Section 28(4) in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
(4)Every such ship fitted with main or auxiliary oil-fired boilers shall be provided in each boiler room either with a receptacle containing at least 0.30 cubic metres of sand or any other material suitable for quenching oil fires together with scoops for distributing the contents of the receptacle or with a portable fire extinguisher.
