Lube Oil Pump Remote Shut-Off Sign

Lube Oil Pump Remote Shut-Off Sign – FS0114

This lube oil pump remote shut-off sign shows the IMO fire control symbol for a remote shut-off point that stops the vessel’s lubricating oil pumps from outside the space they serve. The triangle enclosing a circle-and-arrow valve symbol follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the shut-off point itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this lube oil pump remote shut-off sign is used

SOLAS requires arrangements to stop lubricating oil pumps from outside the machinery space they serve, so pressurised lube oil cannot continue feeding a fire even if the machinery space itself becomes unsafe to enter. This sign marks the point where that shut-off is operated, cutting the lube oil supply quickly during a fire without requiring crew to approach the pumps directly.

This sign is fixed at the remote shut-off point, typically on an external control panel, near an emergency escape route from the machinery space, or at a manned control station, so crew responding to a fire alarm can isolate the lube oil supply quickly without wasting time searching unlabelled equipment. Lubricating oil is a common fuel source in machinery space fires, so cutting its supply promptly matters directly to how quickly a fire can be brought under control.

Stopping the lube oil pumps removes one of the main sources feeding a machinery space fire, which is often exactly the scenario in which quick, correct shut-off matters most. This remote arrangement is only useful if the shut-off point is clearly marked and consistently labelled, since a control that cannot be identified quickly under smoke and time pressure is little better than no remote shut-off at all.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that the remote shut-off point for the lube oil pumps is clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remains accessible and unobstructed. Correct labelling of this control point is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since a mislabelled or missing sign can slow down both routine testing and an actual emergency response.

New crew should be shown the location and correct operation of the lube oil pump remote shut-off during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the right control can delay isolating the lube oil supply during an actual machinery space fire. Clear, consistent labelling like this sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since a remote shut-off point without a clear label can slow down an auditor trying to confirm the vessel’s fire control plan matches what is actually fitted on board. Fitting this lube oil pump remote shut-off sign at the correct control point keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

The remote shut-off arrangement should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to stop the lube oil pumps during an actual emergency defeats its purpose. Marking the control point clearly with this sign also makes it easier for the crew member responsible for testing to locate every remote shut-off on board without needing to consult a separate equipment list.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0114
IMPA: 33.6802
ISSA: 47.568.02
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

Supplied ready to apply directly at the remote shut-off point. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.

This lube oil pump remote shut-off sign lets crew act fast to isolate fuel supply during a fire emergency, helping contain the risk and protect the vessel. Browse our full range of fire fighting signs for more IMO-compliant maritime safety signage.