Maritime Risk International
Learning to deal with fires on board
Crews face a lack of practical experience in dealing with fires onboard and STCW basic training requirements should be more regular, says Martin White, of Stream Marine Group
Safety of crew is a primary focus for the industry and although a fire onboard in uncommon it is essential to look at improving
the framework for quality standardised fire-fighting training to ensure all crews are equally qualified to battle a blaze
and protect themselves.