S.L. 499.1 Art. 26Fire on ships.

(1) In the event of a fire occurring on board any ship in a port, the master shall at once give the alarm, make ready to move if required to do so and take all measures which may be necessary or expedient towards the protection of life and property subject to any directives which may be given by the Authority.

(2) The alarm signal for a ship on fire shall be as follows:

(a) by day the ship shall hoist the flag signal "N.Q." of the International Code and by night the ship shall show in lieu of the flag signal "N.Q." three red lights in a vertical line one above the other;

(b) at the same time whether by day or by night the ship shall repeatedly sound "B" in morse code (one long and three short blasts) in quick succession on the ship’s whistle or siren followed by the rapid ringing of the ship’s bell.

(3) The signal specified in subregulation (2)(a) shall be maintained until the fire on board has been extinguished.

(4) Where a person has been charged by the Authority with direction of fire-fighting operations, such person shall, on arrival, assume control of the fire-fighting operations both ashore and on board ships: fire-fighting operations to this and, in conjunction with this officer, shall take any steps necessary to ensure the safety of the ship; and

(b) should any question concerning the safety of the port installation arise the Authority shall call the attention of the officer directing the fire-fighting operations to this and, in conjunction with this officer, shall take any steps necessary to ensure their safety or efficient working.