Introduction to Maritime Firefighting
- Introduction to fire
- History of firefighting at sea
- Notable incidents
- Legislation
- Ship fire risk analysis
- International State Port Control Inspections
Chemistry of Combustion
- Theory of combustion
- Ignition temperature
- Classification of fires
- Products of combustion
- Transmission of heat
- Methods of extinguishing fire
- Extinguishing media
- Backdraught & flashover
Prevention and Suppression of Fire & Explosion (SOLAS)
- General
- Prevention of Fire and Explosion
- Suppression of Fire
Escape & Operational Requirements (SOLAS)
- Notification of crew and passengers
- Means of escape
- Operational readiness and maintenance
- Instructions, onboard training and drills
- Operations
- Alternative design and arrangements
Special Requirements (SOLAS)
- Helicopter facilities
- Carriage of dangerous goods
- Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces
- Casualty threshold, safe return to port and safe areas
- Design criteria for systems to remain operational after a fire casualty
- Safety Centre on passenger ships