Section 8(1) in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
(1)In every ship of Class I fitted with main or auxiliary oil-fired boilers, there shall be provided in the machinery spaces.(i)at least two fire hydrants, one on the port-side and the other on the starboard side;(ii)for each such hydrant, a fire hose with at least two nozzles, one of which shall be capable of spraying water on oil.
