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- 01 Fixed fire systems on board: what is required where A map of which fixed fire system each space on a ship needs, how much extinguishing medium is enough, and where to find the rule. Free · 15 min
- 02 CO2 systems: how they work, weighing and the 10-year tests You will know every part of a high-pressure CO2 system, what each check involves, who may do it, and how to work on the system without killing anyone. Free · 18 min
- 03 Foam systems and foam concentrate analysis You will know the foam systems on tankers, engine rooms and ro-ro decks, how foam concentrate ages, and how to sample, test and record it so it still works when needed. Sign up free · 16 min
- 04 Water mist, sprinklers and water spray systems You will know how water-based fire systems on ships are built and approved, and how to run the weekly to ten-yearly tests, including when failed sprinkler heads mean replacing a whole batch. Sign up free · 17 min
- 05 Galley exhaust ducts and deep-fat fryer fire systems You will know what protects a ship's galley range hood, exhaust duct and deep-fat fryers, how each part is tested, and the faults that start galley fires. Sign up free · 14 min
- 06 Fire detection and alarm systems You will know which spaces need which detectors, how the panel, loops and power supplies must work, and how to test every detector and call point within the IMO intervals. Sign up free · 16 min
- 07 Fire doors, fire dampers and structural fire protection You will understand the passive fire protection that holds a fire inside its space, and know how to test fire doors and dampers and spot the damage that refits and repairs leave behind. Sign up free · 15 min
- 08 The fire safety maintenance plan: weekly to ten-yearly You will be able to build or audit a fire safety maintenance plan that covers every fixed system, splits crew work from specialist work, and stands up to a survey or PSC inspection. Sign up free · 15 min
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Twenty interactive lessons on how ship and offshore hydraulics work, from the first push of a jack to load-sensing pumps, crane circuits and steering gear.
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Free awareness training. Al Safwan Marine is not an approved training provider, so no certificate is given, and these courses are not a qualification. They don't replace STCW training, manufacturer training or the certification technicians need for this work. The manufacturer's manual and your flag's rules always come first.
