MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY) (FIRE PROTECTION) (SHIPS BUILT BEFORE 25 MAY 1980) REGULATIONS
Gazette Number:
Regulation:
13
Heading:
Fire pumps, fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles
Version Date:
30/06/1997
Ships of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length
Every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length shall be provided with a hand pump having a permanent sea connection and a hose with 2 nozzles. One such nozzle shall be 10 millimetres diameter. The pump shall be capable through such hose and nozzle of producing a jet of water which can be directed onto any part of the ship. All nozzles shall be a dual-purpose nozzle. Such pump shall be situated outside the machinery spaces.