Introduction Flashcards
Which chapters of SOLAS lay the international requirements for LSA & FFA?
Chapter II-2: Fire Protection, Fire Detection, and Fire Extinction.
Chapter III - Life Saving Appliances
What is the LSA Code?
International Life-Saving Appliances Code. Standards for the design l, construction and performance of life-saving appliances for all vessels.
Which UK Law and M-Notice cover life-saving appliances?
- The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements) Regulations 2020.
- MSN 1676 (M)
What is the FSS Code?
International Code for Fire Safety Systems. Standards for design, construction, installation and maintenance of fixed and portable fire fighting equipment carried on vessels.
Which UK Law and M-Notice cover the fire-fighting equipment onboard vessels?
- The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023.
- MSN 1665 (M) & 1902 (M)
What is the FTP Code?
International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures. International requirements for laboratory testing, type-approval and fire test procedures of equipments under SOLAS Ch.II-2.
What are Conformity Marks?
Placed on products that meet safety, design and construction standards.
What are SOLAS Training Manuals?
LSA and FFE training materials required to be provided to the crew on all vessels.
How many SOLAS training manuals must be carried on board?
- One in each crew mess room and recreation space.
Or - One in each crew cabin.
What kind of information is required to be contained in the SOLAS Training Manuals
- Generic Guidance on sea survival and fire fighting.
- Vessel specific information about LSA and FFE carried onboard.
The maintenance instructions required by SOLAS for LSA and FFE will for a part of which system required by the ISM Code?
Planned Maintenance System.
