Marine applications Protecting People & Vessels
Marioff retrofitted HI-FOG sprinkler systems on all our vessels to date. In some cases, most of the piping was installed while the vessels were sailing to the Far East from Europe. It was therefore natural to choose HI-FOG for the company s two new vessels - Superstar Leo and Superstar Virgo. We want the best for our ships and our guests. 2 Nils Nordh ExecutiveVice President, Marine Operations & Newbuildings Star Cruise Lines
water mist fire protection I-FOG is the world s leading water mist fire protection technology. Over 500 HI-FOG systems have been installed on cruise ships, ferries, high speed craft, cargo and sailing vessels around the world. London and Madrid are using HI-FOG to protect special fire risks in underground metro systems. And oil companies, power utilities, insurance and telecom companies around the world are finding the benefits of safeguarding high value risks with HI-FOG. A fire protection technology which is fast, efficient, and totally safe for people and the environment. Incorporating genuinely innovative technology, today s HI-FOG marine systems offer high efficiency fire suppression and much lighter weight compared to the competition. In machinery spaces, the possibility to activate HI-FOG the moment a fire is detected may save lives and will save costs. Real fires and accidental discharges during the last few years have confirmed the fast suppression and minimal water damage caused by a HI-FOG release. And much smaller pipe sizes, even than low pressure mist systems, substantially cut installation and commissioning time. It is therefore no surprise that HI-FOG has become the first choice fire protection technology for both newbuild and retrofit marine installations. 3
HI-FOG - the first choice for new ecause passenger safety is the highest priority, HI-FOG fire protection is always the first choice for today s newbuild cruise ships and ferries. Superior fire suppression has been proven in thousands of full scale fire tests. Smaller pipe sizes mean lower weight and no need for additional drainage piping. And minimal water damage after a fire or accidental discharge means virtually no clean-up costs and little passenger inconvenience. Which is why about 80% of today s newbuild cruise ships are being fitted with HI-FOG systems. Marioff has provided the primary fire protection system for the 137,000 GRT Voyager of the Seas, the first of five luxury cruise ships in the Project Eagle series for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The system incorporates over 11,000 HI-FOG sprinklers and protects all accommodation areas including cabins, public spaces, service areas and stores as well as machinery spaces. 4 Cunard Line's 'Queen Mary 2' is a HI-FOG protected vessel.
build cruise ships & ferries Other HI-FOG fitted newbuilds Europa, Hapag Lloyd Always the first choice for interior designers, HI-FOG sprinklers hi-tech appearance blends with every style. Superstar Leo, Star Cruises Ikarus, Pasiphae & Aretousa, Minoan Lines Rhapsody of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Carnival Spirit, Carnival Cruise Lines SuperSeaCat Four, Sea Containers Ltd Piping specialist L.C. Bygg & Rør A/S has installed the HI-FOG sprinkler systems on several RoRo ferries recently built at the Fosen Mek shipyard in Norway. Managing Director Conny Karlsson explained the advantages: The small size of HI-FOG piping means we have no problems installing in corridor ceilings already crammed with other pipework and cables, no need to weld, tubes can be bent on the spot and bulkhead penetration is very easy too. Installing a HI-FOG system is easier and much faster than a normal sprinkler system. Silja Europa, Silja Line 5
HI-FOG - the first I-FOG is particularly suited to retrofitting on passenger vessels because the small pipe sizes mean considerably lower weight of the total system. This is often a limiting factor on existing passenger vessels, which must have a sprinkler system installed by the year 2005. Because pipework drawings are not necessary, pipe spools can be easily made up on site, and installation of the small piping and compression fittings is much easier compared to the welded pipework of low pressure systems. Commissioning is quicker too, with less potential water damage, due to the unique nonreturn valve fitted in the HI-FOG sprinklers which allows sprinkler replacement without draining the system. Pipework in the crew and service areas of the Saga Rose, was preinstalled while the vessel was in service. This allowed installation of power unit and piping for public spaces to be carried out within a very short time period at the yard. The vessel did not have sufficient emergency power for the sprinkler pump unit, so Marioff supplied a self-contained diesel driven unit which avoided the need for a new emergency generator. MV Cinderella, Viking Line 6
choice for retrofits Other HI-FOG fitted retrofits Installation of HI-FOG pipework causes the minimum of disruption to existing furnishings Isabella, Viking Line Black Prince, Fred Olsen Lines Norwegian Dream, Norwegian Cruise Line Captain Clas Öfverström, master of the Birka Princess is very impressed with the HI-FOG system fitted during a 35 day fast track conversion in Germany, particularly the sprinkler and pipework installation. We chose HI-FOG because it is a well known system with a good track record and was the best system available. Universal Explorer, Commodore Cruises Megastar Aries, Star Cruises Isle of Mull, Caledonian MacBrayne Spodsbjerg, Sydfyenske 7
HI-FOG - the first ch I-FOG is ideal for all vessels. Fast ferries, luxury yachts, sailing ships and cargo vessels all benefit from the highest fire protection performance, light weight and unobtrusive nature of the HI-FOG piping and sprinklers compared to conventional fire protection methods. The Stena HSS fast ferries, the largest in the world, have HI-FOG total fire protection for all accommodation, service area, car deck and machinery spaces. In addition the vessels have a lightweight HI-FOG hydrant system instead of a conventional fire mains. Private luxury yacht, Feadship DeVries Shipyard 8
oice for all vessels Other HI-FOG fitted ships Sea Cloud II, Sea Cloud Cruises HI-FOG protects accommodation and machinery spaces as well as other critical equipment spaces on all the state-of-the-art PGS Ramform seismic vessels. HI-FOG pump unit being lowered into Jubilee sailing ship. Marioff has supplied a HI-FOG system on the largest wooden sailing ship built this century for the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity which enables physically disabled and able-bodied people of all ages to experience life on a real sailing ship. David Robins, Project Engineering Manager on the project, agrees that the HI-FOG system is the best suited to their requirements. We chose HI-FOG because we wanted the best fire protection for this unique vessel. La Baronessa, private yacht Ramform Challenger, PGS Ramform Corsaire Fast Ferry, Rederi Gotland Berge Danuta, Bergesen d.y. ASA 9
The HI-FOG M HI-FOG system for accommodation spaces The HI-FOG Marine Sprinkler System is approved by all major Marine Authorities and Classification Societies to IMO Res. A.800. The system is totally automatic and comprises a number of HI-FOG sprinklers connected by fresh water filled piping (at approx. 25 bar) to a pump unit via section valves. Water is taken from the vessel fresh water tanks through a high integrity filter to a dedicated fresh water tank. The pump unit may be electrically driven, with an emergency power connection, alternatively diesel driven. An accumulator unit provides backup high pressure water for a limited time period according to the SOLAS requirements. The HI-FOG sprinklers are activated by heat from a fire breaking the release bulb, which in turn allows water to flow through the nozzles. The water flow through the section valve gives an alarm signal to the fire alarm panel, and a start signal to the control cabinet at the pump unit. The pumps operate at pressures of 80 140 bar. In fire tests, even in the most severe fires, only four sprinklers have been activated, but the pump unit is sized to deliver water at the specified pressure up to 280 m 2, as required by SOLAS. HI-FOG total protection in machinery spaces HI-FOG is capable of rapidly extinguishing pool and spray fuel fires as well as very fast cooling in a machinery space. It s therefore the first choice fire protection technology when crew safety and fast suppression are paramount. In machinery spaces the HI-FOG system is normally activated manually in sections, so the pipework from the section valve is dry. The pump unit will start supplying the activated section with a fog at a pressure of approximately 70 bar. Approved HI-FOG systems are now protecting machinery spaces up to and in excess of 3000 m 3 in a variety of ships including seismic vessels, fast ferries, luxury yachts and other specialized vessels. 10
arine Systems HI-FOG Sprinklers Electric motor driven pump unit Which pump unit? On new vessels or ships with ample emergency power, electric pump units are normally supplied. If emergency power is not available a diesel power unit can be installed. The innovative and economical GPU (Gas-driven Pump Unit), currently going through the approval process, is also suitable for vessels where space and fresh water is at a premium and emergency power is not available. Diesel-driven pump unit HI-FOG Spray Heads Machinery Space Section Valves Sprinkler Section Valves MAU unit Gas-driven pump unit Local protection systems SOLAS regulations require ships to have local protection of high risk areas such as main and auxiliary engines, lube oil separators, boiler fronts and incinerators. Marioff can supply approved HI-FOG systems tested according to the latest IMO Fire Test Procedures utilizing existing electric, diesel or GPU pump units. Alternatively economical self contained MAU units can be installed where no HI-FOG pump system is installed. 11
The Marioff Service uring the last few years the company has greatly improved their technical sales and project management capability. The dedicated marine project management team at the Marioff head office outside Helsinki in Finland, backed up by Marioff s technical staff, ensures customers receive a personal service tailored to their particular requirements. Close liaison with Classification Societies at an early stage ensures a trouble-free installation later on. Each Marioff subsidiary, supported by the parent company, has set up commissioning and field-service capability. This allows a dedicated HI-FOG service engineer to be available anywhere in the world within agreed time. Marioff is also fully capable of delivering HI-FOG systems on a turn-key basis. More than 100 complete installations have been undertaken and the company is continuosly developing its network of approved installation companies world-wide. Such a turn-key contract relieves the shipyard or shipowner from the management of the system installation, as all aspects of design, approval applications, materials handling, installation, supervision and commissioning will handled by Marioff. Marioff can provide complete Technical Manuals including Approvals Documentation on CD if required by the client. 12
HI-FOG Research and Development arioff research and development programme has involved over 5000 full scale fire tests during the last ten years to gain the necessary approvals and optimise the HI-FOG systems capability. Conventional Sprinkler System Product development has also resulted in over 1000 patents or patent applications worldwide. Comparison fire tests carried out according to IMO Res. A.800 for store rooms at VTT, Finland 8/98 HI-FOG System 7000 litres of water used by conventional sprinkler system resulting in more than 50 % damage and therefore failed. HI-FOG system used 150 litres of water and fire damage was less than 1% of materials Marioff CEO and the inventor of HI- FOG, Mr. Göran Sundholm receiving the 'Safety at Sea' Award from the Rt. Hon Edward Heath MBE in 1992 (left), and the Finnish Export Award from the President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, in 1999. 13
Marioff - the world s leading supplier of water mist fire protection systems ounded in 1985, Marioff is now the world s leading manufacturer of water mist fire protection systems. The company s background in marine and offshore high pressure hydraulics has led to the development of a fire protection technology which makes use of the attributes of the only truly environmentally benign agent water. Marioff's head office is located at Vantaa, Finland, 10 minutes from Helsinki airport. Each Marioff subsidiary, supported by the parent company, has set up commissioning and field-service capability. This allows a dedicated HI-FOG service engineer to be available anywhere in the world within agreed time. The components are produced at Marijot Oy, a subsidiary of Marioff. The manufacturing plant of 6000 m 2 has more than 60 fully automatic CNC machines. The plant is one of the most advanced in Finland. 14
water mist fire protection Superior Fire Suppression More than 5000 full scale fire tests prove the superior fire extinguishing and smoke absorption capability of HI-FOG. Minimal Water Usage Low flow and large surface area of water mist mean minimal water usage and damage in case of accidental discharge or fire. Low Weight Weight of installed HI-FOG system including water is 30% that of low pressure mist systems and 20 % of conventional sprinkler systems. Safe for People & Environment HI-FOG uses the best attributes of the only truly environmentally benign agent water. It is the system of choice for most marine fire protection applications.... final word The following real fires have been extinguished on ships by the HI-FOG system: Cabin fire on cruise ferry, Germany/1992 Welding during the final phase of ship construction caused a fire in a cabin. HI-FOG extinguished the fire immediately. Galley fire on cruise vessel, Far East/1994 During a cruise a deep fat fryer in the galley caught fire but was immediately extinguished by the HI-FOG system. Public space fire, Far East/1995 A decorative banner in a restaurant ignited and the HI-FOG system was automatically activated. The fire was extinguished in seconds preventing extensive fire and smoke damage. Cable fire on older cruise ship UK/1997 During refurbishment a fire started in an unprotected cable duct. The newly installed HI-FOG system in the adjacent store area was activated by fire through an open doorway. HI-FOG controlled the fire until it was extinguished. Machinery space fire Carribean/1999 A major diesel engine failure resulted in a dangerous fire in the main engine room of a large cruise ship. The HI-FOG local protection system was manually activated immediately and the fire was quickly extinguished without danger to the crew. Smoke in engine room on a fast ferry, Finland/2000 Turbo charger damage caused an exhaust leak and smoke. The HI-FOG system was deployed immediately and the fire was extinguished. The vessel returned to Tallinn port under own power. 15
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