S.L. 499.1 Art. 110Ship’s fire-fighting appliances to be ready.

When a ship in port has explosives, or inflammable or dangerous goods on board the master shall ensure that -

(i) the fire-fighting appliances are kept in a state of immediate readiness; and

(ii) full pressure is available on the ship’s hoses for immediate use in case of fire; and

(iii) sufficient crew is kept on board at all times to man the fire-fighting appliances; and

(iv) fire drill and inspection of fire-fighting appliances are carried out daily.