Section 2 Construction
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 7 Other Ship Types and Systems - Chapter 3 Fire-fighting Ships - Section 2 Construction

Section 2 Construction

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Fire-fighting Ships

2.1 Hull

2.1.1 The ship may be constructed of steel or aluminium.

2.1.2 For ships with the class notation Fire-fighting ship 1, proposals to use uninsulated aluminium will be specially considered. Details of the measures taken to prevent the surface temperature of the aluminium being raised to an elevated level are to be submitted for approval. Such arrangements shall include water spray.

2.1.3 The structure of the ship is to be strengthened as necessary to withstand the forces imposed by the fire-extinguishing systems when operating at their maximum capacity.

2.2 Sea suctions

2.2.1 The sea suctions of the fire pumps are to be arranged as low as practicable in the ship's structure to avoid icing or the ingress of oil from the surface of the sea.

2.2.2 All sea inlet valves are to be provided with a low pressure steam or compressed air connection for clearing purposes.

2.3 Stability

2.3.1 Each ship is to comply with the draught and stability requirements of the National Authority and is to have on board sufficient stability data to enable the ship to be properly loaded and handled. This data is to take full account of the effect of the monitors when they are operating at their maximum output in all possible directions of use.

2.4 Manoeuvrability

2.4.1 Arrangements are to be provided to enable the ship to maintain position, so that the monitors may be effectively deployed.

2.5 Bunkering

2.5.1 The Owner should ensure that any fuel which may be required while the ship is operating on station can be safely received on board.

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