Existing fire-fighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool fires on conventionally fuelled vessels are inadequate when dealing with methanol-based fires, according to a fire safety study by survival technology solutions provider Survitec Extensive comparative fire tests were undertaken on dual-fuel marine engines using diesel oil and methanol. Michal Sadzynski, product manager, water…
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