Fire-Aid International Training Ltd have developed a specialised Marine Division to provide a unique onboard fire prevention and firefighting programme to meet and surpass mandatory emergency preparedness requirements for merchant vessels.We are to our knowledge, the only Company to be able to provide this comprehensive service onboard a ship at a moments notice at any international location.
Onboard training can fully utilise the time spent in port or at sea and is an essential element in the event of a port state inspection due to the potential failure of a simulated ship fire drill.
FAI realises the duties of each and every crew member and therefore our marine firefighting procedures are adapted to provide the necessary experience without the qualifications required of dedicated professional marine firefighters.
Our marine firefighting and fire safety protocols encompass fundamental principles coupled with bespoke solutions for individual clients.
This benefits the ship’s crew by providing the mandatory amount of knowledge and application without compromising their existing roles.
Shipboard Assessment
Our initial onboard analysis is paramount in identifying key areas which require restructuring and/or special emphasis;
 A full inspection of the vessel’s firefighting equipment and procedures
In depth analysis of emergency procedures
Command & control; compliance, performance and decision making
Crew evaluation through emergency drill simulation
Fire Control Assessment
Specific emphasis on safety awareness and the prevention of fire onboard a ship whether at sea or at port;
Emergency crew list team organisation
Locating a fire and communication procedures
Classes of fire and containment techniques
Specific marine firefighting protocols
Use of ship’s fire prevention equipment
Communications, Alarms and GMDSS
Equipment & Technique Training
Maximising the crew’s effectiveness in identifying an emergency situation and following the appropriate course of action;
Emergency crew list team organisation
Tactical instruction in BA, fire fighting procedures and casualty rescue
Support instruction including hose handling, boundary cooling and hydrants
Basic instruction in first aid application and casualty handling
Use of fire pump and emergency back up equipment
Shipboard damage control
Abandon ship procedures and lifeboat drills
Theoretical Training
Simulated emergency scenarios require cool and calculated decision making by the ship’s officers who act as team leaders of a self contained marine fire brigade.
Pre-fire planning
Operation of GMDSS and emergency distress communication
Release of ship’s fixed fire suppression systems including Co2
Public safety including course diversion
Stability including dewatering, ballast and cargo
Contingency planning
These procedures are inherent regardless of whether a ship has been detained or as part of the statutory fire safety training.
Port state control
The international conventions like SOLAS, STCW, MCA and MARPOL form the framework of the safety, security, training and pollution prevention regulations with which ships should comply. The primary task of enforcing compliance and the issuing of certificates falls on the Flag state. Under control provisions that date back to the 1929 SOLAS convention, port states also have certain rights to exercise authority over foreign ships that enter its ports.
Investigating that a ship complies with convention standards is one of those rights. A ship found to have deficiencies and considered unsafe to proceed to sea is likely to be detained. This includes but is not limited to fire safety emergency preparedness which is where Fire-Aid International will upon request, action an emergency response.
Consultation
FAI has adopted a “prevention is better than cure” policy and firmly believes that measures put into place prior to an incident can reduce the risks to a minimum. In addition to providing an extensive range of safety and skills training, we can also supply and manage a complete range of extra consultancy services. This would encompass strategic areas of marine fire fighting including;
Complete ship fire safety audit
Firefighting equipment supply, maintenance and allocation
Contractual supply of equipment and services
Risk assessment and fire safety recommendations
Certificate of Competence
After each training programme, FAI will issue a certificate of competence to a particular vessel which has completed the FAI training programme and attained the required standards.
Training Dates & Fees
Our service is non scheduled and available on either a pre-booked training basis or as an emergency response situation.
It is based entirely on customer requirements to meet existing scenarios or predetermined training requests. Our fees are extremely cost efficient based on the level of potential costs which will be incurred as a result of a ship fire, a detainment or most importantly, the loss of human life.
To receive a complete portfolio of our services, please click HERE
If your require further information or would like to speak to a Fire-Aid International Facilitator, please click HERE to send us your full contact details.
|
