EEBD emergency escape breathing tank: Application for emergency exit in case of a breakdown in mines, firefighters use to get victims out of fires, warehouses, boats ....
Effect of protecting the respiratory tract in the environment of lack of oxygen, dense dust, gas and other harmful gases.
Sufficient breathing time for victim to escape: 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
In the maritime industry: The position of emergency breathing apparatus (EEBD) on board is specified at least 05 sets, located in the engine control compartment, in the engine room, at the emergency exit door (EMERGENCY EXIT) and where to Close the engine room door.
Newly built and active vessels must have an EEBD installed for crew training.
Particularly for newly built ships, a spare EEBD equipment must be placed on the deck.