Ship Fire Alarm System & Weird devices | BC Ferries | Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting And More!

[@nics-systems-electric]

If you liked this video, check out my video on the older C-class ferries with a interesting notifier system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WsZmSlm6qMd8ksi=nIzZ_eZSpupF755a As well as this video of the Salish class kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWnFopaZi5ame8ksi=NJr-TAEmICmdyhSI

[@FI-TECH-250]

Those are most likely Nittan devices. Means its adressable. They are manditory in the uk, but not really in canada. But on ships, ferrys, ect, they are. The sprinklers are also activates by a water valve that opens water to the sprinklers in all open areas (outdoor), and the reason they dont have a bulb for most of the outside ones, is because it was said that they were vulnerable to damage. Inside sprinklers should have bulbs. Pin would be apreciated :)

[@The_FireAlarmGuy]

Not Apollo XP95 no😊, those are Consilium that are rebranded Nittan ,so the panel use Nittan prodocol 😊

[@FI-TECH-250]

@@The_FireAlarmGuy fixed :)

[@stillthakoolest]

Thanks for doing this one. Combines two of my interests. Great documentation

[@erikproductions9072]

Seeing that you like planes you should build an ADS-B Station to receive the planes' signals. It's quite inexpensive and you can get a lot of coverage on your backyard. Nice video as always!

[@grass6650]

ahh yes every bc ferries ride includes a free ticket to the symphony of car allarms

[@The_FireAlarmGuy]

Wow nice to see some European alarms 😊, The system on the First ship was an older style Consilium(Rebranded Nittan), Addressable system, And on the other ship there was never Consilium (Nittan) devices 😊,Cant tell the model of panel without seeing 🥺, but nice system Nic 😊❤

[@UKsystems]

These are UK style alarm devices installed in a marine method the systems are also designed on a ship to not sound on an alarm initially it activates certain procedures that staff will follow to validate the emergency because evacuating a ship in the middle of the sea is not always the most practical option when a singular piece of paper is on fire. The systems have also been tested to a higher standard for ships essentially it’s to do with the method of failure on a ship is usually very wet compared to lots of fire.

[@vmatim3950]

Nice video! The systems was Consillium Addresseble fire alarm systems from sweden (where im from) its probably the most common system you can find on boats and ships.

[@FOHGeek]

Every large vessel is equipped with a gas-type fire suppression system. Most civil ships use CO2, but some military ones use halon or FM200 instead. Unlike automatic systems that's typically seen in server rooms, these systems are fully manual-operated. Two small bottles of nitrogen are used to activate selector valves and container valves.

[@ManiacalMichael504]

The "call points" are typical British style, interesting to see. The open head sprinkler system is called a "deluge" system. Cool review of shipboard systems.

[@Aron_B10]

Wow nic, the view from that cruise was very Awesome

[@AuthorityBc]

It's ferry

[@greego5952]

@@AuthorityBc and you cruise on a ferry.

[@tomewatson]

I enjoyed seeing the ferries. Great video.

[@cucumbers3292]

Thoroughly enjoyed the ship tour alongside looking at the electrical / fa stuff :) Also cool that you do some plane-spotting as I've gotten into that myself recently.

[@nics-systems-electric]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@dutchwolf2675]

Really cool video! This system is a consilium fire system. This is a Nordic brand (European) and commonly are installed on ships. They mostly do marine systems and less on land. The heads are rebranded nittan which is a British brand but the protocols and panels are different. The sprinklers in the garage might be a deluge system so when a detector or 2 goes of there the head will activate. Interesting video and keep up the great work!

[@ElevatorsWithOwen]

Very interesting!! I go on cruises a lot and see those type of systems all the time

[@washingmachinelad356]

Interesting to see European fire alarms in ships in Canada as they use those in European buildings. Also, manual call points use the KAC body & use Nittan designed detectors on those ships

[@AuthorityBc]

This vessel was made in denmark

[@Lightning500]

Back in 2017 I went on a huge ferry in eastern Canada. I don’t remember much but I remember it having multiple enclosed decks and it could fit thousands of cars.

[@hightechcarpentry]

Chicheemaun to Manitoulin island in Ontario?

[@wibwabz]

ive been looking for videos like this and couldnt really find something. thanks for doing this! 12:15 imagine if you dropped the camera.

[@luiscoelho4151]

Awesome landscape i see yre a enthousiast of Flights too 😉😁 that's cool have a nice day/night bro take care greetings from Portugal to Canada 🇪🇺🇵🇹🤝🏻🇨🇦

[@richardpeters7136]

Nick: Absolutely awesome video. Congrats!!

[@nics-systems-electric]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@ajsmusic723]

​@@nics-systems-electric i have a qustion about a gym horns, so will it be on low volume if the school has mental people that has senstive hearing or will small classroms have low volume.

[@davidhowells117]

I am a fire fighter in the uk and those call stations are standard on ships built in the UK and UK industrial buildings

[@aerhardt]

A few years ago, I went on a cruise ship. As an American, this was my first time seeing a “European style” fire alarm system. They had an addressable Autronica system. They had heat detectors outdoors and smoke detectors and call points indoors. All of the guest rooms had 2 smoke detectors. They had sounder bases on them. I’m guessing that one smoke detector going off in a room would trigger the sounder bases and both going off would trigger the general alarm. The alarm tones came from the intercom system and ship horns. Each room had an intercom speaker that did not play general announcements. I did, however, play alarm tones and emergency announcements. We actually were woken up in the middle of the night to an emergency announcement telling people that part of the ship had lost electricity and to remain calm. Interestingly, they also had North American devices (Potter select-a-remote strobes. These went off whenever the emergency alarm tones were sounding. The alarm was 7 short blasts followed by one long blast. This apparently is the standardized general alarm signal that is most commonly used on ships throughout the world.

[@ElloImNoodle]

actually the fire detection system is entirely separate from any alarm system the guests use. the only place a alarm goes of because of a fire on cruise ships is in the bridge, engine room, and engine control room. the general emergency alarm is activated by the press of a button in the bridge. also the pa system can do normal general announcements inside the rooms they just choose not to so to not annoy people.

[@aerhardt]

@@ElloImNoodle Thanks for letting me know. You are right about the PA speaker in the room. I should have worded that differently. When they made that announcement in the rooms, it wasn’t really an emergency announcement, so much as a “high priority” one that they made to all of the rooms because almost everyone was in their rooms and they wanted to stop the panic.

[@The_FireAlarmGuy]

Yes Autronica (Carrier Group) , also install fire alarms on ships and boats, as their systems are marine approved 😊, Got one Autronica not so long ago, the systems they install are Either Autrosafe or Autroprime 😊

[@villagernumber77]

I think with those ferries being made in germany it makes sense for those ferries to have a european style alarm system. The alarms and call points on those ferries are very common in britain and mainland europe

[@AuthorityBc]

HES BRITISH COLUMBIAN I KNEW IT I also like bcfc

[@ryanhelton1865]

The system we're looking at is basically a revamped Nittan setup. These devices are made in the UK, and for this particular system, they’re imported, tweaked, and then rebranded. The call points are also UK-made, featuring both older and newer KAC designs, which are the go-to call points globally. Back in the 90s to 2010s, Nittan was a reliable choice in the UK and Ireland, boasting top-notch detection tech for that era. However, after GENT by Honeywell launched their SQuad detectors in 2006, most people started opting for GENT instead. Even today, Honeywell's SQuad range is still considered the most advanced fire detection device out there. Since then, Nittan's popularity has really dropped in the UK. You might still spot some old Nittan systems, but finding a new one is pretty rare unless you’re on a train-like the newer Northern trains that use Nittan. Occasionally, you might see other companies using Nittan detectors in their systems, with STI and Hyfire being the most common. Interestingly, both of these companies have started producing their own detectors now. I think maritime regulations and SOLAS require that all fire detection, alerting, and triggering devices be designed and made in Britain. However, the actual systems, like the panels, often come from places like Romania or Finland. They make arrangements with companies like KAC and Nittan and then import the devices from the Uk , and then rebrand them.

[@epic49013]

Call point was consillium branded, a Nordic brand so it’s made in norway

[@ryanhelton1865]

@@epic49013Nooe they all get manufactured in the UK. The call point they use Is KAC which are only designed a manufactured in the Uk. The system your referring to is a Norway system but all they give the specifications to the relevant Uk companies like KAC and Nittan they are then especially made and then imported to Norway for the systems. That’s how it works. If you was to open up all those devices they’d would have have British standard mark and manufactured and designed Britain. It’s a legal requirement by SOLAS so they legally must be made in the Uk if they are not they can’t be used on any ship of any nationality that’s what the regs say.

[@gamerboy12970]

Very cool video 😊

[@naturallyherb]

Very cool!

[@makscichoza5606]

So cool. I'd like to watch some more like this.

[@j_e5596]

Very cool video! I was actually plane spotting in the exact same spot that you were at a month ago! Those are some pretty awesome shots! The 26R lookout is a very good spot!

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yes it's a good spot. There's also a dirt road very rough but it goes up this 20 or 30 foot tall massive dirt pile where you can park your vehicle and have a great view. Accessed off the road where the Canada Post building is.

[@j_e5596]

@@nics-systems-electric Thank you! I will take a look at that spot next time I’m out there.

[@Aliwff]

@@nics-systems-electric I like the hole fire alarms

[@Aliwff]

Hey Nic finally you know about call point

[@robertwhite4375]

Lighting fixtures with green led are self contained european style emergency lights. Most likely internal battery. Green light normally indicates healthy charging supply to the internal battety. Fire alarm components are all european style.

[@Italian-h1n]

The European fire alarm equipment on ships are very interesting! They use them because most ships are built in Europe.

[@seanfichera]

So from watching documentaries on larger ships the panel would be located on the bridge.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

there's a little black pokey thing you push up underneath the call points to test them without breaking the glass

[@adamk9652]

I went on a Oregon ferry at the beginning of summer. If had Wheelock MT horns and BG-12s as the pullstations.

[@AleksStudios_iamawesomer3]

This was a fun video, I especially liked the silly editing at the beginning lol. Do you think you'll post any of your plane pictures on Instagram?

[@bobbylawless]

Great video nic 👍

[@noxious_nights]

This was a really interesting watch! I've only ever been on a small river ferry, where you sat in your car for like 2 minutes. I love the views on here. You were right about the doors, man those are cool Also the huge ones on the ramp!! 54:50 I believe the horn would be used if the door needs to be shut in an emergency, say, to hold back water

[@nics-systems-electric]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jakobharris2719]

Different kind of video but I liked it.

[@cucumbers3292]

I'm jealous of that plane spotting spot you have, awesome planes and views! KDEN is the only major commercial airport for me and while it's a cool airport overall there are very few good plane spotting locations.

[@All_ConsumingBandu]

Hey how's your trip?

[@ForTheBirbs]

That was awesome Nic! G'day from Sydney, Australia. Speaking of coastines, we're 36,740km. Great to see your interest in boats and planes. Do you watch The Stig aviation mechanic on YT?

[@robertbeyers1308]

Nic awesome video. I love being able to see the beauty of the ocean and the beauty of the ship as well. Including the fire alarm. And let's talk about all the airplanes those were phenomenal pictures. You took really really good pictures. Keep the good work up. And now I definitely see why you had fog last month in one of your videos. I take it you guys never really see 38 degrees to 48 degrees Celsius. (What is 100 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to us Americans.) Or dose it get that hot?

[@LCTIndustries]

I like your video about the ferry. I have been on some ferries on a trip to Washington State and they also had some weird fire alarms as well. Will you ever go to Washington state and take a video of the fire alarm systems on the ferries there too? I also like your Honda Pilot. Do you know what year it is?

[@MaxLane-l4u]

Look like kac call points very comman in the uk, they can be tested with a Amal black plastic test key I’ve fitted many both conventional and addressable

[@livestreammaster]

All i know is that the somke dectors and push stations are the same as what regular cruise ships have

[@Aliwff]

Now you did a new film today with American fire alarm in the new ship

[@nics-systems-electric]

No I haven't yet been on an American ferry. I likely will at some point.

[@Aliwff]

I see

[@Aliwff]

But today you went too a ship too see Edwards fire alarms

[@nics-systems-electric]

@@Aliwff I haven't yet been on a ship with Edwards maybe one day.

[@Aliwff]

Okay

[@mightydave1345]

It all looks very UK European to me from the running men on the signs, to the mcp (call points) and cable type is fp200 😅

[@aerhardt]

Everything else is very European, but Canada has required the “running man” exit signs since the early 2010’s. If you cross into the US or Mexico, you will still see the typical old fashioned North American exit signs even in the newest of buildings.

[@mightydave1345]

I've seen them in Canada, didn't know it was only since about 2010 though. I think they work alot better than our older ones that said "exit" in them. Its a very UK /EU style mcp as well. Been around for like 30+ years in conventional and addressable

[@Avexfly]

Indeed the new strobes on aircraft are LED, and there are upgrades on the 737-800 too x

[@nics-systems-electric]

Nice I figured so!

[@SomeDudeWithAnExitSign]

I have been on one of these ferrys. Except it was a older ship, also it was Blackball Ferry Line. Has a Notifier system with unknown bells

[@nics-systems-electric]

MV Coho?

[@SomeDudeWithAnExitSign]

@@nics-systems-electric Not to much of a ferry expert unfortunately despite being a transit nerd

[@SomeDudeWithAnExitSign]

@@nics-systems-electric It was. I forgot it at the moment

[@mikeross880]

It’s just too bad the Queen of New Westminster is out of service for the next several months as you would love the system on her. She consists of NBG-12 pulls with Notifier 10” bells (General signalling grey system installed in 2007.) When any of of the stations on board are activated the bells do not ring initially… rather the on board fire detection Notifier system sounds a local alarm on the bridge and in the engine control room. During this time the system is in a sort of stage one pre-alarm where it is only heard in these 2 locations. It is then up to the crew to determine the source of the alarm and if it’s they confirmed to be real they will put the system into full “general alarm” mode in which the bells throughout the vessel ring continuously. If the activated fire alarm is not acknowledged after 5 minutes it will go into general alarm automatically. You’ll also love the system on the Queen of Alberni and Queen of Cowichan/Coqutlam which were built in 1976. - Exactly the same NBG12’s as Westminster but with original 76 Edwards 10” Adaptabels. As for those Coliseum’s same functions as the above systems but with alert tones over the PA system and ship’s whistle instead of bells.

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yes absolutely I had responded to some other comments about the older V-class and C-class ships with the systems we're more familiar with.

[@mikeross880]

The original V class ferries had by far the best systems. Originally they all had 270-SPO’s for the pull stations and 6”grey adaptabel bells. Now the Spirits (built in 1992 and 1993) had an interesting setup for its time originally while the pull stations were Edwards 270-SPO the bells were Notifier 10” with “white” labels instead of the more recent black. As for those sprinklers on the Coastal class; they are what are known as “hi-fog” which minimize water damage from discharge and are gaining momentum throughout the fire protection industry. (Yes like you said they are misters) The elevators on those ships are KONE marine.

[@stevenrico3190]

Does the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History have Notifier FSP-851s or Some other Similar Smoke Detectors? I want to know

[@RailBuffRob]

Find a bored crew member, the chances are not zero of finding one who knows a lot about the system, or is interested enough that they'll get you into restricted areas hoping you can teach them something. I've gotten myself into some pretty cool areas by chatting up some employee in their down time.

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yes absolutely I have been into some of the engineering and mechanical spaces before and it's definitely pretty cool. Just didn't want to make them feel uncomfortable by putting them on camera.

[@jenniferwatts6173]

Nic Will you ever do durability testing videos again?

[@FireGuy1500]

Do both the Lufthansa 747-400 and 747-8 fly to that specific location where you went, the ship I went on had addressable notifier call points and advances

[@j_e5596]

I believe Lufthansa just their B744 to YVR, Occasionally they fly their A359’s as well!

[@FireGuy1500]

That’s iteresting

[@nics-systems-electric]

At least in the summer months the B744 is pretty much daily as well as the A350 not sure if that's year-round or not

[@FIREALARMGUY2901]

Where are you going by? Don’t leave us

[@All_ConsumingBandu]

It's probably just a vacation

[@nics-systems-electric]

Just camping for a night

[@redfireandsecurity3643]

Nittan from uk and certainly not weird!!

[@ebelray6890]

Camp in your car.. what if you gotta go #2 ?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Just like any bush camping. Go into the woods or dig yourself a hole.

[@ebelray6890]

I see..

[@steamdeck110]

same i lived there

[@tritime1236]

If you know what type of Announcement System do they use?

[@gman83090]

So nic those doors that you see on the ship a water tight doors so that means if the ship becomes flooded it won't entirely flood the ship

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yes that's right

[@sethwilson6380]

I’ve seen some European alarms on cruise ships I’ve been on

[@scottconner5401]

20:53 bro is lagging in real life ☠️

[@danielhabberstad]

Many ships use norwegian firealarm autronica its a wery god system its olso use in the buldings too them have a new smokedetctor you can cook food under the detector wil not gow off

[@backgam]

Lot of car alarm going off

[@nics-systems-electric]

Always. In fact someone left their car running for the entire trip that was a first for me to see lol

[@johndeerefan725]

All of the car alarms I heard, it always those Fords going off.

[@nics-systems-electric]

@@johndeerefan725 Ford or BMW usually

[@johndeerefan725]

@@nics-systems-electric I guess BMWs and Fords have pretty sensitive alarms.

[@NieshaJohnson-oi7lx]

hey how much are the fire alarm pull stations

[@soda_coir7595]

They can be expensive if bought off of fire protection companies that sell them, but on eBay they usually are a bit cheaper, definitely not 10 dollars though, unless you find one for that much.

[@NieshaJohnson-oi7lx]

@@soda_coir7595 lol

[@jaryn6552]

these videos are slowly turning into tiktok brain rot and im here for it

[@siphonralarms9411]

Very interesting and awesome video! I’ve taken smaller ferries to several places (mostly from Massachusetts or Rhode Island). One particular fire alarm system I remember seeing was a Fire Lite addressable system with BG12LX pull stations, Fire Lite SD355 smoke detectors (not sure about heat detectors being on there) and Wheelock 10 inch bells surprisingly enough. There were also weather proof Wheelock RSS strobes on the outside. Not sure what the panel was since it was in a locked room, but I’m gonna guess it was an MS-9200UD.

[@Earth_Number_12]

I have several questions 1. Why does a Canadian ferry need UK fire alarms 2. Is the strobes White and not Red 3. WTH ARE THOSE SMOKE HEADS

[@nics-systems-electric]

It doesn't need UK devices that's just where the ship was built so that's what company the ship builders have available and use where they are based. You'd have to specify which strobes you are referring to as I'm not aware of any strobes.

[@aidancprailrailwaystuffeng4612]

UK fire alarms on a ship?

[@FireTech7]

All of these ships are manufactured in Europe

[@dutchwolf2675]

Not UK fire alarms.

[@ryanhelton1865]

@@dutchwolf2675They are. Maritime law states all fire alarm devices on any type of vessel must be devices that have been designed and manufactured in the Uk. The systems the high they are part of may not be from the Uk but the devices will be designed and manufactured and then imported by the company which then rebrands them and modified them for their systems.

[@dutchwolf2675]

@@ryanhelton1865 that’s not true though. The largest manufacturers of marine equipment are autronica and consilium and they are both from the Nordic countries

[@marcleslie1998]

*European

[@FireSafetyTech]

Niceee

[@keithpierce8458]

I’ve been on a ferrie long time ago

[@DjMjk]

That is a uk fire alarm system

[@guptaland806]

I hope the sink didn’t sink like the Titanic

[@nics-systems-electric]

They are a completely different type of ship

[@bradleywest1984]

That's fire alarm is UK

[@lyantham]

😀😀

[@jloader]

im sick plz give us money so im not sick

[@DJHazemBrewog]

Blud done stealing my bella's sound effects

[@gman1336]

Hi

[@FireAlarmsGarbageTrucks]

First like

[@FOHGeek]

54:50 Wondering about the activation logic of that horn... Probably it's for preventing the door from being held open for too long, just like the forced door shut buzzer on elevators?

[@whelen_vortex]

Why are you leaving your house

[@ElevatorsWithOwen]

Because he has a life

[@whelen_vortex]

Nevermind

[@MaximumLif-12]

Frist

[@CherylBeatrice-j4x]

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[@JustAnOldMan56]

Virtually no information. Basically a travelog with supposition about the fire alarm system.

[@nics-systems-electric]

Watch the video I explained information about the ships the purpose they serve an information about their systems and propulsion and build status

[@TheJakeman789]

They put fire alarms and fire suppression on a ship that’s surrounded by water? You have to be kidding…

[@nics-systems-electric]

Fire is definitely one of the biggest risks on a ship

[@JoshFireAlarmPuller]

You must be slow. What are they supposed to do grab buckets and throw it at a fire? What if there’s a fire in the lower car deck that u can’t access during the sailing they will just wait?? No this is a dumb comment you should think before you do anything next time. If they can be notified about a fire they can put a mayday out… please do better