
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Paris MoU is trialing an alternative approach to the regular Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs) by conducting several short, targeted inspection campaigns called “Focused Inspection Campaigns (FICs)”. After completion of the trials, the results, ease of implementation, and effectiveness will be assessed and, on this basis, further decisions will be made on inspection campaigns and their format. Part of the trial also involves assessing whether or not to pre-announce the inspection campaigns.
FICs are conducted on each inspection during the period of the campaign, and therefore more than one FIC may be carried out over the period.
During July 2024, such an unannounced FIC is being run to check that Fire Doors are being maintained in good working order.
During the period of the campaign Port State Control Officers will be checking items such as:
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Please take note of the Campaign and ensure that Ship’s Crews trading within the Paris MoU area are aware of the FIC, and special attention is paid to ensuring that Fire Doors are properly maintained.
Relevant Preparation Material:
1. Maritime Loss Prevention: Fire in Engine Room
2. Maritime Loss prevention: Engine room Fire Safety
3. Risk Focus: Fuel leaks and unshielded hot spots in Engine Rooms
4. Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU CIC on Fire Safety (Checklist)
Source: Paris MoU