Maintenance of Life-Saving Appliances and Fire-Fighting Equipment on Board Seagoing Ships

The applicable international minimum standard to be met, additional requirements adopted by individual flag state administrations and provisions imposed by classification societies are introduced. Equipment, appliances and systems subject to specific statutory or class maintenance requirements are identified, also in terms of on board maintenance and service to be provided by shore-based service suppliers. By means of practical case studies the presented material is discussed and the participant's knowledge is broadened. The scope of maintenance exemplarily illustrated for selected fixed fire-fighting systems completes this module.

Course objective

Participants will gain thorough knowledge on the applicable provisions which are to be implemented in the operational
maintenance routine on board. This course will qualify participants to be competent contact persons within the company's
operation ashore and on board the ships, as well as in corresponding port state matters and for companies providing surveys and
maintenance services.

Emphasis

• Legal framework on maintenance of life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment
• Specials of flag state administrations and other particularities
• Equipment, appliances and systems subject to specific maintenance requirements
• Interpretation and practical application of the rules and regulations
• Documentation required on board
• Tools and information available
• Examples on scope of maintenance for fixed firefighting systems
• Practical case studies