This is a reminder of new SOLAS II-2/15 amendment which appl​ies also to  existing ships ​(constructed before 1 July 2014) ​by 1 July 2014.
In particular​ under the current SOLAS regulation, two spare cylinders of self-contained breathing apparatus of fire-fighter’s outfit (one spare cylinder suffices in case ship has a recharging system) shall be onboard ships. 

Amendments to SOLAS II-1/15 were adopted, to require an onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus used during drills or a suitable number of spare cylinders shall be carried 

on board to replace those used. 

 Application: 

– New ships constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014 

– Existing ships (ships constructed before 1 July 2014) shall comply with the requirements by 1 July 2014.

Regulation 15 – Instructions, onboard training and drills 

After the existing paragraph 2.2.5, the following new paragraph is added:“2.2.6 An onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills shall be provided or a suitable number of spare cylinders shall be carried onboard to replace those used.”