Olsen, Alexander Arnfinn.

FIREFIGHTING AND FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS ON SHIPS [electronic resource]. - [S.l.] : ROUTLEDGE, 2023. - 1 online resource

This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules. Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice Aimed at non-specialists The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.

9781000876048 1000876047 9781003385523 1003385524 9781000876062 1000876063

10.1201/9781003385523 doi


Ships--Fires and fire prevention.
Fire extinction.
Fire protection engineering.
TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General
TECHNOLOGY / Fire Science

VK1258

623.8886