VIKING puts professional-grade firefighting expertise to work on seafarer safety

In a direct response to rising shipboard electrical fire numbers, VIKING is offering shipowners the option to specify suits that include both professional-grade outer shells and moisture barrier protection against water penetration and steam burns.

Dorte M. Hansen, VP Sales Regions, VIKING said ““It is critical that seafarers have the suits to protect them against the intensity and unpredictability of electric fires and we are delighted to respond by putting our expertise in professional-grade structural firefighting equipment at their disposal.”
To future-proof owners VIKING has developed the VIKING YouSafe™ Torch – a marinized version of a fire suit it offers to structural firefighters on land. The SOLAS-approved suit includes moisture barrier protection while benefiting from a professional-grade outer shell with the breathability to ensure comfort during extended wear. Appropriate for cargo ships, passenger ships, or offshore applications, the VIKING YouSafe™ Torch meets the new EN469:2020 standard. It is offered in standard sizes and with practical features such as reflective trim and radio pockets to meet the cost and exchangeability needs of marine firefighting.

“The breadth of expertise VIKING has as a one stop provider of safety solutions feeds into its ability to respond to changing risk scenarios,” said Charlotte Nielsen, PPE Product Manager, VIKING. “Seafarers need extra protection at a time when electrical fires are on the rise. VIKING’s response has been to give owners a comprehensive choice on PPE fire protection packages that cover the full scope of risks their seafarers are likely to face.”