Out of all the causes for accidents and casualties onboard a ship, fire remains at the top of the lists. In the past, even a simple accident of fire has resulted into sinking or grounding of the ship. In this article we bring you the dos and don’ts to avoid fire in the ship’s accommodation area.
It is noted that the maximum number fires on ships initiates in the ship’s accommodation area due to negligence of the ship’s staff. The accommodation area of the ship is vulnerable to fire as it comprises substance such as wood, cardboard, and other personal fire-sensitive things used by the ship’s crew onboard.
A ship accommodation is an area where the crew member’s cabin is located along with galley, recreational room, meeting room etc. The best way to avoid incidents of fire on ship is to take preventive measures than to suffer later.
