Lube Oil Valves Remote Control Sign

Lube Oil Valves Remote Control Sign – FS0118

This lube oil valves remote control sign shows the IMO fire control symbol for the remote control point serving the vessel’s lubricating oil valves. The triangle enclosing the bowtie-shaped valve symbol follows the standard IMO fire control symbol convention used on fire control plans and at the control point itself, so the symbol is recognisable to crew regardless of language.

Where this lube oil valves remote control sign is used

Lubricating oil valves that feed tanks and machinery in the engine room need to be closable from outside that space in the event of a fire, since entering a burning machinery space to shut a valve manually is rarely a safe option. This lube oil valves remote control sign marks the point where those valves can be closed without needing to enter the space they serve.

This sign is fixed at the remote control point, typically on a control panel, at a manned fire control station, or on deck near the valve’s control box, so crew can quickly cut off the lubricating oil supply feeding a fire without wasting time searching unlabelled equipment. A fire in the machinery space that is still being fed by an open lube oil valve will keep growing until that supply is cut, so a clearly marked remote control point matters directly to how quickly the fire can be brought under control.

Closing the lube oil valves from a remote point removes the need for crew to enter a space that may already be filled with smoke, heat, or fire, which is exactly the scenario in which this control is needed most. This remote arrangement is only useful if the control point is clearly marked and consistently labelled, since a control that cannot be identified quickly under time pressure is little better than no remote control at all.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote control points for lube oil valves are clearly marked, correctly labelled, and remain accessible and unobstructed. Correct labelling of remote control points 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 valve remote controls during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the right control can delay cutting off oil to a fire in exactly the scenario this control is designed for. Clear, consistent labelling like this sign removes that hesitation.

Consistent signage also matters during a routine walk-through inspection, since a remote control 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 valves remote control sign at the correct control point keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

The remote control arrangement should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to close the lube oil valves 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 control on board without needing to consult a separate equipment list.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0118
IMPA: 33.6806
ISSA: 47.568.06
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 control 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.

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