What is the International Maritime Organization (IMO)? The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specific organization of the United Nations which is answerable for measures to enhance the safety and security of worldwide shipping and to avoid marine contamination from ships. It is additionally included in lawful matters, as well as liability and compensation issues […]
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Due to the polymer content in textiles in general, textiles represent a major source of fire and combustion. However, when proper fire retardant chemicals are applied, the textiles could be made significantly less susceptible to fire breakouts. Fire retardant chemicals can come in various forms, they include paints, varnishes and saturates. These chemicals do not […]
I will begin with something positive – that is, boat fires seldom happen. According to figures examining boat accidents that involve fire and explosions, on average, only two marine vessels out of a pool of one million are damaged by fire related problems or explosions. Now comes the not so encouraging news; when fire strikes, […]
You have worked hard and you finally reward yourself with your dream yacht. No doubt, being in possession of a yacht is a heavenly feeling, but it is no joke when a yacht catches on fire. For this reason alone, you should make the effort to ensure that it is treated with fire retardant. A […]
Fabric is among the materials most susceptible to fire. With appropriate fire retardant treatment, these textiles could have their chance of catching fire greatly minimized. There are a number of items in households or offices that could be classified within the highly combustible category; they are carpets, upholstery, garments, bed sheets, and the most ubiquitous […]
Furnishings refer to furniture, fittings, curtains and carpets and we often take the safety of these for granted. Whether in our home or business, and even in public areas such as schools, shopping centers and theatres, furnishings can be a hazard and susceptible to fire damage. It is therefore vital to understand the benefits of […]
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6th April 2010 First Mate/Chef Sue of M/Y Andrea V sent us these photos of a boat that burned to the waterline about 1.5 miles due east of Cape Florida. The boat is reported to be a 57-foot Carver. It caught fire and within 10 to 12 minutes had burned almost to the waterline. The […]
6th May 2011 A 112-foot (34m) Sunseeker was destroyed by fire Friday 6th May 2011 evening at Poole Quay in Dorset, England. The cause of the fire is unknown and the fire service has launched an investigation.One theory is that a lightning strike could have set it alight. No other vessels nor the builder’s facilities […]
2) Motor Yacht Addiction M/Y Addiction (52m Amels) was by anchor off Beaulieu-sur-Mer (France) when a fire started in the mast during the night of the 20th May 2011. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and is still yet unknown. The fire was spotted early, the crew reacted quickly and professionally and […]