ANALYSIS OF STATISTICAL DATA ABOUT FIRES ON SEA AND RIVER CONTAINER SHIPS

The article analyzes the world statistical data on container ship fires. The authors pay special attention to the problems of the occurrence of fires and their elimination. The results of the analysis indicate the low efficiency of marine fire extinguishing systems on container ships. Fires, as a rule, occur in closed containers, and the combination of prolonged development of ignition with low efficiency of using primary fire extinguishing means often leads to the destruction of the vessel and the death of people. The authors emphasize the need to improve fire detection and extinguishing systems on container ships, as well as to continue research in this area.