Air recharging system for Check breathing apparatus air recharging MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annually Shore
SCBAs systems, if fitted, for air quality para 7.8.1
Examine all breathing apparatus cylinders for MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekly Ship
correct pressure range para 4.5
IBC Code, para
Tanker
The breathing apparatus to be inspected 14.2.6, IGC Code, Monthly Ship
(Chem/Gas)
para 14.2.6
EEBDs MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Check EEBDs according to maker's instructions All Annually Ship
para 7.8.3
Hydrostatic pressure testing of all EEBD
All 5 Yearly Shore
cylinders as per manufacturer’s instructions
Verify all public address systems and general MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekly Ship
PA + Gen. Alarm systems alarm systems are functioning properly para 4.4
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Test all fire dampers for local operation All Quarterly Ship
para 6.3
Fire dampers
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Test all fire dampers for remote operation All Annually Ship
para 7.6.1
Test all ventilation controls interconnected with MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annually Ship
Ventilation systems fire-protection systems for proper operation para 7.6.3
E As per
requirements of
cylinder Marine Notice FIR-001
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight type All manufacturer Shore
Rev.06/12
and class society.
2 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
an approved
service company
(Alternatively
annual
inspection may
be carried out by
Circular NO. SOL 006 Rev.
Cylinder should be inspected annually Annually senior ship's
10
officer provided
that the
manufacturer's
instructions are
available
onboard)
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
D As per
requirements
of cylinder
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight type All Shore CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
manufacturer
and class
society.
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship Information Bulletin No. 230
B crew or
authorized
The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if necessary, service facility (if
serviced annually. The classification society surveyor must All Annually crew is properly Information Bulletin No. 230
be satisfied with the condition of the extinguishers trained and such
servicing is
acceptable by
class society)
E Any extinguisher or bottle which has excessive corrosion Marine Circular No.
All Ship
shall be replaced 16/2012
D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be discharged DGS Engineering Circular
at random and the retention of contents checked. When All Annually Ship/Shore
06/2013
retention is found to be in excess of 15% of the initial
charge, further extinguishers should be discharged to
determine the average compaction that is seen to be
occurring.
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship Marine Circular MC-7/2011/1
C Portable fire extinguishers: Carbon dioxide extinguishers All Annually Ship/Shore Marine Circular MC-7/2011/1
and gas expellant cartridges should be recharged or
renewed if gas loss by weight exceeds 10% of original
charge.
F SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight type All 5-yearly Shore Marine Circular MC-7/2011/1
A Panama Administration accepts gasoline engine driven portable emergency fire pumps on board cargo ships less than 2000 GRT. (MMC-281)
A as per
requirements
of cylinder Marine notice no.2-011-14
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight type All Shore
manufacturer (rev. June/2016)
and class
society
B In cases where SCBA/ EEBD cylinders have been date stamped prior to delivery of a vessel, the first five (5)-year hydrostatic test may be
harmonized with drydocking at the First Special Survey under the IMO Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, provided that the
initial date stamp (month/year) on the cylinder does not exceed six (6) months before the vessel delivery date.
C The Administrator does not permit the use of smoke helmet type breathing apparatus as identified in SOLAS Regulation II-2/15.2.11, in
force before 01 July 2002.
Annex 1
Res.A.951(23) / Table 9.1.3
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Safety clip and indicating devices Check to see if the extinguisher may have been operated.
Where fitted, check to see that the pressure is within limits. Check that dust covers on pressure indicating devices
Pressure indicating device
and relief valves are in place.
External examination Inspect for corrosion, dents or damage which may affect the safe operation of the extinguisher.
Weight Weigh the extinguisher and check the mass compared to the fully charged extinguisher.
Hose and nozzle Check that hoses and nozzles are clear and undamaged.
INSPECTION AT RECHARGE
Remove the charge to a clean container if to be reused and check if it is still suitable for further use. Check any
Water and foam charges
charge container.
Examine the powder for reuse. Ensure that it is free flowing and that there is no evidence of caking lumps or
Powder charges
foreign bodies.
Prove clear passage by blowing through vent holes and vent devices in the cap. Check hose, nozzle strainer,
Air passages and operating mechanism discharge tube and breather valve, as applicable. Check the operating and discharge control. Clean and lubricate
as required.
Operating mechanism Check that the safety pin is removable and that the lever is undamaged.
Gas cartridge Examine for damage and corrosion. Weigh the cartridge to ascertain that it is within prescribed limits.
Powder body Examine the body and check internally for corrosion and lining deterioration.
Water and foam Replace the charge in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
Operational readiness:
All fire protection system and appliances should be, at all times, in good order and available for immediate use while the ship is in
service. If a fire protection system is under repair, then suitable arrangements acceptable to the Recognized Organization that issued
the pertinent Safety Certificate shall be made to ensure safety is not diminished.
In cases where the Recognized Organization which has issued the vessel’s Statutory Certificate determines that the equipment does
not comply with the requirements of the corresponding mandatory regulations, they must approach the Administration for an
authorization for the issuance of the relevant Conditional Statutory Certificate prior to permit the vessel to operate. Any vessel in a
port or dry-dock or anchorage or temporarily immobilized due to some reason, shall be construed to be as a vessel under operation.
Competent Crew members in this case is to be construed as that the basic and extended services may be carried out
onboard ships under the supervision of an experienced person holding a Merchant Shipping STCW II/2 or III/2 unlimited
certificate of competency and an Advanced Fire Fighting certificate.
Competent Person is a person specifically trained and authorised for the specific service / maintenance activity by the
equipment manufacturer.
Records:
The Master and / or the Chief Engineer as the case may be, should ensure that the indicated weekly, monthly, quarterly,
annual, two-yearly, five-yearly and ten yearly inspections are taken for the specified equipment, if provided. Records of the
inspections should be maintained on board the ship in hard or soft form. In cases where the inspections and maintenance are
carried out by trained service technicians other than the ship's crew, inspection reports / certificate duly endorsed by the
competent person should be retained onboard for verification, with the identity of such person being clearly decipherable.
Annex 3 : Resolution A.752(18)
All Low Location Lighting (LLL) systems should be visually
Resolution
examined and checked at least once a week and a record kept. All weekly ship
A.752(18)
All missing, damaged or inoperable LLL should be replaced.