55Duties of master in relation to fire hoses etc

55 Duties of master in relation to fire hoses etc

(1) The master of a ship shall cause each fire hose furnished in the ship in accordance with these Regulations, together with the tools and fittings necessary for its use, to be kept in a conspicuous position near the water hydrant or connexion with which it is intended to be used.

(2) The master of a ship must not use, or permit the use of, any hose that is required by these Regulations to be furnished in the ship, for any purpose other than extinguishing fire, testing fire appliances or fire drill.

(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.