Singapore legislation

Regulation 53

of Merchant Shipping (Special Limits Passenger Ships) Safety Regulations

Regulation 53

Fire-extinguishing appliances for ship less than 24 metres in length

Subregulation 1

This regulation shall apply to a ship which is less than 24 metres in length.

Subregulation 2

The ship shall have —

(a)

a covered receptacle containing an adequate quantity of sand or other dry material suitable for extinguishing oil fires;

(b)

a scoop for distributing the contents of the receptacle; and

(c)

at least two portable fire extinguishers, which shall be capable of fighting oil and electrical fires.

Subregulation 3

The ship shall have at least two fire buckets with lanyards.