--- title: LNG Fire Safety description: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets the requirements for firefighting equipment aboard LNG ships. image: https://www.burnerfire.com/hubfs/BFC-LNG-SHIP.jpg --- ###### 4 min read # LNG Fire Safety By: [ admin ](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/author/admin) Sep 9, 2019 12:18:48 PM [fire protection](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/tag/fire-protection) [dry chemical skid](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/tag/dry-chemical-skid) [dry chemical](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/tag/dry-chemical) [offshore fire protection](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/tag/offshore-fire-protection) [LNG](https://www.burnerfire.com/projects-and-media/tag/lng) ![Featured Image](https://www.burnerfire.com/hubfs/BFC-LNG-SHIP.jpg) ### Fire Safety aboard LNG ships is a critical element to the successful transportation and safe work environment, so it must be regulated and monitored properly. ## LNG SHIP REquirements The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets the requirements for firefighting equipment aboard [Liquefied Natural Gas](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/louisiana-lng-facility-pioneers-natural-gas-exports/), or LNG, ships.  The IMO requires: - ![Burner Fire Control | Dry Chemical](https://www.burnerfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2877.jpg?width=176&name=IMG_2877.jpg) Fixed [dry chemical powder](https://www.burnerfire.com/equipment/dry-chemical-systems/) is fitted for firefighting in the exposed cargo area with at least two hoses or monitors capable of reaching the manifold area. - Monitors have a discharge rate of not less than 10 Kg/sec and a range of 10 to 40 meters depending on capacity - Hoses have a discharge rate of at least 3Kg/sec with the rate designed so one man can operate - Consists of two independent systems with remote control monitor to cover manifold area and sufficient powder storage for a minimum discharge time of 45 sec. 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