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.

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

part 3|29 pages

Additional requirements

chapter Chapter 9|6 pages

Additional fire protection requirements

chapter Chapter 10|21 pages

Fire control plans