Section 18 in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
18. Fire pumps and water service pipes.
- In every ship of Class VI there shall be provided--(a)water service pipes complying with the requirement of rule 35; and(b)where the ship is of 1000 tons or more,(i)two independently driven power pumps; and(ii)an alternative provision for water for fire-fighting if any fire in any one compartment could put all the pumps out of action :Provided that in the case of ships of 2000 tons or more, such provision shall be by means of fixed emergency pump independently driven and capable of rapidly supplying two powerful jets of water simultaneously to reach any part of the ship.
