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    Manufacturers: Magellan Maritime Press , Taylor and Francis (Routledge, CRC)

    Firefighting and Fire Safety Systems on Ships

    £43.99
    This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems.
    ISBN: 9781032473055
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    Published: May 2023

    This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules.As such, this book:

    • Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice
    • Is aimed at non-specialists

    The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.

    Table of Contents

    Part I. Science of combustion. 

    1. Chemistry of fire.

    2. Classifications of fire.

    Part II. Fire extinguishing systems and infrastructure. 

    3. Shipboard fire main systems.

    4. Class requirements for fire main systems.

    5. Fixed water extinguishing systems.

    6. Foam extinguishing systems.

    7. Fire extinguishing systems on gas carriers.

    8. Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    Part III. Additional Requirements.

    9. Additional fire protection requirements.

    10. Fire control plans.

    Published: May 2023

    This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules.As such, this book:

    • Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice
    • Is aimed at non-specialists

    The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.

    Table of Contents

    Part I. Science of combustion. 

    1. Chemistry of fire.

    2. Classifications of fire.

    Part II. Fire extinguishing systems and infrastructure. 

    3. Shipboard fire main systems.

    4. Class requirements for fire main systems.

    5. Fixed water extinguishing systems.

    6. Foam extinguishing systems.

    7. Fire extinguishing systems on gas carriers.

    8. Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    Part III. Additional Requirements.

    9. Additional fire protection requirements.

    10. Fire control plans.

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