The Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev4/11, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection system and Appliances". The essential points of the Notice are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0630 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Notice which is available on Marshall Islands Government Internet Homepage (http://www.register-iri.com).

Main points of changes are as follows;

1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
- Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders
[Old] All cylinders at 20 years interval
[New] 10% cylinders at 10 years interval.
- Flexible hoses
To be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer or every 10 years
2. Hydrostatic testing of EEBD

The requirements of Notice are as follows;

PURPOSE:
This Notice addresses areas where the Maritime Administrator ("Administrator") has determined that additional clarification or requirements are necessary for the proper maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment. It is not intended as an exhaustive listing of applicable requirements. It addresses general maintenance and inspection as well as the testing and examination of:
- fixed gas fire extinguishing systems;
- foam concentrates;
- portable fire extinguishers;
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); and
- Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs).

(To be continued)