European and american solar container fire fighting

While the basic SOLAS requirements are incorporated by reference in the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels (Marine Vessel Rules), this Guide has been developed to provide for further enhancement of the fire-fighting and fire protection capabilities for. ABS Plaza 1701 City Plaza Drive Spring, TX 77389 USA Container Carriers have grown much larger in recent years and the volume of cargo carried has expanded significantly. Names such as the "Hanjin Pennsylvania" (4,000 TEU; fire on November 11, 2002, two fatalities, constructive total loss), the "Hyundai Fortune" (5,551 TEU; fire on March 21, 2006) and the "MSC Flaminia". They come with options for integrated foam and priming systems, ensuring a comprehensive solution for emergency responses. The first line of defence (as discussed in Risk Bulletin No 86) must always be pro-active fire risk identification and avoidance.