Section 29(5) in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
(5)Every such ship if fitted with internal combustion propelling machinery shall be provided in the engine room with--(i)a receptacle containing an adequate quantity of sand or saw dust impregnated with soda or any other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires together with a scoop for distributing the contents of the receptacle;(ii)at least two portable extinguishers capable of discharging froth or any other substance suitable for quenching oil fires;(iii)one forth fire extinguisher of 45 litre capacity.
