Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesSecond ScheduleProtocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974AnnexChapter II-2 : Construction—Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire ExtinctionPart F — Special Fire Safety Measures for Existing Passenger ShipsRegulation 81 : Fire detection and extinction requirements-General |
| (a) | The requirements of Regulation 50 (a) to (o) (1948) inclusive shall be complied with, subject to further provisions of this Regulation. |
Patrols, detection and communication system
| (b) | Each member of any fire patrol required by this Part shall be trained to be familiar with the arrangements of the ship as well as the location and operation of any equipment he may be called upon to use. |
| (c) | A special alarm to summon the crew shall be fitted which may be part of the ship’s general alarm system. |
| (d) | A public address system or other effective means of communication shall also be available throughout the accommodation, public and service spaces. |
Machinery and boiler spaces
| (e) | The number, type and distribution of fire extinguishers shall comply with paragraphs (g) (ii), (g) (iii) and (h) (ii) of Regulation 64 (1960). |
International shore connection
| (f) | The provisions of Regulation 64 (d) (1960) shall be complied with. |
Fireman’s outfits
| (g) | The provisions of Regulation 64 (j) (1960) shall be complied with. |