Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC)

 

Fire Safety

Number Description
2010s
09-14 (CH-1) Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Advanced Firefighting
2-10 Guidance for the Implementation and Enforcement of the Salvage and Marine Firefighting Regulations for Vessel Response Plans
2000s
02-06 Follow-Up Programs for Fire-Safety Type Approved Products
07-02 Marine Safety at Firework Displays
01-02 Cancelled/Superseded by NVIC 09-14 Guidelines for Seafarer's Proficiency in Fire Fighting
06-01 Protective Equipment Required for Firefighter's Outfit
03-01 Guide to Establish Equivalency to Fire Safety Regulations for Smaller Passenger Vessels (46 CFR Subchapter K)
09-00 (CH-1) Change 1: Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System Safety
09-00 Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System Safety
1990s
09-97 (CH-1) Guide to Structural Fire Protection
04-95 Fire Safety Standards for Foreign Passenger Vessels Constructed Before 1 October 1994
03-95 Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fixed Halon Fire Fighting Equipment Aboard Merchant Vessels
06-93 Termination of Coast Guard Type Approval for Gas Mask/ Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
16-91 Special Fire Protection Systems for Atriums
06-91 Fire Drills and On-Board Training
1980s
13-86 Use of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed Fire
12-86 Replacement of Flame Safety Lamps with Combination Oxygen/Combustible  Gas Indicators
11-82 Deck Foam Systems for Polar Solvents
07-80 Use of Fire Detection Systems, Which Are Not Approved Under 46 CFR 161.002
1970s
06-72 Guide to Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment Aboard Merchant Vessels
07-70 Marine Type Portable Fire Extinguishers
06-70 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems for Use In Galley Ventilating Equipment

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