Halon systems are fir main space fires. Not throughout the ship.....
Mostly diesel spaces. Main spaces are too big.
That ship should have been buttoned up completely...”MATERIAL CONDITION ZEBRA” It’s the tightest a ship can get and is employed to: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE” and or flooding.
The area where the fire Is said to have started is a huge combined area, including the well deck, vehicle ramps and vehicle storage. These areas, like the hangar bay, are protected by an AFFF sprinkler system, not halon. There may be other spaces that were equipped with halon that were involved in the fire. It’s early, and I’m sure more detailed info will emerge eventually.
Allowing storage of tri-walls, trash and other flammables onboard is poor housekeeping and asking for trouble. For those who have have not been through overhaul on a large ship, it’s hard to believe the chaos.
“Halon systems are fir main space fires.”
And the galley!