Statutory Alert: Revised IMO Guidelines for Maintenance and iInspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances ? Summary of Requirements

Further to Classification News 06/2013, we have created a summary table of the revised maintenance requirements for fire protection systems and appliances contained in the MSC Circulars 1318 and 1432 and IMO Resolution. A.951(23). This can be downloaded here.

This document also contains tables summarising the SOLAS requirements for ‘Servicing, Inspections & Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, Radio & Navigation Equipment’ and ‘On-board Training, Drills and Inspections of Fire Appliances & Life-Saving Appliances’.

What should owners and operators do now?
Owners and operators of new and existing ships should ensure maintenance, servicing and testing of safety equipment and on-board training, drills and inspections are carried out in accordance with the requirements summarised in the tables. If the vessel’s flag administration has issued related instructions, these are to be taken into account.