Introduction. Familiarization Training Policy. STCW Code History. Objective. Minimum Requirements Vessel Familiarization Training

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1 Introduction Familiarization Training Policy The Company ensures that no personnel will be assigned to perform any duties on a seagoing vessel unless they have received sufficient information and instruction in a number of subjects affecting personal safety, in accordance with A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. STCW Code History The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) was adopted by many nations during an International Conference in These standards went into effect on July 7, Since then, three amendments were adopted in 1991, 1994 and The 1995 amendment required Vessel Familiarization Training be conducted on board all ships. The 1995 amendment, with respect to Vessel Familiarization Training, went into effect on February 1, Objective The objective of Vessel Familiarization Training is to ensure all seafarers, including those who are working on a ship for the first time, know basic personal safety information that may save their lives and the lives of others in the event of an emergency. Minimum Requirements Vessel Familiarization Training The mandatory minimum requirements for familiarization training and instruction for all seafarers are defined in Section A-VI/I of STCW Code 95 and are as follows: Before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing ship other than passengers, shall receive approved familiarization training in personal survival techniques or receive sufficient information and instruction to be able to: List of Competencies 1. Communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals; 2. Know what to do if: a person falls overboard, fire or smoke is detected, or the general alarm is sounded; 3. Identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes; 4. Locate and don life jackets; 5. Raise the alarm and have basic knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers; 6. Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board; and 7. Close and open the watertight, fire and weathertight doors fitted in the particular ship other than those for hull openings. Familiarization Training Program CCL's Vessel Familiarization Training Program takes place on board. 1. A safety meeting is held where each crewmember is given his or her specific safety duties to perform in the event of an emergency.these duties are listed on the crewmember's emergency card. 2. Each crew cabin will have a copy of the Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook. 3. A video is shown with all of the information that applies no matter what ship the crewmember sails on. Revised 12/

2 4. Each crewmember is given specific shipboard information including ship layout, location of crew and passenger muster stations, bridge telephone number, and location of crew and passenger life raft and lifeboat embarkation stations. 5. Each crewmember will be required to don a life jacket. 6. Each crewmember will be required to simulate fighting a fire with a portable fire extinguisher. 7 Each crewmember is shown how to open and close watertight, fire screen and weathertight doors. 8. Each crewmember is shown to her/his emergency station and life raft and/or life boat embarkation station. 9. A test will be given to assess the crewmember's knowledge of the basic information. 10. The crewmember must get all of the blocks listed on the Personal Competency Standard checklist signed by a Qualified Assessor/Person within the first seven days on board. A copy of the list is then routed to the Safety Officer. Personal Competency Standards The Personal Competency Standard (PCS) check-off list is a separate handout for the crewmember. It is a personal training record that documents an individual's training. The list of items (competency standards) required by STCW Code 95 are in the PCS. An approved Qualified Assessor/Person must sign off all of the PCS items when the individual successfully demonstrates the ability or knowledge required on the PCS. After the PCS form is completed, the Safety Officer gives the PCS form directly to the crewmember. The crewmember is responsible for bringing the PCS form to his/her next ship and should give it to the Safety Officer when attending the safety meeting on that vessel. Approved Qualified Assessor An approved Qualified Assessor is an individual designated by the Company who will assess the level of knowledge or ability to successfully perform a task required by STCW Code 95. Some examples of an approved Qualified Assessor are: 1. Staff Captain 2. Safety Officer 3. Any other Deck Officer Approved Qualified Person An approved Qualified Person is an individual who is designated by the company to assess the level of knowledge or ability to successfully perform a task required by STCW Code 95. An approved Qualified Person is: A ship Department Head or Subhead who has completed the "Vessel Familiarization Train the Trainer" program. Certification Requirements A crewmember must attend the familiarization meeting on board the ship before starting to perform any work duties. The PCS form must be completed prior to the end of the first week on board. Failure to complete the Personal Competency Standard will result in dismissal. 1-2

3 Carnival Cruise Lines Safety Management System (SMS) Carnival Cruise Line s Safety Management System is developed in accordance with the International Safety Management Code (ISM). This Code was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and becomes a new chapter IX in the SOLAS Regulations. For passenger vessels, this law became effective on July 1, This regulation has been adopted by the IMO in order to provide an international standard for the safety management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. Safety management uses many of the proven concepts of quality to provide a system for the prevention of accidents, casualties and damage to the environment. Under these concepts, it is possible to develop a management system which "assures" that the following statements can be achieved: Confidence that the safety and pollution prevention requirements have been met. Service activities and operations will be systematically planned and executed. Evidence that relevant control techniques for safety and pollution prevention have been applied. Effective corrective action has been taken to prevent recurrence of any problems. The Safety Management System is available on the company intranet site 1-3

4 Introduction Safety, Communication, Symbols, Signs and Alarms Signs are divided by color code: - A sign that has a green background is related to lifesaving. - A sign with a red background is related to fire equipment and fire fighting. - A sign with a blue background indicates caution. - A sign with a yellow background indicates warning. Lifesaving Equipment Signs and Symbols: Life Raft Rescue Boat Lifeboat Life Raft Crane Other Lifesaving Equipment Signs and Symbols: Life Ring Ladder Immersion Suit Adult Life Jacket Children s Life Jacket 1-4

5 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Emergency Escape Routes and Directions to Muster and Embarkation Stations An emergency escape route is a path that leads from a cabin or a work place to the muster stations or the open decks. Emergency escape routes are marked with symbols and arrows showing in which direction to go. Below are some examples of signs and arrows you will find onboard. This sign shows an escape to a primary route or main exit. This sign shows an escape to a secondary route or emergency exit. This sign with, a letter, indicates the way to a guest muster station. International Maritime Organization (IMO) symbol to define a muster station This sign shows the way to a crew muster station. Emergency Low Level Lighting Emergency lighting escape route indicators are installed on board the ship. In the event of an emergency, a low level guidance system will be operated automatically. This consists of a lighted strip and it will lead to an exit. If there is smoke in the corridor keep close to the floor and crawl if necessary to avoid breathing the smoke and be able to see more clearly. The following are some photos of the low level lighting guidance system. Low Level Lighting in Corridors Low Level Lighting in Corridors 1-5 Low Level Lighting by Door

6 Fire Equipment Signs and Symbols Manual Call Point Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher CO 2 Fire Extinguisher Sprinkler System Fire Hose Fire Equipment WC 6 WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHES FIRE IN DEEP FAT FRYER Other Common Signs Found On Board Emergency Equipment Equipment to be used only by medical personnel Wheelchair Oxygen Tank Photo Showing Emergency Equipment 1-6

7 Alarm Signals and Codes Alarm signals and codes are given on board a ship to indicate emergencies. These signals are sounded on the ship's whistle and Public Address (PA) system. Alarm signals are given as a combination of short and long "blasts" and/or bells. Codes Coded announcements on the PA system. Blast A blast is a signal given on the ship's whistle. Bell A bell is a signal given on the ship s internal alarm system. Long Blast The duration of sound of a long blast is greater than six seconds. It is usually indicated in instructions as a "dash" which looks like: Short Blast The duration of sound of a short blast is less than two seconds. It is usually indicated in instructions as a "dot" which looks like:. General Emergency Alarm Signal Seven or more short blasts and one long blast on the ship's whistle (... signal over the loudspeakers. (... ). ) supplemented by the same Abandon Ship Call The order of abandon ship will only be given by the Master over the PA system. Man Overboard Signal and Call One long blast on the ship's whistle ( ) and code Bravo Bravo given over the ship s PA system. Fire Onboard Call Code Alpha Team to... given over the ship s PA system. Damage/Pollution Call Code DACO team to... given over the ship s PA system. Bright Star Call (Medical Emergency) Code Bright Star Operation to... given over the ship s PA system. 1-7

8 What to do if: a person falls overboard General If you see someone fall overboard you should immediately do the following. (Remember, acting quickly increases the ability to save a life.) Actions 1.Throw a life ring (or other floatable object) over the side as close to the person as you can. If the person in the water can reach the life ring or another floating object, they won't tire out by swimming and will be less likely to drown. A life ring with a strobe light is better at night, because the strobe light is more easily seen. Throw a life ring or other object that will float over the side as close to the person as you can. 2.Notify the Bridge - dial the emergency phone number for the bridge. The emergency number of the bridge is marked on your emergency card and on the telephone directory placards posted throughout the ship. Report, "Man Overboard Port (or Starboard) Side" It is important for the Bridge to know which side the person went over so they can swing the stern of the ship away from the person in the water. 3.Alert other people in the area to point at the person if possible.they can keep an eye on the person while you report the person that went overboard. 4.Point at the person in the water until you are relieved or told to do something else. Hearing The Man Overboard Signal When you hear the signal for Man Overboard (one long blast on the ship's whistle) you should act according to your assignment (if any) as per your emergency card. 1-8

9 General What To Do If: Fire or Smoke is Detected Fire is the most serious emergency on board. For this reason you must know how to prevent and what action to take in case of fire. You must also know what types of portable fire extinguishers are on board and how to use them. Initial Action Initial actions upon encountering smoke or fire are: 1.Alarm - Immediately give the alarm by calling the bridge or breaking the glass of a manual call point. 2.Bring fire extinguisher - Attempt to fight the fire with a portable fire extinguisher if the fire is small enough. 3.Contain - Close doors to the room and Fire Screen Doors if the fire is too large to fight with a portable fire extinguisher. 4.Describe - Wait for the Response Team or Safety Officer immediately outside the area involved in the fire to describe to them what you saw. NOTE: Never use water to try to put out a fire by yourself. Activating the Alarm When smoke or fire is encountered, call the bridge and activate one of the manual call points. The emergency number for the bridge is marked on your Emergency Card and on the telephone placards posted throughout the ship. It is very important that each crewmember knows the emergency phone numbers for the bridge by memory. The crewmember sounding the alarm must be sure to give the exact location of the fire, including compartment and deck level. This is important for several reasons: It confirms the location for the ship's fire party. It gives information regarding the type of fire to expect. The exact location may indicate the need to shut down certain ventilation systems. It indicates what fire doors must be closed to isolate the fire. Types of Fires The following are the most common classes of fires you may encounter on board. It is important to recognize what type of fire it is, so you can choose the proper type of fire extinguisher. Class A Fire This type of fire involves solid combustible material such as wood, paper, carpet, cloth, etc. This type of fire generally has lighter colored smoke and will leave a white ash. Class B Fire This type of fire involves liquid combustible material such as fuel oil (diesel), grease, gasoline, alcohol, etc. This type of fire generally has darker colored smoke (almost black). Class C Fire This type of fire involves energized electrical equipment and is very dangerous because of potential shock. You will usually smell ozone and see sparks when there is an electrical fire. Class D Fire This type of fire involves combustible metals such as aluminum, sodium, potassium, magnesium and titanium.this type of fire is very rare and unlikely to be encountered on board the ship. Class F Fire Class F fires are fires involving cooking oils or fats. Class F fires differ from conventional liquid fires due the high temperatures involved. 1-9

10 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers You will find primarily three types of portable fire extinguishers on board: - Dry Chemical portable fire extinguisher. - CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) portable fire extinguisher. - Wet Chemical ( Potassium Acetate ) portable fire extinguisher. Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Used on class A, class B & class C fires. Usually smaller than CO2 portable fire extinguishers. The extinguisher has a smaller horn than the CO2. Leaves a residue when used. CO2 Fire Extinguisher Used on class B & class C fires. Usually bigger than dry chemical fire extinguishers. The horn is larger also. Ensure you hold the horn by the handle or you will "freeze your hand" when using. Leaves no residue when used. 1-10

11 Wet Chemical Extinguisher Used on class F fires. Usually bigger than dry chemical fire extinguishers. Hose and wand allows for an "overhead" application. Leaves no residue when used. 1-11

12 Portable Fire Extinguisher Procedure You must know the proper procedure for using a portable fire extinguisher. The acronym P.A.S.S. is useful as a memory aid. The acronym stands for: Pull the pin - Remove the safety pin from the trigger mechanism on the extinguisher. Aim - Point the horn at the base of the fire with your arm extended out. Squeeze the trigger - pull up on the trigger against the handle. Sweep - Move the horn back and forth parallel to the floor. Prevention You must know how to prevent a fire. Prevention is the best way to avoid and fight the fire. It is far easier to fight a fire that doesn't exist than it is to fight an actual fire. The following are proven fire prevention methods: Extinguish cigarettes and their butts in the ashtrays provided. Do not throw paper in ashtrays. Take extreme caution when handling flammable liquids or chemicals. Store all flammable liquids in the appropriate locker and not anywhere else. Keep flammable liquids away from heat sources. Do not use "flying" electrical extension leads or cords. Do not use multiple extension cords (do not overload electrical sockets). Do not smoke in bed. Only use issued bedding as it is fire retardant. Do not use candles or other open flames. Do not use hot plates in your cabin. 1-12

13 What To Do If: General Emergency Alarm is Sounded Emergency Card Below is an example of an EMERGENCY CARD. Front Side Back Side General All of the instructions on what you have to do and where you must go in case of an emergency are listed on your EMERGENCY CARD. This card will be given to you during the VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION training. It gives instructions as to your responsibilities in cases of emergency and during drills on board.you must be able to proceed from your assigned cabin OR work area to your Emergency Station/Muster Station without assistance from any other person. You must be able to proceed from your assigned Emergency Station/Muster Station to your lifeboat/life raft embarkation station without assistance from any other person. 1-13

14 Emergency Card Duties 1.It is the duty of each team member to immediately report the existence of any emergencies on board. 2.Understand and be familiar with the instructions on the card for: (a) General Emergency Duty. (b) Abandon Announcements. (c) Your Final Destination. 3.As a crewmember, your participation in the Boat and Fire Drills is extremely important. 4.It is the duty of each crewmember to ensure that she/he is in possession of her/his own emergency card at all times. Each card shows the date of issuance. Whenever new cards are issued, previous cards, showing older dates, are to be thrown away. 5.Should your emergency card be lost, report it immediately to the Safety Officer. 6.Upon sign-off, the emergency card must be turned in to your Department Head. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. General Emergency Alarm In the event of a General Emergency Alarm, follow the instructions on your emergency card. Immediately proceed to your cabin. Dress warmly, and don your life jacket. Attend to your duties as stated on your emergency card. Emergencies During your career in the maritime industry you may eventually be involved in some type of emergency situation. Emergencies at sea pose complications not found with land-based careers. Most apparent is the lack of outside support. At sea, the crew is the only resource available to rectify an emergency. That is why knowing your emergency equipment and duties are so important. Keep all emergency gear and equipment clean and readily accessible. Do not paint over nameplates, threads, threaded parts, knife-edges, or rubber gaskets on watertight fittings or doors. Never store anything in front of exits or emergency gear. Emergencies cannot be predicted. They usually occur in difficult situations such as heavy weather. The only way to handle an emergency - such as saving your shipmates life- is to know where to go and what to do when the emergency strikes. This state of preparedness comes with repeated drills. Always know the position you are assigned and what your duties are. Don't treat drills as an inconvenience. Participating in the drills can make for a learning experience that will help you prepare for any emergency you encounter. During the drills, the ship s officers will provide instruction. Use this time to ask any questions you may have. Know the location of the emergency gear in your area accommodation and assigned working area, such as fire hoses, extinguishers, axes, life jackets, life rings and rafts, flashlights and first aid kits. Make sure you know how to use them. Make sure you know where your muster station is, where your life jacket is stowed and how to put it on correctly, especially in darkness. All life jackets and life rings will be fitted with emergency light, whistle, and reflective tape. This equipment should be checked periodically to ensure proper operation. 1-14

15 Muster and Embarkation Stations and Emergency Escape Routes Ship s Layout It is very important for you to know your way around the ship.you must learn to find your way to your muster station and/or your emergency assignment. You must learn how the ship is organized (the layout) as soon as possible.a good way of doing this is to study the deck plans color brochure and the "GUEST AND CREW STAIRS PLAN." Knowledge of common ship terms for numbering systems, direction and levels will be essential for you to know where you are on the ship. Escape Routes An escape route is the way to follow to reach your station as stated on your emergency card. If for any reason an escape route is blocked there is always an alternative emergency exit to reach your station. It is the responsibility of each crewmember to make sure that the emergency escapes and stairwells are kept clear and accessible at all times. Numbering System The ship's numbering system is based on the deck the cabin or equipment is on as well as the side of the ship the item is located. The general numbering system is that smaller numbers are towards the bow and the numbers will get larger as you go towards the stern. Odd numbers will be on the starboard side. Even numbers will be on the port side. Cabin Numbers Destiny, Spirit and Conquest Class Vessels The first number of the cabin will indicate which deck of the ship the cabin is on, the second number will indicate the position of the cabin. For example, cabin means that the cabin is on Deck 9 (Lido Deck), forward and starboard side (odd numbers starboard side, even numbers port side). Holiday and Fantasy Class Vessels The cabin number will indicate which deck and which side of the ship the cabin is on. For example, E172 is on Empress deck, port side. It is further aft than E170 and farther forward than E174. Cabin E173 is on the Empress deck and about the same position as far as the length of the ship, but it is on the opposite side (starboard side) of the ship. Definitions Port - The "left hand side" of the ship as you face the bow (front). Starboard - The "right hand side" of the ship as you face the bow. Forward - Going towards the bow (front) of the ship. Numbers on cabins and equipment will get smaller as you go forward. Aft - Going towards the stern (back end) of the ship. Numbers on cabins and equipment will get larger as you go aft. Deck - Similar to a "floor" in a building on shore. Decks are numbered from 0 (zero) and increasing to usually a number less than 20 (twenty). Decks can also have names and be identified with letters or numbers. 1-15

16 Conquest Class Ship s Layout Layout of the Conquest Class vessel with deck names. DECK NUMBER 14 SKY 12 SUN 11 SPA DECK NAME 10 PANORAMA 9 LIDO 8 VERANDAH 7 EMPRESS 6 UPPER 5 PROMENADE 4 ATLANTIC 3 LOBBY 2 MAIN 1 RIVIERA 0 DECK 0 A DECK A B DECK B C DECK C DB DOUBLE BOTTOM Muster Stations A muster station is a specific area where guests and crew assemble in an emergency. There are eight guest muster stations (indicated by signs with letters) and four crew muster stations (indicated by signs with numbers) on board the ship which are identified and located as shown on the following illustrations. Guest Muster Stations 1-24

17 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Conquest Class Muster Stations continued Crew Muster Stations Embarkation Stations An embarkation station is a place on deck from where survival crafts (lifeboats and life rafts) are boarded as shown below. 1-25

18 Locate and Don a Life Jacket General It is very important to know the exact location of the life jacket in your cabin and how to don it. You must be familiar with the life jacket safety equipment, their purpose, and how to use them. You should also know the location of the spare life jackets in the event you cannot return to your cabin. Life Jacket Locations Each crew and guest cabin is provided with a life jacket for each person. If a life jacket is not in your cabin you should report this to the Safety Officer immediately. How To Don Your Life Jacket 1. Place life jacket over your head with the reflection stripes facing outward. 2. Pass the strap around your back and engage buckle. 3. Pull strap tight. Life Jacket Equipment It is important to know what equipment is attached to the life jacket and what it is used for. The life jacket has three major pieces of equipment attached. All of this equipment is designed to help you attract the attention of rescuers. The color of the life jacket itself (international orange) is designed to attract attention. Light - The light will automatically activate when it is immersed in water.the light is designed to attract attention at night. 1-26

19 Whistle - The whistle draws attention by sound. It takes less energy to attract attention by blowing the whistle than yelling. It can also generally be heard at a greater distance. Retro Reflective Patches - These patches will catch the light shone toward you from almost any angle and reflect it directly back to the source. The patches are designed to attract the attention of searchers using spotlights. Spare Life Jackets Spare life jackets are located in storage benches and storage lockers onboard the ship. The Safety Officer, during the initial Familiarization Safety Meeting, will give you a flyer with the exact location of the spare life jackets on your ship. Life Jacket Condition If during your time on board, your life jacket becomes torn or unusable, or the light or whistle require replacement, you must immediately notify the Safety Officer. 1-27

20 Medical Emergency Initial Action General You must know what to do in the case of your finding an accident victim. First you must evaluate the situation to determine whether or not the area is safe and what type of medical emergency there is.then you must notify someone of the situation. Specific actions for the most common types of medical emergencies are described below. Bleeding Victim When you encounter an accident with a bleeding victim call the emergency number or call the Purser's Office immediately. Use Universal Precautions when caring for the victim. Stay with the victim until help arrives. Unconscious Victim / Electrical Accident When you encounter an unconscious victim or the victim of an electrical accident, check to see if the victim is breathing (do not touch the victim if they are still in contact with an energized piece of electrical equipment). Call the emergency number listed on the telephone and tell the person answering: 1.) exactly where the victim is located, 2.) if the victim is breathing, and 3.) if the victim is conscious. If trained in CPR, check the victim's airway, breathing and circulation and begin the appropriate CPR efforts. Stay with the victim until help arrives. Universal Precautions Universal Precautions are used to prevent the spread of infections that are transmitted by direct or indirect contact with blood or body fluids. Since it is impossible to readily identify persons infected with HIV, Hepatitis or other blood born pathogens, Universal Precautions must be consistently used for everyone! The principles of Universal Precautions require the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and resuscitation masks. Emergency Telephone Number The emergency telephone number of the bridge is marked on your emergency card and on the telephone directory placards posted throughout the ship. 1-28

21 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Close and Open Watertight, Fire Screen and Weathertight Doors General You must know how to close and open the various types of doors on the ship. The types of doors include watertight, weathertight and fire screen doors. All of these doors must be kept clear of obstructions at all times. Watertight Doors Watertight doors are usually found below the bulkhead deck.these doors are designed to keep water from going from one area of the ship to another. In cases of emergency, where there is flooding of the ship, these doors are usually closed automatically from the Bridge. However, sometimes when the ship is damaged, the doors cannot be closed from the Bridge. In that case, you must know how to close the watertight door using the local switch, or the hand lever (if the local switch is broken). Watertight Door Alarm Watertight Door Local Switch For Watertight Doors The local switch for a watertight door is pictured below. These can be found on either side of the door. Arrow indicates the direction to open or close the watertight door. REMEMBER: NEVER OPEN WATERTIGHT DOORS WHEN THEY ARE CLOSED. PLEASE USE THE DESIGNATED ESCAPE ROUTES IN THAT PARTICULAR AREA. 1-29

22 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Watertight Door Hand Pump Lever If the local lever does not work, the door will have to be closed with the local hand pump lever. This lever is usually located near the door. Simply pump the lever (1) as indicated by the arrow and keep the switch (2) turned in the direction to close the door. Hand Pump Lever Instructions Typical Hand Pump Lever CAUTION NEVER TRY TO PASS THROUGH A WATERTIGHT DOOR WHEN IT IS CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY. YOU CAN BE CRUSHED TO DEATH! 1-30

23 Water tight door management policy CCL has established a watertight door policy as follows: Watertight doors are to be categorized as Green type doors Yellow type doors Red type doors Color code definitions: Green Type Doors: are WTD that may be kept open (Example of green type doors could be those few doors in the Engine room that are strictly necessary to be kept open for the safe and effective operation of the Engine). These doors are to be listed in the stability book. Yellow Type Doors: WTD that must be kept closed.they may be open only when someone is working on the compartment adjacent to it and closed all other times.(example of yellow type doors could be those doors located on Fantasy class vessels by the entrance to the Laundry and by the Store Room area) Red Type Doors: WTD that must be kept closed. (Example of red type doors could be all doors in crew accommodation areas and all other doors that do not apply to the green and yellow type door description). Yellow and red Type doors shall be closed, in normal conditions, locally During potentially hazardous situation as herewith defined and whenever ordered by the Master all WTD doors must be kept closed (locally). Potentially hazardous situation are intended as follows: High-density traffic conditions During conditions of restricted visibility At every arrival and departure within port limits 1-31

24 Team Carnival Shipboard Handbook Fire Screen Doors Fire Screen Doors are designed to slow the spreading of smoke and fire from one area of the ship to another. These doors are very heavy and can close very quickly.they can be closed automatically from the bridge or locally. CAUTION FIRE SCREEN DOORS ARE HEAVY AND SPRING LOADED. THEY CLOSE VERY QUICKLY. KEEP CLEAR FROM THESE DOORS AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT RESULT IN INJURIES TO YOUR HANDS, ARMS AND LEGS. Local Releases for Fire Screen Doors A square button or switch will be located near the Fire Screen Door. Pressing this button/switch will release the magnetic lock and a powerful spring will close the door. Fire Screen Door Release Push the button 1-32

25 Weathertight Doors Weathertight doors are designed to keep wind, rain and sea spray from the inside of the ship. They are usually found on exterior decks where people can go. These doors open and close with a latch and a handle. There is usually a slightly raised combing (doorsill) that you have to step over when going through the door. 1-33

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