Ship’s Fire Prevention And Control is a dynamic subject that continuously shifts from one perspective to another. However, the technicality is the same even if the theories and perspectives vary. Hence to gain knowledge in this subject you must be equipped with more vicious on the syllabus.
In this article, we tried to provide the required syllabus of the MV3403 Ship’s Fire Prevention And Control subject to gain command of the subject matter. By the end of the course, you will be trained and guided with useful knowledge regarding technical english, which plays a major role in understanding the core of this B.E Marine Engineering semester IV related to Affiliated institutions awarded by Anna University course. Hope this information is useful. Kindly share it with your friends. Comment below if you have queries regarding the syllabus.
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Aim Of Concept:
To impart knowledge in students on:
- Fire protection built in ships.
- Detection and safety systems.
- Firefighting Equipment.
- Fire control.
- Safety measures of firefighting equipment.
MV3403 – Ship’s Fire Prevention And Control Syllabus
Unit I: Fire Protection Built-In Ships
SOLAS convention, requirements in respect of materials of construction and design of ships, (class A, B, type BHDS), fire detection systems, fire test, escape means, electrical installations, ventilation system and venting system for tankers. Statutory requirements for firefighting systems and equipment’s on different vessels, fire doors & fire zones.
Unit II: Detection And Safety Systems
Fire safety precautions on cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships during working. Types of detectors, selection of fire detectors and alarm systems and their operational limits. Commissioning and periodic testing of sensors and detection system. Description of various systems fitted on ships including micro mist and extinguishing system.
Unit III: Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire pumps, hydrants and hoses, couplings, nozzles and international shore connection, construction, operation and merits of different types of portable, non-portable and fixed fire extinguishers installations for ships, properties of chemicals used, water-mist fire suppression system. Advantages of various fire extinguishing agents including vaporizing fluids and their suitability for ship’s use. control of class A, C & class D fires, Combustion products & their effects on life safety.
Unit IV: Fire Control
Action required and practical techniques adopted for extinguishing fires in accommodation, machinery spaces, boiler rooms, cargo holds and galley. Fire fighting in port and dry dock. Procedure for reentry after putting off fire, Rescue operations from affected compartments. First aid, fire organization on ships, shipboard organization for fire and emergencies. Combustion products and their effects on life safety, fire signal and muster. Fire drill. Leadership and duties, Fire control plan, human behaviour.
Unit V: Safety Measures
Special safety measures for preventing, fighting fire in tankers, chemical carriers, oil rigs, supply vessels, and fire fighting ships – Safe working practice with respect to fire on board ships and first aid for hazards arising from fire in ships.
Text Books:
- Frank Rush Brook, “Fire Aboard”, 3rd Edition, Brown, son & Ferguson Ltd., Glassgow 1988.
- Victory. G, Owen.I.H, “Fire Fighting Equipment And Its Use In Ships”, Marine Engineering Practice, Vol 1, Part 05, IMarEST, London, Reprint 1998
- M.G. Stavitsky, V.I. Vostryakov, M.F.Kortunov, V.I. Martynenko & V.M. Sidoryok., “Fire Fighting Aboard ships Vol. I & Vol. II, Structural Design and Fire Extinguishing System”, 1st Ed. Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, London, 1983.
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- MV3401 – Marine Electrical Machines
- MV3402 – Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- MV3405 – Marine Diesel Engines
- MV3406 – Marine Boilers and Steam Engineering
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