ABSTRACT
This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules.As such, this book:
- Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice
- Is aimed at non-specialists
The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|40 pages
Science of combustion
chapter Chapter 1|13 pages
Chemistry of fire
chapter Chapter 2|24 pages
Classifications of fire
part 2|150 pages
Fire extinguishing systems and infrastructure
chapter Chapter 3|9 pages
Shipboard fire main systems
chapter Chapter 4|41 pages
Class requirements for fire main systems
chapter Chapter 5|31 pages
Fixed water extinguishing systems
chapter Chapter 6|30 pages
Foam extinguishing systems
chapter Chapter 7|9 pages
Fire extinguishing systems on gas carriers
chapter Chapter 8|24 pages
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers
part 3|29 pages
Additional requirements