SOLAS Fire Training Manual

Regulatory Reference

• FSS
• SOLAS

Background

SOLAS Chapter II-2 requires that all ships should be provided with a Fire Safety Operational Booklet / Fire Training Manual detailing all training on the Fire safety aspects of the ship. Scope of this plan is to provide guidance on the use of all the Fire Safety systems onboard. Plan is developed in line with IMO Requirements and common marine practice. Approval by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration is NOT mandatory, however manual is always subject to PSC inspection

Indicative Contents

• Fire Fighting Theory
• On board Fire Prevention
• Fire Fighting Protection Arrangements
• Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
• Fire Fighting Safety Equipment
• Safety Equipment Illustrations
• Shipboard Fire Fighting Organization
• Shipboard Training Procedure
• Vessel Specific Information
• Fire Fighting Equipment Inventory

Benefits

• Real life approach
• Best practice solution
• Full support provided after development in line with our Document Support Policy

Info/Plans Required

• Ship Specific Information (Questionnaire to be submitted)

Benefits

• Master will have a guidance with respect to SOLAS requirements for training in firefighting items
• Procedures as per vessel specific arrangements
• Detailed instructions for every step of training
• Updated with latest requirements and legislation
• It stands also for Fire Safety Operational Booklet so the vessel will be provided with one manual instead of two
• Already inspected by most MoU’s PSC Officers and inspector surveyors

We will Ensure

• Full compliance with national and international regulations and common marine practice
• Real life documentation addressed to senior officers and crew onboard
• Full integration of any client specific requirements
• Full support provided after development in line with our Document Support Policy

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