The manual is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 15. 

The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information for general FIRE SAFETY ON BOARD and to mitigate the consequences of fire on-board. 

The manual provides information on the theory of fire initiation, development & attacking and the fire fighting systems available on-board. 

This manual should be an integral part of the seafarers on-board fire related training program.