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This is a reminder of new SOLAS II-2/15 amendment which applies 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».
Cylinders intended for drills should be prominently marked to indicate their intended use.
The Safety Management System shall take account that at least two fully charged spare cylinder for drills must be on board.
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