Section 37 in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
37. Fire buckets.
(1)Every fire bucket provided in compliance with these rules shall be painted red and shall be clearly and permanently marked in black or white with the word "Fire". Every such fire bucket shall be kept filled with sand or water.(2)At least half the number of such fire buckets shall be fitted with lanyards of sufficient length to enable the buckets to be filled from the sea with the ship in light condition.(3)Such fire buckets shall not be used for any purpose other than for extinguishing fires.
