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Document ID (ISN)104475
CIS number 05-688
Year 2005
Convention or series no. Marine Guidance Note MGN 291
Title Fire detection and alarm systems on fishing vessels
Bibliographic information Fishing Vessel Safety Branch, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG, United Kingdom, Jan. 2005. 3p.
Internet access http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-mld-page.htm?textobjid=B74B278E98E49CFB [in English]
Abstract This note provides guidance on the selection and location of fire detectors and alarms on board fishing vessels. Types of detectors are listed and recommendations are given for different size vessels.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; fishing; fire protection; trawlers
Descriptors (secondary) fire alarms; safety guides; fire detection
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Fires
Fishing