PENGGUNAAN SISTEM HYDROPEN DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN PENANGANAN KEBAKARAN PADA PETI KEMAS DI MV. CMA CGM XIAMEN: ANALISIS KOMPARASI EMPIRIS SISTEM HYDROPEN DENGAN SISTEM KONVENSIONAL

Abstract

Container fires onboard ships represent one of the major risks to maritime safety, with a growing trend in line with the increasing complexity of cargo and global trade volume. The limitations of conventional firefighting systems in reaching fire sources inside enclosed containers pose a significant challenge in fire suppression efforts. This study aims to analyze the differences in effectiveness between the HydroPen system and conventional firefighting systems, as well as to examine the level of crew understanding regarding the use and maintenance of the HydroPen system onboard MV. CMA CGM Xiamen. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive comparative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results indicate that the HydroPen system has a significant advantage in reaching fire sources inside containers without the need to open them, making it more effective and safer compared to conventional systems. However, the effectiveness of its implementation is still influenced by the varying levels of crew understanding and readiness. In addition, conventional systems continue to play an important supporting role, particularly in external cooling to prevent fire spread. The study concludes that the combination of the HydroPen system and conventional firefighting systems is the most effective approach for handling container fires onboard ships. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance crew competence through training and to optimize the use of firefighting technology in order to improve maritime safety.