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A study on the location of fire fighting appliances in cargo ships

화물선 소화설비 비치에 대한 연구

  • Ha, Weon-Jae (Division of Global Maritime Studies, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
  • Received : 2016.10.04
  • Accepted : 2016.11.04
  • Published : 2016.11.30

Abstract

To safeguard the accommodation spaces on cargo ships from fire, structural fire protection provisions introduced by SOLAS and these measures retard the propagation of flames and smoke. SOLAS also specifies provisions for fire fighting drills. These provisions are a combination of regulations regarding structure and equipment and those dealing with the human element for the fire protection and effective responses in the event of fire. Requirements related to the human element play a supporting role to the requirements for structure and equipment because the present accommodation structure and equipment are insufficient for extinguishing a fire, therefore, fire-extinguishing activity performed by crew members is essential. To reduce human error and ensure effective fire fighting, it is necessary to install a fire-fighting system and improve the fire fighting process. The fundamental concept of fire fighting exercises is to commence fire fighting before the fire grows too big to extinguish. It is essential to relocate the storage place of fire fighting equipment to expedite the fire-fighting exercise. This study was carried out to reduce human risk for this purpose, the fire control station was relocated to a site that could be accessed from the open deck. Further, two sets of a fire fighter's outfit were stored at the same site. This relocation eliminated the risk of the crew reentering to operate the fire fighting system in the fire control station and allowed the crew to pick up the fire fighters' outfits quickly in the event of a fire. In addition, it was proposed that the IIC method be made mandatory. This method is combination of automatic fire detection system and sprinkler system which can reduce the risk of the fire fighting exercises for the crew and to suppress fire in the initial stage. This study was carried out to provide a foundation to the possible amendment of the relevant SOLAS regulations and national legislation.

화물선 거주구역을 화재로부터 보호하기 위하여 SOLAS에서는 방화구조기준을 도입하여 화염과 연기의 전파속도를 늦출 수 있도록 규정하고 있으며 또한 선원들의 소화훈련을 강제화하고 있다. 이 규정은 선체구조 및 설비에 관한 규정과 인적요소에 관한 규정의 조합으로 화재예방과 화재발생시 효과적인 대응을 하고자 하는 것이다. 인적요소에 관한 규정은 선체구조 및 설비에 관한 규정의 보조적인 규정으로 볼 수 있으며, 현행의 선체구조 및 설비로는 거주구역 화재를 완벽하게 소화할 수 없기 때문에 선원에 의한 소화작업이 필요하며 이에 따른 인적과실을 줄이고 효과적으로 소화작업을 할 수 있도록 소화시스템의 구비와 소화절차의 개선이 필요하다. 소화작업의 기본은 화재가 확산되기 전에 소화준비를 마치고 실제 소화작업을 시작하여야 하는 것이다. 소화작업을 신속히 준비하기 위해서는 소화설비를 가능한 신속하게 이용할 수 있는 장소로 재배치하는 것이 중요하다. 이 연구는 거주구역 내의 화재제어장소를 개방갑판에서 접근할 수 있도록 위치를 변경하고, 이곳에 소방원장구 2조를 같이 비치함으로써 화재시 선원들이 신속하게 소방원장구를 반출할 수 있고 동시에 화재제어장소 내의 화재시스템들을 작동하도록 하여 거주구역에 재진입하는 위험을 제거하여 인적위험을 감소시키고자 하는 것이다. 또한 거주구역의 보호를 위하여 채택하고 있는 보호방식 중 유일하게 직접적인 소화를 할 수 있는 IIC방식을 강제화하여 선원들의 소화작업 중 발생할 수 있는 위험을 줄이고 화재 초기에 화재를 진압할 수 있도록 SOLAS 및 관련 국내법령의 개정을 제언하기 위한 기초연구로 수행되었다.

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