Professional Diploma in Marine Fire Prevention

This professional diploma prepares you to keep fire off the ship and to control it quickly when it appears. You will learn the chemistry of combustion, the fire triangle and tetrahedron, fire classes, smoke and toxicity, the fire risks of engine rooms, galleys, electrical installations, cargo, hot work, paint stores and lithium batteries, how SOLAS II-2 structural protection, work permits and inspections prevent fires, how smoke, heat and flame detectors and alarm panels work, how portable extinguishers, fire mains, fixed CO2, water mist and foam systems and breathing apparatus are used and maintained, and how firefighting teams attack fires in enclosed spaces.

What sets this professional diploma apart: a prevention-first approach that starts with fire science and the specific risks of each space on board; up-to-date coverage of emerging risks such as lithium batteries; in-depth knowledge of detection, alarm and extinguishing systems and their inspection; a dedicated module on fires on yachts, sailing boats and in marinas; the organization of firefighting, smoke control and coordination with shore fire services; and a final project in which you draw up a ship's fire prevention plan.