Scavenge fires in marine engines are critical but often overlooked risks. They occur from accumulated unburnt fuel and carbon in the engine’s scavenge space, potentially causing severe damage. Effective monitoring, maintenance, and emergency protocols can prevent such incidents, highlighting the need for crew training and technological advancements in fire detection and suppression.
On one of my previous posts, we have talked about CO2 fire fighting system which is present on all vessel types. As per rules and regulations, machinery spaces containing internal combustion machinery shall be provided with one of the fixed fire-extinguishing, but machinery spaces of above 500 m3 in volume shall, in addition to the…
Quick Closing Valves are, actually, shut off valves that are designed to isolate oil tanks in the event of a fire and also to prevent fuelling of a fire in case of a piping system and its components failure. These valves are designed to be remotely operated from a designated place onboard vessel (Fire Control…
Smoke detection systems are typically installed for cargo holds and work in conjunction with CO2 fire extinguishing systems. Additionally, hold sampling pipes are utilized to deliver CO2 into the cargo holds as needed and they are connected to three-way valves which are used to effectuate the changeover. Smoke detection panels are positioned in the CO2 chamber,…