The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues Marine Notice providing up-to-date information regarding Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances as follows:
This Notice addresses areas where the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator (the "Administrator") has determined that additional clarification or requirements are necessary for the proper maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment.
It is not intended as an exhaustive listing of applicable requirements. It addresses general maintenance and inspection as well as the testing and examination of:
- fixed fire extinguishing systems;
- foam concentrates;
- portable fire extinguishers;
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); and
- Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs).
Importantly, this Notice reflects an addition in the Administrator‟s policy with regard to the inspection and testing requirements of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems and the number and arrangements of Portable Fire Extinguishers on board ships. It also articulates the Administrator‟s policy on acceptable alternatives when ships carry cargoes for which the fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective.
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Source: The Republic of the Marshall Islands
