Effectiveness of Fire Detection Equipment at MV. Meratus Waingapu

Abstract

The role of fire detection tools is very helpful in preventing fire hazards at MV. Meratus Waingapu, on this basis the author formulates the problem of the extent of the ship crew's knowledge of fire detection tools and how to maintain fire detection equipment at MV. Meratus Waingapu. In writing this research, the writer describes the theories used in making research reports and as a basis for solving problems that exist in the research process, especially those related to the role of fire detection tools, as well as the theory of fire detection equipment maintenance. Based on the results of research and discussion of problems carried out by the author during the sailing practice at MV. Meratus Waingapu regarding the effectiveness of fire detection tools, it was found that there were problems in the role of fire detection tools which included a lack of knowledge of the ship's crew about fire detection tools due to lack of implementation of new crew familiarization and lack of implementation of safety meetings on board besides that there is also a lack of maintenance of fire detection equipment