Maritime and offshore

Fire represents a significant risk in the maritime and offshore sectors. That is why documentation, approvals and reliable fire protection matter so much. 

On board a vessel, a fire must be managed without losing seaworthiness or manoeuvrability. The solutions need to work there and then. 

For many years, we have contributed to the development and documentation of fire safety for shipboard use. That includes active water mist systems in public spaces as well as machinery spaces. 

We carry out fire testing of: 

• materials 
• structural elements 
• fire suppression systems 

You get a technical environment that knows the requirements and understands what it takes to get the documentation in place. 

We provide fire safety services for companies that operate, design and modify offshore installations. 

Our services include: 

• expert support 
• inspection of fire barriers 
• documentation reviews 
• documentation of new or modified fire safety measures 
• testing 
• modelling and simulation 

That gives you one partner who can contribute throughout the process — from early design to operation, modification and life extension. 

We work across all phases of an installation's life cycle: 

• design 
• construction 
• commissioning 
• operation 
• modification 

We combine research-based knowledge of fire as a phenomenon, fire barriers and fit-for-purpose documentation with test facilities and modelling tools. That gives a solid basis for both straightforward and more complex assignments. 

Our researchers and engineers are approved for offshore work and can mobilise on short notice.