SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
Abbreviation: SCBA
Portable breathing set used for fire-fighting + enclosed-space entry — self-contained compressed-air cylinder + face mask + demand valve.
Regulatory detail & full definition
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus is the workhorse breathing set for shipboard fire-fighting + enclosed-space entry. SOLAS Ch. II-2 requires each ship to carry SCBA sets — typically 30 minute cylinders at 200-300 bar — with spare cylinders, decontamination stations + regular pressure + expiry inspection. FFA + AFF training standardises donning + emergency escape drills.
Authoritative source: IMO — Fire Safety ↗
Related
Source: SOLAS II-2
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