Regarding recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders for fire fighter
ClassNK has issued Technical Information regarding special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels.
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter’s outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014).
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows.
For ships where an on-board means of recharging is not provided, a minimum of one spare cylinder for use during drills is to be provided for each fire-fighting team.
Source: ClassNK
