Green PCTC fire rescue layout structure
By installing lifeboat slides and gantry cranes on the PCTC ship, the escape routes and lifeboat layout were optimized, solving the problems of difficult layout of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment and the inability to quickly launch lifeboats in existing technologies, thus achieving rapid launching and efficient rescue.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing PCTC ship has a high difficulty in arranging fire-fighting and life-saving equipment, lifeboats cannot be quickly launched, and existing escape routes cannot quickly realize fire-fighting and life-saving functions, especially in emergency scenarios where immediate and rapid response is not possible.
Lifeboats are installed on the port side of the stern of the highest deck of the PCTC vessel, and standardized escape routes are planned. Lifeboat slides and lifeboat cranes are installed, and the arrangement of lifeboats and life rafts is optimized in conjunction with a helicopter platform to ensure rapid dropping and recovery.
It enables the rapid deployment of lifeboats, improving the speed and efficiency of fire rescue operations and ensuring immediate response capabilities in emergency situations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of water rescue technology, and specifically relates to a green PCTC fire rescue layout structure. Background Technology
[0002] For a certain type of PCTC vessel, due to its massive structural size, the placement of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment is very difficult, requiring a reasonable layout to properly solve the problems of fire-fighting and life-saving.
[0003] The existing lifeboats are located on both sides of the ship. The existing fire and escape routes cannot quickly achieve fire and rescue functions. Moreover, the existing lifeboats cannot be thrown down and can only be lowered by crane. In some emergency scenarios, it is impossible to solve the problem of immediate and rapid fire and rescue. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, a green PCTC fire-fighting and lifesaving arrangement structure is proposed, including lifeboats. The lifeboats are characterized by being located on the port side of the stern of the highest deck of the entire hull, with a meeting station positioned in front of the lifeboats. Escape routes pointing to the meeting station are planned on the corresponding decks and marked with arrows. The planning criteria for the escape routes include: lower decks should point to the nearest upper deck; intermediate compartments should prioritize pointing to the side compartments; ship's side positions should prioritize pointing to the midships position; bow positions should prioritize pointing to the stern position; locations with passageways should prioritize using passageways; and locations without passageways should prioritize being close to the compartment walls.
[0005] Furthermore, a structural space was excavated at the stern of the port side of deck 13 to install a lifeboat slide.
[0006] Furthermore, the lowest point of the structural space needs to pass through deck 5.
[0007] Furthermore, the lifeboat slide is arranged at an angle within the structural space.
[0008] Furthermore, the structure is also equipped with a lifeboat crane, which allows the lifeboat to be directly launched into the water via the lifeboat slide, or to be released or retrieved using the lifeboat crane.
[0009] Furthermore, the lifeboat crane is a portal frame hinged to the end of the lifeboat slide.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a rescue boat, which is located at position 170 on the port side of deck 12, and a rescue boat crane is also provided at the corresponding position on deck 12.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes several drop-off life rafts, which are positioned on the port side of deck 12 within the working range of the rescue boat crane.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes several drop-off life rafts, which are located at position 195 on the starboard side of deck 12.
[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a helicopter platform, which is located on top of the kitchen in the 13-deck living area.
[0014] The green PCTC fire rescue layout structure provided by this invention has the following advantages over existing technologies: This invention enables the rapid deployment of lifeboats, which, in conjunction with escape routes on the deck, improve the speed and efficiency of fire rescue operations. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (elevation view) of the fire escape route of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (plan view) of the fire escape route of the present invention (II). Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the lifeboat lowering process; Figure 4 Schematic diagram I showing a lifeboat in practical application; Figure 5 Schematic diagram II showing a lifeboat in practical application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of life rafts and rescue boats. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0017] Reference Figures 1-2 This application proposes a green PCTC fire-fighting and life-saving arrangement structure, including lifeboats, which are located on the port side of the stern of the highest deck of the entire hull (because the port side of the stern is relatively open and easy for crew members to reach), and a meeting station is set in front of the lifeboats, and an escape route pointing to the meeting station is planned on the corresponding deck and an arrow is set (green arrow in the figure).
[0018] The planning criteria for escape routes include: lower decks should point towards the upper decks, middle compartments should point towards the side compartments, ship's side positions should point towards the midships, bow positions should point towards the stern, passageways should be used where available, and where there are no passageways, one should stay close to the compartment walls.
[0019] A structural space was excavated at the stern of the port side of deck 13 (by recessing part of the cargo hold area on the port side of the stern) to install the lifeboat slide. The lowest point of the structural space must extend through deck 5 to avoid the end of the lifeboat slide being too far from the sea surface, which would affect the launching and retrieving of the lifeboats.
[0020] It is very convenient and safe for crew members to board the ship, as they walk on flat ground, which is a significant advantage compared to the traditional method that requires climbing more than 3 meters of steps.
[0021] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the lifeboat slide is arranged at an angle within the structural space, and the end of the lifeboat slide is hinged to a portal-shaped lifeboat crane. The lifeboat can be directly thrown into the water through the lifeboat slide, or it can be released or retrieved using the lifeboat crane.
[0022] Reference Figure 6 It also includes a rescue boat, located at position 170 on the port side of deck 12, with a rescue boat crane also located at the corresponding position on deck 12. It also includes several drop-off life rafts, positioned on the port side of deck 12 within the working range of the rescue boat crane. Furthermore, it includes several throw-off life rafts, located at position 195 on the starboard side of deck 12.
[0023] It also includes a helicopter platform, which is located on top of the galley in the living quarters on deck 13 to facilitate the take-off and landing of rescue helicopters.
[0024] In summary, these are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present invention and the contents of the specification are within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A green PCTC fire-fighting and life-saving arrangement structure, comprising a lifeboat, characterized in that: The lifeboat is located on the port side of the stern of the highest deck of the entire hull. A meeting station is set in front of the lifeboat, and an escape route pointing to the meeting station is planned on the corresponding deck and arrows are set up. The planning criteria for escape routes include: lower decks should point towards the upper decks, middle compartments should point towards the side compartments, ship's side positions should point towards the midships, bow positions should point towards the stern, passageways should be used where available, and where there are no passageways, the route should be kept close to the compartment walls.
2. The structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A structural space was excavated at the stern of the port side of deck 13 to install the lifeboat slide.
3. The structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lowest point of the structural space needs to pass through deck 5.
4. The structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifeboat slide is arranged at an angle within the structural space.
5. The structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The structure is also equipped with a lifeboat crane, which allows lifeboats to be launched directly into the water via the lifeboat slide, or to be released or retrieved using the lifeboat crane.
6. The structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifeboat crane is a portal frame hinged to the end of the lifeboat slide.
7. The structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rescue boat, which is located at rib 170 on the port side of deck 12, and a rescue boat crane is also located at the corresponding position on deck 12.
8. The structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes several drop-off life rafts, which are positioned on the port side of deck 12 within the working range of the rescue boat crane.
9. The structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes several drop-off life rafts, which are located at position 195 on the starboard side of deck 12.
10. The structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a helicopter platform, which is located on top of the kitchen in the 13-deck living area.