M3000-3.5.8

Regulations concerning fire-fighting appliances

M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M3000-3.5 Legislative Requirements

This lesson distinguishes the regulatory instruments governing fire-fighting appliances on large yachts — SOLAS II-2, REG YC, and MSN 1858 — and contrasts fixed systems, portable equipment, and the Master's operational obligations beyond mere carriage.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.