Standardisation of jet fire, pool fire and clogging tests for dry chemical powder used in fixed fire-extinguishing systems

may have serious consequences. Moreover, the number of ships using gas as fuel is constantly increasing and specific provisions for fixed dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems for ships using gas as fuel will need to be developed. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has been revie

wing the Guidelines for the approval of fixed dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (see MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1). During the IMO review it became evident that it would be