Fires in (DP) vessels
- Informative Guidance
- Revision 3.2 - March 2024
This document discusses fire safety in dynamically positioned (DP) vessels, covering historical context, fire prevention, detection, containment, and extinguishment methods, as well as lessons learned from case studies.
Contents
Glossary
Background
Introduction
Fire Basics
Regulations and Guidance
Likelihood and Risk of Engine Room Fires
Likelihood and Risk of Fires in Spaces other than Engine Rooms
Methods of Preventing Fires
Methods of Detecting Fires
Methods of Extinguishing Fires
Fire Containment
Personnel Experience and Training
Lessons Learnt
References
Appendix 1 – Fire Case Studies
Appendix 2 – Familiarity with Vessel’s Firefighting Systems
Revision
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Rev. 3.2 - March 2024Update of page 2 and bookmarking; no change to content
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Rev. 3.1 - June 2021Re-issued as IMCA M119, HSSE046; no changes made to text
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Rev. 3 - October 2020Revised by IMCA DP Committee to the latest guidelines and standards
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Rev. 2 - December 2016Revised to include spaces other than machinery spaces; to build on recommendations and guidance
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Rev. 1 - July 2003Revised to capture learning and experience gained; to reinforce recommendations and guidance; to add new material
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Rev. - July 2003Initial publication as 119 DPVOA