Marioff develops fire safety for maritime future fuels and naval vessels

As the global market leader in water mist fire protection system Marioff delivers its comprehensive solutions to shipyards and ship operators worldwide.

In addition to the HI-FOG water mist fire protection system, which has become the industry standard, Marioff offers a rapidly expanding range of services covering the entire lifecycle of HI-FOG systems. “We sell spare parts produced by our factory in Finland, offer maintenance services, carry out system upgrades and provide system-related training,” says Kaius Kovanen, Marioff Director of Marine Business.

Out of the company’s 500+ fire protection experts, 120 marine team members serve customers all over the world, onsite, from the Vantaa HQ, service hubs and remotely.

“We are developing versatile digital services that enable fast and flexible remote support for our customers.”

Marioff’s product development follows closely the shift in marine technologies. An increasing number of new vessels are equipped with
dual-fuel engines using methanol.

“Regulators struggle to keep up with the rapid development in marine transport. We offer them expertise on how to utilize high-pressure water mist systems with alternative fuels.”

Marioff is currently testing methanol to deliver the required solutions to vessels using it as fuel. The company is also keeping a close eye
on having fire protection capabilities for other future fuels.

Marioff’s position is particularly strong in cruise ships, where compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
safety standards is paramount. In addition, the company is expanding its Navy business.

“We have invested significantly in product development to ensure that HI-FOG system complies with strict military standards in addition to maritime standards, says Kovanen.

The Navy vertical represents a significant opportunity for Marioff. Collaboration is longterm, projects are large, and project batches can
include even dozens of vessels. Marioff supplies solutions for surface ships and submarines.