PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE IN PASSENGER SHIPS

The basis of protection against fire in passenger ships is as stated in the SOLAS Regulations, from which evolved the rules of governmental authorities and classification societies. The standards effected, together with details of materials and their testing by approved Fire Research Organizations, give ground for considerable thought. Changes in legislation and in the methods of protection using zonal layouts and modular construction have contributed to the improvement in standards. Developments in the design and construction of fire resisting doors, in association with clearer thinking regarding means of escape, have led to enhanced safety and provide a sound basis for future improvements.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference paper
• Authors:
  • Greer, S A
• Conference:
  • International Maritime and Shipping Conference (IMAS '88), 3rd
  • Location: London, England
  • Date: 1988-5-18 to 1988-5-20
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 11p.+discuss.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decks (Ships); Fires; Materials; Passenger ships; Protection; Regulations; Standards; Tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulkheads; Solas convention
• Subject Areas: Law; Marine Transportation; Materials; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657977
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM