Section 10 in The Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1969
10. Spaces containing internal cumbustion type of machinery.
- In every ship of Class I using internal cumbustion type of machinery either to main propulsion or for auxiliary purpose associated with a total power not less than 1,000 B.H.P. there shall be provided---(i)at least two fire hydrants, one on the port side and one on the starboard side and each such hydrant shall be provided with a fire hose with at least two nozzles one of which shall be capable of spraying water on oil or alternatively suitable dual purpose nozzles;(ii)one froth type fire extinguisher of not less than 136 litres capacity or equivalent carbon dioxide extinguisher:(iii)one portable froth type fire extinguisher for each 1,000 BHP or part thereof, but in no case less than two such extinguishers : Provided that not more than 6 such extinguishers need he carried in any one compartment;(iv)a fixed fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of sub-rules (4) and (5) of rule 8.
