Fire Breaks Out on Car Ferry off Swedish Coast

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:15:40 +0000

A fire has broken out on board a car ferry carrying 300 people off Sweden’s coast, Swedish authorities said.

The ferry is the 222-meter RoPax Stena Scandica, which operates on the Baltic Sea between Nynäshamn, Sweden and Ventspils, Latvia, with a capacity of 970 passengers.

The fire reportedly started in a container on the car deck while the ferry was traveling from Latvia to Sweden.

The blaze has been contained, though some smoke can still be seen rising from the vessel, according to local media. The extent of the damage is unknown, and no injuries have been reported.

Stena Scandica is said to be sailing under its own power, and there are no plans to evacuate the ship, the Swedish Maritime Administration said. Boats and helicopters have been standing by to aid in the rescue operation if necessary.

The vessel was originally built in 2005 but was lengthened by 36 meters in 2020-21 to increase onboard capacity. It sails under the Danish flag.

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5kg fire extinguisher cabinet

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:22:11 +0000

A new IP56 ingress rating fire extinguisher cabinet is set to launch in September.

The JB84 cabinet from Jo Bird is designed to store the vast majority of 5Kg CO2 portable fire extinguishers as well as taller 12Kg/litre fire extinguishers.

The overall dimensions are very close to the long running JB01 and the JB84l will replace both the standard JB01 and the JB01R versions. The JB01 has always been one of the best sellers in the Jo Bird range so why change it?

Because the technology has moved on through intensive R&D, which means the new model has a stronger door design with a higher standard of finish but equally important, uses closed moulds to reduce both VOC airborne pollution and waste during the production process. This helps Jo Bird towards the 50% CO2 reduction target pledge by 2030.

The cabinet back has a greater radius on the top corners to improve the strength of the structure without increasing the weight. By having a more rigid back and door, it has been possible to increase the door aperture size without compromising the high IP56 ingress rating. This makes it even easier to remove the fire extinguisher in an emergency when every second counts.

Just like the new JB80, the door features the robust rotary handle with the anti-tamper facility and anti-microbial Biomaster® additive. This combines superb reliability as well as fast access by simply turning the handle and pulling towards you. This is simple to operate even when wearing gloves and the handle is easy to spot with the contrast of yellow against charcoal grey. No messing with fiddly catches.

The design uses corrosion resistant materials throughout to provide virtually maintenance free service but has the added benefit of being lightweight through its construction from Lloyds approved composite materials.

In common with the other models in the Firebird range, the JB84 can be customised with other colours, windows and fire retardant materials along with alternative lettering.

It is designed to be bulkhead/wall mounted but can be supplied with posts for free standing support.

Source: www.maritimejournal.com

Image: www.pixabay.com

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Fire Breaks Out on Car Ferry off Swedish Coast

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