An extinguisher is an appliance containing an extinguishing medium, which can be expelled by the action of internal pressure and be directed into a fire.
There are 4 major categories (Water/Foam/Powder/CO 2) of fire extinguishers, and all require annual service to be conducted according to manufacturer's instructions and IMO/SOLAS regulations.
The available services for FFE include:
An Immersion suit is a special designed waterproof suit that prevents hypothermia in case a person found himself overboard in open ocean usually when abandoning a ship.
According to MSC/Circ.1114 immersion suits are subject to an air pressure test at intervals not exceeding 3 Years and in accordance to manufacturer's instructions.
The available services for Immersion Suits include:
A self contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA is an appliance worn by crewmen on board a ship in order to provide breathable air to a dangerous for life & safety environment.
According to MSC,1/Circ 1432 all SCBA appliances are subject to annual inspections/service, confirming to be operational at all times.
The available services for Breathing Apparatus include:
Life raft is usually a small boat like platform made by inflatable material and to be used in an emergency for saving lives, such as abandon ship.
According to Resolution A.761 (18) life rafts are subject to annual inspections and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
The available services for Liferafts include:
A lifeboat is a small rigid boat carried for emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard a ship.
Lifeboats as well as other life saving appliances are subsject to the regulations and recommendations regarding maintenance and testing adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of SOLAS by resolution A.689(17).
The available services for Lifeboats include:
A Fixed CO 2 system is a fire Fighting system used to suppress emerged fire in specific locations on board a ship, usually in engine room or cargo holds.
As per IMO Regulations MSC.1/Circ.1318 Fixed CO 2 Systems are subject to Annual/Bi-annual inspections and in accordance with flag & manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
The available services for Fixed CO 2 Systems include:
Foam concentrate is a liquid which, when mixed with water in the appropriate concentration, gives a foam solution. Foam concentrates are used in Fixed Foam systems or portable applications in order to suppress fires in various locations on board ships.
Foam concentrates are subject to annual analysis according to MSC.1/Circ.1312 regulations as to define the performance of the solution on the field.
The available services for Foam Analysis include:
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