2.7.24 Engine room and technical room fire-fighting system

In case of fire in the engine room or in the technical room, operate as follows:

• Stop the engines (two) by operating the emergency stop buttons on the upper deck helm station dashboard;
• Turn OFF the battery breakers and all magneto-thermal switches of AC uses;
• Cut-off the engine and generator fuel supply by pulling the tie rods;
• Close the shutters of the engine room;
• Cut off the shutters, air extractors and fuel transfer pump by means;
• Make sure that the engine room is clear of personnel;
• Break the protection on fire-fighting system tie rods;
• Pull the tie rod which controls the discharge of the FM-200 extinguisher;
• If the fire breaks out underway, perform the distress call “Mayday”; if the yacht is in the harbour, advise the Port Authority and nearby boats and evacuate all unnecessary personnel.

WARNING

Before activating the fire-fighting system, make sure nobody is inside the engine room and garage.
Before entering the engine room, make sure that the fire has been extinguished, then ventilate the room for a long time by opening the hatches and carefully remove the residues.

WARNING

Do not open the engine room, the technical room and the garage accesses, until the fire is completely extinguished.

For more information, refer to the technical diagram of the ship’s electrical system.

WARNING

In case of fire close the garage vents present in the cove tops of mooring furniture.
The closure must be carried out by installing the cap.