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Part 5 Specific Vessel Types

Chapter 10 Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles


Section 4 Cargo Safety 5-10-4

If a CO2 system is fitted, the quantity of gas available is to be at least sufficient to


give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 45% of the gross volume of the largest
such cargo space which is capable of being sealed, and the arrangements are to be
such as to ensure that at least two thirds of the gas required for the relevant space can
be introduced within 10 minutes;
Any other fixed gas fire-extinguishing system or fixed high expansion foam fire
extinguishing system may be fitted, provided that an equivalent protection is
achieved.
3.3.1(b) Fixed pressure water-spray system. (2002) As an alternative to 5-10-4/3.3.1(a), a
fixed pressure water-spray system complying with the provisions of SOLAS Reg II-2/37.1.3,
and designed for manual operation may be fitted. However, the drainage and pumping
arrangements are to be such as to prevent the build-up of free surfaces. If this is not possible,
the adverse effect upon the stability of the added weight and free surface of water is to be
taken into account in the approval of the stability information. Reference is made to IMO
Resolution A.123(V) Recommendation on Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems for Special
Category Spaces, and IMO MSC/Circ. 914 Guidelines for the approval of alternative fixed
water-based fire-fighting systems for special category services.

3.3.2 Ro-Ro Spaces Not Capable of Being Sealed


Ro-ro spaces not capable of being sealed are to be fitted with a fixed pressure water-spray
system complying with the provisions of 5-10-4/3.3.1(b).

3.3.3 Portable Extinguishers


At least one portable extinguisher is to be provided at each access to any ro-ro cargo space. In
addition, at each vehicle deck level where vehicles with fuel in their tanks are carried,
sufficient portable extinguishers suitable for fighting oil fires are to be provided such that they
are not more than 20 m (65 ft) apart on both sides of the vessel. The one located at the access
may be credited for this purpose.

3.3.4 Water Fog and Foam Applicators


Each ro-ro cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for
their own propulsion is, in addition to the foregoing, as applicable, to be provided with:
At least three water fog applicators;
One portable foam applicator unit complying with the provisions of 4-7-3/15.3,
provided that at least two such units are available in the vessel for use in such ro-ro
cargo spaces.

3.3.5 Ro-Ro Cargo Spaces Intended to Carry Dangerous Goods


3.3.5(a) Separation of ro-ro cargo spaces. In applying the requirements of 5-10-4/3.3.5(b),
the following Rules for separation of ro-ro cargo spaces are to be complied with:
A separation is to be provided between a closed ro-ro cargo space and an adjacent
open ro-ro cargo space. The separation is to be such as to minimize the passage of
dangerous vapors and liquids between these spaces. Alternatively, such separation
need not be provided if the ro-ro cargo space is considered a closed cargo space over
its entire length and is to fully comply with the relevant special requirements of
5-10-4/3.
A separation is to be provided between a closed ro-ro cargo space and the adjacent
weather deck. The separation is to be such as to minimize the passage of dangerous
vapors and liquids between the two spaces. Alternatively, a separation need not be
provided if the arrangements of the closed ro-ro cargo spaces are in accordance with
those required for dangerous goods carried on the adjacent weather deck.

1352 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2005

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