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According to research, fire outbreaks are among the most frequent causes of accidents at sea, in parallel with grounding, collision, and grazing contact. Every seventh fire outbreak culminated in the loss of life, and it was established that the most frequent outcome from a fire was damage to the vessel and inability to proceed with the journey. Fires don’t cause themselves. At sea, you can’t really blame the environment for causing fire. So who is to blame? You’re probably guessing already - people. Not by malice, usually, but by error. Reports suggest that “human error is a significant part of 70% to 80% of all accidents”. That’s quite a few accidents that could have been prevented through training and preparation. Know Your Fire ClassesTo fight the fire, you need to know your types of fires, as each has its own prevention strategies as well as firefighting tactics. The types of fires on ships are classified by the type of fuel involved. Class A (General fire) - Common materials such as wood, paper and cloths are the main fuel for the flames. Class B (Oil fire) - The fire is fueled by flammable liquids like gasoline, oil and grease.Class C (Electrical fire) - Electrical cables, electrical motors and switchboards can be the source of the ignition, but can also fuel and spread the fire.Class D (Chemical fire) - Many of the chemicals often kelp onboard are flammable or combusting. Cleaning supplies, active metals and other chemicals on your ship are actually fuel in disguise.Ship Fire PreventionThe best way to fight a fire is to prevent one, obviously. You should address the prevention of each type of fire according to the classifications above. Class A (General Fire):Good housekeeping can prevent waste and grease from becoming fuel for a fire.When possible, use fire-retardant or fire-resistant materials in the construction or renovation of your ship.Define and enforce a fire safety policy for employees and guests on your ship. For example, smoking can be allowed only in specific areas of the ship.Restrict access to unused areas of the ship and keep those locked. Class B (Oil Fire):Ensure proper storage of fuels and oil products.Maintain your fuel handling systems in top shape and avoid leakages of any kind.Thoroughly train the personnel handling fuel systems and demand all fuel system operation is done under supervision.Galley fires are often fueled by grease, and some even give it its own classification of Class K. Class C (Electrical Fire):Use only properly maintained electrical equipment, and perform regular checks on electrical systems to discover potential fire hazards.Ensure proper electrical insulation, avoiding naked wires as much as possible.Where necessary, use weatherproof or explosion proof fittings.Switch off electrical equipment (like fans, lights and air conditioners) when not in use. It’s not only safer, but also less wasteful.Avoid prolonged use or overload of equipment, especially if it becomes hot when used. Class D (Chemical Fire):Carefully examine the storage and transport instructions of all chemicals that board your ship.Make sure your team follows these instructions to the letter, ensuring proper safety measures are taken. Fire DetectionYou don’t need to fight a fire that never started, so obviously, prevention is the most important part. But, accidents happen. With fire, time is of great importance as fires can spread quickly, limiting your ability to control them. This is where fire detection systems come in, their goal is to ensure you can respond as quickly as possible to a fire, before it gets worse. There are two types of fire detection - manual and automated. ManualIt’s a bit more than sniffing the air and going “Does that smell like smoke?” to yourself. Manual fire detection means conducting round-the-clock checkups in the engine room and other areas where there isn’t constant supervision, but fire is a danger. If your vessel is particularly big, or you can’t afford to dedicate crewmembers to perform these checkups, you can use CCTV to observe these areas from the bridge. AutomatedUsing fire and heat detection systems on your vessel is very important and demanded by SOLAS regulations. The systems include smoke, heat and CO2 detectors, connected to a fire alarm switchboard that goes off when it needs to. In some cases, these automated systems will also activate sprinklers or other fire fighting systems without human intervention. However, the main role of fire detection systems is to alert the people onboard that there is a fire. So you probably want to verify these systems work. You can’t rely fully on automated systems, even when they do function as expected. If the fire alarm circuit is the first to burn in a fire, you still need to make sure you get alerted in time. So balance manual and automated fire detection. You can’t be too careful when it comes to fire. Train on BoatTo comply with IMO regulations, your ship will have to meet pre-defined standards for fire safety. These standards demand that you set clear protocols for dealing with fires, the locations of fire extinguishers and more. Failing to comply with these regulations will not only endanger your crew and vessel, but can also get you into legal problems in case of an accident. By the way, you can easily create your own fire safety training module. Neither you or your crewmates are about to become firefighters. Nor should you develop a phobia of ship fires. You should, however, ensure your crew is not making igniting mistakes, and provide them with information and training instructing them what to do in case of a fire. By taking preventative measures and training your team to comply with fire safety protocols and procedures, you can save lives and prevent losses to your shipping business.Enjoy the full blog post