PART C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus: Far East Maritime Foundation Inc

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SHORE BASED FIRE FIGHTING
(MTC TRAINING COURSE PROGRAM NO. 97-004) Approved
PART C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus by: CAS
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc.
Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

proficiency (Learning Objectives) Reference Bibliography Aid
I. INTRODUCTION
- States that all tankers and terminals R3

should have ready implementation p. 135
procedure to be adopted in the event
of an emergency
- Explains that beside fire, there also

other types of emergency involving A1
hazardous situation such as: hose or
pipeline burst, cargo overflow, and
collision between ships or a man-
overboard in a tanker
A2
- States that the equipment to be
deployed will often be firefighting
equipment and the procedures cover
the use CABA resuscitation, etc.
II. Ship / Shore Interface (1.0 hour)
- States that safe operation alongside a

terminal
- Is based on safety regulations, good

communication and the best possible R3 pp.219-
cooperation between ship and terminal 244
R5
- States that the ship and terminal have
a mutual duty to exchange the
necessary information preparatory to
berthing
- Lists information to be made available

by the terminal in the case of loading
and/or discharge
- States that the responsibility for correct

and safe operations in port is divided
between the master, port captain and
terminal manager.
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- States that, prior to any loading and
discharge operation, a pre-cargo
transfer meeting should be held
between the responsible personnel
from the ship and the terminal.
- Lists generally the subjects to be

discussed in a pre-cargo transfer
meeting
- States that the ship/shore safety

checklist should be completed jointly
by the responsible persons onboard
and on the terminal.
- Explains the content of the checklist

and the reasons for the relevancy of
the items to check
III. Terminal Emergency Plan (2.0 hours)
- States that the objective of an R3 P.236

Emergency/Incident plan to cover
cargo transfer operation should be
make maximum use of the resources
of the ship, terminal and local authority
services.
- States that all terminals should develop R3 pp.135-

a terminal emergency plan to cover all A3
136
aspects of the action to be taken in the
event of emergency R3 p.236
- Explains that the Emergency/Incident
Plan should be at achieving the
following aims: R3 p.135
 Rescuing and treating casualty
 Safe guarding others R3 p.135
 Minimizing damage to property and
the environment and bringing the R3 p.136
incident under control
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- States that the details of the plan
should consider the appropriate
actions to be taken in all envisaged
emergencies
- States that the summary of the

essential elements within the plan
should be made available to ship
personnel
- Explains that the plan should include

the following:
 The specific initial action to be
taken by those at
 The location of the emergency to
report, contain
 The overcome the incident /
emergency
 Procedures to be followed in
mobilizing the resources of the
terminal as required by the incident
 Alerting responsibility and

procedures
 Reporting location for personnel

involves
 Emergency organization giving

specific duties of each person
 Communication system
 An inventory including location

details of emergency
 States that the terminal emergency

plan allows for urgent preventive
action by those at the location of
the emergency
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 Explains that it is important to
mobilize quickly all resources of the
terminals and the local assistance
as concentrated effort to deal with
the accident
 Discusses the terminal emergency

plan which should absolutely clear
the person or persons, in order of
priority, who has responsibility for
dealing with the emergency
 Explains that failure to define line

of responsibility can easily lead to
confusion and to the loss of
valuable times
 Emphasize that in a large terminal,

a control center is set up at the
convenient central point but not
adjacent to the location of the
accident
 States that the control center is

capable of directing, coordinating
and controlling all fire fighting and
other emergency activities
- States that the control center will need R3

to be fully responsive at any time of the p137
day or night or under shift working
condition R4
p
- States that the control center while 237
always responsible for initiation and
direction of immediate action in case of R4
a major incident the emergency p 237
organization may come under the
direction of the port authority
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- States that in all gas carriers and all R3 p.138
large gas terminals there is a system
for rapid emergency shutdown of cargo
transfer
- Explains the Emergency Shut-Down R4 p. 238

System
- Explains that the control center should

have a communication system linking it
as follows:
a. Within the terminal
- Fire services (ashore and
afloat)
- Personnel
- Medical services
b. Outside terminal
- Fire services
- Medical services
- Harbor authorities
- Tugs and launches
- Pilots
- Police
- Other appropriate civil
authorities
- Explains that reliable communication

are essentials in dealing successfully
with emergency situation
- States that there are three (3) basic A5

communications which communication
system is able to handle, to wit?
 Terminal fire alarm
 Calling for assistance
 Coordinating and control of all fire
fighting and emergency activities,
including movement of vessels and
agents
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- Explains that the communication

system is flexible to cover operation on
the tanker, on the jetty or adjacent
water or elsewhere in the terminal
- States that the agreed ship-to-shore

communication must be maintained in
good working order
- States that most of the equipment for

communication is approved portable or
mobile
- States that the highly recommendable R4 p.143 A6

to use UHF/VHF Radiotelephone
system during emergency
- Explains for the communication links A7

from the control center, the following
are suggested:
a. Internal fire services – special fire R3 p.138
alarms and normal communication
system
b. Forward control – UHF/VHF radio

telephone normal communication
system in reserve
c. Personnel and internal – normal

communication system
d. Fire fighting craft and – UHF/VHF

radiotelephone, via rescue
launches harbor or port ship at
berth
e. Ship at berth – UHF/VHF

radiotelephone link used in cargo
handling operations. There may be
accessions when it would be
helpful to station a terminal man
with a portable radio or a tanker at
a berth
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f. Civil authorities – direct telephone
link with failure alarm, including fir
eservice, UHF/VHF radiotelephone
or public police and medical
telephone system
g. Harbor authorities – UHF/VHF

radiotelephone pilots, tugs, and or
public telephone other harbor craft
- Explains that all personnel should R3 p.138

understand and appreciate the
necessity for strictly observing rules
laid down for using communications in
an emergency
NOTE: It is necessary to specify here that

working frequencies in ports vary according to
the local port emergency procedures.
IV. Fire fighting equipment plan (2.0 hours)
- explains that a firefighting equipment R3 p139 A7

plan showing clearly the location and
particulars of all fire fighting equipment
on or immediately adjacent to the berth
should be permanently displayed on
the berth
- explain that a terminal firefighting R3 p139

equipment plan showing location and
particulars of all fire fighting equipment
on or immediately adjacent to the berth
should be permanently displayed on
the berth
- States that the ship’s fire fighting and R4 p141

safety plan should be placed in a
container near the gangway
- States that the plan should provided R4 p151

the most up to date plan information
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- States that it is also a good practice to R4 p151
include a copy of the ships crew list in
the container
- Explains that in some terminals the

ships fire fighting plan will be handed
down over to the terminal
representative during the pre-
operational ship/shore procedures
- states that adequate units of fixed or R4 p258

portable equipment should be
stationed to cover the ships cargo deck
and on the jetty
- states that the ship and shore fire main

system should be pressurized or be R4 p258
capable of being at short notice
- states that the fixed and portable

firefighting equipment, resuscitation
equipment. Etc. should be free of
obstruction at all times
- discusses that during an emergency

traffic into a terminal or onto berth must R3 p139
be strictly limited to vehicles required
to deal with the emergency or to render
assistance
- explains that a terminal emergency

plan should make the best possible R3 p139
use of the services which can be
reeled on to be available
- Explains that if a terminal is located in

an area where a concentration of R3 p139
industry exists, it is practicable to
sponsor sitting up of a mutual
assistance plans
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- Explains that any emergency requiring R3 p139

assistance beyond the resources of the
terminals should be reported to the
local police authorities and the local
fire services
- Explains that during emergency, the

association of local pilotage may be R3 p139
called to advise in handling ships not
involved. If partial or total evacuation of
jettles is decided upon
- Explains that tugs may be called upon

to assist in fighting A fire, upberth the R3 p140
ships involved in the emergency
- States that during emergency, the

terminal of outside medical facilities R3 p141
should be alerted and b e informed of
the nature and location of the
emergency, likelihood of casualties
and the need for medical staff at the
area, if necessary
- Explains that the Harbor authorities R3 p141

should be informed of any emergency
involving the terminal, or ships or
moored at the terminal
- Explains the emergency removal of

R4 p239
tanker from berth when there is fire
- discusses the decision whether to

remove a tanker under controlled R3 p142
conditions or to retain it at the berth R4 p239
during emergency
- explains emergency action on fire R4 p258

during ship-to-ship cargo operation
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- discusses the extent of training and
drill of terminal personnel in fire
prevention and fire fighting
V. Terminal Portable Fire Fighting

Equipment (1.0 hour)
- states that portable fire extinguishers

should ensure that their at each berth R3
to allow terminal personnel to attack an Pp210-211
outbreak of fire immediately in order to
limit the are of fire, to extinguish the
fire and thereafter to prevent re-ignition
of fire
- explains that the type and quantity of

firefighting equipment should be
related to the size, location and
frequency of use of the terminal; the
layout of the terminal, and the
petroleum products handled
- discusses that in ports with many

terminals to in congested industrial
location the local authority or port
authority provides the main fire fighting
capability
- explains that each terminal should be

studied individually when deciding
upon the type, location and use of
equipment
- states that small foam extinguishers

with capacity of 10 liters are too limited
to be effective in most cases in the
event of fire at the terminal
- states that 100 liters capacity pre-mix

foam appliance are more effective for
use at berth
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- states and explains that the water
borne equipment is highly effective in
fire fighting at a terminal
VI. International Hose Fire Connection

(1.5 hours)
- explains with the aid of visual or R3 A9

diagram the International Hose Fire Pp257-258
Connection
- explains its purpose and how it works
- explains how to set-up International

shore hose connection
- states that both ship and shore should

ensure that their should be related to
the size, location and frequency of use
of the terminal; the layout of the
terminal, and the petroleum products
handled
VII. Emergency Organization (1.0 hour)
- cites the purpose of an emergency R3 p143

organization in case of fire, such as:
 raise the alarm
 locate and assess the incident and
the possible damages
 organize manpower and equipment
- states that for guidance, the following

centers should be considered during
emergency:
 command center
 emergency part
 back-up emergency part
 engineering part
 explains what should a person who

discovers fire do raising alarm
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 explains that at a terminal the sounding R3 p143
of the ship’s fire alarm should be
supplemented by a series of long
blasts of the ship’s whistle, each blast
of not less than 10 seconds duration
 explains that if there is a fire at a

terminal, terminal personnel should
immediately raise the alarm if this has
not already been done
 States that in that case, the terminal;

emergency plan should be
implemented and the terminal fire
alarm operated as soon as possible
 Explains that in case of fire on a tanker

the terminal representative should
immediately contact the senior deck
officer on board to ascertain what
assistance could be rendered by shore
equipment or shore personnel
 Discuss that cargo operation to all ship

onberth should be stopped, all valves
closed, hoses disconnected to assist in
fighting the fire
 Explains that detail of the fire at the

terminal/shore should be reported to R4
the control center P145
VIII. Fire Fighting Equipment (2.5 hours)
- explains the use, advantages and

disadvantages of the following fire R1
extinguishers: R4 p137A11
 fixed foam system
 carbon dioxide
 dry chemical
 water fog
 water spray system
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- explains that all sources of ignition R4
should be excluded from spaces where ch XI p47
flammable vapour may be present
- explains that all ships, irrespective of R4

size, carrying flammable products ch XI p47-56
should comply with regulations and 65
of chapter II of the 1960 Safety
Convention except that the required
fire pump capacity and fire main and
water service pipe diameter should not
be limited by the provisions of
Regulation 65 when the fire pump and
fire main are used as part of the water
spray system
- states that the arrangement should be p47

such that at least two jets of water can
reach any part of the deck in the cargo
area and those positions of the cargo
containment system and take covers
above the deck
- states that stop valves should be fitted p47

in any cross-over provided and in the
fire mains at the poop front and at
intervals of not more than 40m
between hydrant on the deck in the
cargo area for the purpose of isolating
damaged section of the water main
equipment
- explains that water nozzles provided p47

for firefighting use should be of an
approved dual-purpose type capable of
using either a spray or a jet
- states that all pipes, valves, nozzles p47

and other fitting in the fire fighting
system should be resistant to corrosion
by sea-water and to the effect of fire
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- explains that where the ship’s engine p47
room is unattended arrangements
should be made to start and connect to
the fire main at least one fire pump by
remote control from the bridge or other
station outside the cargo area
- discusses that on ships carrying

flammable or toxic products, a water
spray system for cooling, fire
prevention and crew protection should
be installed to cover:
a. exposed cargo tank domes and

any exposed parts of cargo tanks
b. exposed on-deck storage vessels
for flammable or toxic products
c. cargo liquid and vapour discharge
and loading manifolds and the area
of other control valves and any
other areas where essential valves
are situated and which should be at
least equal to the area of the tray
provided
- explains that the p47

necessary number of fire hydrants
should be located to satisfy the
arrangement and comply with
regulations of chapter II of the 1960
Safety Convention, and take covers
above the deck
p47
- explains that the
necessary number of fire hydrants
should be located to satisfy the
arrangement and comply with
regulations of chapter II of the 1960
Safety Convention, with hose lengths
not exceeding 33m
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- Boundaries of
superstructures, deckhouses normally
manned, cargo compressor rooms,
cargo pump rooms, storerooms cargo
control rooms, all facing the cargo
area. Unmanned forecastle structures
boundaries not containing high fire risk
items or equipment do not require
water spray protection
- Explains that the p47

capacity of water spray pumps should
be sufficient to deliver the required
amount of water to all areas
simultaneously
p48
- explains that water pumps normally
used for water services, for example,
ballast pumps, bridge pumps, salt
water cooling pumps, may be arranged
to supply the water spray
R4 p49
- explains that the fire pumps may be
used to supplement the pumps in
meeting the capacity and the pressure
requirements; provided that sufficient
quantity of water is available to supply
the two streams of fire fighting water
required by Regulation 56 of chapter II
of the 1960 Safety Convention
- explains that ships intending to carry p49

flammable products should be fitted
with a fixed dry chemical powder type
extinguishing
- states that a fire-extinguishing unit p49

having two or more monitors, hand
hose lines or combinations thereof
should have independent pipes with a
manifold at the powder container
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R4 p49
- Discuss that the capacity of a monitor
should be not substantially lower than
10 kg/sec
- Discuss that the hand hose lines p49
should be non-kinkable and be filled
with nozzle capable of on/off
operations and discharge at a rate of
3.5 Kg/sec.
- States that all pipes, valves and other p49

fitting in the water spray systems
should be resistant to corrosion by
sea-water and to the effect of fire
- States that a sufficient quantity of dry

chemical powder should be stored in
each container to provide a minimum
45 seconds discharging time for all
attached monitors and hand hose lines
- States that at least 100 kg. of dry P50

chemical powder in portable units
should be provided as an interim
measures
IX. Terminal Fixed Fire Fighting

Equipment (1.0 hour)
A12
- discusses the use of fire water R3 pp211-212
pipeline, either sea or fresh water
- explains that the hydrant point consists

of headers and individually valve
outlets filled with fire hose connection
suitable for a particular fire hose
coupling
- states that terminals should have a

suitable connection or adopter fitted
with an International Shore Fire
Connection through which water could
be supplied to a tanker’s fire
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X. Protective Clothing (1.5 hours)
- states that all clothing gives some R3 p213

protection against heat and
consequently from burns but because
it is not it could be scorched if exposed
to fire
- explains that the most effective fire A13

protective clothing is covering made of
resistant fabric-incorporated an
aluminum which is known as proximity
suit
- states that it is also advisable to wear

fire entry suit before entering fire are
wearing breathing apparatus
- explains that it is not recommended to

wear suits made of asbestos
- lists firemen’s outlets and protective R4 p50

clothing and personnel protection on all
ships carrying flammable products
such as: suitable helmet and gloves
and boots which are of electrically non
conducting material: R4 ch XIV p56
 self-contained air breathing
apparatus
 eye protection
 stretcher
 medical first aid equipment
including oxygen
 resuscitation equipment and
antidotes
- explains that all protective clothing

should be kept serviceable and dry
fastened while being worn, stowed
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near lockers that contain breathing

apparatus

- discusses that the said system should
consist of at least two independent
self-contained dry chemical powder
units with associated pressurizing
medium fixed piping, monitors or hand
hose lines
XI. First Aid (1.0 hour)
- states that both the tanker and terminal

must have first aid kits of portable
types containing the following:
 cotton swabs
 cotton gauze
 assortment of band-aid strips
 field dressing
 triangular bandages
 scissors
 safety pins
 small bottles of disinfectant
- explains that the type and quantity of

fire fighting equipment should be
related to the size, location and
frequency of use of the terminal; the
layout of the terminal, and the
petroleum products handled
- Discuss that in ports with many

terminals to in congested industrial
location the local authority or port
authority provides the main fire fighting
capability
- Explains that each terminal should be

studied individually when deciding
upon the type, location and use of
equipment
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- States that small foam extinguishers

with capacity of 10 liters are too limited
to be effective in most cases in the
event of fire at the terminal

- States that 100 liters capacity pre-mix
foam appliance are more effective for
use at berth
- States and explains that the water

borne equipment is highly effective in
fire fighting at a terminal
- Explains how is a fire fighting craft at

the terminal used during an emergency
Final Assessment (1.0 hour)

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FEMFI-A-TD-SY057 Issued Date:

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- States that all tankers and terminals R3

- Explains that beside fire, there also

II. Ship / Shore Interface (1.0 hour)

- States that safe operation alongside a

- Is based on safety regulations, good

- Lists information to be made available

- States that the responsibility for correct

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- Lists generally the subjects to be

- States that the ship/shore safety

- Explains the content of the checklist

III. Terminal Emergency Plan (2.0 hours)

- States that the objective of an R3 P.236

- States that all terminals should develop R3 pp.135-

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- States that the summary of the

- Explains that the plan should include

 Alerting responsibility and

 Reporting location for personnel

 Emergency organization giving

 An inventory including location

 States that the terminal emergency

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

 Discusses the terminal emergency

 Explains that failure to define line

 Emphasize that in a large terminal,

 States that the control center is

- States that the control center will need R3

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- Explains the Emergency Shut-Down R4 p. 238

- Explains that the control center should

- Explains that reliable communication

- States that there are three (3) basic A5

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- Explains that the communication

- States that the agreed ship-to-shore

- States that most of the equipment for

- States that the highly recommendable R4 p.143 A6

- Explains for the communication links A7

b. Forward control – UHF/VHF radio

c. Personnel and internal – normal

d. Fire fighting craft and – UHF/VHF

e. Ship at berth – UHF/VHF

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

g. Harbor authorities – UHF/VHF

- Explains that all personnel should R3 p.138

NOTE: It is necessary to specify here that

IV. Fire fighting equipment plan (2.0 hours)

- explains that a firefighting equipment R3 p139 A7

- explain that a terminal firefighting R3 p139

- States that the ship’s fire fighting and R4 p141

- States that the plan should provided R4 p151

Knowledge, understanding and IMO/STCW Textbooks, Teaching

- Explains that in some terminals the

- states that adequate units of fixed or R4 p258

- states that the ship and shore fire main

- states that the fixed and portable

- discusses that during an emergency

- explains that a terminal emergency

- Explains that if a terminal is located in