Isle of Man Ship Registry issues Marine Notice re Fire fighting protective clothing as follows:

SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 10 and the associated Manx Regulations require that a cargo ship carry a minimum of two sets of fire-fighting outfits complying with the requirements of the Fire Systems Code.

This notice refers specifically to the requirements for the personal equipment to be provided under that Code. The Code requires that the personal equipment shall consist of the following:

a) Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water resistant;

b) Boots of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; and

c) Rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact.

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Source: Isle of Man Ship Registry