1.

SOLAS Regulations for Emergency Generator

SOLAS CH-2-1 PART D, REG 43/44

 It should automatically start & come on the load within 45 seconds.

 It should have a minimum of 2 modes of starting arrangement.
a) Primary mode should be able to provide 3 consecutive starts.
b) Secondary mode should also give 3 consecutive starts in 30 minutes.
 It should be able to start at ambient temp. of 0°C. If the ship is subjected to go
in a sub-zero area then heating arrangements should be there.
 It should be able to provide a minimum of 18 Hrs Light, Navigational light,
Internal
communication & fire pump.
 The fuel used should have flash point not less than 43°C.
 The emergency generator should be able to operate when the ship inclines to
22.5° list to 10° trim.
 The emergency generator switchboard should be in the same compartment.
2. SOLAS Regulations for Steering Gear
SOLAS CH-2-1 PART C REG 29/30

 It should be able to operate from 35° on either side to 30° on the other side in
not more
than 28 seconds.
 Should restart automatically when power fails.
 Means of communication should be provided between the bridge & steering
gear
compartment.
 Short circuit protection only for control supply circuits.
 If hydraulically operated steering gear
a. Low-level alarm
b. Fixed storage tank
  Short circuit protection & overload alarm for circuit & motor.
 One motor should be connected with ESB.
3. SOLAS Regulations for Emergency Fire Pump
SOLAS CH-2-2 PART C REG 10

 It should be located outside E/R.

 It must have its own suction.
 The total suction head should not exceed 4.5mtr.
 Pump capacity must not be less than 25 m3/Hr or capacity should not be less
than 40% of the total capacity of fire p/p.
 Must be able to deliver 2 jets of water having a horizontal through not less than
12 meters.
 Press at any hydrant: –
o Not less than 2.7 bar (> 6000GRT)
o Not less than 2.5 bar (1000 – 6000GRT)

4. SOLAS Regulations for Battery Room

SOLAS CH-2-1 PART D REG 43
  Automatically connecting to ESB after the main source fails.
 Immediately supplying at least those services specified for emergency source.
 The battery should not discharge more than 12% of nominal voltage.
 The battery room is designed in such a way that it will prevent spillage of
electrolyte & emission spray.
 Battery room painted with an acid-resistant paint.
 Lighting should be fitted with Exd.
 Proper illumination.
 No smoking, No naked lights/playing cards.
5. SOLAS Regulations for Life Boat Engine
SOLAS CH-2-1 PART C REG 19

 It should get started at 15° within 2 minutes.

 Fuel flash point should not be less than 43°C.
 Fuel capacity should be for 24Hrs.
 Speed should be 6 Knots.
During towing 2 Knots.
 It should operate even if the boat flooded up to the centerline of the crankshaft.
6. SOLAS Regulations for CO2 Room
SOLAS CH-2-2 PART C REG 10

 The CO2 room should not be used for any other purpose.
 If the storage space is located below the deck, it should locate not more than
one deck.
 It should be fitted with mechanical ventilation and take suction from the
bottom.
 Access to the door should open from outwards.
 The CO2 room temperature should be maintained below 55°C.
 85% of the required quantity of gas should be released in space within 2
minutes.
8. SOLAS Regulations for Navigational Lights
SOLAS CH-5 PART E REG 19

 Navigational light should be connected to a distribution board.

 There should be a changeover switch.
 Visual & audio alarms.
 Fuse protection.
 The signal light should be visual from 6NM.
9. SOLAS Regulations for Oil Mist Detector(OMD)
SOLAS CH-2-1 PART E REG 47

Every ship with the following specifications should be provided with an Oil Mist
Detector(OMD) Device.

 Engine power output ≥ 2250KW, and

 Engine piston dia ≥ 300mm
10. SOLAS Regulations for Fixed CO2 System
SOLAS  Regulation ii-2/14.2 12

 Should have two separate release controls

 50% should be discharged within 1mint and 85% within 2 minutes
 Capacity  a)In cargo space 30% of gross volume
b)Engine room 40% of gross volume
 Permanent piping Should be there up to bilge and tank top
 Distribution manifold and piping tested to 122bar
 Distribution piping more than 19mm diameter
 Pipes to cargo spaces not to pass through E/R unless all pipes tested to 122bar
 Should have an alarm when it operates
 Automatically trip the blowers and make alarm when it operates