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Fire Detection System

critical IMO Required
Addressable fire detection and alarm system per SOLAS II-2/7.
8760h
Service Interval

Typical Manufacturers

Consilium Autronica (Xtralis) Apollo Hochiki

Known Models (7)

Apollo Apollo Marine XP95 Fire Detection System
Apollo Apollo Marine XP95 Fire Detection System
Analog addressable, 126 devices per loop · Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
  • • Multi-sensor drift requiring recalibration
  • • Base corrosion in high-humidity spaces
  • • Isolator module failure
Service: Annual detector sensitivity check. Replace detectors at 8-10 year intervals.
Spares: Apollo: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Autronica Autronica AutroSafe Fire Detection System
Autronica Autronica AutroSafe Fire Detection System
Addressable, integrated with CCTV/PA · Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
  • • Flame detector IR window fouling
  • • Cable insulation damage (engine room heat)
  • • False alarm from galley detectors
Service: Clean flame detector windows quarterly. Test detectors per manufacturer loop schedule.
Spares: Autronica: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Autronica / Xtralis (Norway/Australia) AutroSafe Fire Detection
Autronica / Xtralis (Norway/Australia) AutroSafe Fire Detection
Full Ship Fire Detection · Fire Detection (Smoke/Heat/Flame/Aspiration)
Voltage: 24V DC
type: Addressable Fire Detection System + Aspiration System
size_range: ['AutroSafe 4', 'AutroSafe Interactive', 'VESDA (Aspiration)']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric (24V DC Loop)
construction: Control panel, addressable detectors, aspiration detectors, manual call points
Common Failures:
  • • Aspiration system pipe blockage from dust
  • • Smoke detector false alarms from ER oil mist
  • • Loop wiring insulation failure
  • • Panel communication bus errors
Service: Aspiration system pipe integrity test annually. Standard detector test annually. Panel battery monthly. Loop test quarterly.
Spares: Autronica (Trondheim, Norway). Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
Consilium Consilium Salwico CS3000 Fire Detection
Consilium Consilium Salwico CS3000 Fire Detection
Addressable loop, 250+ detectors · Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
  • • Detector contamination (dust/oil mist)
  • • Loop communication fault
  • • Panel battery ageing
Service: Detector sensitivity test annually per EN 54-14. Panel battery replacement every 4 years.
Spares: Consilium: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Consilium Marine / Consilium Safety (Sweden) Salwico Fire Detection System
Consilium Marine / Consilium Safety (Sweden) Salwico Fire Detection System
Full Ship Fire Detection · Fire Detection (Smoke/Heat/Flame)
Voltage: 24V DC
type: Addressable Fire Detection System (Marine)
size_range: ['Salwico CS3000', 'Salwico CS5000', 'Salwico MerlinX']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric (24V DC Loop)
construction: Control panel, addressable detectors (smoke/heat/flame), manual call points, alarm bells/horns
Common Failures:
  • • Smoke detector contamination from engine room dust/oil mist — false alarms
  • • Heat detector sensitivity drift from age
  • • Loop wiring corrosion from moisture
  • • Control panel power supply failure
  • • Manual call point mechanism damage
Service: Detector sensitivity test annually. Loop integrity test quarterly. Control panel battery test monthly. False alarm investigation protocol mandatory. Full system test at annual survey.
Spares: Consilium Marine (Gothenburg, Sweden). Lead time: 2-4 weeks. Detectors: keep 10% spare stock onboard.
Hochiki (Japan) Marine Fire Detection System
Hochiki (Japan) Marine Fire Detection System
Full Ship Fire Detection · Fire Detection
Voltage: 24V DC
type: Addressable Fire Detection System
size_range: ['Hochiki FIREscape', 'Hochiki ESP']
variant_count_approx: 2
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric (24V DC Loop)
construction: Control panel, addressable detectors, manual call points
Common Failures:
  • • Detector contamination from dust/oil
  • • Loop wiring corrosion
  • • Panel component failure
Service: Standard fire detection maintenance per SOLAS.
Spares: Hochiki (Shinagawa, Tokyo). Lead time: 2-4 weeks Asia.
Sika Services AG Sikacryl®-620 Fire
Sika Services AG Sikacryl®-620 Fire
Coverage area per Hersteller-Datenblatt · Fire Suppression / Detection
source: dnv-approval-finder
Common Failures:
  • • Löschmittel-Behälter Druckverlust durch Ventilsitz-Verschleiß
  • • Auslöse-Mechanismus Korrosion/Blockierung
  • • Detektions-Sensor Kalibrierungsdrift
  • • Steuerungselektronik-Ausfall durch Feuchtigkeit
Service: Löschmittel-Behälter Druckprüfung jährlich. Auslöse-Mechanismus Test quartalsweise. Jährliche Inspektion durch Klasse. SOLAS Brandschutz-Übung monatlich.
Spares: Sika Services AG: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.