(Cap 369 sections 99, 107 and 112) [2 August 1991] (L.N. 291 of 1991) Cap 369W reg 1 Citation, interpretation and application PART I PRELIMINARY (1) These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built Before 25 May 1980) Regulations. (1A) (Omitted as spent) (2) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "accommodation space" (起居舱) means passenger spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, crew spaces, shops, isolated pantries and lockers and similar spaces; "Administration" (主管机关) means the government of the state of whose flag the ship is entitled to fly; "approved" (批准) means approved by the Director; (L.N. 411 of 1995) "cargo ship" (货船) means any ship which is not a passenger ship; "cargo spaces" (货舱) means spaces used for cargo including cargo oil tanks, slop tanks and trunks to such spaces; "Category A tanker" (A类液货船) and "Category A combination carrier" (A类油类/散货两用船) mean, respectively, a tanker or a combination carrier, registered in Hong Kong and constructed or adapted to carry crude oil and petroleum products having a closed fishponds not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius the Reid vapour pressure of which is below that of atmospheric pressure, and other liquids having a similar fire hazard and the keel of which- (a) was laid, or which was at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 February 1975; or (b) was laid, or was at a similar stage of construction, before 1 February 1975 but was completed after 31 December 1978;"Chemical tanker" (化学品液货船) means a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product of a flammable nature listed in Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; (L.N. 411 of 1995) "Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk" (《散装运输危险化学品船舶构造和设备规则》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A212(VII); "Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk" (《散装运输液化气体船舶构造和设备规则》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A. 328(IX); (L.N. 411 of 1995) "combination carrier" (油类/散货两用船) means a tanker designed to carry oil or solid cargoes in bulk; "control station" (控制站) includes those spaces in which radio, main navigating or central fire-recording equipment or the emergency generator is located; "crew space" (船员舱) means crew accommodation within the meaning of section 97(7) of the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) Ordinance (Cap 478); (44 of 1995 s. 143) "dangerous goods of Classes 1 to 5" (第1至5类别危险货物) means goods so classed in the Merchant Shipping (Safety)(Dangerous Goods) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.); "deadweight" (载重量) means the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of a specific gravity of 1.025 at the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship; "gas carrier" (气体运输船) means a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other substance of a flammable nature listed in either- (a) Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk; or (b) Chapter XIX of the Gas Carrier Code for Existing Ships, whichever Code is applicable; (L.N. 411 of 1995)"Gas Carrier Code for Existing Ships" (《现有船舶气体运输船规则》) means the 1976 edition of the International Maritime Organization's Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk as amended by the 4 sets of amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization in, respectively, April 1978, May 1979, May 1980, and November 1984; (L.N. 411 of 1995) "Guidelines for Inert Gas Systems" (《惰性气体系统指南》) (MSC/Circ 353) are the guidelines of that name forming part of the publication "Inert Gas Systems" 1983 Edition, published by the International Maritime Organization; "Hong Kong ship" (香港船舶) means a ship registered in Hong Kong; "length" (长度) means, in relation to a registered ship, registered length, and, in relation to an unregistered ship, the length from the fore part of the stem to the aft side of the head of the stern post or, if no stern post is fitted to take the rudder, to the fore side of the rudder stock at the point where the rudder passes out of the hull; "lightweight" (空载重量) means the displacement of a ship in tonnes without cargo, oil fuel, lubricating oil, ballast and fresh water in tanks, stores together with passengers and crew and their effects; "Merchant Shipping Notice" (商船公告) means a Notice described as such, issued by the United Kingdom Department of Transport, and includes a reference to any document amending or replacing that Notice which is approved by the Director and notified to this effect in the Gazette; "oil-fired boiler" (燃油锅炉) means any boiler wholly or partly fired by liquid fuel not being a domestic boiler of less than 73.2 kilowatts; "oil-fuel unit" (燃油机组) means the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to the oil burners of an oil-fired boiler and includes the oil pressure pumps, filters and heaters; "passenger space" (客舱) means space provided for the use of passengers; "Reid vapour pressure" (雷德蒸气压力) means the vapour pressure of a liquid as determined by laboratory testing in a standard manner in the Reid apparatus; "sailing ship" (帆船) includes a ship provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails alone, whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion; "service space" (服务舱) includes galleys, main pantries, laundries, store rooms, paint rooms, baggage rooms, mail rooms, bullion rooms, carpenters' and plumbers' workshops, and trunks to such spaces; "settling tank" (沉淀柜) means an oil storage tank having a heating surface of not less than 0.183 square metre per tonne of oil capacity; "special category space" (特种舱) means an enclosed space, above or below the bulkhead deck, which is intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion, and into and from which such vehicles can be driven and to which passengers have access; "tanker" (液货船) means a cargo ship constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of a flammable nature; "tons" (吨) means gross tons and a reference to tons- (a) in relation to a ship having alternative gross tonnages under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Merchant Shipping (Registration)(Tonnage) Regulations (Cap 415 sub. leg.) is a reference to the larger of these tonnages; and (b) in relation to a ship having its tonnage determined both under Part II and regulation 16 of those regulations is a reference to its gross tonnage as determined under regulation 16 of those regulations;"water seal" (水封) means an arrangement or device, using water, to prevent the back flow of gases or vapour from cargo tanks. (L.N. 411 of 1995)(3) Any reference in these regulations to- (a) the Guidelines for Inert Gas Systems; (b) a British Standard; (c) the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; (d) the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk; (e) the Gas Carrier Code for Existing Ships,shall include a reference to any document amending that publication which is specified in a Merchant Shipping Notice for the time being in force and stated to be published for the purpose of this subregulation. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (4) (a) Subject to subregulations (5) and (6), these regulations shall apply to every ship of which the keel was laid, or which was at a similar stage of construction, before 25 May 1980. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (b) These regulations shall apply to Hong Kong ships wherever they may be and other ships while they are within the waters of Hong Kong. (c) For the purpose of this subregulation "similar stage of construction" (相若建造阶段) means, in relation to a ship, the stage at which- (i) construction identifiable with a particular ship began; and (ii) assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material whichever is the less.(5) These regulations shall not apply to the following non-Hong Kong ships- (a) cargo ships of less than 500 tons; (b) troopships; (c) ships not propelled by mechanical means; (d) a ship by reason of her being within the waters of Hong Kong if she would not have been in any such waters but for stress of weather or any circumstance that neither the master nor owner nor charterer (if any) could have prevented.(6) (a) Every passenger ship of Class I or Class II, and every passenger ship of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over, carrying more than 36 passengers, shall comply with the following- (i) regulation 3(6)(d), (e) and (f) not later than 1 October 1997; and (ii) all the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) not later than 1 October 2010. (b) Every passenger ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length carrying more than 36 passengers shall comply with regulation 15(3)(a)(iii) and (b)(iii) not later than 1 October 2000. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 2 Classification of ships (1) For the purpose of these regulations ships shall be arranged in the following classes- Passenger ships Class I Passenger ships engaged on voyages (not being short international voyages) any of which are long international voyages. Class II Passenger ships engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages. Class II(A) Passenger ships in respect of which there is or should be in force a certificate entitled "Passenger Certificate Class II(A)" being a certificate for ships engaged on voyages of any kind other than international voyages. Ships other than passenger ships Class VII Ships (other than ships of Class VII(A), Class VII(T), Class XI or Class XII) engaged on voyages any of which are long international voyages. Class VII(A) Ships engaged in the whaling industry or employed as fish processing or canning factory ships, and ships engaged in the carriage of persons employed in the whaling, fish processing or canning industries. Class VII(T) Tankers engaged on voyages any of which are long international voyages. Class VIII Ships (other than ships of Class VIII(T), Class IX, Class XI or Class XII) engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages. Class VIII(A) Ships (other than ships of Class VIII(A)(T), Class IX, Class IX(A), Class IX(A)(T), Class XI or Class XII), engaged on voyages which are not international voyages. Class VIII(T) Tankers engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages. Class VIII(A)(T) Tankers (other than tankers of Class IX(A)(T) engaged on voyages which are not international voyages. Class IX Tugs and tenders which proceed to sea but are not engaged on long international voyages. Class IX(A) Ships which do not proceed to sea. Class IX(A)(T) Tankers which do not proceed to sea. Class XI Sailing ships which proceed to sea.Any reference in these regulations to ships of any of the foregoing classes is a reference to ships which are- (a) ships to which these regulations apply or, where appropriate, the particular Part or other provision in which the reference is made applies; and (b) ships of the type or description specified in this regulation in relation to that class.(2) In this regulation- "long international voyage" (长途国际航程) means an international voyage which is not a short international voyage within the meaning of Part II of the Ordinance; "voyage" (航程) includes an excursion. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 3 Fire patrol, alarm and detection systems PART II PASSENGER SHIPS Ships of Class I and II (1) (a) In every ship of Class I or Class II a fire patrol system capable of promptly detecting an outbreak of fire shall be maintained. (b) Manual fire alarms shall be fitted throughout the passenger spaces and crew spaces. Such alarms shall be capable of giving an alarm immediately to the navigating bridge or fire control station.(2) Each member of the fire patrol shall be trained to be familiar with the arrangements of the relevant ship as well as the location and operation of any equipment he may be called upon to use. (3) In every such ship there shall be provided in any part of the ship which is not accessible to the fire patrol a fire detection system complying with the requirements specified in regulation 68. (4) The Director may exempt any ship from the requirements of subregulation (3) if he is satisfied that to require compliance therewith would be unreasonable on account of the short duration of the voyages on which the ship is engaged. (5) Every such ship shall at all times when at sea, or in port (except when out of service), be so manned and equipped as to ensure that any initial fire alarm is immediately received by a responsible member of the crew. (6) In every such ship carrying more than 36 passengers- (a) a special alarm to summon the crew shall be fitted which may be part of the ship's general alarm system; (b) a public address system or other effective means of communication shall also be available throughout the accommodation, public and service spaces; and (c) each member of the fire patrol shall be provided with a two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus; (d) the public address system mentioned in paragraph (b) shall also be available throughout control stations and open decks not later than 1 October 1997; (e) all accommodation and service spaces, stairway enclosures and corridors shall be equipped with a smoke detection and alarm system of an approved type and complying with the requirements of Schedule 11 to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) not later than 1 October 1997. Such system need not be fitted in private bathrooms, and spaces having little or no fire risk such as voids and similar spaces. Detectors operated by heat instead of smoke shall be installed in galleys. Smoke detectors connected to the smoke detection and alarm system shall also be fitted above ceilings in stairways and corridors in the areas where ceilings are of combustible construction; and (f) a general emergency alarm system shall be provided not later than 1 October 1997. The alarm shall be audible throughout all the accommodation and normal crew working spaces and open decks, and its sound pressure level shall comply with the standard developed by the International Maritime Organization*. The alarm shall continue to function after it has been triggered until it is manually turned off or is temporarily interrupted by a message on the public address system. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991)___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This refers to the Code on Alarms and Indicators adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A686(17). Cap 369W reg 4 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (1) Every ship of Class I or Class II shall be provided with appliances whereby at least 2 jets of water can be supplied in accordance with the provisions of regulation 59(3)(a). (2) Every ship of Class I or Class II which is of 4000 tons or over shall be provided with at least 3 fire pumps operated by power and every such ship of under 4000 tons shall be provided with a least 2 such pumps. Each such pump shall be capable of delivering at least one jet simultaneously from each of any 2 hydrants provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58. (3) (a) In every ship of Class I or Class II which is of 1000 tons or over the arrangement of the fire pumps, their sea connections and the sources of power for operating the fire pumps shall be such as will ensure that a fire in any one compartment will not put all the fire pumps out of action. (b) If in any such ship of less than 1000 tons a fire in any one compartment could put all the fire pumps required by subregulation (2) out of action, there shall be provided, in a position outside the machinery spaces, an independently driven power operated emergency fire pump and its source of power and sea connection. Such emergency pump shall be capable of producing at least one jet of water simultaneously from each of any 2 hydrants and hoses through nozzles which shall comply with regulation 60(4) while simultaneously maintaining a pressure of at least 2.1 bar at any hydrant in the ship.(4) In every ship of Class I and Class II there shall be provided a fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles which shall be so arranged that they comply with the requirements of regulations 59 and 60 when all watertight doors and all doors are closed in bulkheads constructed in accordance with regulation 88 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction)(Ships Built Before 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). (5) Water from the fire main of every such ship carrying more than 36 passengers shall, as far as practicable, be kept immediately available by maintaining the pressure in the fire main or by providing an easily operable and readily accessible remote control system for the fire pumps. (6) In every ship of Class I or Class II at least one fire hose shall be provided for every hydrant which is fitted in compliance with regulation 59. (7) In every ship of Class I or Class II which is fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery there shall be provided in each space containing such boilers or machinery at least 2 fire hydrants, one on the port side and one on the starboard side. In addition in any such ship in which there is access to the machinery space by way of a shaft tunnel, a fire hydrant shall be provided in the tunnel at the end adjacent to that machinery space. A nozzle shall be provided for every fire hose at every hydrant which is fitted in such spaces in compliance with this regulation. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (8) In every ship of Class I or Class II, dual purpose nozzles shall be provided for all hoses. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 5 Portable fire extinguishers in accommodation and service spaces (1) In every ship of Class I or Class II there shall be provided on each deck a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers for at least 2 to be readily available for use in every accommodation and service space between watertight bulkheads and bulkheads constructed in compliance with regulation 88 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction) (Ships Built Before 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for use on each side of the ship in any area of enclosed accommodation and service spaces above the bulkhead deck. In addition at least one portable fire extinguisher and a fire blanket shall be provided in every galley provided that where the superficial deck area of any galley exceeds 45 square metres at least 2 such extinguishers and 2 such blankets shall be provided. (2) In every such ship at least one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for use in each control station. (3) In every such ship there shall be provided in each special category space and cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion- (a) at least 2 portable extinguishers, suitable for extinguishing oil fires, for every 40 metres length of deck space, so arranged that at least one extinguisher is available on each side of the space and at least one extinguisher is available at each access to the space; and (b) 1 foam applicator complying with the requirements of Schedule 6; at least 2 such applicators shall be available in the ship for use in any such space. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 6 Fixed fire smothering arrangements in cargo spaces (1) In every ship of Class I or Class II of 1000 tons or over there shall be provided a fixed fire smothering gas installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65 which shall be so arranged as to protect every cargo space. (2) The Director may exempt any ship (other than a ship engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods of Classes 1 to 5) from the requirements of this regulation if he is satisfied that to require compliance therewith would be unreasonable on account of the short duration of the voyages on which the ship is engaged. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 7 Machinery spaces containing oil-fired boilers or oil burning equipment (1) In every ship of Class I or Class II there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit a fixed fire extinguishing installation of one of the following types- (a) a pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements or regulation 64; (b) a fire smothering gas installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65; (c) a foam fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of regulation 66.(2) If the engine and boiler spaces are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler space into the engine space, the combined engine and boiler spaces shall for the purpose of subregulation (1) be regarded as a single space. (3) In addition to the fixed installations required by subregulation (1) there shall be provided- (a) one or more foam fire extinguishers each of at least 135 litres capacity or one or more carbon dioxide fire extinguishers each of at least 45 kilograms capacity; the extinguishers shall be sited so as to be readily accessible in the event of fire and they shall be sufficient in number to enable foam or carbon dioxide as the case may be to be directed on to any part of the boiler space and spaces containing any part of the oil fuel installation; (b) in each firing space and in each space which contains any part of any oil fuel installation at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires; and (c) in each firing space either a receptacle containing at least 0.3 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or a portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires additional to those required by paragraph (b).(4) In every ship of Class I or Class II carrying more than 36 passengers there shall be provided in addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) in each boiler room with- (a) at least 2 water fog applicators; and (b) at least 1 portable foam applicator complying with Schedule 6. (L.N. 411 of 1995)(5) In every ship of Class I or Class II carrying more than 36 passengers there shall be provided in addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) in each special category space with at least 3 water fog applicators in addition to the nozzles required by these regulations. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 8 Machinery spaces containing internal combustion type machinery (1) In every ship of Class I or Class II there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing internal combustion type machinery used for main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts, at least one of the fixed fire extinguishing installations required by regulation 7(1). (2) In addition to the requirement of subregulation (1) there shall be provided in any space mentioned in that subregulation- (a) 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity; and (b) 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 746 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery, provided that not less than 2 nor more than 6 such extinguishers shall be required in any such space.(3) In every ship of Class I or Class II carrying more than 36 passengers there shall be provided in addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) for machinery space containing internal combustion type machinery use for main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts- (a) with at least 2 suitable water fog applicators; and (b) with at least 1 portable foam applicator. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 9 Machinery spaces containing steam engines In every ship of Class I or Class II there shall be provided in spaces containing steam turbines or enclosed pressure lubricated steam engines used for main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts- (a) foam fire extinguishers each of at least 45 litres capacity or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers each of at least 16 kilograms capacity sufficient in number and so sited as to enable the extinguishing medium to be directed on to any part of the pressure lubrication system and on to any part of the casings enclosing pressure lubricated parts of the turbines, engines or associated gearing; provided that such extinguishers shall not be required if equivalent protection is provided in such spaces by a fixed fire extinguishing installation fitted in compliance with regulation 7(1); and (b) 1 portable fire extinguisher, suitable for extinguishing oil fires, for each 746 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery; provided that not less than 2 nor more than 6 such extinguishers shall be required in any such space and provided that such extinguishers shall not be required in addition to any required by regulation 8(2). (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 9A Paint lockers, etc. In every ship of Class I and Class II, every paint locker and flammable liquid locker shall be protected by an approved fire-extinguishing system. (L.N. 411 of 1995) Cap 369W reg 10 Firemen's outfits (1) Every ship of Class I or Class II shall be provided with- (a) 2 firemen's outfits which shall include breathing apparatus of the air-hose type; and in addition (b) 2 firemen's outfits for every 80 metres (or part thereof) of the aggregate of the lengths of all passenger spaces and service spaces on the deck which carries such spaces or, if there is more than one such deck, on the deck which has the largest of such lengths; every such outfit shall comply with the requirements of regulation 69.(2) If in any ship of Class I or Class II which carries firemen's outfits containing only breathing apparatus of the air-hose type an air hose exceeding 36 metres in length would be necessary to reach from a point on the open deck well clear of any hatch or doorway to any part of the accommodation, service, cargo or machinery spaces, at least 2 sets of firemen's outfits provided pursuant to subregulation (1)(b) shall include breathing apparatus of the self-contained type. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 11 International shore connection Every ship of Class I or Class II of 1000 tons or over shall be provided with at least one international shore connection which shall comply with the requirements of Schedule 2 to enable water piped from another ship or shore to be connected to the fire main, and fixed provision shall be made to enable such a connection to be used on the port side and on the starboard side of the ship. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 12 Application of regulations 3(1) and 4 to 11 (ships of Class I or Class II) Expanded Cross Reference: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 10, 11 Ships of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over (1) Regulations 3(1) and 4 to 11 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over as they apply to ships of Class I or Class II. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 10, 11 *> (2) Regulation 3(6)(c), (e) and (f) shall apply to ships of Class II (A) of 21.34 metres in length or over and carrying more than 36 passengers as it applies to ships of Class I or Class II carrying more than 36 passengers. (3) In every ship of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over and carrying more than 36 passengers, a public address system or other effective means of communication shall be available and audible throughout the accommodation, public and service spaces, control stations and open decks not later than 1 October 1997. (Enacted 1991. L.N. 411 of 1995) Cap 369W reg 13 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles Ships of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length Every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length shall be provided with a hand pump having a permanent sea connection and a hose with 2 nozzles. One such nozzle shall be 10 millimetres diameter. The pump shall be capable through such hose and nozzle of producing a jet of water which can be directed onto any part of the ship. All nozzles shall be a dual-purpose nozzle. Such pump shall be situated outside the machinery spaces. (Enacted 1991. L.N. 411 of 1995) Cap 369W reg 14 Portable fire extinguishers In every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length at least one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided in each of the passenger spaces above the bulkhead deck, and at least 2 such extinguishers shall be provided in each of the crew spaces and each of the passengers spaces below that deck. At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for use in any galley. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 15 Machinery spaces containing oil-fired boilers or oil burning equipment (1) In every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length there shall be provided in any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit one or more foam fire extinguishers each of at least 45 litres capacity or one or more carbon dioxide extinguishers each of at least 16 kilograms capacity. The extinguisher, or extinguishers, shall be sited so as to be readily accessible in the event of fire and they shall be sufficient in number to enable foam or carbon dioxide as the case may be to be directed on to any part of the boiler room or spaces containing any part of the oil fuel installation. (2) In addition to the extinguishers required by subregulation (1) there shall be provided- (a) in each firing space and in each space which contains any part of any oil fuel installation at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires; and (b) in each firing space a receptacle containing at least 0.05 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or a portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires additional to those required by paragraph (a).(3) In every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length carrying more than 36 passengers, there shall be provided in additional to subregulation (2)- (a) in each space containing internal combustion type machinery use for main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts- (i) at least 2 water fog applicators; (ii) at least 1 set of portable foam applicator complying with the provisions of Schedule 6; and (iii) a fixed fire-extinguishing system complying with the requirements of regulation 7(1) by 1 October 2000;(b) in each boiler room not being part of the space in paragraph (a)- (i) at least 2 water fog applicators; (ii) at least 1 set of portable foam applicator unit complying with the provisions of Schedule 6; and (iii) a fixed fire-extinguishing system complying with the requirements of regulation 7(1) by 1 October 2000;(c) in each special category space- (i) at least 3 water fog applicators; and (ii) 1 set of portable foam applicator complying with the provisions of Schedule 6. Not less than 2 such applicators shall be available in the ship for use in any such space. (L.N. 411 of 1995)(4) In every ship of Class II(A) carrying more than 36 passengers, each member of the fire patrol shall be provided with a two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 16 Machinery spaces containing internal combustion type machinery (1) In every ship of Class II(A) of 15.24 metres in length or over but of less than 21.34 metres in length each space containing internal combustion type propulsion machinery shall be provided with at least 5 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires; and in every such ship of less than 15.24 metres in length each space shall be provided with at least 3 such portable fire extinguishers. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (2) Every ship of Class II(A) of 15.24 metres in length or over but of less than 21.34 metres in length shall comply with regulations 15(3) and 15(4) as they apply to Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 17 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 18 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 19 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 20 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 21 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 22 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 23 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 24 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 25 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 26 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 27 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 28 (No provision) No provision. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 29 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles PART III SHIPS OTHER THAN PASSENGER SHIPS OR TANKERS Ships of Class VII of 50 tons or over (1) Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with appliances whereby at least 2 jets of water can be supplied in accordance with the provisions of regulation 59(3)(a). (2) (a) Every such ship of 1000 tons or over shall be provided with at least 2 fire pumps operated by power. Each such pump shall be capable of delivering at least one jet simultaneously from each of any 2 fire hydrants provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58. (b) Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons shall be provided with at least 2 fire pumps operated by power each of which shall be capable of delivering at least one jet of water from any fire hydrant provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58.(3) (a) If any such ship of 500 tons or over is so arranged that a fire in any one compartment could put all the fire pumps out of action there shall be provided, in a position outside the machinery spaces, an independently driven power operated emergency fire pump and its own source of power and sea connection, provided that in any such ship of under 1000 tons the emergency fire pump may be manually operated. (b) In every such ship of 1000 tons or over the emergency fire pump shall be capable of producing at least one jet of water simultaneously from each of any 2 hydrants in the ship through a hose and nozzle complying with regulation 60(4)(b) while simultaneously maintaining a pressure of at least 2.1 bar at any hydrant in the ship. (c) In every such ship of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons, the emergency fire pump shall be capable of producing from any of the fire hydrants in the ship through a hose and nozzle complying with regulation 60(4)(a) a jet of water having a throw of not less than 12.20 metres.(4) (a) In every such ship of 500 tons or over there shall be provided a fire main, water service pipes and hydrants complying with the requirements of regulation 59. (b) (i) Every such ship of 1000 tons or over shall be provided, in addition to any fire hoses provided in the machinery spaces, with at least one fire hose for each 30 metre length of the ship or with 5 such hoses (whichever number is the greater) and such hoses shall have a total length of at least 60% of the length of the ship. In addition to such hoses there shall be provided one spare fire hose. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (ii) Every such ship of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons shall in addition to any fire hoses provided in the machinery spaces, be provided with at least 2 fire hoses having a total length of at least 60% of the length of the ship and 1 spare fire hose.(c) In every such ship of 500 tons or over fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery, there shall be provided in each space containing such boilers or machinery at least 2 fire hydrants one on the port side and one on the starboard side and in addition where there is access to the machinery space of any such ship by way of a shaft tunnel, a fire hydrant shall be provided in the tunnel at the end adjacent to that machinery space. A fire hose and spray nozzle shall be provided at every such fire hydrant. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 30 Portable fire extinguishers Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers to ensure that at least one such extinguisher will be readily available for use in any part of the accommodation or service spaces. The number of such extinguishers shall not be less than 5 in a ship of 1000 tons or over and not less than 3 in a ship of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 31 Fixed fire smothering arrangements in cargo spaces (1) In every ship of Class VII of 2000 tons or over there shall be provided a fixed fire smothering gas installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65 which shall be so arranged as to protect every cargo space; provided that subject to the provisions of regulations 57(1) and 65, steam may be substituted for fire smothering gas in any such installation. (2) The Director may exempt any ship (other than a ship engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods of Classes 1 to 5) from the requirements of subregulation (1) in so far as such arrangements relate to the provision of a fixed fire smothering gas or steam installation in the cargo holds of the ship if he is satisfied that- (a) the holds are provided with steel hatch covers and effective means of closing all ventilators and other openings; or (b) the ship is constructed for, and employed solely in, the carriage of ore, coal, grain, unseasoned timber or non-combustible cargoes, or of cargoes which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, constitute a low fire risk; or (L.N. 411 of 1995) (c) to require compliance with the requirements of subregulation (1) would be unreasonable on account of the short duration of the voyages on which the ship is engaged. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 32 Machinery spaces containing oil-fired boilers or oil burning equipment (1) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit a fixed fire extinguishing installation of one of the following types- (a) a pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of regulation 64; (b) a fire smothering gas installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65; (c) a foam fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of regulation 66.(2) In any such ship of under 1000 tons a fixed fire smothering steam installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65 may be provided in lieu of any of the installations in subregulation (1). (3) If the engine room and boiler spaces are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler space into the engine space, the combined engine and boiler space shall for the purpose or subregulation (1) be regarded as a single space. (4) In addition to the fixed installation required by subregulation (1) there shall be provided- (a) in each boiler space- (i) if the number of burners therein is 5 or more, 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity; or (ii) if the number of burners therein is less than 5, for each burner 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires;(b) in each firing space and in each space which contains any part of any oil fuel installation at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires, in addition to any required by paragraph (a); (c) in each firing space a receptacle containing, in a ship of 1000 tons or over, 0.3 cubic metre, or in a ship of under 1000 tons, 0.15 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or alternatively an additional portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires.(5) If in any such ship of under 1000 tons a fixed fire smothering steam installation is fitted in compliance with subregulation (2) and steam is supplied by water-tube boilers, there shall in addition be provided for the protection of the boiler space and spaces containing the oil fuel installation 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 135 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 45 kilograms capacity. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 33 Machinery spaces containing internal combustion type machinery (1) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing internal combustion type machinery used for main propulsion, or is used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts at least one of the fixed fire extinguishing installations required by regulation 32(1) provided that in any such ship of under 1000 tons a fixed fire smothering steam installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65 may be provided in lieu. (2) In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) there shall be provided in any such space- (a) 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity of a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity; and (b) 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 746 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery provided that not less than 2 nor more than 6 such extinguishers shall be required in any such space. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 34 Machinery spaces containing steam engines In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided in spaces containing steam turbines or enclosed pressure lubricated steam engines used for main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 746 kilowatts- (a) foam fire extinguishers each of at least 45 litres capacity or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers each of at least 16 kilograms capacity sufficient in number and so sited as to enable foam or carbon dioxide as the case may be to be directed on to any part of the pressure lubrication system and on to any part of the casing enclosing pressure lubricated parts of the turbines, engines or associated gearing, provided that such extinguishers shall not be required if equivalent protection is provided in such spaces by a fixed fire extinguishing installation fitted in compliance with regulation 32(1); and (b) 1 portable fire extinguisher, for each 746 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery, suitable for extinguishing oil fires, provided that not less than 2 nor more than 6 such extinguishers shall be required in any such space and provided further that such extinguishers shall not be required in addition to any provided in compliance with regulation 33. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 34A Paint lockers, etc. In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over, every paint locker and flammable liquid locker shall be protected by an approved fire-extinguishing system. (L.N. 411 of 1995) Cap 369W reg 35 Firemen's outfits (1) Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall carry firemen's outfits complying with the requirements of regulation 69 in accordance with the following scale- Tonnage of the ship Number of outfits 500 but under 4000 2 4000 and over 3(2) At least 1 fireman's outfit carried in any such ship shall include a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type. (3) If in any such ship of 500 tons or over which carries firemen's outfits containing only breathing apparatus of the air-hose type, an air hose exceeding 36 metres in length would be necessary to reach from a point on the open deck well clear of any hatch or doorway to any part of the accommodation, service, cargo or machinery spaces, at least 1 fireman's outfit provided pursuant to subregulation (1) shall include breathing apparatus of the self-contained type. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 36 Fire alarm and detection systems Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with an automatic fire detection and alarm system, of a type approved for the purpose of these regulations by the Director, in any machinery space in which continuous manning is not required by reason of the installation of approved automatic and remote control systems and equipment. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 37 International shore connection Every ship of Class VII of 1000 tons or over shall be provided with at least one international shore connection which shall comply with the requirements of Schedule 2 to enable water piped from another ship or from the shore to be connected to the fire main, and fixed provision shall be made to enable such a connection to be used on the port side and on the starboard side of the ship. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 38 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (ships of Class VII under 500 tons) Ships of Class VII of under 500 tons (1) (a) Every ship of Class VII of under 500 tons shall be provided with appliances whereby at least one jet of water can be supplied in accordance with the provision of regulation 59(3)(b). (b) Every such ship shall be provided with at least one fire pump operated by power. Such pump shall be capable of delivering at least one jet of water from any fire hydrant provided in the ship, and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58. (c) In every such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery there shall be provided in a position outside the spaces containing such boilers or machinery an additional fire pump and its source of power and sea connection. If such pump is operated by power, it shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) and if it is manually operated, it shall be provided with a hose and a 10 millimetres diameter nozzle and shall be capable of producing through such hose and nozzle a jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres which can be directed on to any part of the ship. (d) In every such ship there shall be provided a fire main, water service pipes and hydrants complying with the requirements of regulation 59 and at least 3 fire hoses. (e) In every such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery there shall be provided a spray nozzle suitable for use with the fire hoses required by paragraph (d).(2) Every such ship shall be provided with at least 3 portable fire extinguishers so situated as to be readily available for use in the accommodation and service spaces. (3) In every such ship there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit a fixed fire extinguishing installation of one of the following types- (a) a pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of regulation 64; (b) a fire smothering gas or steam installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65; (c) a foam fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of regulation 66.(4) In every such ship where the engine and boiler spaces are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler space into the engine space, the combined engine and boiler spaces shall, for the purpose of subregulation (3), be regarded as a single space. (5) In addition to the installation required by subregulation (3) there shall be provided- (a) in each boiler space and in each space which contains any part of any oil fuel installation, at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires; and (b) in each firing space, a receptacle containing at least 0.15 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or alternatively an additional portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires.(6) In every such ship there shall be provided in every space containing internal combustion type machinery either- (a) 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 74.6 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery or 7 such extinguishers whichever is the less; or (b) 2 such extinguishers together with 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or one carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity.(7) Every ship mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) shall be provided with at least one fireman's outfit complying with the requirements of regulation 69 and which shall contain a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 39 Application of regulations 29 to 37 (certain ships of Class VII(A)), etc. Expanded Cross Reference: 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 Ships of Class VII(A) (1) Regulations 29 to 37 inclusive shall apply to every ship of Class VII(A) of 500 tons or over as they apply to ships of Class VII of 500 tons or over. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 *> (2) Every ship of class VII(A) of less than 500 tons shall carry the fire appliances as are required to be carried by a ship of Class VII of under 500 tons. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 40 Application of regulations 29, 30 and 32 to 37(certain ships of Class VIII) Expanded Cross Reference: 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 Ships of Class VIII Ships of 1000 tons or over Regulations 29, 30 and 32 to 37 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class VIII of 1000 tons or over as they apply to ships of Class VII of 1000 tons or over. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 *> (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 41 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (ships of Class VIII of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons) Ships of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons (1) (a) Every ship of Class VIII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with appliances whereby at least 2 jets of water can be supplied in accordance with the provision of regulation 59(3)(a). (b) Every such ship shall be provided with at least 2 fire pumps operated by power one of which may be driven by the main engine. Each such pump shall be capable of delivering at least one jet of water from any fire hydrant provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58. (c) If any such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery is so arranged that a fire in any one compartment could put all the fire pumps out of action, there shall be provided, in a position outside the machinery spaces, an emergency fire pump with its own source of power and sea connection. Such pump may be operated by power or manually, and shall be capable of producing from any of the fire hydrants and hoses in the ship, through a nozzle complying with regulation 60(4)(a) a jet of water having a throw of not less than 12.2 metres. (d) In every such ship there shall be provided a fire main, water service pipes and hydrants which shall comply with the requirements of regulation 59. (e) Every such ship shall, in addition to any fire hose provided in the machinery spaces, be provided with at least 2 fire hoses having a total length of at least 60% of the length of the ship and 1 spare fire hose. (f) In every such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery there shall be provided in each space containing such machinery at least one fire hydrant. A fire hose and spray nozzle shall be provided at every such hydrant.(2) Every such ship shall be provided with at least 3 portable fire extinguishers so situated as to be readily available for use in the accommodation and service spaces. (3) In every such ship there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit a fixed fire extinguishing installation of one of the following types- (a) a pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of regulation 64; (b) a fire smothering gas or steam installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65; (c) a foam fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of regulation 66.(4) In every such ship where the engine and boiler spaces are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler space into the engine space, the combined engine and boiler space shall, for the purpose of subregulation (3), be regarded as a single space. (5) If a fixed fire smothering steam installation is fitted in compliance with the requirements of subregulation (3)(b) and steam is supplied only by water-tube boilers there shall, in addition, be provided for the protection of the boiler space and spaces containing the oil fuel installation 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 135 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 45 kilograms capacity. (6) In addition to the installation required by subregulation (3) there shall be provided- (a) in each boiler space- (i) if the number of burners therein is 5 or more, 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity; or (ii) if the number of burners therein is less than 5, for each burner 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires;(b) in each firing space, and in each space which contains any part of any oil fuel installation, at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires in addition to any such extinguishers which may be carried in compliance with paragraph (a); and (c) in each firing space, a receptacle containing at least 0.15 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or alternatively an additional portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires.(7) In every ship mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) there shall be provided in any space containing internal combustion type machinery used for the main propulsion, or used for auxiliary purposes and having a total power of not less than 186.5 kilowatts 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity. (8) In every such ship there shall be provided in any space containing internal combustion type machinery 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires each 74.6 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery, provided that no more than 6 such extinguishers shall be required in any such space. (9) Every such ship shall be provided with at least 2 firemen's outfits complying with the requirements of regulation 69 and at least one such outfit shall contain a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type. (10) In every such ship, paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an approved fire-extinguishing system. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 42 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (ships of Class VIII between 150-500 tons) Ships of 150 tons or over but under 500 tons (1) (a) Every ship of Class VIII of 150 tons or over but under 500 tons shall be provided with appliances whereby at least one jet of water can be supplied in accordance with the provisions of regulation 59(3)(b). (b) Every such ship shall be provided with at least one fire pump operated by power which shall be capable of delivering at least one jet of water from any fire hydrant provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 58. (c) In every such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery, if the pump required by paragraph (b) and its source of power and sea connection are not situated outside spaces containing such boilers or machinery, there shall be provided in a position outside such spaces an additional fire pump with its own source of power and sea connection. If such pump is operated by power, it shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) and if it is manually operated, it shall be provided with a hose and a 10 millimetres diameter nozzle and shall be capable of producing through such hose and nozzle a jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres which can be directed on to any part of the ship. (d) In every such ship there shall be provided a fire main, water service pipes and hydrants complying with the requirements of regulation 59 and at least 2 fire hoses. (e) In every such ship fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery there shall be provided a spray nozzle suitable for use with the fire hoses required by paragraph (d).(2) Every such ship shall be provided with at least 2 portable fire extinguishers so situated as to be readily available for use in the accommodation and service spaces. (3) In every such ship there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit a fixed fire extinguishing installation of one of the following types- (a) a pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of regulation 64; (b) a fire smothering gas or steam installation complying with the requirements of regulation 65; (c) a foam fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of regulation 66.(4) In every such ship where the engine and boiler spaces are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler space into the engine space, the combined engine and boiler spaces shall, for the purpose of subregulation (3), be regarded as a single space. (5) In addition to the installation required by subregulation (3) there shall be provided- (a) in each boiler space and in each space which contains any part of any fuel installation, at least 2 portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires; and (b) in each firing space, a receptacle containing at least 0.15 cubic metre of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for its distribution, or alternatively an additional portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires.(6) In every such ship there shall be provided in any space containing internal combustion type machinery either- (a) 1 portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 74.6 kilowatts or part thereof of such machinery or 7 such fire extinguishers, whichever is less; or (b) 2 such fire extinguishers, together with either 1 foam fire extinguisher of at least 45 litres capacity or 1 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least 16 kilograms capacity. (L.N. 411 of 1995)(7) Every such ship shall be provided with at least one fireman's axe. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 43 Fire pumps, fire main, water service pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (ships of Class VIII of under 150 tons) Ships of under 150 tons (1) In every ship of Class VIII of under 150 tons- (a) where such ship is 21.34 metres in length or over, such ship shall comply with the requirements of regulation 42(1) except that the fire pump required by regulation 42(1)(b) may be driven by the main engine; (b) where such ship is less than 21.34 metres in length there shall be provided in a position outside the machinery spaces a hand pump with a permanent sea connection, a hose with a 10 millimetres diameter nozzle capable of producing a jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres which can be directed on to any part of the ship, and in addition a spray nozzle suitable for use with the hose, provided that in any such ship of less than 9.14 metres in length or in any open ship of less than 21.34 metres in length, 2 fire buckets, one of which shall be fitted with a lanyard, may be substituted for such equipment but such buckets shall not be required in addition to buckets provided in compliance with subregulation (2).(2) Every ship of Class VIII of under 150 tons shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers or with fire buckets in accordance with the table to this subregulation. When fire buckets are provided at least one shall be fitted with a lanyard. Length of ship in metres Minimum number of extinguishers or buckets Less than 21.34 metres 21.34 metres or more 2 3(3) In addition to the items required by subregulation (2) every such ship which is fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires in accordance with the following table- Length of ship Minimum number of extinguishers Less than 6 metres 6 metres or more 1 2(4) Every ship of Class VIII of under 150 tons of 9.14 metres in length or over which is- (a) fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery; and (b) is mainly or wholly constructed of wood; and (c) is decked in way of the machinery space,shall, subject to subregulation (5), be provided with means for rapidly injecting into the machinery space a quantity of fire smothering gas equivalent to at least 60% of the gross volume of that space or, where the machinery space is bounded by steel bulkheads, at least 40% of the gross volume of the space. Such means of injection shall be situated outside the machinery space. (5) In any ship of Class VIII of less than 21.34 metres in length there may be substituted for the means of injection required by subregulation (4) a water spraying system supplied from a hand pump with a permanent sea connection. Such pump and sea connection shall be situated outside the machinery space and shall be connected by fixed piping to a sufficient number of water spraying nozzles suitably sited in the machinery space and capable of extinguishing oil fires. Such pumps and sea connection may be the pump and sea connection referred to in subregulation (1)(b). (6) Every ship of Class VIII of under 150 tons which is a fully-decked ship of 21.34 metres in length or over shall be provided with a firemen's axe. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 44 Application of regulations 29, 30, 32 to 37, 41, 42 and 43 (certain ships of Class VIII(A), Class IX or Class IX(A)) Expanded Cross Reference: 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 Ships of Class VIII(A), IX and IX(A) (1) Regulations 29, 30 and 32 to 37 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class VIII(A), Class IX or Class IX(A), of 1000 tons or over, as they apply to ships of Class VII of 1000 tons or over. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 *> (2) Regulations 41(1) to (8) and (10), 42 and 43 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class VIII(A), Class IX or Class IX(A), of under 1000 tons as they apply to ships of Class VIII of under 1000 tons. In addition every such ship of 500 tons or over shall be provided with at least one fireman's outfit complying with the requirements of regulation 69 and which shall contain a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type. (L.N. 411 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369W reg 45 Application of regulations 29, 30, 32 to 37 and 41 to 43 Expanded Cross Reference: 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43 Ships of Class XI (1) Regulations 29, 30 and 32 to 37 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class XI of 1000 tons or over as they apply to ships of Class VII of 1000 tons or over. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 32, 33, 34, 34A, 35, 36, 37 *> (2) Regulations 41 to 43 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class XI of under 1000 tons as they apply to ships of Class VIII of under 1000 tons. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 41, 42, 43 *> (Enacted 1
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