Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships - Technical Information - No. TEC-1176 - Date 22 February 2019

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Technical Information No. TEC-1176 dated 22 February 2019 communicates that the Maltese Government issued Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1, updating the required graphical symbols used on Fire Control Plans aboard Maltese-registered ships. It sets symbol shape and color requirements based on construction date: before 1 January 2004, aligned with IMO Resolution A.654(16); between 1 January 2004 and 2019 with IMO A.952(23); and from 1 January 2019 (and for revised plans) combining A.1116(30) with A.952(23). It also references SOLAS provisions and supersession of prior ClassNK technical information.

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Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan

Construction-date based symbol requirements

Regulatory basis and applicable IMO resolutions

ISO 7010 and ISO 24409-1 adoption

Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 and supersession

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Subject Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships Technical Information No. TEC-1176 Date 22 February 2019 To whom it may concern This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Maltese Government has issued Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 as per the attached. Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan 1. For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard can continue to apply with IMO Resolution A.654(16) . 2. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004 but before 1 January 2019, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in IMO Resolution A.952(23) . 3. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 or existing ships of which fire control plans are revised or updated, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in IMO Resolution A.1116(30) in combination with IMO Resolution A.952(23) . This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1144 dated 27 December 2017. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: [eqd@classnk.or.jp](eqd@classnk.or.jp) Attachment: 1. Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 2. IMO Resolution A.1116(30) NOTES: 􀁺 ClassNK Technical Information is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to its readers. 􀁺 ClassNK, its officers, employees and agents or sub-contractors do not warrant the accuracy of the information contained herein and are not liable for any loss, damage or expense sustained whatsoever by any person caused by use of or reliance on this information. 􀁺 Back numbers are available on ClassNK Internet Homepage ([URL: www.classnk.or.jp](URL: www.classnk.or.jp)) . Merchant Shipping Directorate FIRE CONTROL PLAN GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 Notice to Ship-owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners’ Representatives and Recognized Organizations The purpose of this Notice is to update our previous Technical Notice SLS.30 regarding the use onboard of graphical symbols on Fire Control Plans. SOLAS consolidated edition 2001 Chapter II-2 Regulation 20 and SOLAS amendments 2000 Chapter II-2 Regulation 24 require the use of Fire Control symbols on Fire Plans in accordance with IMO Resolution A.654 (16) . SOLAS 74, consolidated edition 2004 & 2009, Chapter II-2 Regulation 15.2.4 requires that the graphical symbols used in Fire Control Plans onboard all Maltese registered ships shall be in accordance with the symbols set out in the IMO Resolution A.952 (23) . IMO Resolution A.654 (16) Graphical Symbols for Fire Control Plans, adopted on 19 October 1989, is applicable for ships constructed before 1 January 2004. Graphical symbols shall be in colour. Whilst as from 1 January 2004, any Fire Control Plans shall be prepared and show graphic symbols in accordance with the provisions of the updated resolution IMO A.952 (23) . The Fire Control Plans of vessels being keel laid before 1 January 2004 can continue to apply the previous IMO Res. A.654, however should for any reason such plans would have to be reissued or updated, the graphical symbols set out in the latest resolution A.952 (23) would need to be incorporated. In addition to the above, the Directorate wishes to draw the attention of all concerned to IMO resolution A.1116 (30) Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings. Recognizing the advantages of using the globally recognized safety symbols, it has been agreed to adopt the safety symbols of ISO 7010 (registered symbols for onshore applications) and ISO 24409-1 (registered symbols for marine applications) a

FAQs

What does Technical Information No. TEC-1176 communicate to stakeholders?

It informs readers that Malta issued Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1, updating the graphical symbols to be used on onboard Fire Control Plans for Maltese-registered ships.

Which IMO resolutions govern Fire Control Plan symbols for ships built before 1 January 2004?

For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols may continue to apply under IMO Resolution A.654(16), consistent with the referenced SOLAS requirements.

What changes apply to graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans from 1 January 2019 and for revised plans?

For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019, and for existing ships whose Fire Control Plans are revised or updated, symbols must use the shapes and colors in IMO Resolution A.1116(30) combined with IMO Resolution A.952(23).

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