What are the functional requirements of SOLAS Chapter II-2?
Short answer
| Fire safety objective | Functional requirement |
|---|---|
| Prevent fire/explosion | Division into main vertical/horizontal zones by thermal/structural boundaries |
| Reduce risk to life | Separation of accommodation from remainder of ship by thermal/structural boundaries |
| Reduce damage | Restricted use of combustible materials |
| Contain/control/suppress | Detection of any fire in zone of origin; containment and extinction in space of origin |
| Provide escape | Protection of means of escape and access for fire fighting; ready availability of fire-extinguishing appliances; minimise ignition of flammable cargo vapour |
- Chapter scope: SOLAS Chapter II-2 covers fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
- Fire safety objectives: prevent fire/explosion; reduce risk to life; reduce damage to ship/cargo/environment; contain/control/suppress fire in compartment of origin; provide escape means
- Functional requirements: 8 items: zone division; accommodation separation; restricted combustibles; fire detection; containment/extinction; escape protection; extinguishing appliances; minimise ignition of flammable cargo vapour
- Achievement paths: prescriptive Parts B, C, D, E, G OR alternative design per Part F
- Instrument: SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 2
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.