Essential Fire-Fighting Equipment and Systems on Ships
Fire-fighting equipment on ships includes fire pumps, mains, hydrants, hoses, and portable extinguishers. Learn about their crucial roles in emergency situations at sea.
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FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT BY: NEMANJA ILIC CLASS: IIIA
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS Every ship is equipped with: FIRE PUMPS FIRE MAINS FIRE HYDRANTS FIRE HOSES PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Cargo ships that have 1000 tons of gross tonnage have at least 2 fire pumps that areindependently driven.
FIRE PUMPS Fire pump on a ship is an essential machinery which helps seafarers to tackle extreme emergency situations involving fire.
FIRE HYDRANT Fire hydrants are used for accesing water which is used for extinguishing the fire with the fire hose. They are placed so they can be easily accessed in case of an emergency.
FIRE HOSE Fire hose is a high-pressure hose that carries water or other fire retardant to a fire to extinguish it. Hoses are generally 20 to 30 metres in length and around 10cm in diameter
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER Portable fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires. There are two main types of fire extinguishers: 1. Stored-pressure 2. Cartridge-operated They are classified in five classes.
