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Emergency fire pump SOLAS Requirement – memorization technique:
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View Author Profile →Emergency Fire Pump Installation Requirements
Ship Types and Sizes:
- Passenger ships: 1000 GRT and above
- Cargo ships: 2000 GRT and above
Power Source:
- Self-cooled compression ignition engine or
- Electric motor powered by an emergency generator
Location and Setup:
- Outside machinery space
- Not part of the engine room
- Independent suction arrangement
- Total suction head ≤ 4.5 meters under all conditions
Operational Specifications
Pump Capacity:
- Minimum 25m³/hr
- Deliver two ½ inch bore jets of water
- Horizontal throw of the jet is ≥ 40 ft
Suction Valve:
- Remotely operated or always kept open
For Above-Water-Level Installation:
- Priming arrangement required
Additional Requirements
For Motor-Driven Pumps:
- Heating arrangement supplied from emergency switchboard
For Engine-Driven Pumps:
- Fuel tank capacity: Run pump at full load for ≥ 3 hours
- Separate reserve fuel tank outside engine room
- Manual/battery/hydraulic start type
- Operable by one person
Safety Measures
- Independent suction arrangement
- Priming system for above-water installations
- Remote operation or always-open suction valve
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