Remote Cargo Closing Device Sign

Remote Cargo Closing Device Sign – FS0105

This remote cargo closing device sign shows the standard IMO fire control symbol for a remote control point, the closing device flap symbol enclosed in a triangle, marked with the letter “C” to identify the remote control station for closing devices serving cargo spaces. It 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 remote cargo closing device sign is used

A remote control point lets crew close a closing device from outside the space it serves, so the opening can still be sealed even when the compartment itself is filled with smoke or is otherwise unsafe to enter. The triangle around the flap symbol marks this as a remote-operated control position rather than the closing device itself, which is instead marked with the plain cargo closing device sign. This remote cargo closing device sign identifies the control point covering closing devices serving cargo spaces specifically, completing the set alongside the remote accommodation closing device sign and the remote machinery closing device sign.

This sign is fixed at the remote control point, typically on a control panel, at a manned control station, or beside a bank of remote pull-cables or levers, so crew responding to a fire alarm can quickly find the correct control for the cargo zone without wasting time reading unlabelled equipment. Cargo spaces can hold combustible or hazardous goods, so a fast, correctly identified closing device shutdown matters directly to containing a cargo space fire.

Closing an opening from a remote point cuts off one of the main paths smoke and flame can travel through a vessel, without requiring crew to approach the fire itself. Remote control arrangements are only useful if the control 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 control at all.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote control points for closing devices are clearly marked, correctly labelled for the space they serve, 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 every remote closing device control on board during safety familiarisation and fire drills, since hesitating to find or identify the right control can allow smoke to spread further before the opening is finally sealed. Clear, consistent labelling like this remote cargo closing device 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 remote cargo closing device sign at the correct control point keeps the fire control plan easy to verify against the equipment in place.

Remote control arrangements should be tested regularly as part of the vessel’s routine fire safety equipment checks, since a control that fails to close its opening during an actual emergency defeats its purpose. Marking each control point clearly with this remote cargo closing device 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: FS0105
IMPA: 33.6795
ISSA: 47.567.95
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.