"We have a long list of many satisfied customers because we always try our best to work with and around their needs"
CASE STUDY 1
Marine Fire Safety were contacted by one of the UK's largest salmon farmers who produces some of the highest quality salmon for some of the UK's finest food retailers. They had several sites in and around the west coast of Scotland and their commitment to health and safety is second to none.
Six of their boats required our systems, but these boats were also required to work due to it being a busy time of year and the demands of their salmon production process! Marine Fire Safety worked together with the area manager.
Taking into account of the various locations of the boats and their work schedules and timescales available to us, we were able to create a plan of action which allowed our engineers access on to the boats to install and commission the systems without interrupting the work schedule, enabling the salmon production process to flow as required to ensure the companies high operational standards were met at all times.
For this project to be a success and to come in on budget, it required meticulous planning and organisation, including several ferry crossings to various locations in the Scottish Isles and for our engineers to work out of normal hours.
That is what was required and once again, Marine Fire Safety stepped up to the plate and ensured the project was a success for both us and our client.
As a result of our hard work on this project we have since carried out more work for this company on their boats based in the Orkney Isles and are now planning the next stage with boats in the Shetland Isles too.
CASE STUDY 2
On the evening of 16th August 2005, a ferocious fire destroyed two boats in Hythe Marina, Southampton, England. Five people jumped into the water even though the boats were in a marina. About thirty firefighters fought the blaze and gave medical assistance to four who where taken to hospital.
Fortunately such incidents are rare, but the risk is always there - so what can you do to prevent it happening to you?
Fire occurs when three components come together – a flammable material, oxygen and a source of heat. Boat fires frequently involve fuel - petrol, paraffin, diesel or gas. Paints and solvents are other flammable substances, and there is usually no lack of oxygen. The heat source can be as insignificant as a tiny spark from an electric switch, or a discarded cigarette and a fire can be triggered by electrical overheating or a shorted battery.
Is petrol the real problem?
Undoubtedly, petrol is a major potential hazard, partly because it is highly volatile and because fumes are heavier than air. Fumes can settle in bilges, engine rooms and lockers. The right “mix” of petrol fumes and oxygen becomes a bomb, which can produce a devastating explosion.
Any flammable substance has the potential to cause fire or explosion – especially butane or propane LPG (liquid petroleum gas), which is often used for cooking or refrigeration. Even diesel fuel, (which has a reputation for safety), can ignite if it drips or is sprayed on to a hot surface like an exhaust.
