Carriage, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods along
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48 RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
ACTIONS<br />
Technical <strong>and</strong> Management (continued)<br />
There are too many variables that have to be taken into account to make specific recommendations<br />
concerning fixed-fire <strong>and</strong> foam systems. However, there should be consideration <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• the storage capacity <strong>of</strong> firewater which should be at least the amount <strong>of</strong> water necessary<br />
for four hours continuous use at maximum capacity <strong>of</strong> the firefighting system; <strong>and</strong><br />
• firewater flow rates <strong>and</strong> pressure which should be sufficient to cover cooling <strong>and</strong> extinguishing<br />
requirements for a fire that might realistically occur.<br />
Fire pumps should be located in a safe <strong>and</strong> protected location to ensure that they stay operational<br />
during a fire. The fire main piping should be provided with isolating valves to prevent loss <strong>of</strong> the<br />
firefighting system due to a single damage or blockage <strong>of</strong> the fire main network. Fire hydrants should<br />
be readily accessible <strong>and</strong> located or protected in a way that they will not be subject to physical<br />
damage.<br />
An international shore connection should be available to connect the terminal fire water system to<br />
the ships fire main in case <strong>of</strong> emergency (See figure 12).<br />
Figure 12: International Shore Connection 8<br />
Foam concentrate should be properly portioned <strong>and</strong> mixed with<br />
water downstream from the fir water pump <strong>and</strong> upstream from<br />
foam-making equipment <strong>and</strong> application nozzles.<br />
Fixed fire <strong>and</strong> foam systems should be regularly inspected <strong>and</strong> tested<br />
to ensure reliable operation <strong>and</strong> be part <strong>of</strong> a planned maintenance<br />
system to ensure they are in a constant state <strong>of</strong> readiness.<br />
Institutional <strong>and</strong> Capacity Building<br />
All personnel should be trained in the operation <strong>and</strong> use <strong>of</strong> the fixed-fire <strong>and</strong> foam systems.<br />
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