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[接上页] (Enacted 1991) Cap 369Y reg 30 Portable fire extinguishers (1) Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers to ensure that at least one such extinguisher will be readily available for use in any part of the accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations. The number of such extinguishers shall not be less than 5 in a ship of 1000 tons or over and not less than 3 in a ship of 500 tons or over but under 1000 tons. (2) In every such ship there shall be provided in each ro/ro cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion- (a) at least 2 portable extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires for every 40 metres length of deck space so arranged that at least one extinguisher is available on each side of the space and at least one extinguisher is available at each access to the space; and (b) one foam applicator unit complying with the requirements of Schedule 6. Not less than 2 such applicators shall be available in the ship for use in any such space. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369Y reg 31 Fixed fire extinguishing arrangements in cargo spaces (1) In every ship of Class VII engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods there shall be provided- (a) a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 10 for every cargo space (other than ro/ro cargo spaces not capable of being sealed); and (b) a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of Schedule 9 for every ro/ro cargo space not capable of being sealed.(2) (a) In every ship of Class VII of 2000 tons or over other than ships to which subregulation (1) applies, there shall be provided a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 10 for every cargo space. (b) The Director may exempt any ship from the requirements of subregulation (2)(a) if- (i) the ship is constructed and solely intended for the carriage of ore, coal, grain, unseasoned timber or non-combustible cargoes or cargoes which, in the opinion of the Director, constitute a low fire risk; and (ii) the ship is fitted with steel hatch covers and effective means of closing all ventilators and other openings leading to the cargo spaces.(3) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for every ro/ro cargo space capable of being sealed and for every cargo space (other than a ro-ro cargo space) intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with Schedule 9, or a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with Schedule 10. (4) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for every ro/ro cargo space not capable of being sealed a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with Schedule 9. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369Y reg 32 Special requirements for cargo space ventilation (1) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided in each closed ro/ro cargo space and each cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion an effective power ventilation system to provide at least 6 air changes per hour based on an empty hold. Ventilation fans shall where practicable be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board. Where this is impracticable, they shall be operated for a limited period daily as weather permits and in any case for a reasonable period prior to discharge, after which period such spaces shall be proved gas free. One or more portable combustible gas detecting instruments shall be carried for this purpose. The system shall be entirely separate from other ventilating systems. Ventilation ducts serving such spaces capable of being effectively sealed shall be separated for each cargo space. The Director may require an increased number of air changes when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded. The system shall be capable of being controlled from a position outside such spaces. In addition- (a) the ventilation shall be so arranged as to prevent air stratification and the formation of air pockets; (b) means shall be provided to indicate any loss of the required ventilating capacity on the navigating bridge; (c) arrangements shall be provided to permit a rapid shut-down and effective closure of the ventilating system in case of fire, taking into account the weather and sea conditions.(2) In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over in each closed ro/ro cargo space carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion and each cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion, the electrical equipment of such spaces shall comply with the provisions of regulation 50(1) to (4) inclusive of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). |