Optimization of Smoke, Flame, and Heat Detector Maintenance on MV Pan Mutiara

Abstract

Smoke, flame, and heat detectors are included in the active fire protection system that must be present on board. The function of these detectors is to detect fires early. This research aims to optimize the maintenance of smoke, flame, and heat detectors on board ships. This research was conducted using a qualitative method with primary data sources obtained through notes from interviews, field observations, documentation, and secondary data obtained from various literacies. This research was conducted at MV Pan Mutiara. In this study, it can be concluded that the optimization of smoke, flame, and heat detector maintenance needs to be done on MV Pan Mutiara so that the detector can work properly because if the detector is damaged, this equipment loses its function and it can be a leading cause of fire that cannot be controlled. Then the maintenance optimization is carried out by making a special schedule, as evidenced by the results of the interview, where according to 3RD Officer the maintenance schedule is made by dividing the total number of detectors on board over 6 months, this period is taken into consideration of the workload of 3RD Officer at POS SM company which is more compared to other companies.