Remote Controlled Oil Valve Sign

Remote Controlled Oil Valve Sign – IMO Fire Control Symbol FS0211

The Remote Controlled Oil Valve sign is a mandatory IMO fire control symbol used to mark the location of a remote controlled fuel or lubricating oil valve, on board a vessel. Recognised under IMO Resolution A.654(16) and reproduced to ISO 17631, this pictogram allows crew, surveyors, and shore-based emergency responders to identify a remote controlled oil valve position instantly, regardless of the language they speak.

The symbol depicts a bowtie-shaped valve body with a zig-zag actuation line and directional arrow leading to a remote control point, denoting a fuel or lubricating oil valve that can be closed from a position away from the tank or pump itself. This design forms part of the internationally standardised library of fire control symbols found on fire control plans, damage control plans, and general arrangement drawings across commercial vessels, offshore installations, and naval ships.

Why the Remote Controlled Oil Valve Location Matters

A remote controlled oil valve allows crew to shut off the flow of fuel or lubricating oil to a machinery space from a safe position outside that space, cutting fuel supply to a fire without requiring anyone to re-enter a burning compartment. Because every second spent searching for the correct remote control point delays fuel isolation and allows a fire to keep growing, crew need a clear, instantly recognisable sign to identify a remote controlled oil valve location without delay.

Because rapid, unambiguous identification of fire-fighting and damage control equipment is so important during a fire emergency, SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Fire Safety Systems Code require clear signage marking the position of every remote controlled oil valve, so crew unfamiliar with a particular vessel, relief officers, and visiting surveyors can find them without delay. This sign is typically mounted directly above or beside the remote control point itself, and is also reproduced on the fire control plan posted at the gangway and bridge.

Compliance and Certification

This Remote Controlled Oil Valve sign is manufactured to comply fully with IMO Resolution A.654(16) and ISO 17631 symbol requirements, ensuring the pictogram, colour scheme, and proportions match the standard expected during port state control inspections, classification society surveys, and SOLAS compliance audits. Non-standard or incorrectly proportioned signage is a common source of survey deficiencies, so every FS0211 sign is checked against the current IMO symbol register before it leaves our warehouse.

Manufactured from durable photoluminescent, self-adhesive vinyl, this sign charges under normal ambient lighting and glows for an extended period in the dark, ensuring the remote controlled oil valve location remains identifiable even during a blackout or power failure. This self-luminous performance is especially valuable in engine rooms and pump rooms, where visibility can drop sharply during a fire event.

Installation Recommendations

For best results, mount this sign at eye level directly above or beside the remote control point it identifies, in a position that stays visible and unobstructed by cabling, fittings, or nearby equipment. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly to remove any dust, oil, or moisture before applying the self-adhesive backing, ensuring a permanent bond that will hold up to the oily, humid conditions typical of a machinery space location.

Vessels undergoing a fire control plan update, newbuild fit-out, or SOLAS compliance retrofit should ensure this sign is included alongside the complete suite of IMO fire control symbols so that the printed fire control plan matches the physical signage installed throughout the ship. Surveyors routinely cross-check the fire control plan against signage actually fitted onboard, making consistency between the two a key focus area during flag state and classification inspections.

Key features of this Remote Controlled Oil Valve sign include:

• Complies with IMO Resolution A.654(16) and ISO 17631 fire control symbol standards
• Photoluminescent vinyl construction for visibility during power loss or low-light conditions
• Self-adhesive backing for fast, permanent installation on panels and bulkheads
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant for long-term use throughout the vessel
• Matches the standard pictogram used fleet-wide on fire control plans for consistent crew recognition

This sign is a small but essential part of a compliant fire control plan. Every sign we supply is checked for compliance before dispatch. Order your Remote Controlled Oil Valve sign today to keep your vessel’s fire control plan and physical signage fully aligned, supporting crew safety, SOLAS compliance, and a smooth outcome at your next port state control or classification survey.

For more information on the international symbol standards referenced above, see the International Maritime Organization resolution library. Browse our full range of Fire Fighting Signs for more IMO-compliant fire control signage for your vessel.