classification and Class “A” Fires
3. Class “B” Fires – Part 1: Flammable Liquids
4. Class “B” Fires – Part 2: Flammable Gases
5. Class “C” Fires
6. Class “D” Fires
7. Combination of Fire Classes
All personnel onboard.
• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS):
• Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations.
• Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction.
• Chapter III-3 – Life-saving appliances and arrangements.
• International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), adopted by the MSC by resolution MSC.98(73)
• Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) (1998 Edition)
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