The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an important set of maritime safety rules. One key provision of SOLAS is that all vessels must carry certain types and sizes of fire-fighting equipment, including drills.
There are specific requirements for the drills that must be carried out on board all vessels. These include:
-Regular fire and abandon ship drills must be conducted.
-All crew members must be familiar with the locations and uses of all fire-fighting equipment on board.
-Crew members must know how to use the fire hoses, extinguishers, and other equipment.
-Drills should be conducted in different scenarios, such as during the day and night, in port and at sea, etc.
-Different types of fires should be simulated during the drills (e.g., oil fires, electrical fires, etc.)
Conducting regular fire drills is essential to ensuring the safety of everyone on board a vessel. By following the above requirements, crews can be better prepared to deal with a real fire emergency.