SOLAS vs USCG for spare fire extinguishers

**uberTurtle** · April 29th, 2010, 08:32 PM

OK - US flag, but sailing international. I take it we need to follow the higher standard - in this case SOLAS. Any thoughts?

**seadawg** · April 29th, 2010, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by uber Turtle

OK - US flag, but sailing international. I take it we need to follow the higher standard - in this case SOLAS. Any thoughts?

don't really understand what you mean by "higher standard"..most if not all the tugs and OSVs that I sailed on "internationally" had FF equipment in excess of what was dictated by the vessel's F&S plan..which often included additional FEs, foam, SCBA/bottles and even bunker gear..never had a problem w/ management when requesting additional FF, life saving, or first aid..a few years back for a 4 month trip to Africa and back I requested and got a complete "med-kit" to include trauma kit, narcotic drugs and DEFIB!!

**Azimuth** · April 29th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by uberTurtle

OK - US flag, but sailing international. I take it we need to follow the higher standard - in this case SOLAS. Any thoughts?

If you are SOLAS classed, then you should adhere to SOLAS standards no matter where you are sailing.

**uberTurtle** · April 30th, 2010, 09:48 PM

SOLAS requires more spare fire extinguishers (or ability to recharge) than USCG / CFRs. Unfortunately, our management isn't as free with the bucks as yours.....thanks for the info.