Marine order 15 implements internationally consistent standards for the construction of fire equipment on vessels related to protection, detection and extinction.
International vessels visiting Australian ports may be subject to a port State control inspection to ensure they meet these standards.
Announcement
An updated version of MO15 is in effect from 1 April 2026.
Number and arrangement of portable fire extinguishers on board ships (unified interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II-2), IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1275 (you will need to register with the IMO to access this document)
Improved guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers, IMO resolution A.951(23)
Revised guidelines on maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances, IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1432 (you will need to register with the IMO to access this document)
Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment (borrow or purchase), AS/NZS 1715:2009
Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors – Fire tests – Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable (borrow or purchase), Australian Standard AS/NZS 1660.5.6:2005
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions – Circuit integrity – Part 1: Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least 830°C for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV and with an overall diameter exceeding 20 mm (borrow or purchase), IEC 60331-1 Ed 1.0 2009-5
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions – Circuit integrity – Part 21: Procedures and requirements – Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0,6/1,0 kV. (borrow or purchase), IEC 60331-21 Ed 1.0 1999-04
