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ARTICLE · 01 JULY 2013

New Circular Sets Out Revised Safety Equipment Guidelines

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The Department of Merchant Shipping recently published new guidelines regarding the periodic inspection and maintenance of safety equipment.

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Vassilis Psyrras
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The Department of Merchant Shipping recently published new guidelines regarding the periodic inspection and maintenance of safety equipment, including:

  • fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems;
  • portable and other fire extinguishers;
  • self-contained breathing apparatus;
  • emergency escape breathing apparatus;
  • oxygen cylinders for medical use;
  • self-contained air support systems for lifeboats; and
  • compressed air cylinders for use in inflatable life rafts.

The new guidelines have been set out by the department in Circular 14/2013 and reflect the recommendations of the International Maritime Organisation's Maritime Safety Committee, as detailed in its May 31 2013 circular (MSC1/Circ1432). Given the recent advances in fire protection systems and appliances, this circular is considerably more comprehensive than MSC/Circ850, which it replaces.

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