Section 8(2) in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
(2)In every such ship, each firing space shall be provided with a receptacle containing not less than 0.30 cubic metres of sand or saw dust impregnated with soda or any other material suitable for quenching oil fires with scoops for distributing the contents of the receptacle, or alternatively, a portable fire extinguisher, suitable for extinguishing oil fires.
