Part I. Science of combustion.
1. Chemistry of fire.
2. Classifications of fire.
Part II. Fire extinguishing systems and infrastructure.
3. Shipboard fire main systems.
4. Class requirements for fire main systems.
5. Fixed water extinguishing systems.
6. Foam extinguishing systems.
7. Fire extinguishing systems on gas carriers.
8. Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers.
Part III. Additional Requirements.
9. Additional fire protection requirements.
10. Fire control plans.
Biography
Alexander Olsen is a Senior Consultant at RINA Consulting Defence UK. He is STCW II 1995 qualified and has also worked as a marine training designer, marine auditor, and fisheries observer. He is the author of Introduction to Ship Operations and Onboard Safety, Core Concepts of Maritime Navigation, Introduction to Ship Engine Room Systems, Maritime Cargo Operations, and Merchant Ship Types (with Routledge).
