Fire plans get better protection

摘要

Maritime Progress Ltd has announced the release its Fire & Safety Plan holder on to the market that will offer better protection for fire plans.rnThe UPVC holder has been designed to meet SOLAS 1972 requirements, which states that all vessels are required to carry at least two fire plans onboard. One must be permanently displayed in an accessible area and one stored in a prominently marked, weather tight holder fixed outside the Deck House. Holders are often located close to a point of access to the vessel for the convenience of shore-based fire-fighting personnel.rnCaptain Andy Goldsmith MNI, marine technical manager, Maritime Progress Ltd commented on the latest design: "SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15 requires that a duplicate set of fire control plans is permanently stored in a prominently marked watertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shore-side fire fighting personnel.