Fighting container fires – New recent regulations* (May 2022) state that vessels carrying containers on the weather deck are to be provided with at least two water mist lances. A Water Mist Lance consists of a tube with a piercing nozzle that is capable of penetrating a container wall, producing a water mist inside the
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You may know T-ISS as your safety supplier for SOLAS safety products, maritime safety tapes, and many more. But did you know our colleagues at Blomsma SignCompany are specialized in interior signage? In the last 40 years, we have had the pleasure to renovate many interiors of ships and vessels, making them look their best!
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A hydrostatic release unit (HRU) is a pressure-activated mechanism. It is designed to automatically deploy a life raft under certain pressure. In case a vessel sinks, the HRU will activate and release the life raft at a depth between 1,5 and 4 meters. The pressure of the water against a diaphragm within the sealed casing
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You have probably heard about the Felicity Ace, the ship that capsized on March 1st, 2022, and then sunk with thousands of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group onboard. Some of them electric. And although there is no proof of the fact, many believe that the fire on the Felicity Ace started with an EV car
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The maritime industry is once again getting ready for its most important trade fair of the year: the SMM in Hamburg. From 6-9 September 2022, the SMM halls will be full of the latest trends within the industry. As you may expect of us, T-ISS will be at the trade fair, showing off a brand new
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