MV3403 Syllabus - Ship's Fire Prevention And Control - 2021 Regulation Anna University

MV3403 Syllabus - Ship's Fire Prevention And Control - 2021 Regulation Anna University

MV3403	SHIP's FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL	LTPC

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OBJECTIVES: To impart knowledge in students on

• Fire protection built in ships.
• Detection and safety systems.
• Firefighting Equipment.
• Fire control.
• Safety measures of firefighting equipment.

UNIT I	FIRE PROTECTION BUILT IN SHIPS

SOLAS convention, requirements in respect of materials of construction and design of ships, (class A, B, type BHDS), fire detection systems, fire test, escape means, electrical installations, ventilation system and venting system for tankers. Statutory requirements for firefighting systems and equipment’s on different vessels, fire doors & fire zones

UNIT II	DETECTION AND SAFETY SYSTEMS

Fire safety precautions on cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships during working. Types of detectors, selection of fire detectors and alarm systems and their operational limits. Commissioning and periodic testing of sensors and detection system. Description of various systems fitted on ships including micro mist and extinguishing system

UNIT III	FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Fire pumps, hydrants and hoses, couplings, nozzles and international shore connection, construction, operation and merits of different types of portable, non-portable and fixed fire extinguishers installations for ships, properties of chemicals used, water-mist fire suppression system. Advantages of various fire extinguishing agents including vaporizing fluids and their suitability for ship’s use. control of class A, C & class D fires, Combustion products & their effects on life safety.

UNIT IV	FIRE CONTROL

Action required and practical techniques adopted for extinguishing fires in accommodation, machinery spaces, boiler rooms, cargo holds and galley. Fire fighting in port and dry dock. Procedure for reentry after putting off fire, Rescue operations from affected compartments. First aid, fire organization on ships, shipboard organization for fire and emergencies. Combustion products and their effects on life safety, fire signal and muster. Fire drill. Leadership and duties, Fire control plan, human behaviour.

UNIT V	SAFETY MEASURES

Special safety measures for preventing, fighting fire in tankers, chemical carriers, oil rigs, supply vessels, and fire fighting ships - Safe working practice with respect to fire on board ships and first aid for hazards arising from fire in ships.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

● Fire protection, Detection and Safety systems in ships.
● Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Fixed and portable Fire Extinguishers in ships.
● Fire prevention and control in oil tankers, LPG / LNG carriers, Chemical tankers, oil rigs, supply vessels.
● Operation of Fire fighting ships.
● Extinguish Major Fire and Follow safe working practices.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Frank Rush Brook, “Fire Aboard”, 3rd Edition, Brown, son & Ferguson Ltd., Glassgow 1988.
2. Victory.G, Owen.I.H, “Fire Fighting Equipment And Its Use In Ships”, Marine Engineering Practice, Vol 1, Part 05, IMarEST, London, Reprint 1998.
3. M.G. Stavitsky, V.I. Vostryakov, M.F.Kortunov, V.I. Martynenko & V.M. Sidoryok., “Fire Fighting Aboard ships Vol. I & Vol. II, Structural Design and Fire Extinguishing System”, 1st Ed. Gulf publishing company, Houston, London, 1983.