FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

Chemical and oil carriers should be provided with a fixed deck foam system capable of delivering the foam to the entire cargo deck area as well as into any cargo tank. The main control station for the foam should be located outside the cargo area, adjacent to the accommodation spaces and readily accessible and operable in the event of fires in the areas protected.
CO2 and steam smothering system for the protection of the cargo tanks are not deemed acceptable.
The effectiveness of the foam fire-extinguishing system in chemical carriers should as a minimum meet the requirements of the BCH Code for vessels built ( building contract placed ) after 20 May 1980.

 

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