ABS Issues Industry-Leading Guide for Firefighting for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers

The ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers has just been published. The guide is the first of its kind to address firefighting and safety systems of cargo holds of container vessels, the location of a series of high-profile fires onboard. The Guide is for the use of designers, builders, owners and operators in the marine industry and specifies the ABS requirements for addressing fire safety in four key areas. More information