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es Pe ee Nise (=i lero) @ SOLAS III, Reg 14, 17, 19 3.3.6 & 7, 20, 31.2, 35 & 36; CDI 10.48 - 10.59; v SOLAS III Reg 20.6.1 - ‘ee. inspection and maintenance as for lifeboat is to be carried out to ensure that Rescue boat is ready for iH eve [2] 2.4 Lifejackets @ SOLAS III Reg 7.2, 20, 32, 35 & 36; @ CDI Section 10.80; 4) fejeccets need only to be inspected and maintained on’) |) in order to vlad v they are to be located as per list, including jackets for persons on watch or for use at remotely located survival craft stations; v tapes are secure; & v vessel's name is clearly indicated. 44 2.6 Portable Radios, EPIRB & Radar Transponder aks @ SOLAS III, Reg 6; CDI 1.4.16 - 18; OCIMF VIQ Coie Vv To be inspected at least monthly, follow manufacturer's test and maintenance instructions for individual units; v SART can be tested during lifeboat drills - their signal should be visible on the ship's radar - if a freefall lifeboat is fitted, one SART must be permanently stored inside the boat; v Date of last battery change or battery expiry must be shown on the exterior of the unit; v For EPIRB, inspection and maintenance must also include hydrostatic release; & 2.8 Bridge Pyrotechnics & Line Throwing Appliances SOLAS III, Reg 6, 18, 19, 20, 35 & 36; CDI Section 10.90 - 93; OCIMF 5.16.6; er Line Throwing Appliances & 12 Ea va Parachute Flares and Hand flares - to Eileen! berth be inspected monthly; Verify that units are stored in the correct location and suitably protected from damage; Check expiration date of projectiles and igniters (shown on unit casing); & 2.9 SOLAS Training Manuals, Muster Lists & SOLAS Certificates SOLAS III, Reg 35; CDI SIR 1.2.2; OCIMF VIQ 5.15; SOLAS Training Manual - to be inspected Gusrter) to ensure that all information is up to date and ship specific; @ SOLAS III, Reg 8 & 37; CDI Section 7.47; OCIMF 5.1.9; i Muster Lists - to be updated immediate y after every crew change; Must contain all information required by SOLAS; & Must give full name & rank of crewmember and be signed by present Master. Ey 2.10 Embarkation Deck Emergency Lighting SOLAS II, Reg 43 & SOLAS III, Reg 11.4 & Ane) mAh @ Emergency Embarkation Lighting is to be tested at each Abandon Ship Drill; ¥v Inspect and test all emergency lighting and ensure that it functions from the emergency slo T=1atell] C= H v If maintenance is required on “gas tight” fittings, ensure appropriate precautions are taken and power supply is isolated until fitting is secure; & Bre] 3.1/3.3 - Fire/Foam Hydrants @ SOLAS II-2, Reg 4 & 21; CDI SIR 9.24; OCIMF VIQ 5.9.2; \) Ouerterly inspection of fire hydrants to confirm they are in good condition & ready for use; WV Check condition of rubber washers - correctly fitted and not perished; WV Any leaks must be repaired; WV Protective caps must be fitted when not lam escwerce If coupling has a spring clip arrangement - must be inspected and lubricated to maintain good order. 3.2/3.4 - Fire/Foam Main, Hoses & Nozzles @ SOLAS II-2, Reg 4, 21 & 61.7, FM Vol 2, Ch 4; CDI SIR 9.23, 9.26 - 9.29; OCIMF VIQ 5.9.2; WV Each hose and hose box is to be marked with identification number corresponding to ID number in SRF; inspection & testing of hoses- ensure that hoses are in correct location; & V Verify condition of hose box - hinges and open/close arrangements. [ya 3.5 - Isolation Valves @ SOLAS II-2, Reg 4, Section 6.3 & 21; CDI SIR 9.25; OCIMF VIQ 5.9.4; Y Quarterly inspection of isolation valves to confirm they are in good condition & ready for use; Valves should be lightly lubricated, turned the full length of the spindle and reset to their normal operating position; Y Spindle to be lightly lubricated again. cry Redo II-Bidg., Renadiop sof si FIRE HOSES AND NOZZLES In interior locations in passenger ships carrying more than 36 passenger, fire hoses shall be connected to the hydrants at all times. Fire hoses shall have a length of at least 10 meters, but not more than: * 15 m in machinery spaces * 20 min other spaces and open decks + 25 m for open decks or ships with a maximum breadth in excess of 30m TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOAM* WET CHEMICAL meorne i) For use on liquid fires For use on deep fat fryers DO NOT USE on electrical fires Fire Hose - Miscellaneous Fire hoses/nozzles are provided as per ship’s Safety Plans; Such fire hoses are icom ol used for taking fresh water or washing down decks or cargo holds; This will dramatically shorten the useful life of a fire hose; Condemned, old or only hoses specifically provided for this fle gster-t-) oY mettre pa Hoses used for fresh water or washing down, be marked accordingly. cr Fire Hose - Pressure Test To be carried out 4") 4. = Test to working pressure Pi the system but not less than 100 psi; Fire pump running and one valve (anchor wash) or hydrant open to release fire main pressure; ees eS 8 2 8) 55 - One man to control the nozzle, one man to control the hydrant; Hydrant and nozzle both open - once hydrant full open, nozzle to be closed gradually - check hose and couplings for leaks; Close hydrant & drain hose - if OK, leave to dry and place in hose box. If damaged, replace with spare. Make= Cos Fire Extinguishers / Fre & Safety Equpment Series by Aleksandr Ppchenko © 2015 key4mate.com What to check? /n general Oo Location - as per Fire Plan Bracket — firmly attached in good condition Number — corresponds to the check list, both on FE and at location IMO luminescent sign - in place Condition = no cracks, rust, etc. Check: FE body, hose, nozzle, handle Safety Devices = pin with anti-tamper tag in place PT test date —no overdue Service label = in place and not expired Stored pressure: gauge indicator in green sector Cartridge operated: no leaks, powder nat stacked ojojojo oo CO2: weight shortage in the limits (within 10% of gas inside) o Enough of spares for that type of FE’s? What to check? /n general HYDRANT QO Location as per Fire Plan QO Protective cup in place and secured QO) Fire hydrants can be fully opened and closed Q) Washers in place QO) IMO signs in place Fire Hoses & Hydrants / Fire & Safety Equipment Senes by Aleksandr Ppchenko © 2015 key4mate.com HOSE BOX OlHose box in good condition without cracks CUMO signs in place OiSecuring strap and door packing in good condition Inside: OSpray/Jet nozzle of appropriate size and type OlFire hose of appropriate diameter & length OlAppropriate spanner. OlWashers in place OHose coupling is properly connected ONozzle is freely moving Fireman’s Outfits WV All BA cylinders must be numbered, individual pressures recorded and any alarming reduction in pressure must be considered as leakage and cylinder sent ashore for repair; & WV Leaking cylinders must stored away from spare cylinders for use and marked accordingly. Fireman’s Outfits “onth!y inspections must include: A S Inspection of all pieces of equipment to ensure that outfits are ready for immediate use; Safety lamp - test for brightness, replace batteries as required; BA Set - inspection of mask (faceplate and rubber material), securing straps, harness and waistband, demand valve and low pressure whistle are to be tested and satisfactory; If any problems are discovered, BA set is to be immediately removed from service until repairs are completed. Pe 3.13 - Fireman’s Outfits @ SOLAS II-2, Reg 17 & 21; @ CDI SIR 9.8 - 9.14; @ OCIMF VIQ 5.9.6; Location must be clearly marked by SOLAS label! DROSS eoKe rie WV Suit of Protective Clothing; Se stele e NCR! (ON Z= - run engine(s) for 3 minutes and test engaging of gear box provided the ambient temperature is above the minimum required for starting and running the engine. Bd Safety of Personnel Y Crewmembers carrying out maintenance & inspection of safety equipment MUST always follow laid down safety procedures to prevent accidents or injury; yi Adhere to check lists where required YA P) and carry out a risk assessment; VY Communication is important, as always; BV VY Equipment must be isolated (if required) and warning notices posted; ly) Y When working outside the accommodation, etc assess the weather conditions and always A) use PPE and additional safety harness & working life vest; & V Verify that task is clearly understood by personnel and can be carried out Seating Arrangements @ CDI Section 10.21; ¥v Seating positions within the lifeboat must be clearly marked; v For a freefall lifeboat, a seating arrangement plan must be posted at suitable locations around the vessel. ae Section 2 - Life Saving Appliances WV Lifeboats; W Rescue Boat; Vv Liferafts; V Lifejackets; WV Lifebuoys; Portable Radios/EPIRB/SART; ad Se Tanna ASO Ley ose Sn Da mele-Yolg al (eys WV SOLAS Training Manual; Muster Lists; W Emergency Lighting;& WV Safety Signs 27 Section 3 - Fire Fighting Appliances (cont) WV Fireman's Outfits; WV Paint Locker Extinguishing System; Portable Foam Equipment; International Shore Connection; & W Fire Control Plans. Bal Weekly Inspection continued W A thorough external inspection is to be made including: - W Rudder & Propeller; All ropework (including painters if applicable) is to be inspected to ensure that it is secured and in good condition; W Embarkation Ladders (if applicable) - SOLAS III Reg 11.7, CDI 10.32 - remove canvas cover, “air” the ladder and check condition of ropework and steps; & W Records of weekly inspection & maintenance to be recorded in SRF Section 2.1. ey

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