Portable fire protection
Extinguishers, foam applicators and spare charges.
- Inspection, refilling and hydrostatic testing
- Replacement parts and equipment renewal
Service
Fire fighting equipment and fixed system service
Annual, 2-yearly, 5-yearly and 10-yearly inspection, testing, refilling and certification of every fire-fighting appliance and fixed fire-extinguishing system on board, at your berth, by our own certified technicians.
Governing requirementSOLAS II-2 Reg. 14 · MSC.1/Circ.1432 as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1516 · MSC.1/Circ.1318 · MSC.1/Circ.1312
The obligation
Why it is required
SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 14 requires fire-fighting systems and appliances to be maintained ready for use and inspected at the intervals set out in MSC.1/Circ.1432, Revised guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances, as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1516. Fixed CO2 systems follow MSC.1/Circ.1318 and foam concentrates MSC.1/Circ.1312. Port state control inspectors check the service dates on every extinguisher tag and the fixed-system inspection certificate. A missed date is a deficiency; an expired 10-yearly cylinder test is a detention risk.
Service intervals at a glance
| Equipment and work | Interval | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Portable fire extinguishers: inspection | Annual | MSC.1/Circ.1432 |
| Portable fire extinguishers: hydrostatic test of the body | At the interval set by the maker, generally every 10 years | Maker's instructions |
| Fixed CO2 system: check of cylinder contents | At least every 2 to 2.5 years | MSC.1/Circ.1318 |
| Fixed CO2 system: detailed inspection | Every 5 years | MSC.1/Circ.1318 |
| Fixed CO2 system: hydrostatic test and refill of cylinders | At 10 years | MSC.1/Circ.1318 |
A summary of the intervals described on this page. The instruments cited and the requirements of the vessel's flag and class prevail; the scope is confirmed for each enquiry.
Scope of work
Complete coverage.
Clearly defined.
A concise view of the equipment we service. Your quotation confirms the work required for your vessel.
Breathing & medical oxygen
BA, EEBD, breathing-air compressors and medical oxygen sets.
- Set, cylinder and compressor checks
- Cylinder testing, refilling and air-quality analysis
Fixed extinguishing systems
CO₂, foam, dry powder, water mist, sprinklers and other gas systems.
- System inspections and scheduled testing
- Cylinders, valves, hoses and extinguishing media
Galley protection
Galley CO₂, deep-fat fryer and wet-chemical systems.
- System and cylinder inspection
- Refilling, testing and replacement components
Detection & system support
Fire detection and the supporting equipment on board.
- Detector and system function tests
- Fault finding, repairs and replacement parts
How we prove competence
Why us
- Service supplier approvals from ABS, BV, DNV, LR, RINA, ClassNK, KR and Türk Loydu for FFE
- Fixed workshops in Tuzla, Yalova and Iskenderun with hydrostatic test rigs, CO2 and dry powder filling stations, and mobile refilling units for on-board work in Europe
- Technicians trained on maker procedures; OEM and maker alignment listed on the Approvals page
- Every condemned item photographed and listed in the report, so you can see exactly what was replaced and why
Deliverables
What you receive
- Fire-fighting equipment inspection certificate accepted by class and flag
- Itemised service report with serial numbers, test pressures and next due dates
- Tagged and dated equipment; photographic evidence in the customer portal
- Automatic reminder 60 days before the next inspection window
From our work
Fire Fighting (FFE) in the field
Genuine parts
Authorised service provider for NK fire fighting systems.
We carry out all maintenance and repairs on NK fire fighting systems using genuine spare parts only. Original components ensure full compatibility, system reliability and long-term operational safety.
Field Reports
Recent fire fighting work.
Fire fightingFRANCE · AUGUST 2026
PFOS-free conversion of a fixed foam system within a single port stay
8,000 litres of legacy concentrate removed and replaced with fluorine-free foam.
Read the report
Fire fightingROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS · JULY 2026
HP CO2 system 20-year service
All cylinders tested and refilled, delivered on schedule.
Read the report
Fire fightingROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS · JULY 2026
Renewed portable fire extinguishers delivered on board
A full set delivered to a vessel at the Port of Rotterdam.
Read the reportOUR SERVICE REGIONSTürkiye. Europe.
Türkiye. Europe.
One point of contact.
Our own teams in Türkiye and Europe coordinate your vessel’s service and supply requirements. Choose a country to see the port directory and local coordination details.
Where we attend vessels for fire-fighting equipment service
- Türkiye
- Tuzla, Izmit, Yalova, Aliaga, Izmir, Mersin, Iskenderun and other ports in the directory
- Netherlands
- Rotterdam, Europoort, Moerdijk, Vlissingen, Amsterdam and other ports in the directory
- Belgium
- Antwerp, Ghent, Zeebrugge and other ports in the directory
- Germany
- Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven and other ports in the directory
- France
- Dunkirk, Le Havre, Saint-Nazaire, Marseille and other ports in the directory
Calling in the United States? New York & New Jersey service enquiries are coordinated through our authorised partner network.
Questions
Frequently asked
How often must portable extinguishers be serviced on a ship?
Annual inspection under MSC.1/Circ.1432, with a hydrostatic test of the body at the interval set by the maker, generally every 10 years. We do both in one visit.
When does a fixed CO2 system need its cylinders tested?
Cylinder contents are checked at least every 2 to 2.5 years, the system has a 5-yearly detailed inspection, and cylinders are hydrostatically tested and refilled at 10 years, per MSC.1/Circ.1318.
Can you refill CO2 and dry powder on board in Rotterdam or Antwerp?
Yes. Our European team carries mobile refilling and hydrostatic test equipment, so most extinguisher work is completed on board without landing the units.
Do you supply PFOS-free foam?
Yes. We supply and analyse PFOS and PFAS-free foam concentrates and can discharge, clean and refill foam tanks in the same attendance.
Combine in the same attendance
Other services
Lifeboat, Davit & Winch
Annual thorough examination, overhaul and release gear.
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Load Test
Five-yearly dynamic tests with certified water bags.
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Liferaft & LSA
Approved liferaft station, HRU, lifejackets, loose LSA.
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Calibration
Gas detectors, ODME, OWS, UTI, gauges, thermometers.
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Analysis
Foam, dry powder, sprinkler water, breathing air, potable water.
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GMDSS Radio Survey
Annual radio survey, VDR APT, EPIRB, SART, SSAS.
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Ship Supply
IMPA coded supply from our own warehouses.
MoreBEFORE YOUR ENQUIRY
Planning marine fire-fighting equipment service
Portable extinguishers
Send the equipment register with agent type, capacity, quantity, last service date and cylinder test markings. Identify damaged or discharged units separately.
Fixed systems and breathing equipment
Provide the system maker and model, cylinder inventory, previous report and requested work. For SCBA and EEBD, include cylinder type, pressure and test dates.
Attendance and workshop work
State the berth, ETA/ETD and whether equipment can be landed. The quotation should distinguish onboard work, workshop work, replacements and return delivery.
