Moroni solar container fire fighting

What is external fire fighting system (Fifi) - container solutions?

External Fire Fighting System (FiFi) - Container Solutions FFS have developed a range of container solutions for both marine and onshore use. Complete self-contained units with low weight and compact dimensions for easy handling are offered from stock. Optional foam and priming systems are available.

Which fire-fighting systems are suitable for container ships?

For the protection of cargo holds of container ships, only fixed gas (CO2 or inert gas) fire-fighting systems have been admitted by the relevant rules so far. The rules also indicate that the systems accepted by administrations as satisfactorily equivalent to the gas system for the performance can be adopted as its alternative.

Why did the IMO amend SOLAS Regulation 10 – firefighting?

Continuing unease within the marine industry with respect to fire protection arrangements on ships carrying large quantities of containers in open-top container holds and on or above the weather deck, prompted the IMO to amend SOLAS Regulation 10 – Firefighting through resolution MSC.365(93), adopted May 22, 2014.

Is container deck firefighting a hazard?

Container fires continue to be a critical hazard for all containership operators, and as vessel size and stack heights continue to grow, the task of container deck firefighting becomes even more challenging. As a technology leader in the containership sector, ABS has taken a proactive position on this issue.

What are self-contained firefighting units?

These self-contained units, housed in a 10-foot ISO standard container, offer superior firefighting capabilities. They come with options for integrated foam and priming systems, ensuring a comprehensive solution for emergency responses.

How can a hydropen system fight a container fire?

Finally, there’s a faster, safer and more efficient way to directly fight container fires on board vessels. The HydroPen system makes it possible to directly extinguish container fires at heights, at deck and below deck on board cargo vessels. No other solution can do that.