MARINE ORDERS
Part 15
Construction — Fire protection, fire detection
 and fire extinction
Issue 4
(Amendment)

Order No. 5 of 2008
Pursuant to subsection 425 (1AA) of the Navigation Act 1912, I make this Order amending Marine Orders Part 15, Issue 4, to come into operation on 1 July 2008.
 

 
Graham Peachey
Chief Executive Officer
27 May 2008


Amendments
[1]           Provision 1, heading
substitute
1   Purpose and power
[2]           Provision 2, definition of Chief Marine Surveyor
omit
[3]           Provision 2, definition of Fire Safety Systems Code
substitute
Fire Safety Systems Code means the International Code on Fire Safety Systems as adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.98 (73) and amended by IMO Resolution MSC.217 (82);
Note   The amendments to the Fire Safety Systems Code that are made by Annexes 1 and 2 to IMO Resolution MSC.217 (82) come into operation on:
(a)    the amendments made by Annex 1 — 1 July 2008; and
(b)    the amendments made by Annex 2 — 1 July 2010.
[4]           Provision 2, after definition of IMO
insert
Manager, Ship Inspections means the person occupying the position of Manager, Ship Inspections in AMSA or, in respect of any particular purpose under this Part, a suitably qualified person authorised by the Manager, Ship Inspections for that purpose;
Navigation Act means the Navigation Act 1912;
[5]           Provision 2, definition of SOLAS, including footnote 1
substitute
SOLAS means the Safety Convention as defined in the Navigation Act;
Note   The current text of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS is found in the SOLAS consolidated edition 2004, published by the IMO, and amended by IMO Resolutions MSC.194 (80) and MSC.216 (82).  The amendments to Chapter II-2 of SOLAS made by these Resolutions come into operation on:
(a)    the amendments made by Annex 1 to IMO Resolution MSC.216 (82) — 1 July 2008; and
(b)    the amendments made by Annex 2 to IMO Resolution MSC.194 (80) — 1 January 2009; and
(c)    the amendments made by Annex 3 to IMO Resolution MSC.216 (82) —  1 July 2010.
[6]           Provision 2, definition of survey authority and surveyor, including footnote 2
substitute
survey authority means a corporation or association for the survey of shipping, approved by AMSA, in writing, for the purposes of the Navigation Act;
Note    A list of approved survey authorities is available on AMSA’s website: www.amsa.gov.au
surveyor means:
(a)        a person appointed to be a surveyor under section 190 of the Navigation Act; or
(b)       a person employed as a surveyor by a survey authority;
[7]           Provision 2, definition of USL Code
omit
Navigation Act 1912.                        
insert
Navigation Act.
[8]           Provision 2, after definition of USL Code
insert
Note   Information on obtaining copies of IMO documents referred to in this Part is available from AMSA’s website: www.amsa.gov.au or via e-mail: international.relations@amsa.gov.au.
[9]           Provisions 3.2 and 3.3, including footnote 3
substitute
3.2       A reference in Chapter II-2 of SOLAS to the Administration is to be read, in relation to an Australian registered ship, as a reference to the Manager, Ship Inspections.
3.3       In this Part:
(a)     headings and subheadings are part of the Part; and
(b)     each Appendix is part of the Part; and
(c)     a note is not part of the Part, but may provide additional information or guidance in applying the Part.
[10]         Provision 5, heading, including footnote 4
substitute
5   Exemptions and equivalents
[11]         After provision 5.3
insert
Note   Applications for modifications or exemptions should be made to the Manager, Ship Inspections, and should be accompanied by relevant information.  The Manager, Ship Inspections may seek additional information to assist in reaching a decision.
 
[12]         Provision 6.1.1
substitute
6.1.1    If the Manager, Ship Inspections makes a decision under this Part, a person affected by the decision may, within 3 months of the date of notification of the decision or such longer period as determined by the General Manager, apply to the General Manager for review of that decision.
[13]         Provision 6.1.3
substitute
6.1.3    The General Manager may:
(a)     affirm the original decision by the Manager, Ship Inspections; or
(b)     make any decision that could be made by the Manager, Ship Inspections in accordance with this Part.
[14]         Provisions 7.1.2 and 7.1.3, including footnote 5
substitute
7.1.2    A SOLAS ship constructed before 1 July 2002 must:
(a)     comply with Regulations 1.2.2 and 1.3 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS; and
(b)     meet the relevant standards for fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction contained in Chapter II-2 of SOLAS as set out in SOLAS Consolidated Edition 1997, published by the IMO, as amended in accordance with Appendix 1 to Issue 3 of this Part; and
(c)     if the ship is an Australian registered ship — comply with Appendixes 2, 3, 4 and 6 of Issue 3 of this Part.
Note   Some Regulations, or parts of Regulations, of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS apply to: (i) particular ships; or (ii) ships constructed before or after a particular date specified in Chapter II-2 of SOLAS.
7.1.3    If a ship is surveyed and certificated under:
(a)     the 1979 MODU Code or the 1989 MODU Code, in accordance with Marine Orders Part 47; or
(b)     the DSC Code, the 1994 HSC Code or the 2000 HSC Code, in accordance with Marine Orders Part 49;
            it is to meet the standards specified in the relevant code rather than those in Chapter II‑2 of SOLAS.
[15]         Provision 7.2, including footnote 6
substitute
7.2       Non‑SOLAS ships
            A ship that is not a SOLAS ship must comply with the relevant standards for fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction set out in the USL Code.
[16]         Appendix 1, heading
substitute
Appendix 1     Breathing apparatus
(Provisions 7.1.1 and 7.3)
[17]         Appendix 1, clause 2
substitute
2          A self contained breathing apparatus must:
(a)     be of the compressed air open circuit type; and
(b)     be designed, tested and maintained to the requirements of:
(i)      AS 1715 (Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices) and AS 1716 (Respiratory protective devices); or
(ii)     any other equivalent international standards; and
(c)     meet the requirements mentioned in clauses 2.1 to 2.4 of this Appendix.
[18]         Appendix 1, clause 2.3
substitute
2.3       The pressure gauge must be clearly marked to indicate:
(a)     when the cylinder capacity has been reduced by 80 per cent of its effective life; and
(b)     when the cylinder is full.
[19]         Appendix 1, clause 3, including footnote 7
substitute
3          A self-contained breathing apparatus must be provided with fully charged spare cylinders having a spare storage capacity of at least 2,400 litres of free air except that:
(a)     if the ship is carrying 5 or more of those apparatuses, the total spare storage capacity of free air need not exceed 9,600 litres; or
(b)     if the ship is equipped with a means acceptable to the Manager, Ship Inspections for re‑charging the air cylinder to full pressure with air, free from contamination, the spare storage capacity of the fully charged spare cylinders of each of those apparatuses must be of at least 1,200 litres of free air, and the total spare storage capacity of free air provided in the ship need not exceed 4,800 litres.
Note for paragraph (b)   An acceptable means may be a high pressure tank capable of storing sufficient clean air to enable the bottles to be quickly recharged, giving effectively the same use time as if each BA set had spare bottles with a capacity of 2,400 litres of free air, or a compressor capable of refilling bottles with clean air in less time than normally taken to expend the air, the compressor being driven by the emergency power source or a suitable independent power source.
 
[20]         Appendix 1, clause 4.2, before the table
substitute
4.2       The following equipment must be provided for use with each breathing apparatus:
(a)     a fire-proof life-and-signalling line with snap hook, at least 3 metres longer than is required to reach from the open deck in clean air well clear of a hatch or doorway to any part of the accommodation, service, cargo, or machinery spaces, but not less than 30 metres in length, the line being made of copper or corrosion resistant steel wire rope having a breaking strength of at least 5 kN and being overlaid at least 10 millimetres in diameter by hemp or other covering to provide a surface that can be firmly gripped when wet;
(b)     where provision is not made on the breathing apparatus harness for attaching the life-line, an adjustable safety belt or harness to which that line must be capable of being securely attached and detached by the wearer;
(c)     operating instructions in clear and permanent lettering on a plate for attachment to the apparatus or for display in clearly visible position near the apparatus stowage position;
(d)     plates of suitable material, that is not readily combustible, bearing the code of signals in the following table to be used between the wearer and his or her attendant, one of which must be attached to the harness and another attached to the free end of the life‑and‑signalling line.
[21]         Appendix 2, heading
substitute
Appendix 2     Fire extinguishers
(Provisions 7.1.1 and 7.3)
[22]         Appendix 2, clause 1.11
substitute
1.11     The outside of an extinguisher body must be clearly marked with:
(a)     a mark showing the level of the liquid when the extinguisher is filled to its working capacity; and
(b)     a statement setting out all of the following:
(i)      the name of the maker or vendor of the extinguisher;
(ii)     the capacity of the extinguisher;
(iii)     the pressure under which the extinguisher was tested;
(iv)    the instructions for operating the extinguisher;
(v)     the year in which the extinguisher was manufactured; and
(c)     a colour code in accordance with AS 1841, or another standard acceptable to the Manager, Ship Inspections, indicating the extinguishing medium.
 
[23]         Appendix 2, clause 2.6
substitute
2.6       The outside of an extinguisher body must be clearly and permanently marked with a statement setting out all of the following:
(a)     the name of the maker or vendor of the extinguisher;
(b)     instructions for operating the extinguisher;
(c)     the mass of the extinguisher when empty and the mass when filled to its working capacity;
(d)     the year in which the extinguisher was manufactured;
(e)     the standard to which the extinguisher is constructed;
(f)      a colour code in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1841, or another standard acceptable to the Manager, Ship Inspections, indicating the extinguishing medium.
[24]         Appendix 2, clause 3.11
before paragraph (a), omit
a statement setting out:
insert
a statement setting out all of the following:
[25]         Appendix 2, clauses 3.11 (e) and (f)
substitute
(e)     the year in which the extinguisher was manufactured;
(f)      a colour code in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1841, or another standard acceptable to the Manager, Ship Inspections, indicating the extinguishing medium.
[26]         Appendix 2, clause 4.5, including footnote 8
substitute
4.5       Subject to clause 4.5A, a portable fire extinguisher must be serviced, inspected, pressure tested, recharged and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1851.
4.5A    A portable fire extinguisher on a ship is not required to comply with clause 15.2.1 of Australian Standard AS 1851 unless a surveyor determines that a ship is required to comply with that clause.
Note   Clause 15.2.1 of Australian Standard AS 1851 provides that extinguishers that are not located in aggressive environments are to follow the inspection, test and preventive maintenance schedules set out in clause 15.4 of that Standard every 5 years.
Note 2   IMO Circular MSC/Circ.850 sets out guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances.
[27]         Appendix 2, clause 4.7.1
omit each mention of
tons
insert
Gross tonnage
[28]         Appendix 3, heading
substitute
Appendix 3     Miscellaneous additional requirements and interpretations
(Provisions 7.1.1 and 7.3)
[29]         Appendix 3, clause 1.1.1
substitute
1.1.1    A gas cylinder must be inspected, serviced and tested (as appropriate) at a test station accredited for Australian Standard AS 2337 if the gas cylinder:
(a)     has been discharged; or
(b)     shows a loss of contents; or
(c)     has evidence of deleterious corrosion or other physical defects; or
(d)     subject to clause 1.1.1A, is due for the cylinder’s periodical inspection and test in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2030.
1.1.1A Despite the test period mentioned in Australian Standard AS 2030, a pressure test of a gas cylinder is to be performed in accordance with the following:
(a)     subject to paragraph (b), on the 10th anniversary of the cylinder’s initial test after manufacture (the cylinder’s initial test);
(b)     if, on the 10th anniversary of the cylinder’s initial test, an external examination of the cylinder reveals that the cylinder has no unacceptable defects, the pressure test period may be extended until the 20th anniversary of the cylinder’s initial test;
(c)     on the 20th anniversary of the cylinder’s initial test;
(e)     every 5 years after the 20th anniversary of the cylinder’s initial test.
[30]         Appendix 3, clause 1.3.1
substitute
1.3.1    Electric cables must be of a flame-retardant type acceptable to the Manager, Ship Inspections or a survey authority, as appropriate, and tested in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1660.5.6:2005.  When tested:
(a)     any molten particles that drop must not ignite the tissue paper underlay; and
(b)     burning must cease within 5 seconds of the flame being removed; and
(c)     the distance between the top point of the scorched area and the underside of the upper clamp must be at least 250 mm.
 
[31]         Further amendments — Manager, Ship Inspections
Each of the following provisions is amended by omitting ‘Chief Marine Surveyor’ and inserting ‘Manager, Ship Inspections’:
·           Provision 5.1;
·           Provision 5.2;
·           Provision 5.3;
·           Provision 7.3;
·           Appendix 1, clause 1;
·           Appendix 1, clause 2.4;
·           Appendix 2, clause 1.3;
·           Appendix 2, clause 2.2;
·           Appendix 2, clause 4.2 (b);
·           Appendix 3, clause 1.2, table.