11 Sep Rotarex Firetec gains DNV certification for marine fire suppression

Rotarex Firetec has expanded its fire suppression offering for marine applications after receiving certification under the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) from DNV.

The certification enables the company’s fire suppression systems to be specified for a range of marine and offshore environments, including merchant vessels, offshore platforms, offshore wind installations, cruise ships and naval applications.

Offshore energy infrastructure, ports, shipping and marine terminals represent significant areas of fire risk and require specialist protection systems designed to meet international maritime standards.

According to Rotarex Firetec, the MED certification confirms that the relevant systems meet the requirements for use on ships operating under the European flag and supports their wider application across the marine sector.

The company said the expansion forms part of its efforts to extend its fire suppression technologies into applications where equipment must operate in demanding environmental conditions and comply with specific maritime approval requirements.

For operators and specifiers, certification can play an important role when selecting fire protection systems for marine and offshore projects, particularly where equipment must meet the requirements of vessel classification societies, flag states or project-specific standards.

The announcement comes as demand for specialist fire protection continues across the marine and offshore sectors, including in regions with significant shipping, energy and industrial infrastructure.