Emergency Schedules for FIRE

Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

All crew members should be made aware of the explosion hazard and instructed to take appropriate action.

SUDDEN OR SHORT-TERM EVENTS (e.g. EXPLOSIONS) MAY ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP.

Stop ventilation and close hatches.

Use cargo space fixed fire-extinguishing system. If this is not available, create water spray using copious quantities of water.

If practicable, remove or jettison packages which are likely to be involved in the fire. If the packages are not directly involved in the fire, efforts should be concentrated on preventing the fire from reaching the cargo. This is done by keeping the packages wet by using water jets from as far away as practicable to drive the fire away. If the fire reaches the cargo, the firefighters should withdraw to a safe area and continue to fight the fire.

Where practicable, articles having been exposed to the fire should be kept separated from unexposed articles. They should be kept wet and monitored from a safe distance.

Gases listed under this schedule are non-flammable. However, some gases will support combustion though not flammable itself.

Fire may produce leakages. Most gases allocated to this schedule are hazardous to health. Some are corrosive. Create water spray.

Identify the source of the fire and take appropriate action.

Heated or ruptured cylinders may rocket.

Crew members should be aware of the explosion hazard and take appropriate action. Keep tanks cool with copious quantities of water.

Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

Extinguishing a burning gas leak may lead to the formation of an explosive atmosphere.

Flames may be invisible.

Do not try to extinguish a gas flame.

Do not try to extinguish a gas flame.

Use cargo space fixed fire-extinguishing system. If this is not available, create water spray using copious quantities of water.

Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

Stop leakage or close open valve if practicable.

Flames may be invisible.

Use cargo space fixed fire-extinguishing system. If this is not available, create water spray using copious quantities of water.

Crew members should be aware of the explosion hazard and take appropriate action. Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible. Switch off electrical power supplies only during firefighting.

Check temperature readings if possible. Measures have to be taken to alert the crew when the temperature of the cargo increases.

In case of a temperature increase or smoke evolution, follow the relevant instructions. Contact the manufacturer (consignor) of the cargo as soon as possible.

After the fire has been extinguished, do not open the unit until well after smoke evolution has ceased. If possible, restore cooling. Keep under surveillance.

After the fire has been extinguished, check and restore cooling. Keep under surveillance. Check temperature frequently.

In case of temperature increase or smoke evolution, follow the relevant instructions.

After the fire has been extinguished, water spray should be continued to cool down the outer parts of the tanks. Check refrigeration unit, keep tanks under surveillance. Check temperature frequently.

If the emergency temperature is reached but the refrigeration unit is operating correctly, contact the manufacturer of the cargo and consider disposal of packagings. Keep firefighting team on stand-by.

If the emergency temperature is reached due to cooling unit failure, contact the manufacturer of the cargo. When emergency temperature is reached, 12 hours are left for repairing the cooling unit and/or disposal of packaging. After that time, keep a safe distance and prepare for firefighting.

If the emergency temperature is reached but the refrigeration unit is operating correctly, contact the manufacturer of the cargo. Keep at a safe distance and consider emptying of tank overboard via bottom outlet using a flexible hose.

If the emergency temperature is reached due to failure of the cooling unit, repairs may be undertaken as long as the temperature has not exceeded the emergency temperature by more than 5°C. After that, consider emptying the tank using a flexible hose attached to the bottom opening of the tank if provided.

The freight container should not be approached. When smoke evolution increases, keep safe distance and prepare for firefighting. After smoke has ceased, check refrigeration system. Follow guidelines for temperature increase.

Keep under surveillance, as new smoke evolution might take place.

In case smoke or pressure-relief venting is moderate and temperature is below the emergency temperature, consider emptying the tank overboard via bottom outlet, using a flexible hose.

Even when smoke evolution or pressure-relief venting has ceased, water spray should be continued for some hours and the tank should be kept under surveillance, as new smoke evolution might take place.

Liquid material leaking from ruptured receptacles may be ignited and spread the fire. Cargoes in tanks exposed to heat may explode suddenly in or after a fire situation by a boiling liquid – expanding vapour explosion (BLEVE).

Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

Use of copious quantities of water at once is recommended to cool down the heat radiation and to cool down heated cargo nearby.

Water in direct contact with the material will start or intensify burning of that material. Only in locations where direct access to the cargo is possible and where the cargo on fire can be submerged with water, large quantities of water may significantly reduce the thermal reactivity and stop the fire.

THE DANGER OF UNCONTROLLED SPREAD OF FIRE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.

Cool nearby cargo with copious quantities of water.

Try to avoid getting water into the cargo transport unit on fire.

The fixed gas fire-extinguishing system should be used. If this is not available:

DO NOT use water onto the material in enclosed spaces under deck. Cool nearby cargo with copious quantities of water.

Crew members should be aware of the explosion hazard and take appropriate action. Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

SUDDEN OR SHORT-TERM EVENTS (e.g. EXPLOSIONS) MAY ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP.

Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems may not be effective on these fires. Create water spray from as many hoses as possible.

If practicable, remove or jettison packages which are likely to be involved in the fire. If the packages are not directly involved in the fire, efforts should be concentrated on preventing the fire from reaching the cargo. This is done by keeping the packages wet by using water jets from as far away as practicable to drive the fire away. If the fire reaches the cargo, the firefighters should withdraw to a safe area and continue to fight the fire from a safe position.

Where practicable, articles having been exposed to the fire should be kept separated from unexposed articles. They should be kept wet and monitored from a safe distance.

In cases of suspected radioactive contamination, limit entry of firefighters for the shortest time possible.

For ships carrying radiation monitoring equipment, measure radiation levels. Radio for expert ADVICE.

After the fire has been extinguished, clean ship's surfaces with copious quantities of water.

Decontaminate firefighters before protective clothing is removed. Isolate potentially contaminated clothing and equipment.

If exposure of personnel is suspected, clean body and hair with warm water and soap; discharge resultant washings directly overboard.

Record the names of potentially exposed persons. Ensure medical examination of these persons after reaching any medical staff.

For ships carrying radiation monitoring equipment, continue monitoring of radiation levels after fire is extinguished.

Cool burning transport units and nearby cargo exposed to the fire with copious quantities of water.

Use cargo space fixed fire-extinguishing system. If this is not available, create water spray using copious quantities of water.

Radio for expert ADVICE.

On deck: Do not use water onto the material. Cool nearby cargo with copious quantities of water, although the fire could intensify for a short period. Do not spray small quantities of water onto the fire, use copious quantities of water.

Under deck: Stop ventilation and close hatches.

The fixed gas fire-extinguishing system should be used.

If this is not available, do not use water onto the material in enclosed spaces under deck. With open hatches, cool nearby cargo with copious quantities of water, although the fire could intensify for a short period. Do not spray small quantities of water onto the fire, use copious quantities of water only.

Crew members should be aware of the explosion hazard and take appropriate action. Fight fire from a protected position from as far away as possible.

Exposed cargoes may decompose violently in a fire.

After the fire has been extinguished, carry on water spraying of the container for several hours. Do not open container until well after smoke evolution has ceased. After this, cool down packages or IBCs if practicable for at least one hour with water. Otherwise, check contents on regular intervals. In case smoke is evolved again, apply further water cooling. Dispose of residues overboard. Clean the area thoroughly.

After the fire has been extinguished, keep cargo transport unit under surveillance.

After the fire has been extinguished, keep transport unit under surveillance. In case of smoke evolution, follow the relevant instructions.

Cool unit exposed to the fire with water.

Contact the manufacturer (consignor) of the cargo.

Cooling the tank should be continued until the temperature is below 50°C.

Check temperature frequently. If temperature increases again, cool unit with water.

Consider emptying the tank overboard via bottom outlet, using a flexible hose.

Use water spray from a protected position.

Do not open the unit until well after smoke evolution has ceased. After this, cool down packages or IBCs if practicable for at least one hour with water. Otherwise, check contents on regular intervals. In case smoke is evolved again, apply further water cooling. Dispose of residues overboard. Clean the area thoroughly.

Cool unit exposed to fire with water.

Use water spray from a protected position.

Even when smoke evolution or pressure-relief venting has ceased, cooling the tank should be continued until the temperature is below 50°C. Check temperature frequently. If temperature increases again, cool unit with water.

Consider emptying tank overboard via bottom outlet, using a flexible hose.