KAE-NavyTec System foam panel

Common issues

• Panel joint/seam sealant degradation breaking fire integrity continuity
• Unauthorized penetrations (cables, pipes) cut through panels without proper fire-stopping
• Core delamination or moisture ingress reducing insulation performance
• Corrosion of steel facing/fixings where condensation or leaks occur
• Damage from deck/cargo operations denting or puncturing panel facings
• Loss of certification marking/labels making inspection and traceability difficult

Inspection checklist

• Visual inspection of panel surfaces for denting, puncture or facing damage
• Check joints, seams and penetrations for intact fire-stopping/sealant
• Verify no unauthorized cable/pipe penetrations have been added without an approved fire-stop detail
• Check for moisture staining or corrosion at panel edges and fixings
• Confirm fixing bolts/clips are present and tight
• Verify certification/type approval labels are legible and match the vessel's fire control plan

Service intervals

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Critical spares

• Matching certified panel sections for repair (must retain equivalent A-60 type approval)
• Approved fire-stop sealant/mastic for the same certified system
• Facing sheet material matching the original certificate

Safety

• Any breach, uncertified penetration or repair with non-approved material can compromise A-60 fire division integrity and must be treated as a fire safety deficiency
• Do not cut, drill or modify panels without an approved fire-stop detail for the specific penetration
• Damaged panels in escape routes or machinery space boundaries are a priority repair item

Class survey

Note: this entry's type/category ('Fire Hose' / 'Fire Hoses & Nozzles') does not match the actual product - this is an A-60 division panel/insulation system (DNV MED certificate MEDB00009AT), not a hose; this entry has been written for the panel system. Class surveys check that fire division boundaries (A-60/A-0 etc.) remain intact per the approved fire control plan, that penetrations are properly sealed, and that any repairs use materials covered by the same or an equivalent type approval certificate.

Estimated lifetime: Not applicable in running hours - this is passive fire protection material; service life is tied to physical condition and certification validity rather than operating hours, and is normally expected to last the vessel's structural life if undamaged and unmodified.