Technical Circular No 3 of 2020

Technical Circular FLEET CIRCULARS
Circular 3/2020
To MASTERS AND CHIEF ENGINEERS OF THE FLEET
Subject: Guidelines on the Maintenance, Testing and the Inspection

intervals of LSA and FFA items, installed and used onboard ships.
The following enclosed Annexes have been developed, on the basis of various IMO
circulars, Flag state instructions and circulars towards the Maintenance, Testing and the
Inspection intervals of LSA and FFA items.
1. Annex 1 - Fire fighting system other than fixed firefighting systems.

2. Annex 2 - Fixed fire fighting systems.
3. Annex 3 - Life Saving Appliances.
Whilst the utmost care has been taken in the compilation of the Technical Information, neither NSIPL, its affiliates and
subsidiaries if any, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents assume any responsibility and shall not be liable to any
person for any loss, damage or expense caused in any manner whatsoever by reliance on the information in this document
Annex - 1 Fire-fighting Systems and Appliances
Summary of Maintenance, Testing and Inspection Intervals
Equipment Requirements Regulation Ship Interva By Remarks

Type l
Air recharging system Check breathing apparatus air MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Shor
for SCBAs recharging systems, if fitted, for air para 7.8.1
y e
quality
Examine all breathing apparatus cylinders MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekl Ship
for correct pressure range para 4.5
y
IBC Code, para
Tanker
The breathing apparatus to be inspected 14.2.6, IGC Monthl Ship
(Chem/G
Code, y
as)
para 14.2.6
Self Contained IBC Code, para Shor
The breathing apparatus to be inspected Tanker
Breathing 14.2.6, IGC Annuall e
and tested (Chem/G
Apparatus (SCBA) Code, y (by
as)
para 14.2.6 mak
Check face mask and air demand valves are MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
in serviceable condition para 7.8.2
y
Hydrostatic pressure testing of all MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All 5 Shor
SCBA cylinders para 9.4
Yearly e
Examine all EEBD cylinders for MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekl Ship
correct pressure range para 4.5
y
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
EEBDs Check EEBDs according to maker's All Annuall Ship
para 7.8.3
instructions y
Hydrostatic pressure testing of all EEBD
All 5 Shor
cylinders as per manufacturer’s
Yearly e
instructions
Verify all public address systems and MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekl Ship
PA + Gen. Alarm systems general alarm systems are functioning para 4.4
y
properly
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Test all fire dampers for local operation All Quarterl Ship
para 6.3
Fire dampers y
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Test all fire dampers for remote operation All Annuall Ship
para 7.6.1
y
Test all ventilation controls interconnected MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
Ventilation systems with fire-protection systems for proper para 7.6.3
y
operation
Verify that all fire door control panel
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
indicators, if provided, are functional by All Weekl Ship
para 4.3
operating the lamp/indicator switch. y
Fire doors Test all fire doors located in main vertical MSC.1/Circ.1432, Passen
Quarterl Ship
zone bulkheads for local operation para 6.4 ger
y
ships
Test all remotely controlled fire doors MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
for proper release para 7.7
y
Verify all fire detection and fire alarm
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
control panel indicators are functional by All Weekl Ship
para 4.1
operating the lamp/indicator test switch y
Test a sample of detectors and manual

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
call points so that all devices have been All Monthl Ship
para 5.10
tested within five years y
Fixed fire detection and
alarm system Test all fire detection systems and fire
detection systems used to automatically MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
release fire- extinguishing systems for proper para 7.2.1
y
operation, as appropriate
Visually inspect all accessible detectors for

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
evidence of tempering obstruction, etc., so All Annuall Ship
para 7.2.2
that all detectors are inspected within one y
year
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Test emergency power supply switchover All Annuall Ship
para 7.2.3
y
See
Inspection in accordance with the
Res. A.951(23), Sh Annex 1
manufacturer 's instruction and based on All Annuall
para 9.1 ip/ for Res.
inspection guide in Res. A.951(23), table y
Sh A.951(23),
9.1.3
ore table 9.1.3
At least one fire extinguisher of each type
manufactured in the same year and kept on Res. A.951(23),
All 5- Ship
Portable Fire Extinguishers board a ship should be test discharged at para 9.1.1
yearly
five yearly intervals (as part of a fire drill)
All fire extinguishers together with

propellant cartridges to be hydraulically Res. A.951(23),
All 10- Shor
tested in accordance with the recognized para 9.1.2
yearly e
standard or the manufacturer's instruction
Verify all extinguishers are in place, MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All Monthl Ship
properly arranged, and in proper condition para 5.9
y
Inspections in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
the manufacturer's instruction para 7.12.1
y
Visually inspect all accessible components MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
for proper condition para 7.12.2
y
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Wheeled (mobile) Check the hydrostatic test date of each cylinder All Annuall Ship
para 7.12.3
fire y
extinguishers for dry powder extinguishers, invert MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
extinguishers to ensure powder is para 7.12.4
y
agitated
Visually examine at least one extinguisher
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
of each type manufactured in the same All 5- Shor
para 9.6
year and kept on board yearly e
All extinguishers together with propellant
cartridges to be hydrostatically tested in MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All 10- Shor
accordance with recognized standards or para 10.5
yearly e
the manufacturer's instructions
Verify lockers providing storage for fire-

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Fire –fighters outfit fighting equipment contain their full All Monthl Ship
para 5.5
inventory and equipment is in serviceable y
condition
International Verify that international shore connection(s) MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Quarterl Ship
Shore is in serviceable condition para 6.1
y
Connections
Verify galley exhaust ducts and filters are MSC.1/Circ.1432,
Galley exhaust ducts All Annuall Ship
free of grease build-up para 7.6.2
y
Verify all fire hydrants, hose and nozzles are

in place, properly arranged, and are in All Monthl Ship
serviceable condition MSC.1/Circ.1432, y
para 5.1.1
Operate all fire pumps to confirm that

MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Monthl Ship
they continue to supply adequate
para 5.1.2 y
pressure
Fire mains, fire pumps, Verify emergency fire pump fuel supply
hydrants, hoses and adequate, and heating system in All Monthl Ship
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
nozzles satisfactory condition, if applicable y
para 5.1.3
Visually inspect all accessible components MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
for proper condition para 7.1.1 y
Flow test all fire pumps for proper pressure
and capacity. Test emergency fire pump with All Annuall Ship
isolation valves closed MSC.1/Circ.1432, y
para 7.1.2
Test all hydrant valves for proper operation MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
para 7.1.3 y
Pressure test a sample of fire hoses at the
maximum fire main pressure, so that all MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
fire hoses are tested within five years para 7.1.4 y
Verify all fire pump relief valves, if

MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
provided, are properly set
para 7.1.5 y
Examine all filters/ strainers to verify they MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
are free of debris and contamination para 7.1.6 y
Verify that all nozzles size/type are
MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annuall Ship
correct, maintained and working
para 7.1.7 y
Verify all portable foam applicators are
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
in place, properly arranged, and are in All Monthl Ship
para 5.8
proper condition y
Verify all portable foam applicators are set
to the correct proportioning ratio for the MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
Portable Foam foam concentrate supplied and the para 7.11.1
y
Applicators equipment is in proper order
Unit
Verify all portable containers or portable
tanks containing foam concentrate remain MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
factory sealed, and the manufacturer's para 7.11.2
y
recommended service life interval has not
been exceeded
Portable containers or portable tanks Up to
containing foam concentrate, excluding 10
protein based concentrates, less than 10 MSC.1/Circ.1432, years
All Ship
years old, that remain factory sealed can para 7.11.3 no
normally be accepted without the periodical testing
foam control tests required in require
MSC.1/Circ.1312 d,
thereaf
Protein based foam concentrate portable Up to
containers and portable tanks should be 5 years
thoroughly checked and, if more than five MSC.1/Circ.1432, no
All Ship
years old, the foam concentrate should be para 7.11.4 testing
subjected to the periodical foam control tests require
required in MSC.1/Circ.1312, or renewed d,
thereaf
ter
The foam concentrates of any non-sealed
portable containers and portable tanks, and
portable containers and portable tanks MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annuall Ship
where production data is not documented, para 7.11.5
y
should be subjected to the periodical foam
control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312
Check galley and deep fat cooking fire-

Galley and deep fat MSC.1/Circ.1432,
extinguishing systems in accordance with All Annuall Ship
cooking fire- para 7.13
the manufacturer's instructions y
extinguishing system
Verify low-location lighting systems are

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
functional by switching off normal lighting All Weekl Ship
para 4.6
in selected locations y
Low location lighting
systems
See
Test the luminance of all systems in MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All 5- Shor Annex 3
accordance with the procedures in Resolution para 9.5
yearly e (Resolutio
A.752(18)
n
Flag States Specific Requirements:
1 Liberia Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A Marine Notice FIR-

All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship
001 Rev.06/12
B The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if

necessary, serviced annually. The annual servicing/ Marine Notice FIR-
examination of the portable fire extinguishers can be All Annually Ship/
001 Rev.06/12
carried out by the crew, if the crew is properly trained Shore
and such servicing is acceptable to the vessel’s
classification society.
C Every two years in conjunction with the issuance of
SEC, the contents of the fire extinguisher cylinder must Marine Notice FIR-
be verified. Weighing of the portable CO2 cylinders in All 2-yearly Shore
001 Rev.06/12
the presence of the classification society surveyor is an
acceptable method of verification.
D Liberia does not require periodic hydrostatic testing for

EEBD cylinders unless specifically required by the
manufacturer. Where required by the manufacturer, Marine Notice FIR-
All Shore
hydrostatic testing should be carried out in accordance 001 Rev.06/12
with the manufacturer instructions and at intervals
specified by the manufacturer
E As per
requirements
of cylinder Marine Notice FIR-
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight All manufacturer Shore
001 Rev.06/12
type and class
society.
2 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A Recharge or renew carbon dioxide extinguishers and gas

Circular NO. SOL 006
expellant cartridges if gas loss by weight exceeds 10% All Annually Ship/
Rev. 10
of the original charge. Shore
B At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

discharged and retention of contents checked. If Circular NO. SOL 006
All Annually Ship
retention is found to be in excess of 15% of the initial Rev. 10
charge further extinguishers should be discharged to
determine the level of compaction.
C At each Class Renewal (not less than 5 years) survey,
portable extinguishers should be inspected by an All 5-yearly Shore
Rev. 10
approved service company and contents changed if
required.
D Whenever the loss in pressure of a permanently
pressurized portable fire extinguisher exceeds 10% of Circular NO. SOL 006
All Shore
the nominal pressure, then the portable fire Rev. 10
extinguisher should be hydrostatically pressure tested
before being charged.
E SCBA: Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of
lightweight type should be carried out by an approved Circular NO. SOL 006
All Shore
service company at intervals and test pressure Rev. 10
stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognized
Organization.
F SCBA: Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other
than of lightweight type should be carried out every five
(5) years by an approved service company at a test
pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure. Circular NO. SOL 006
All 5-yearly Shore
Rev. 10
G Oxygen Cylinders for medical use:
an approved
service
company
(Alternatively
annual
inspection
Cylinder should be inspected annually Annually may be
Rev. 10
carried out by
senior ship's
officer
provided that
the
manufacturer'
s instructions
Cylinders should be recharged with medical oxygen
at intervals not exceeding three (3) years but prior
to the stipulated expiry date. In case the loss of an authorized Circular NO. SOL 006
3-yearly
content as a whole or of an individual part or until service Rev. 10
of the system exceeds 10% the system or the company
individual part or unit of the system should be
recharged.
pressure pipes connecting the cylinder to the
regulator should be subject to a pressure test an authorized Circular NO. SOL 006
3-yearly
every three (3) years or at more frequent service Rev. 10
intervals if so advice by the manufacturer company
Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders

an authorized Circular NO. SOL 006
should be carried out every five (5) years or 5-yearly
service Rev. 10
at more frequent intervals if so advice by the
company
manufacturer
an authorized Circular NO. SOL 006
Pressure regulators should be serviced 5-yearly
service Rev. 10
company
3 Dominica Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
B The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if

necessary, serviced annually. The annual servicing/
examination of the portable fire extinguishers can be All Annually Ship/ CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
carried out by the crew, if the crew is properly trained Shore
and such servicing is acceptable to the vessel’s
classification society.
SEC, the contents of the contents of the fire
extinguisher cylinder must be verified. Weighing of the All 2-yearly Shore CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
portable CO2 cylinders in the presence of the
classification society surveyor is an acceptable method
of verification.
D As per
requireme
nts of
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight All Shore CD-MSC 33-01 Rev 01
cylinder
type
manufactu
rer and
class
4 Barbados Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship Information Bulletin No.
230
B crew or
authorized
The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if service
necessary, serviced annually. The classification society All Annually facility (if Information Bulletin No.
surveyor must be satisfied with the condition of the 230
crew is
extinguishers properly
trained and
such servicing
class society)

SEC, the contents of the fire extinguisher cylinder must
be verified. Weighing of the portable CO2 cylinders in All 2-yearly Shore Information Bulletin No.
the presence of the classification society surveyor is an 230
acceptable method of verification.
D Barbados does not require periodic hydrostatic testing

for EEBD cylinders unless specifically required by the
manufacturer. Where required by the manufacturer
All Shore Information Bulletin No.
hydrostatic testing should be carried out in accordance
230
with the manufacturer instructions and at intervals
specified by the manufacturer
5 Kiribati Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A Marine Circular
All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship
No. 16/2012
B Portable fire extinguishers: Charges of portable fire

extinguishers should be renewed if, on checking, there Marine Circular
All 5-yearly Ship/Shor
is any indication of deterioration in the contents, but No. 16/2012
e
in any case after five years.
C Portable fire extinguishers: Carbon dioxide

extinguishers and gas expellant cartridges should Marine Circular
All Annually Ship/Shor
be recharged or renewed if gas loss by weight No. 16/2012
e
exceeds 10% of original charge.
D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

Marine Circular
discharged and retention of contents checked. All Annually Ship
When retention is found to be in excess of 15% of No. 16/2012
the initial charge further extinguishers should be
discharged to
determine if compaction is occurring.
E Any extinguisher or bottle which has excessive Marine Circular

All Ship
corrosion shall be replaced No. 16/2012
F SCBA: All SCBA and compressed air cylinders for

Marine Circular
survival craft shall be examined at least annually by All Annually Shore
No. 16/2012
an accredited company ashore.
G Marine Circular
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight All 5-yearly Shore
No. 16/2012
type
H EEBD to be checked annually by qualified crew Marine Circular
All Annually Ship/
or an accredited service company No. 16/2012
Shore
6 India Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A Portable fire extinguishers: Charges of dry

chemical/water type fire extinguishers should be DGS Engineering
All 5-yearly Ship/Shor
renewed if, on checking, there is any indication of Circular 06/2013
e
deterioration in the contents, but in any case not
later than once every five years.
B The premixed agent in liquid charge type AFFF
(aqueous film-forming foam) and FFFP (film-forming
DGS Engineering
fluoro-protein foam) fire extinguishers shall be replaced All 5-yearly Ship/Shor
Circular 06/2013
at least once every year. The agent in solid charge-type e
AFFF fire extinguishers shall be replaced once every 5
years.
C Carbon dioxide extinguishers and gas expellant
DGS Engineering
cartridges should be recharged or renewed if gas All Ship/Shor
Circular 06/2013
loss by weight exceeds 10% of original charge. e
D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be DGS Engineering

discharged at random and the retention of contents All Annually Ship/Shor
Circular 06/2013
e
checked. When retention is found to be in excess of
15% of the initial
charge, further extinguishers should be
discharged to determine the average
compaction that is seen to be occurring.
E Hydrostatic test of pressure cylinders: All type of

DGS Engineering
Portable / Semi-portable / Mobile extinguisher All 3-yearly Shore
Circular 06/2013
containers except CO2 to be pressure tested.
F Hydrostatic test of pressure cylinders: All Portable /

DGS Engineering
Semi- portable / Mobile CO2 extinguisher containers All 5-yearly Shore
Circular 06/2013
to be pressure tested.
G EEBD should be examined and maintained in accordance Not

with the manufacturer's instructions including any exceedin
g5 DGS Engineering
instructions for hydrostatic testing. If instructions are Circular 06/2013
years Shore
not available then testing should be carried out at All
intervals not exceeding five (5) years.
Within 3
year DGS Engineering
All from date Circular 06/2013
H
Shore
of
Periodical testing of foam concentrates: All non manufact
sealed portable container ure and
every
7 Tuvalu Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A All fire hoses are hydrostatically tested All Annually Ship Marine Circular MC-
7/2011/1
B Portable fire extinguishers: Charges of portable fire
extinguishers should be renewed if, on checking, there
All 5-yearly Ship/Shor Marine Circular MC-
is any indication of deterioration in the contents, but 7/2011/1
e
in any case after five years.
C Portable fire extinguishers: Carbon dioxide All Annually Ship/Shor Marine Circular MC-
extinguishers and gas expellant cartridges should e 7/2011/1
be recharged or
renewed if gas loss by weight exceeds 10% of
original charge.
D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

discharged and retention of contents checked.
When retention is found to be in excess of 15% of All Annually Ship Marine Circular MC-
the initial charge further extinguishers should be 7/2011/1
discharged to determine if compaction is
occurring.
E Any extinguisher or bottle which has excessive
All Ship Marine Circular MC-
corrosion shall be replaced 7/2011/1
F SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight All 5-yearly Shore Marine Circular MC-
type 7/2011/1
8 Panama Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A Panama Administration accepts gasoline engine driven portable emergency fire pumps on board cargo ships less than 2000 GRT. (MMC-281)
9 Marshall Islands Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document
A as per
requiremen
ts of Marine notice no.2-011-
SCBA Cylinders: Hydrostatic testing of ultra lightweight All Shore
cylinder 14 (rev.
type June/2016)
manufactur
er and
class
B In cases where SCBA/ EEBD cylinders have been date stamped prior to delivery of a vessel, the first five (5)-year hydrostatic
test may be harmonized with drydocking at the First Special Survey under the IMO Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification, provided that the initial date stamp (month/year) on the cylinder does not exceed six (6) months before the
vessel delivery date.
C The Administrator does not permit the use of smoke helmet type breathing apparatus as identified in SOLAS Regulation II-
2/15.2.11, in force before 01 July 2002.
Annex 1
Res.A.951(23) / Table 9.1.3
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Safety clip and indicating devices Check to see if the extinguisher may have been operated.
Where fitted, check to see that the pressure is within limits. Check that dust covers on pressure indicating
Pressure indicating device
devices and relief valves are in place.
External examination Inspect for corrosion, dents or damage which may affect the safe operation of the extinguisher.
Weight Weigh the extinguisher and check the mass compared to the fully charged extinguisher.
Hose and nozzle Check that hoses and nozzles are clear and undamaged.
Operating instructions Check that they are in place and legible.
INSPECTION AT RECHARGE
Remove the charge to a clean container if to be reused and check if it is still suitable for further use.
Water and foam charges
Check any charge container.
Examine the powder for reuse. Ensure that it is free flowing and that there is no evidence of caking
Powder charges
lumps or foreign bodies.
Gas cartridge Examine for damage and corrosion.
INSPECTION AT FIVE AND TEN YEAR INTERVALS

INSPECTION AFTER DISCHARGE TEST
Prove clear passage by blowing through vent holes and vent devices in the cap. Check hose, nozzle
Air passages and operating mechanism strainer, discharge tube and breather valve, as applicable. Check the operating and discharge control.
Clean and lubricate as required.
Operating mechanism Check that the safety pin is removable and that the lever is undamaged.
Gas cartridge Examine for damage and corrosion. Weigh the cartridge to ascertain that it is within prescribed limits.
O-rings washers and

Check O-rings and replace hose diaphragms if fitted.
hose diaphragms
Inspect the interior. Check for corrosion and lining deterioration. Check separate containers for leakage
Water and foam bodies
or damage.
Powder body Examine the body and check internally for corrosion and lining deterioration.
INSPECTION AFTER RECHARGE
Water and foam Replace the charge in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
Reassemble Reassemble the extinguisher in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Maintenance label Fill in entry on maintenance label, including full weight.
Mounting of extinguishers Check the mounting bracket or stand.
Report Complete a report on the state of maintenance of the extinguisher.

Annex 2
Safety Management System:
Maintenance and inspection should be carried out in accordance with the ship’s maintenance plan having due regard to ensuring the
reliability of the system. The onboard maintenance plan should be included in the ship’s safety management system and should be
based on the system manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operational readiness:
All fire protection system and appliances should be, at all times, in good order and available for immediate use while the ship is in
service. If a fire protection system is under repair, then suitable arrangements acceptable to the Recognized Organization that issued
the pertinent Safety Certificate shall be made to ensure safety is not diminished.
In cases where the Recognized Organization which has issued the vessel’s Statutory Certificate determines that the equipment does
not comply with the requirements of the corresponding mandatory regulations, they must approach the Administration for an
authorization for the issuance of the relevant Conditional Statutory Certificate prior to permit the vessel to operate. Any vessel in a
port or dry-dock or anchorage or temporarily immobilized due to some reason, shall be construed to be as a vessel under operation.
Competent Persons/ Crew members:

Certain maintenance procedures and inspections may be performed by competent crew members, while others should be performed by
authorised service agencies. The onboard maintenance plan should indicate which parts of the recommended inspections and
maintenance should be completed by trained personnel.
Competent Crew members in this case is to be construed as that the basic and extended services may be carried out
onboard ships under the supervision of an experienced person holding a Merchant Shipping STCW II/2 or III/2 unlimited
certificate of competency and an Advanced Fire Fighting certificate.
Competent Person is a person specifically trained and authorised for the specific service / maintenance activity by the
equipment manufacturer.
Records:
The Master and / or the Chief Engineer as the case may be, should ensure that the indicated weekly, monthly, quarterly,
annual, two-yearly, five-yearly and ten yearly inspections are taken for the specified equipment, if provided. Records of the
inspections should be maintained on board the ship in hard or soft form. In cases where the inspections and maintenance are
carried out by trained service technicians other than the ship's crew, inspection reports / certificate duly endorsed by the
competent person should be retained onboard for verification, with the identity of such person being clearly decipherable.
Annex 3 : Resolution A.752(18)
All Low Location Lighting (LLL) systems should be visually
Resoluti
examined and checked at least once a week and a record All weekly ship
on
kept. All missing, damaged or inoperable LLL should be
replaced. A.752(1
8)
All LLL systems should have their luminance tested at
least once every five years. Readings should be taken
on site. If the luminance for a particular reading does not
meet the requirement of these guidelines, readings
should be taken in at least ten locations equally spaced
apart in the space. If more than 30% of the readings
do not meet the requirements of these guidelines, the
LLL should be replaced. If between 20% and 30% of the
readings do not meet the requirements of these
guidelines, the LLL should be checked again in one year
or may be replaced.
Following standards of luminance are to be applied:

Resoluti
i. The active parts of electrically powered systems All 5-yearly Shore
2 on
should have a minimum luminance of 10 cd/m
A.752(1
ii. the point sources of miniature incandescent
lamps should provide not less than 150 mcd 8)
mean spherical intensity with a spacing of not
more than 100 mm between lamps;
iii. the point sources of light-emitting-diode systems
should have a minimum peak intensity of 35 mcd.
The angle of half-intensity cone should be
appropriate to the likely track directions of
approach and viewing. Spacing between lamps
should be no more than 300 mm; and
iv. for electroluminescent systems, these should
function for 60 min from the instant when the
main power supply to which it was required to be
connected is removed.
Annex – 2 Fixed Fire Fighting Systems
Summary of Maintenance, Testing and Inspection Intervals
Aerosol fire- Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks

extinguishing n ip
systems
Verify all electrical MSC.1/Circ. TyAll Monthly Ship
connections/and/or manual 1432,
operating stations are para 5.7.1
properly arranged, and are
in proper condition.
Verify the actuation MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
system/control panel circuits 1432,
are within manufacturer’s para 5.7.2
specifications.
Verify that condensed or MSC.1.Circ. All Annually Ship
dispersed aerosol generators 1432,
have not exceeded their para 7.10
mandatory replacement date.
Pneumatic or electric actuators
shall be demonstrated
working, as far as
practicable.
Condensed or dispersed MSC.1/Circ. All 10-yearly Shore
aerosol generators to be 1432,
renewed in accordance with para 10.4
manufacturer’s
recommendations
Fixed gas fire fighting Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks
system other than CO2 n ip
(e.g. FM200, NOVEC 1230) Ty
pe
Verify all fixed fire- Msc.1/Ci All Weekly Ship
extinguishing system control rc. 1432,
panel indicators are functional Para.
by operating the lamp/indicator 4.2.1
test switch
Verify that all control/section MSC.1/Circ. All Weekly Ship
valves are in the correct 1432,
position
Verify containers/cylinders fitted para 4.2.2
MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
1432,
with pressure gauges are in para 5.2
the proper range and the
installation free from leakage
Visually inspect all accessible MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
components for proper 1432,
condition examine all high
Externally para 7.3.1
MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
pressure cylinders for evidence 1432,
of damage of corrosion para 7.3.2
Check the hydrostatic test date MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
of all storage containers 1432,
Functionally test all fixed para 7.3.3
system audible and visual 1432,
alarms.
Verify all control/section valves para 7.3.4
are in the correct position. 1432,
Check the connections of all para 7.3.5
pilot release piping and 1432,
tubing for tightness. para 7.3.6
Examine all flexible hoses in MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
accordance with 1432,
manufacturer’s para 7.3.7
recommendations.
Test all fuel shut-off controls MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
connected to fire-protection 1432,
systems for proper operation para 7.3.8
The boundaries of the protected MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
space should be visually 1432,
inspected to confirm that no para 7.3.9
modifications have been made
to the enclosure that has created
uncloseable openings that would
render the system ineffective.
If cylinders are installed inside MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
the protected space, verify the 1432,
integrity of the double release para 7.3.10
lines inside the protected space,
and check low pressure or circuit
integrity monitors on release
cabinet,
All as applicable.
high pressure extinguishing MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Ship
agents cylinders and pilot 1432, or
cylinders should be weighed or para 8.1.1 Sho
have their re
contents verified by other reliable
means to confirm that the
available charge in each is above
95 per cent of the nominal
charge. Cylinders containing less
than 95 per cent of the nominal
charge
Blow dryshould be refilled
compressed air or MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Ship
nitrogen through the discharge 1432, or
piping or otherwise confirm the para 8.1.2 Sho
pipe work and nozzles are clear re
of any obstructions. This may
require the removal of nozzles, if
applicable.
Perform internal inspection of MSC.1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
all control valves 1432,
Perform a hydrostatic test and para 9.1
MSC.1/Circ. All 10-yearly Shore
internal examination of 10 1432,
percent of the system’s para 10.1.1
extinguishing agent and pilot
cylinders. If one or more
cylinders fail, a total of 50 per
cent of the onboard cylinders
should be tested. If further
cylinders fail, all cylinders should
be tested. If permitted by the
Administration, visual
examination and NDT of Halon
cylinders may be
Flexible hoses performed
should be in MSC.1/Circ. All At least Ship/
replaced at the intervals 1432, 10- Shore
recommended by the para 10.1.2 yearly
manufacturer and not exceeding
everyCO2
10 years
fire- Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks
extinguishing n ip
systems Ty
General visual inspection of the MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
overall system condition for 1318,
obvious signs of damage. para 4..1
Verify that all stop valves are MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
in the closed position 1318,
para 4.1.1
Verify that all releasing controls MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
are in the proper position and 1318,
readily accessible for immediate para 4.1.2
use. all discharge piping and
Verify MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
pneumatic tubing is intact and 1318,
has not been damaged para 4.1.3
Verify that all high pressure MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
cylinders are in place and 1318,
properly
Verify thatsecured
the alarm devices para 4.1.4
MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
are in place and do not appear 1318,
In addition, for Low Pressurepara
damaged. CO2 4.1.5
systems;
Verify that the pressure MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship Low Pressure
gauge is reading in the 1318, CO2
normal range
Verify that the liquid level para 4.2.1
MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship system
Low Pressure
indicator is reading within the 1318, CO2
proper para 4.2.2 system
Verify level.
that the manually MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship Low Pressure
operated storage tank main 1318, CO2
service valve is secured in the para 4.2.3 system
open
Verifyposition.
that the vapour supply line MSC.1/Circ. All Monthly Ship Low Pressure
valve is secured in the open 1318, CO2
position. para 4.2.4 system
The boundaries of the protected MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
space should be visually 1318,
inspected to confirm that no para 5.1
modifications have been made
to the enclosure that have
created unclose able openings
that would render the system
ineffective
All storage containers should be MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
visually inspected for any signs 1318,
of damage, rust or loose para 5.2
mounting hardware. Cylinders
that are leaking, corroded,
dented or bulging should be
hydrostatically retested or
replaced.
System piping should be visually MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
inspected to check for damage, 1318,
loose supports and corrosion. para 5.3
Nozzlesbe inspected to ensure
should
they have not been obstructed
by the storage of spare parts or
a new installation of structure
or machinery.
The manifold should be inspected MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
to verify that all flexible discharge 1318,
hoses and fittings are properly para 5.4
tightened.
All entrance doors to be MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship

protected space should close 1318,
properly and should have para 5.5
warning signs, which indicate
that the space is protected by a
fixed carbon dioxide systems
and that personnel shall
evacuate immediately if the
alarms sound. All remote
releasing controls shall be
checked for clear operating
instructions and indication as to
All high pressure cylinders and MSC.1/Circ. Passeng 2- Shore
pilot cylinders shall be weighed 1318, er yearly+
or have their contents verified by para 6.1.1 ship -
other reliable means to confirm s 3mont
that the available charge in each is hs
above 90% of the nominal charge.
Cylinders containing less than Car During Shore
90% of the nominal charge go periodical
should be refilled. shi /
Low pressure CO2 System: The ps intermedia
liquid level of low pressure te and
storage tanks should be checked renewal
to verify that the required amount surveys
of carbon dioxide to protect the
largest
The hazards test
hydrostatic is available.
date MSC.1/Circ. Passeng 2- Shore
of all storage containers 1318, er yearly+
should be checked para 6.1.2 ship -3
Car During Shore
go periodical
shi /
ps intermedia
te and
renewal
The discharge piping and nozzles MSC.1/Circ. Passeng 2-yearly Shore
shall be tested to verify that 1318, er +-3
they are not blocked. The test para 6.1.3 ship month
shall be performed by the s s
discharge piping from the system Car During Shore
and flowing dry air or nitrogen go periodical
from test cylinders or suitable Shi /
means through the piping. ps intermedia
te and
renewal
Where possible, all activating MSC.1/Circ. Passeng surveys
2-yearly Shore
heads should be removed 1318, er +-3
from the cylinder valves and para 6.2.1 ship month
s s
tested for correct functioning Car At Shore
by applying full working go least
pressure through the pilot Shi 5-
lines. ps yearl
In case where this is not y
possible, pilot lines shall be
disconnected from the
cylinder valves and blanked
off or connected together and
tested with full working
pressure from the release
station and checked for
leakage.
In both cases this shall be
carried out from one or more
release stations when
installed.
If manual pull cables operate
the remote release controls,
they shall be checked to
verify the cables and corner
pulleys are in good condition
and freely move and do not
require an excessive amount
All cable components should MSC.1/Circ. Passeng 2- Shore
be cleaned and adjusted as 1318, er yearly+
necessary, and the cable para 6.2.2 ship -
connectors shall be properly s
Car 3mont
At Shore
tightened, If the remote go least
release controls are operated Shi 5-
by pneumatic pressure, the ps yearl
tubing shall be checked for y
leakage, and the proper
charge of the remote
releasing station pilot gas
cylinders shall be verified. All
controls and warning devices
shall function normally, and
the time delay, if fitted shall
prevent the discharge of gas
for the required time period.
After completion of the MSC.1/Circ. Passeng 2- Shore
work, the system shall be 1318, er yearly+
returned to service. All para 6.2.3 Ship
Car -3
At Shore
releasing controls shall be go least
verified in the proper Shi 5
position and connected to ps yearl
the correct control valves. y
All pressure switch
interlocks shall be rest and
returned to service. All
stops valves shall be in the
High pressure cylinders shall MSC.1/Circ. All 10-yearly Shore
be subjected to periodical 1318,
tests at intervals not para 6.1.2
exceeding 10 years. At the
10-years inspection, at least
10% of the total number
provided should be subjected
to an internal inspection and
hydrostatic test. If one or
more cylinders fail, a total of
50% of the onboard cylinders
cylinders
Flexible fail, shall
hoses all cylinders
be MSC.1/Circ. All At least Shi
replaced at the intervals 1318, 10- p/
recommended by the para 6.1.2 yearly Sh
manufacturer and not ore
exceeding 10 years
Dry Chemical Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks
powder n ip
systems
Verify that all control and MSC.1/Circ. TyAll Monthly Ship
section valves are in the 1432,
proper open or closed Para 5.6
position, and all pressure
gauges inspect
Visually are in the
all proper MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
accessible components 1432,
for proper condition. Para 7.9.1
Verify that the pressure MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
regulators are in proper 1432,
order and within Para 7.9.2
calibration
Agitate the dry chemical MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
powder charge with nitrogen 1432,
in accordance with system Para 7.9.3
manufacturer’s instructions
Blow dry nitrogen through MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Shore
the discharge piping to 1432,
confirm that the pipe work Para 8.2.1.
and nozzles are clear of any
obstructions. test local
Operationally MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Shore
and remote controls and 1432,
section valves. Para 8.2.2
Verify the contents of MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Shore
propellant gas cylinders 1432,
(including remote operating Para 8.2.3
stations).
Test a sample of dry MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Shore
chemical powder for 1432,
moisture
Subject thecontent.
powder Para 8.2.4
MSC.1/Circ. All 2-yearly Shore
containment vessel, safety 1432,
valve and discharge hoses to a Para 8.2.5
full working pressure test
Subject all powder MSC. 1/Circ. All 10-yearly Shore
containment vessels to 1432, para.
hydrostatic or non- 10.3
destructive testing (NDT)
carried out by an accredited
service agent.
Foam Fire- Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks
Extinguishing n ip
systems
Verify that all controls and MSC. TyAll Monthly Ship
section valves are in the 1/Circ.
proper open or closed 1432,
position, and all pressure para.5.3
gauges are in the proper
range. that the proper
Verify MSC. All Quarterly Ship
quantity of foam concentrate 1/Circ.
is provided in the foam 1432,
system storage
Visually inspect alltank. para.6.2
MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
accessible components 1432, para
for proper condition. 7.4.1.
Functionally test all fixed MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
system audible alarms 1432,
Flow test all water supply and para.7.4.2
foam pumps for proper 1432,
pressure and capacity, and para.7.4.3
confirm flow at the required
pressure in each section
(Ensure all piping is
thoroughly flushed with fresh
water
Test after
all service).
system cross MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
connections to other sources 1432,
of water supply for proper para.7.4.4
operation.
Verify all pump relief MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
valves, if provided, are 1432,
properly
Examineset.all filters/strainers to para.7.4.5
verify they are free of debris 1432,
and contamination. para.7.4.6
Verify that all control/section MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
valves are in the correct 1432,
position.
Blow dry compressed air or para.7.4.7
nitrogen through the 1432,
discharge piping or para.7.4.8
otherwise confirm the pipe
work and nozzles of high
expansion foam systems are
clear of any obstructions,
debris and contamination.
This may require the removal
of nozzles,
Foam if applicable.
Concentrates: The first MSC.1/Circ.131 All 3 years Shore
periodical control of foam 2, after
concentrates should be para 5 supplying
performed not more than 3 and after
years after being supplied to that
the ship, and after that every every
year (except protein) year
Foam Concentrates: For MSC.1/Circ.131 All Prior Shore
protein based alcohol 2, delivery
resistant foam concentrates para 5 and then
– test to be performed prior every
to delivery to the ship and year
annually
Test allthereafter.
fuel shut-off MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
controls connected to 1432,
fire protection system for para.7.4.10
proper operation.
Perform internal inspection of MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
all control valves. 1432,
Flush all high expansion para.9.2.1
MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
foam system piping with 1432,
fresh water, drain and para.9.2.2
purge with
Check air. to prove
all nozzles MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
they are clear of debris 1432,
para.9.2.3
Test all foam proportioners MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
or other foam mixing 1432,
devices to confirm that the para.9.2.4
mixing ratio tolerance is
within +30 to -10% of the
nominal mixing ratio
defined by the system
Water mist, water Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks
spray and sprinkler n ip
systems
Verify that all control MSC. 1/Circ. TyAll Weekly Ship
panel indicators and 1432, para
alarms are functional. 4.7.1
Visually inspect pump unit and MSC. 1/Circ. All Weekly Ship
its fittings 1432, para
Check the pump unit 4.7.2
MSC. 1/Circ. All Weekly Ship
valve positions, if 1432, para
valves are not locked, 4.7.3.
as applicable.
Verify all control, pump unit MSC. 1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
and section valves are in the 1432, para
proper open or closed 5.4.1
position.
Verify sprinkler pressure MSC. 1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
tanks or other means have 1432, para
correct levels of water. 5.4.2
Test automatic starting MSC. 1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
arrangements on all 1432, para
system pumps so 5.4.3
designed.
Verify that all standby MSC. 1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
pressure and air/gas 1432, para
pressure gauges are within 5.4.4
the proper pressure ranges.
Test a selected sample of MSC. 1/Circ. All Monthly Ship
system section valves for 1432, para
flow and proper initiation of 5.4.5
alarms (Note
– The valves selected for
testing should be chosen to
ensure that all valves are
tested within a one- year
Assess system water quality MSC.1/Circ. All Quarterly Ship Water
in the header tank and 1432 sprinkler
pump unit against the as amended by system only
manufacturer’s water quality MSC.1/Circ.151
guidelines.
Verify proper operation of 6,
all water mist, water-spray 1432, para
and sprinkler system using 7.5.1
the test valves for each
section.
Visually inspect all accessible MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
components for proper 1432, para
condition
Externally examine all high 7.5.2
pressure cylinders for 1432, para
evidence of damage or 7.5.3
corrosion
Check the hydrostatic test MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
date of all high pressure 1432, para
cylinders.
Functionally test all fixed 7.5.4
system audible and visual 1432, para
alarms
Flow test all pumps for 7.5.5
proper pressure and 1432, para
capacity
Test all antifreeze systems 7.5.6 1/Circ.
MSC. All Annually Ship
for adequate freeze 1432, para
protection.
Test all system cross 7.5.7
connections to other sources 1432, para
of water supply for proper 7.5.8
operation.
Verify all pump relief MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
valves, if provided, are 1432, para
properly
Examineset.all filters/strainers to 7.5.9
verify they are free of debris 1432, para
and contamination 7.5.10
Verify that all control/section MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
valves are in the correct 1432, para
position. 7.5.11
Blow dry compressed air or MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
nitrogen through the 1432, para
discharge piping of dry pipe 7.5.12
systems or otherwise confirm
the pipe work and nozzles
are clear of any obstructions.
This may require
the removal of
nozzles, if
applicable.
Test emergency power MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
supply switchover, where 1432, para
applicable
Visually inspect all sprinklers 7.5.13
MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship See Annex 1
focusing in areas where 1432, para
sprinklers are subject to 7.5.14
aggressive atmosphere (like
saunas, spas, kitchen areas)
and subject to physical
damage (like luggage handling
areas, gyms, play rooms, etc)
so that all sprinklers are
inspected within one year.
Sprinklers with obvious
external damage, including
paint, should be replaced and
not included in the number of
sprinklers tested in accordance
with the flow charts Part 1 –
Basic Testing and Part 2 –
Extended
Check forTesting as indicated
any changes that MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
may affect the system such 1432, para
as obstructions by ventilation 7.5.15
ducts, pipes, etc.
Test a minimum of one MSC. 1/Circ. All Annually Ship
section in each open head 1432, para
water mist system by flowing 7.5.16
water through the nozzle.
The section tested should be
chosen so that all sections
are tested within a five- year
period.
Test automatic sprinklers MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
and automatic water mist 1432
nozzles in accordance with as amended by
the flow charts Part 1 – MSC.1/Circ.151
Basic Testing and Part 2 6,
– Extended Testing as para 3 (7.5.17)
indicated in MSC. 1/Circ.
During basic testing, and MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship
extended testing when 1432
applicable, of automatic as amended by
sprinkler heads/nozzles as MSC.1/Circ.151
outlined above, water quality 6,
testing should be conducted in para 3 (7.5.18)
each corresponding piping
section.all ro-ro deck deluge
Flush MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
system piping with water, 1432, para
drain and purge with air. 9.3.1
Perform internal inspection of MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
all control/section valves; 1432, para
water quality testing should 9.3.2
be conducted in all
corresponding piping section,
if not previously tested within
the lastcondition
Check five year.
of any MSC. 1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore
batteries, or renew in 1432, para
accordance with 9.3.3
manufacturer’s
recommendations
For each section where the MSC.1/Circ. All 5-yearly Shore Water
water is refilled after being 1432 sprinkler
drained or flushed, water as amended by system only
quality should meet MSC.1/Circ.151
manufacturer’s guidelines. 6,
Testing of the renewed water para 4 (9.3.4)
quality should be conducted
and recorded as a new
baseline reference to assist
future water quality
monitoring for each
Perform a hydrostatic test and MSC. 1/Circ. All 10-yearly Shore
internal examination for gas 1432, para
and water pressure cylinders 10.2
according to flag
Administration guidelines or,
where these do not exist, EN
1968:2002 +A1
Flag States Specific Requirements:
1 Marshall Islands Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
Docume ip
A Fixed CO2 extinguishing nt Notice
Marine Ty
All 2 yearly Shore
systems shall be checked by No. 2-011-14
an authorized service facility
acceptable to the vessel’s
Classification Society
B At least once every five (5) Marine Notice All 5 yearly Shore
years, all control valves of No. 2-011-14
fixed CO2 systems are to be
internally examined.
C Halon System: Marine Notice All at least Shore
The content of the Halon No. 2-011-14 biennially
cylinders should be weighed (2
or have their contents years
verified by other reliable +/- 3
means to confirm that the months
available charge in each is
above 95% of the nominal
charge as far as reasonable
and practicable. Cylinders
containing less than 95% of
D the nominal testing
Hydrostatic chargeofshould
all halon Marine Notice All After an Relaxation
cylinders to be carried out. No. 2-011-14 each 20 authorize for hydro
Visual inspection and NDT years of d service testing
may be performed in lieu of service
prior to facility beyond 20
hydrostatic testing subject to rechargin certified year as per
approval by Administration, ga by administrati
by an authorized servicing discharge governme on prior
d
facility which has been any nt approval
certified by a government potential agency or
agency or Classification defect class
Society. (maintenance & found society
inspection of Halon system to
be asper co2 system)
Relaxation- Consideration for
the application of the
for the fixed Halon system
storage cylinders will be given
on a case by case basis, and
must be approved in writing by
the Administration.
The hydrostatic testing

interval of 20 years for the
Halon cylinder may be
extended by 5 year extension
based on following- cylinder
content verified, cylinder not
discharge in service, no visual
defect, cylinder pressure level
verified, each cylinder gauged
or NDT to determine wall
thickness
.NDT report to be placed
onboard.
Examination of all accessible

component, include control and
connection to verify satisfactory
condition and also selected
valve to open for internal
examination. If any cylinder
do not meet relaxation
requirement than must be
hydro tested or taken out of
service, if cylinder removed
than system still be capable of
supplying fire extinguisher. The
E Water Mist, Water Spray, and Sprinkler Systems: Ten yearly hydrostatic test and internal examination for gas and
water pressure cylinders shall be conducted in accordance with Transportable Gas Cylinders – Periodic Inspection and
Testing of Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (EN 1968:2002 +A1), or equivalent Classification Society requirements.
2 Bahamas Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
Docume ip
A Fixed CO2 extinguishing nt
Information Ty
All 5 yearly Shore
systems: At least once every Bulletin No.
five 150
(5) years, all control
valves of fixed CO2
B systems are
Automatic to be System:
Sprinkler Information All Duri See Annex 1
All initial and basic testing Bulletin No. ng
shall be conducted onboard 150 Ann
for sprinkler as per 150 ual
Extended testing Information All Surv
Duri See Annex 1
shall be conducted Bulletin No. ng
onboard 150 Ann
Water quality shall be Information All ual
Periodicall
assessed through periodic Bulletin No. y
sampling and analysis in 150
accordance with
manufacturer's instructions
3 Liberia Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
Docume ip
A Sprinkler System: All nt Notice
Marine Ty
All Quarterly Ship
automatic alarms for the FIR- 001
sprinkler systems are tested Rev.06/12
using the test valves for
B each
F ixed section.
CO2 extinguishing Marine Notice All Quarterly Ship
systems: All CO2 bottle FIR- 001
connections for cable Rev.06/12
operating system clips
should be checked for
tightness on fixed fire-
extinguishing installations.
C At least once every five (5) Marine Notice All 5 yearly Shore
years, all control valves of FIR- 001
fixed CO2 systems are to be Rev.06/12
internally examined.
D Existing ship with co2 Marine Notice All Shore
cylinder 10 year old but less FIR- 001
than 20 year Rev.06/12
cylinder to have hydro tested
(At least 10% of the total
number of CO2 cylinders
should be hydrostatically
tested. If one or more
cylinders fail, a total of 50%
of the onboard cylinders
cylinders fail, all cylinders
should be tested).
Co2 cylinder more than 20
year old, not tested so far,
have to be hydro tested by
next annual or intermediate
E andlontoSbe
Ha yst50%
em: of onboard. Relaxation
All halon cylinders must be for hydro
hydrostatically After testing
tested(maintenance and each 20 beyond 20
inspection of Halon system to years of year as per
be as per co2 system) service administrati
Relaxation- 5 year extension on prior
for the 20 year old cylinder approval
based on following- cylinder prior to
content verified, cylinder not rechargin
discharge in service, no visual ga
defect, cylinder pressure level discharge An
verified, each cylinder gauged Marine Notice d authoriz
or NDT to determine wall All
FIR- 001 cylinder ed
thickness .NDT report to be Rev.06/12 service
placed onboard. facility
Examination of all accessible
component , include control
and connection to verify When
satisfactory condition and also visual
selected valve to opened for inspectio
internal examination If any n reveals
cylinder does not meet a
relaxation requirement then potential
must be hydro tested or defect
taken out of service, if
cylinder removed than
extinguisher. This may require
replacement or alternate fire
extinguishing systems.
Inspection requirement to be
done annually. The NDT
requirement not to be
repeated later than 36
month.
Note to be recommended in
survey status of vessel
regarding same, and this
F procedure
F ixed Dry Ctohbe done
emic al as per
Powder Fire Extinguishing
Systems: General
examination of distribution Each
piping and installation of the Marine Notice annual,
All Ship
dry chemical powder fire FIR- 001 periodic,
/Shore
fighting system to confirm Rev.06/12 renewal
that the system has not survey
been modified from its
original installation.
4 Dominica Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
Docume ip
A All CO2 bottle connections nt 33-01 Rev
CD-MSC Ty
All Quarterly Ship
for cable operating system 01
clips should be checked for
extinguishing installations
B Air should be blown CD-MSC 33-01 Rev All Annually Ship
through the piping of 01
extinguishing gas system
C Fixed CO2 System: Every two CD-MSC 33-01 Rev All 2-yearly Shore
years the contents of the 01
cylinders are verified by
weight or isotropic
measurement as part of the
survey for issuance of the
SOLAS SEC. Weight scales
may be used to verify cylinder
and recharging is required if
the loss in charge is 10
percent or more.
D Control valves of fixed CD-MSC 33-01 Rev All 5-yearly Shore
fire fighting systems 01
should be internally
inspected.
E CD-MSC 33-01 Rev All after each An
01 20 years authoriz
of service ed
prior to station
recharging
a
discharge
All fixed CO2 and Halon d cylinder,
cylinders must be if 10 years
hydrostatically tested or more
since last
hydrostatic
when
visual
inspecti
on
reveals a
potential
F Foam Analysis: Foam analysis CD-MSC 33-01 Rev All Every 2 Shore
is a part of the survey for 01 years
issuance of the SOLAS Safety (any
Equipment Certificate and other
thus is performed every two times if
years. there is
cause to
question
the
suitability
of the
foam or
condition
of the
storage
tank)
5 Barbados Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
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A Sprinkler System: All nt
Information Ty
All Quarterly Ship
automatic alarms for the Bulletin No.
sprinkler systems are tested 230
using the test valves for
B each
F ixed section.
CO2 extinguishing Information All Quarterly Ship
systems: All CO2 bottle Bulletin No.
connections for cable 230
operating system clips
should be checked for
C extinguishing
Air should beinstallations.
blown Information All Annually Ship
through the piping of Bulletin No.
extinguishing gas system 230
D Existing ships equipped with Information All Shore

storage co2 containers that Bulletin No.
are 10 years old or older but 230
less than 20 years of age
shall have the storage
containers hydrostatically
tested at latest by the
vessel’s next intermediate or
special survey. (At least 10%
of the total number of CO2
cylinders should be
hydrostatically tested. If one
or more cylinders fail, a total
of 50% of the onboard
cylinders should be tested. If
further cylinders fail, all
cylinders should be tested).
E Low Pressure CO2 Systems: Information All 5-yearly Shore
At least once every five Bulletin No.
years, the control valves of 230
fixed firefighting systems
inspected.
F N2 high pressure cylinders Information
shall be subjected to Bulletin No.
periodical tests at intervals 230
as IMO recommends for CO2
cylinders
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nt Ty
A Low Pressure CO2 Systems: Marine Circular All
may be exempted from No. 16/2012
hydrostatic pressure testing
subject to the following:
1. The tank is to be
constructed of a material
which is not ordinarily
prone to corrosion (e.g.
Stainless Steel,
Aluminium or similar),
and
2. Fittings and inspection
of the tank are in
accordance with
requirements; and
3. Documentary evidence
to show that the tank
and associated systems
have been inspected and
serviced annually. Annual
inspection should include
removal of insulation and
sample inspection in
way of pipe and fittings.
The insulation and
vapour barrier is to be
properly reinstated, and
4. The tank shall not be
exposed to extremes
regime to be reviewed
and the Administration
should be notified in
B suchbottle
All CO2 cases.
connections Marine Circular All Quarterly Ship
for cable operating system No. 16/2012
clips should be checked for
C Control valves of fixed Marine Circular All 5-yearly Shore
fire fighting systems No. 16/2012
D inspected.
H ydrostatic Pressure Testing
First pressure test within 20 Marine Circular All an
years of initial pressure No. 16/2012 accredit
test of manufacturer ed
provided annual test have service
been carried out with agent
satisfactory results
Subsequent pressure tests
of 25% of the storage
cylinders every 5 years
thereafter if any one
cylinder fails whilst test all
remaining cylinders are to
beannual
If testedvisual inspection are
not carried out or there is no
record, all cylinders are to be
hydraulically tested after ten
(10) years and twenty (20)
years from the date of
manufacture and every 5
years
In thereafter
order to extend the
cylinder test period
beyond 20 years a
thorough examination of all
cylinders to be carried out
E Fixed Foam System: Inspection Marine Circular All 2-yearly an
shall be carried out on fixed No. 16/2012 accredit
foam extinguishing systems ed
service
agent
F Halon systems must Marine Circular All Annually an
be inspected and No. 16/2012 accredit
tested ed
service
During inspection a leak test agent
must be completed and nay
cylinders showing signs of
leakage, loss of contents 5%
from installed quantity, signs
of mechanical damage or
excessive corrosion must be
withdrawn from service. Upon
application hydro testing of
HALON cylinder hydro
testing exemption may be
granted by flag, subject to
Alternate inspection proposed
by RO
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A All CO2 bottle connections nt
MARINE Ty
All Quarterly Ship
for cable operating system CIRCULAR MC-
clips should be checked for 7/2011/1
B Fixed CO2 extinguishing MARINE All 2-yearly Shore
systems: visual CIRCULAR MC-
inspection of each 7/2011/1
cylinder, fitting and
securing arrangement.
Accurate determination of MARINE All 2-yearly Shore
the contents and CIRCULAR MC-
comparison with original 7/2011/1
readings like liquid level
gauging, test weighing.
Any cylinders showing signs MARINE All
of mechanical damage, CIRCULAR MC-
excessive corrosion or loss of 7/2011/1
contents exceeding 10% of
installed quantity for CO2
should be withdrawn from
service and sent ashore for
pressure testing and full
periodic service and
C inspection
Control valves of fixed MARINE All 5-yearly Shore
fire fighting systems CIRCULAR MC-
should be internally 7/2011/1
inspected.
D Hydrostatic Pressure Testing MARINE All an

CIRCULAR MC- accredit
7/2011/1 ed
service
First pressure test within 20 compa
years of initial pressure
test of manufacturer
provided annual test have
been carried out with
satisfactory results
Subsequent pressure tests
of 25% of the storage
cylinders every 5 years
thereafter if any one
cylinder fails whilst test all
remaining cylinders are to
be tested
If annual visual inspection are
not carried out or there is no
record, all cylinders are to be
hydraulically tested after ten
(10) years and twenty (20)
years from the date of
manufacture and every 5
years thereafter
In order to extend the
cylinder test period
beyond 20 years a
thorough examination of all
E cylinders
Ha lon Systo be carried out
t em MARINE All Annually an
CIRCULAR MC- accredit
7/2011/1 ed
service
Halon systems must be compa
inspected and tested
During inspection a leak test Upon
must be completed and any application
cylinders showing signs of hydro testing of
leakage loss of contents 5% HALON cylinder
from installed quantity signs hydro testing
of mechanical damage or exemption
excessive corrosion must be may be
withdrawn from service granted by flag,
(Relaxation- 5 year extension subject to
for the 20 year old cylinder Alternate
based on following- cylinder inspection
content verified, cylinder not proposed by RO
discharge in service, no visual
defect, cylinder pressure level
verified, each cylinder
gauged or NDT to determine
wall thickness .NDT report to
be placed onboard.
Examination of all
accessible
component, include control
and connection to verify
satisfactory condition and also
selected valve to open for
internal examination. If any
cylinder do not meet
relaxation requirement than
must be hydro tested or taken
out of service, if cylinder
removed than system still be
capable of supplying fire
extinguisher. The inspection
F Fixed Foam System: Inspection MARINE All 2-yearly an
shall be carried out on fixed CIRCULAR MC- accredit
foam extinguishing systems 7/2011/1 ed
service
agent
ashore
G Low Pressure CO2 Systems: MARINE All
may be exempted from CIRCULAR MC-
hydrostatic pressure testing 7/2011/1
subject to the following:
1. The tank is to be
constructed of a material
which is not ordinarily
prone to corrosion(e.g.
Stainless Steel, Aluminium
or similar), and
2. Fittings and inspection of
the tank are in
accordance with
requirements; and
3. Documentary evidence to
show that the tank and
associated systems have
been inspected and
serviced annually. Annual
inspection should include
removal of insulation and
sample inspection in way
of pipe and fittings. The
insulation and vapour
barrier is to be properly
reinstated, and
4. The tank shall not be
exposed to extremes of
temperature or pressure.
Such exposure will require
the inspection and testing
regime to be reviewed
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the Grenadines nt Ty
pe
A Halon is not accepted as fire Circular NO. SOL All Applicable
extinguishing means onboard 006 Rev. 10 to ship
any ship applying for register
registration under the SVG since 1
st
Flag since 1 January 2002. Jan
Alternate arrangement is 2002
required. Halon fire
extinguishing system should
be replaced by either CO2 or
other suitable system.
Halon System (For existing
fixed halon fire extinguishing
system) Hydrostatic
Pressure Test or Thickness
Measurement:
At least 50% of the Halon Circular NO. SOL All over a
bottles should be tested by 006 Rev. 10 maximu
hydraulic pressure m period
an
of 10 For halon
approved
100% of the halon bottles Circular NO. SOL All yearsa
over banking
006 Rev. 10 service
should be tested maximu facility
company
m period
of 20
Halon cylinders should be Circular NO. SOL All yearsa
over
subject to thickness 006 Rev. 10 period of
measurement in lieu of the 10 years an
if
hydrostatic pressure test as approv
banking
required. at least 50% should ed
be thickness measured
100% of the halon bottles Circular NO. SOL All over a servic facility is
should be thickness 006 Rev. 10 period of e unavailab
measured 20 years compa le
ny
occasional hydrostatic Circular NO. SOL All if evidence
pressure testing or thickness 006 Rev. 10 exists to
measurement as applicable cause
may be requested at the concern on
discretion of the attending condition of
class surveyor conducting the
the statutory surveys cylinders
9 Panama Ref Sh Interval By Remarks
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A Full scale tests of halon fire- ntMMC-281 Ty
All Annual chief MSC.1/Circ.6
extinguishing system onboard engineer 00
ships are prohibited, however (if
leakage check shall be carried provided
out annually. If any of the with
cylinders showing signs of proper
leakage and loss of content equipme
exceeds 5% from the nt and
installed quantity, signs of training)
mechanical damage or
excessive corrosion must be
B withdrawn
F from
ixed dry che miservice.
cal MMC-281 All 10-yearly by
powder system: accredicate
subject all powder d service
containment vessels to agent
hydrostatic or non
destructive testing
1 India (Engineering Circular No.6 of 2013)
A0 Fixed CO2 system: At the 10 year inspection, at least 10% of the total number of CO2 cylinders should be subjected to an internal
inspection and Hydrostatic test. If one or more cylinders fail, a total of 50% of the onboard cylinders should be tested. If further
cylinders fail, all cylinders should be tested.
For subsequent 10-year service, alteration of the inspected cylinders must be carried out, i.e. different cylinders must be
inspected from those done in the previous service, if 100% of them were not inspected during the previous instance.
Ships of 10 years or older coming into Indian flag will be required to carry this test at the next scheduled dry-docking.
B Fixed CO2 system: Every ten years - All discharge pipe lines shall be tested to a pressure of a maximum working
pressure of the respective sections or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is higher.
C The weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual routine maintenance and inspections as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1432 shall be
ensured, as minimum, for all systems of Fixed Gas extinguishing systems, including for the Fixed CO2 systems.
Ann
ex 1 Part 1 – Basic Testing
Start
Has the Automatic Sprinkler System been

N installed on the ship for 5 years or more?
o
Functional test1 of 2 randomly

selected sprinkler heads/nozzles Ye
of each type2 installed on board. s
No For nozzle installed on

Y each board functional test1 of
Did one or more
sprinkler es type2 2 randomly selected
heads/nozzles fail? of sprinklers heads/nozzles
sprinkl per section in 10
er sections (20 sprinkler
head/ heads/ nozzles in total). AND
Are there any sections No Yes
where both sprinkler
heads/ nozzles tested
failed?
For each
For each type Yes type For the
that failed tested did sections
proceed to 3 or where both
Extended more out sprinkler
testing in Part of 20 heads/
2. sprinkler nozzles
heads/noz tested failed
zles
undertake
additional
testing of a
further 10
sprinkler
heads/
nozzles per
affected
section.
No
Are there any

Yes sections where
Replace all sprinkler 2 or more of
heads/nozzles in the additional
Sections which failed sprinkler
and commission as heads/ nozzles
necessary. tested failed?
No
Extended testing of these

sections is not required.
No further action required, situation will be monitored at next Annual Survey.
Part 2 – Extended Testing
For each type that has No

failed Basic testing
obtain the Failure rate,
15% RFB 0%?
Yes
Extended testing Case 1 (for failure rates between RFB

Extended
20%) Function test1 2 randomly selected sprinklers per testing Case 2
sprinkler section. Sprinkler sections should be selected as (for failure rates above 20%)
follows:
- If number of sections <20, test all sections; Function test1 7 randomly selected sprinklers from
- If number of sections is between 20 and 40, test 20
each sprinkler section. All sprinkler sections to be
sections;
tested except where the decision has been made to
- If number of sections >40, test 50% of the sections.
replace all sprinklers at this stage.
AND
Are there any

No sections with a
Yes
Are there any Did 10% of all failure rate >15%?
sections where sprinkler heads/
both sprinkler
No nozzles tested Yes
heads/ nozzles fail?
tested failed?
Yes No OR
If the number of sprinkler

heads/nozzles tested in any
particular section represents less
than 10% of all sprinkler
heads/nozzles installed in this
section a decision may be to
conduct further function
testing1 limited to 30% of the
total number of sprinkler heads/
nozzles in that section and the
results can be reassessed with
all sprinkler heads/nozzles
tested in that section being
For the sections where both considered.
sprinkler heads/ nozzles tested
failed undertake additional
1
function testing of a further 10
sprinkler heads/nozzles per
affected section.
Are there any sections No

where 2 or more of the
additional sprinkler
heads/nozzles tested failed?
After further testing
are there any Yes
sections with a type
failure rate >15%?
Yes
failure rate greater than 10% replace all

sprinkler heads/ nozzles of this type.
For any section with a type
No further action required, No
situation will be monitored
at next Annual Survey. For any section with a type failure
rate greater than 15% replace all
sprinkler heads/nozzles of this type.
Remaining sections will be
monitored at next Annual Survey
ANNEX 2
Safety Management System:
Maintenance and inspection should be carried out in accordance with the ship’s maintenance plan having due regard to ensuring the
reliability of the system. The onboard maintenance plan should be included in the ship’s safety management system and should be based on
the system manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operational readiness:
All fire protection system and appliances should be, at all times, in good order and available for immediate use while the ship is in service. If
a fire protection system is under repair, then suitable arrangements acceptable to the Recognized Organization that issued the pertinent
Safety Certificate shall be made to ensure safety is not diminished.
In cases where the Recognized Organization which has issued the vessel’s Statutory Certificate determines that the equipment does not
comply with the requirements of the corresponding mandatory regulations, they must approach the Administration for an authorization for
the issuance of the relevant Conditional Statutory Certificate prior to permit the vessel to operate. Any vessel in a port or dry-dock or
anchorage or temporarily immobilized due to some reason, shall be construed to be as a vessel under operation.
Competent Persons/ Crew members:

Certain maintenance procedures and inspections may be performed by competent crew members, while others should be performed by
authorised service agencies. The onboard maintenance plan should indicate which parts of the recommended inspections and maintenance
should be completed by trained personnel.
Competent Crew members in this case is to be construed as that the basic and extended services may be carried out onboard
ships under the supervision of an experienced person holding a Merchant Shipping STCW II/2 or III/2 unlimited certificate of
competency and an Advanced Fire Fighting certificate.
Competent Person is a person specifically trained and authorised for the specific service / maintenance activity by the equipment
manufacturer.
Records:
The Master and / or the Chief Engineer as the case may be, should ensure that the indicated weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual,
two-yearly, five-yearly and ten yearly inspections are taken for the specified equipment, if provided. Records of the
inspections should be maintained on board the ship in hard or soft form. In cases where the inspections and maintenance are carried
out by trained service technicians other than the ship's crew, inspection reports / certificate duly endorsed by the competent
person should be retained onboard for verification, with the identity of such person being clearly decipherable.
Annex – 3 Maintenance Requirements of Life Saving Appliances
Equipment/ Requirement Regulatio S Interv By Remark

n hi al
Maintenance schedule : The maintenance p Record-
to be undertaken as per manufacturer maintenance and
instruction and following to be done repair history to be
1. Bent stanchions should be replaced or recorded ,this
SOLA
repaired and guard ropes should be include type of
S II-
inspected for wear and renewed where maintenance ,date ,
1/3-9.3
necessary. name of person
SOLA
2. Moving parts should be free to turn and and next date of
S
should be greased as appropriate. All Monthl Ship inspection
III/20.4
3. Hoist wire/falls condition to be examine y
SOLA
for any deterioration specially in area of
S
sheaves
III/20.7
4. Underside of gangway and accommodation
.2
to be examined
MSC.1/C
5. Any mild steel fitting use with
irc.
aluminium accommodation
1331,
ladder/gangway to be checked for
Annex,
Examination:
A. Accommodation Ladder:
1. Following items should be
thoroughly examined and checked
for satisfactory condition of the
accommodation ladder: Dur
a. Steps ing Shi
b. Platforms Ann p+
c. All support points such as pivots, ual Sh
rollers, etc. SE ore
d. All suspension points such as Q
lugs, brackets, etc. survey
e. Stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes
Means of and turntables.
Embarkation on
2. At every five yearly survey, upon completion Wire fall to be
and
of the examination required as above, the renewed at
Disembarkation SEQ
accommodation ladder should be intervals of not
from ships Rene Shor
operationally tested with the specified more than 5 year
(Gangways, wal 5 e
maximum load of the ladder.
accommodation year
ladders incl. Winch
and fittings as well
B. Gangway:
as use for pilot
1. Following items should be SOLA
transfer)
thoroughly examined and checked S II-
for satisfactory condition of the 1/3-9.3 All Dur
gangway: MSC.1/C ing Shi
a. treads irc. Ann p+
b. side stringers, cross-members, 1331, ual Sh
decking, deck plates, etc.; Annex, SE ore
c. All support points such as wheel, para. 5 Q
rollers, etc. survey
d. Stanchions, rigid handrails, hand ropes.
2. At every five yearly survey, upon completion
SEQ
of the examination required as above, the
Rene Shor
gangway should be operationally tested
wal 5 e
with the specified maximum load of the
year
C. gangway.
Winch:
1. Following items should be
thoroughly examined and checked
Dur
for satisfactory condition:
ing Shi
Ann p+
a. Brake mechanism including condition
ual Sh
of brake pads and band brake, if
SE ore
fitted;
Q
b. Remote control system; and
survey
2. At every five yearly survey, upon completion
of the examination required as above, the SEQ
winch should be operationally tested with rene Shor
the specified maximum load of the wal e
accommodation ladder. 5
The load used for the test specified in A and B above should be; year
1. The design load; or
2. The maximum operational load, if this is less than the design load; or
3. The load nominated by the shipowner or operator only in those cases where the design load or maximum operational load is not known( for
vessel keel laid prior 01/01/2010 )
Examine cylinder gauges to confirm MSC.1/Circ

All Weekly Ship
they are in the correct pressure range .14 32,
MSC.1/Circ
Check according to makers instructions All Annuall Ship
.14 32,
y
Emergency para. 7.8.3 As
escape specifie
breathing Hydrostatic test and internal inspection IACS Appro
All d by
devices of cylinders Rec. ved
the
(EEBDS) No.88 Shor
manufa
e
Testing of At
SOLAS
emergency All each Ship
III/19.3.
lighting aban
4.9
Maintenance: don
Wee
Inspection and Lubrication as SOLAS
All kly Ship
required. Special concern to hidden III/20.4
Mont
areas and areas of end MSC.1/Circ
hly
terminations. .12 Not
more
Falls used in
than 5
launching
years
appliances Renewal after 5 years or earlier
SOLAS All or Ship
when necessary due to
III/20.4 earlier
deterioration.
when
necess
ary
Replacements of
first- aid outfit and
anti- seasickness LSA On
All Ship
medicine of life Code, expi
boat equipment para. ry
1.2.3 dat
Replacement of e
food rations of LSA On
lifeboat All Ship
Code, expi
equipment para. ry
1.2.3 dat a) Administrati
on may
extend up to
Interval Appro 17 month.
Maintenance of
SOL not ved b)As per HSSC
hydrostatic release Annual servicing All
AS exceed servic ,same may be
units (non-
III/20. ing 12 e done along with
disposable)
9.1 month provid annual SEQ
er survey (
@B Msc.1/circ 955)
1.Check condition of storage bag as ( as permonthly
During flag
well as general condition of bag for inspection crew
SOLAS
ease of removal of suit must practice
III/20.7.2 All Ship
2.Ensure donning instructions are donning the
SOLAS
legible. 3.Confirm that suit is the type
III/36.1
Monthl immersion suit
and size identified on the bag. y or anti
MSC/Circ.1047
4. Visually check for damage , rip and exposure suit .
tear any repair to be as per
manufacturer and by service station
authorised by manufacturer or
acceptable by administration.
5.condition of zipper for ease of
Immersion suits operation , if not functional same to be
and anti- discarded or repaired at service
exposure suits station 6.check, if fitted any inflatable
head support or buoyancy ring for
damage and its proper attachment
and inflation hose for any deterioration
.
7. check condition of retro reflective
tape for condition and adhesion
8. if fitted condition of whistle ,
1.The head support/buoyancy ring to Quarterl Not applicable
SOLAS All ship
be inflated and tested for leaks y for integral
II/20.7.2
inflatable
MSC/CIRC
lifejacket
1047
1.Air pressure test (seams and
closure) , suit to be inflated to a
1.Recommend
pressure of .1 to .2 psi and if
ed that the air
auxiliary inflatable means of buoyancy
pressure test
is provided , it should be inflated
be performed
through oral valve to a pressure of 0.1
at a suitable
psi. 3-yearly
shore- based
2. Each seam and closure of the suit
facility 2.The
and each seam, oral tube and (Test Ship
air pressure
attachment points , joint or valve of MSC/Circ.111 All more /
test may be
any auxiliary means of inflatable to be 4 frequen Shore
carried out on
covered with soapy water to check tly for @c
board ship if
leakage. if any repair needed , it is suits
suitable
strongly recommended that any older
equipment is
than 10
available.
, repairs to a suit be carried out by a years).
( more
facility which has access to the
frequently
original manufacturer's
testing to be
recommended servicing instructions,
as per flag)
Administration
can accept
specific liferafts
for extended
service
intervals
Interval
according to
not SOLAS
exceedi Appro
Maintenance of III/20.8.3 and
Servicing of inflatable life raft , life jacket SOLAS ng 12 ved
inflatable life rafts, All MSC.1/Circ.132
III/20.8. month ( servic
life jackets 8(
1.1 adminis e applicable for
tra tion provid new and novel
may er inflatable life
extend @B
raft
to 17 arrangement
month) approved as
per regulation
4.3 by
Following to be examined for administration
satisfactory condition and
operation For Davit:
1. Davit structure, in particular with
regard to corrosion, misalignments,
deformations and excessive free
play;
2. Wires and sheaves, possible SOLAS
damages such as kinks and III/20.11.
corrosion; 1.1
3. Lubrication of wires, sheaves III/20.11.
and moving parts; 1.2
4. Functioning of limit switches; MSC.1/Circ. SEQ
5. Stored power systems; and 12 annu
6. Hydraulic systems. 06/Rev.1/A All ally
For Winch: ppe ndix of surve
Shore
1. Open and inspect brake mechanism; Annex 1, y
Launching appliances @A
2. Replace brake pads, if necessary; para. 2.8
3. Remote control system; and 2.9
4. Power supply system; and as
5. Winch foundation. applica
ble
Dynamic test of the winch brake: SOLAS

1.lowering the empty boat and when III/20.11.
the boat has reached its maximum 1.3
lowering speed and before the boat MSC.1/Circ.
enters the water, the brake should 12
be abruptly applied. 06/Rev.1/A Load on boat
2.The brake pads and stressed ppe ndix of will be mass
structural parts should be re- Annex 1, of life boat or
inspected.
A) On-load release gear to SOLAS rescue boat
be examination for III/20.11. without
1.Operation of release gear for 2..1 person
onboard.
2. check for any free play MSC.1/Circ
3. hydrostatic interlock system , if fitted .12 Load on boat
4. Cables for control and 06/Rev.1/ will be mass
release 5..Hook fastening Appendix of of life boat or
Annex 1, rescue boat
ON load release gear to be para. without
operational tested for 2.4 / 2.5 person
1. operational test with lifeboat partially onboard
in water so mass of boat is supported
by falls and hydrostatic interlock (
where fitted) , and same should not
triggered. 2.operation of on load gear
3. reset the on load gear and
examine the release gear and hook
fastening that the hook is completely
reset and no damage
B) off-load release gear to be

examined for .
1.Operation of release gear for SOLAS
activation III/20.11.
2. check for any free play 2.1
3. Cables for control and release III/20.11.
OFF load release gear to be 2.2
operational tested III/36
1. Position the life lifeboat fully MSC.1/Circ.120
waterborne and operate the release
gear
2. Reset the release gear and
lifeboat in stowed position. Load on boat
will be mass
C) free fall life boat release gear to SOLAS of life boat or
be examination for . III/20.11.2.1 rescue boat
1. check for any free play III/20.11.2.2 without
2. Cables for control and release MSC.1/Circ.1 person
Release gear to be operational 206 onboard
tested /Rev.1/
Appendix of
1. engage the simulated Annex 1,
launching arrangement as para. 2.4/2.7
specified by manufacturer.
2. Operate the release
mechanism . 3.Reset the lifeboat
in stowed configuration.
4.. sequence 2 and 3 to be done
with backup release mechanism. SOLAS
5.Remove simulated III/20.11.
launching arrangement. 3.1
6.lifeboat to be placed in stowed III/20.11.
position. 3.2
D) davit launched life raft
automatic release hook checked
for examination and operational test
.
1. operational test for hook and
Dynamic test of the winch brake: Load will be
1.lowering the boat loaded and when 1.1 times (
the boat has reached its maximum weight of life
lowering speed and before the boat boat or rescue
enters the water, the brake should be boat + weight
abruptly applied. of full
2.The brake pads and stressed SOLAS complement
structural parts should be re- III/20.11. +boat
inspected. 1.3 equipment ) For
MSC.1/Circ. testing purpose
All 5-yearly Shore
12 , 75 kg to be
@A
06/Rev.1/A taken as weight
ppe ndix of for each person
Annex 1, For cargo ship
para. 3.2 & built after 1 July
3.3 as 2010 , 82.5 kg
applica be taken as
ble weight for each
person .
For Passenger
Operational test at 1.1time of load for
On-load release gear, automatic Load will be
release hooks for davit launched life 1.1 times (
raft and free fall life boat release weight of life
mechanism whenever release gear boat or rescue
overhauled . boat + weight
The following to be done during SOLAS of full
overhaul Of release system III/20.11. complement
a) dismantling of hook release 2..3 +boat
b) checking of tolerance III/20.11. equipment ) For
requirement c)adjustment of 3.3 testing purpose
release gear MSC.1/Circ. , 75 kg to be
d) visual examination 12 taken as weight
d) operational test with load 06/Rev.1/A for each person
e) NDT testing , such as DPT ppe ndix of For cargo ship
Annex 1, built after 1 July
para. 4 2010 , 82.5 kg
be taken as
weight for each
person .
The following items to be examined .For Passenger
and checked for satisfactory
condition and operation:
Withi
1. Condition of structure including
Examination MSC.1/Circ n
fixed and loose equipment; All Shore
of .12 windo
2. Engine and propulsion system @A
lifeboats(All 06/Rev.1 w
3. Manoeuvring system
) perio
4. Power supply system
d of
5. Bailing system.
SEQ
The following item to be examined
condition and operation.
1.Inspection of hook , their
attachment 2.On load release gear
and reset operation .
3.Running for 3 min for life boat
Lifeboats (except
engine and verifying gear box and SOLAS All Weekly Ship
free fall lifeboats)
gear train are engaged satisfactorily. III/20.6
4 .For cargo ships moved from their
stowed position, without any persons
on board, to the extent necessary to
demonstrate satisfactory operation of
launching appliances, if weather and
sea conditions so allow.
1.Turned out from their stowed
SOL
position, without any persons on All Monthly Ship
AS
board if weather and sea conditions
III/20.
so allow.
A report of the
1.Verification of satisfactory condition
Inspection of SOL inspection shall
of item as per checklist require by All Monthly Ship
lifeboat AS be entered in
regulation 36.1
equipment III/20. the log- book.
7.2 Tank SEQ Incl. External
MSC.1/C Ship
Examination er surv inspection of
Lifeboats with irc. / Shore
(che ey air cylinders
self- contained air 1206/Re @A
m./g
Tank annu
support system IACS Rec.
Hydrostatic test of air cylinders er 5-yearly Shore
No. 88
(che
Examination m./g
Examination of (Monthly testing of water spray SEQ
MSC.1/ Tan Ship
lifeboats with systems on lifeboats in accordance surv
Circ ke / Shore
sprinkler system with manufacturer’s instructions and ey
1206/Re r @A
then flushed through with fresh annu
v.1 (oi
water) ally Annually, if
Battery replacement LSA on
All Ship not marked
of lifebuoy lights Code, exp
with
para iry
Interval
not
exceedi
ng 12
Marine SOLAS Passe month (
Annual Servicing Shore
evacuation III/20.8. ng er adminis
@B
Systems (MES) 1.1 tra tion
Ship may be
s extende
d to 17
month
Deployment of
rotational
basis at
intervals to be
Each MES shall be deployed from agreed by
the ship on a rotational basis so SOL Passe Shore Administration,
6-yearly however each
that each system is deployed at AS ng er @B
least once every six years. III/20. system to be
8.2 Ship deployed at
s least once
every six
years.
SOLAS
Testing of public III/20.6.4
Functional testing public address
address system and MSC.1/Circ1 All Weekly Ship
and general alarm
general alarm 432
systems para 4.4
Replacement of
rocket parachute LSA on
All Ship
flares and rockets Code, exp
line throwing para iry
appliances 1.2.3 dat
Replacement of LSA on
All Ship
smoke Signals Code, exp
para, iry
Outboard motor
fitted with
rescue boat to
The following item to be examined
be run for 3 min
when only
condition and operation.
when suitable
1.Inspection of hook , their
Inspection of water supply
attachment 2.On load release gear SOLAS All Weekly Ship
rescue boats provided . In
and reset operation , if fitted III/20.6
special case
3. Running for 3 min for life boat
administration
engine and verifying gear box and
may waived
gear train are engaged satisfactorily
requirement of
running of
engine for ship
@A )For Lifeboat, Launching appliance and on load release gear
Service provider- Life boat , launching appliance and on load release gear examination to be
carried out by service provider authorised by administration and are qualified for each make and
type for above activity by manufacturer OR by OEM authorised by administration .
Competent person-The examination should be conducted by the manufacturer’s representative or other
person appropriately trained and certified for the work to be done in accordance with
MSC.1/Circ.1277.[ MSC.1/CIRC 1277 , MSC.1/CIRC/1206/1]
@B) For Inflatable life raft ,life jacket , Marine evacuation system
Service provider- Servicing to be carried out an approved servicing station authorised by administration
and to be approved by manufacturer.[ Solas Reg.III/20.8.1, A 761(18) ,MSC 55(66)]
Competent person-The examination to be carried out by person certified and trained by manufacturer
@C) For Immersion suit
Suitable repair station/ shore based facility- facility which is approved by suit manufacturer and or acceptable to administration .
Reports and record
1. Record of inspection, servicing , repair and maintenance to be updated and maintained

2. All checklist and reports to be filled correctly and signed by person who carries inspection and
maintenance work and signed by Master as required by III/36
3. On completion of annual through examination and servicing of launching appliance , statement of
confirm that lifeboat arrangement fit for purpose to be issued by service provider
Certification
1.Personnel engage for servicing/ annual though examination of launching appliance and lifeboat to have
certificate in accordance as per MSC .1/Circ.1277 , valid for 3 year.
is Technical Circular and the material contained in it is provided only for the purpose of
supplying current information to the reader and not as an advice to be relied upon by
any person.
. While we have taken utmost care to be as factual as possible, readers/ users are advised to
verify the exact text and content of the Regulation from the original source/ issuing Authority.
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Technical Circular FLEET CIRCULARS

To MASTERS AND CHIEF ENGINEERS OF THE FLEET

Subject: Guidelines on the Maintenance, Testing and the Inspection

1. Annex 1 - Fire fighting system other than fixed firefighting systems.

Equipment Requirements Regulation Ship Interva By Remarks

Test a sample of detectors and manual

Visually inspect all accessible detectors for

All fire extinguishers together with

Verify all extinguishers are in place, MSC.1/Circ.1432,

Verify lockers providing storage for fire-

Verify all fire hydrants, hose and nozzles are

Operate all fire pumps to confirm that

Verify all fire pump relief valves, if

Check galley and deep fat cooking fire-

Verify low-location lighting systems are

1 Liberia Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document

A Marine Notice FIR-

B The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if

D Liberia does not require periodic hydrostatic testing for

A Recharge or renew carbon dioxide extinguishers and gas

B At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders

B The fire extinguishers should be examined and, if

C Every two years in conjunction with the issuance of

D Barbados does not require periodic hydrostatic testing

5 Kiribati Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document

B Portable fire extinguishers: Charges of portable fire

C Portable fire extinguishers: Carbon dioxide

D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

E Any extinguisher or bottle which has excessive Marine Circular

F SCBA: All SCBA and compressed air cylinders for

6 India Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document

A Portable fire extinguishers: Charges of dry

D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be DGS Engineering

E Hydrostatic test of pressure cylinders: All type of

F Hydrostatic test of pressure cylinders: All Portable /

G EEBD should be examined and maintained in accordance Not

D At least one dry powder extinguisher should be

8 Panama Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document

9 Marshall Islands Ship Type Interval By Ref. Document

Operating instructions Check that they are in place and legible.

Gas cartridge Examine for damage and corrosion.

INSPECTION AT FIVE AND TEN YEAR INTERVALS

O-rings washers and

INSPECTION AFTER RECHARGE

Reassemble Reassemble the extinguisher in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Maintenance label Fill in entry on maintenance label, including full weight.

Mounting of extinguishers Check the mounting bracket or stand.

Report Complete a report on the state of maintenance of the extinguisher.

Competent Persons/ Crew members:

Following standards of luminance are to be applied:

Summary of Maintenance, Testing and Inspection Intervals

Aerosol fire- Regulatio Sh Interval By Remarks

All entrance doors to be MSC.1/Circ. All Annually Ship

The hydrostatic testing

Examination of all accessible

D Existing ships equipped with Information All Shore

6 Kiribati Ref Sh Interval By Remarks

D Hydrostatic Pressure Testing MARINE All an

Has the Automatic Sprinkler System been

Functional test1 of 2 randomly

No For nozzle installed on

Are there any