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MV1406 SHIP’S ADVANCED FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
UNIT I
Fire protection built in the Ships: SOLAS convention, requirements in respect of materials of construction and design of ships, (class A, B, type BHDS), fire detection and extinction systems, fire test, escape means, electrical installations, ventilation system and venting system for tankers. Statutory requirements for fire fighting systems and equipments on different vessels, fire doors & fire zones.
UNIT II
Detection and Safety Systems: Fire safety precautions on cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships during working. Types of detectors, selection of fire detectors and alarm systems and their operational limits. Commissioning and periodic testing of sensors and detection system. Description of various systems fitted on ships.
UNIT III
Fire Fighting Equipment: Fire pumps, hydrants and hoses, couplings, nozzles and international shore connection, construction, operation and merits of different types of portable, non-portable and fixed fire extinguishers installations for ships, properties of chemicals used, water-mist fire suppression system. Advantages of various fire extinguishing agents including vaporizing fluids and their suitability for ship’s use. control of class A,B,C & class D fires, Combustion products & their effects on life safety.
UNIT IV
Fire Control: Action required and practical techniques adopted for extinguishing fires in accommodation, machinery spaces, boiler rooms, cargo holds, galley, etc. Fire fighting in port and dry dock. Procedure for re-entry after putting off fire, Rescue operations from affected compartments. First aid, fire organization on ships, shipboard organization for fire and emergencies. Combustion products and their effects on life safety, fire signal and muster. Fire drill. Leadership and duties, Fire control plan, human behaviour.
UNIT V
Special safety measures for preventing, fighting fire in tankers, chemical carriers, oil rigs, supply vessels, and fire fighting ships - Safe working practice with respect to fire on board ships and first aid for hazards arising from fire in ships.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Frank Rush Brook, “Fire Aboard”, 3rd Edition, Brown, son & ferguson Ltd., Glassgow 1988.
2. E.A. Stokoe, “Reed’s Ship Construction for Marine Students”, Vol.5, 5th edition, Thomas Reed Publications, Great Britain 1999.
REFERENCES
1. M.G. Stavitsky, V.I. Vostryakov, M.F.Kortunov, V.I. Martynenko & V.M. Sidoryok., “Fire Fighting Aboard ships”, Vol. I & Vol. II, Structural Design and Fire Extinguishing System, 1st edition, published by Gulf publishing company, Houston, London, 1983.
2. D.G. Shipping, Fire Fighting Appliances Rules (1969/1990), 3rd edition published by Bhandarkar Publications, Mumbai, 1996
3. IMO, SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) 3rd Edition, International Maritime Organization, London, UK, 2001.
4. Leslie Jackson, Reed’s General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers Vol.8, 4th Edition, Thomas Reed publication, Great Britain, 1986.
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