FIRE G.S stands for Fire General Service and refers to a fire-fighting system on a ship. It includes various types of fire-fighting equipment such as fire hoses, nozzles, pumps, and water tanks. The system is used to quickly and effectively extinguish any fires that may occur on the ship.
A bilge pump, on the other hand, is a pump used to remove water from the bilge of a ship. The bilge is the lowest point of the ship’s hull where water collects. The bilge pump is essential to keep the bilge dry and prevent the ship from taking on water, which could lead to instability or even sinking.
Both of these systems are important for the safe operation of a ship and are required by maritime regulations.