Foam System (Deck)
critical
IMO Required
5 models total
Fixed deck foam fire-fighting system for tanker deck per SOLAS.
4000h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Viking
Kidde
3 manufacturers · 5 models
Kidde
3
Kidde AFFF Deck Foam System
Deck area coverage
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Foam tank bladder rupture
- Inductor ratio drift
- Foam maker screen clogging
Service: Foam quality test annually. Bladder tank inspection at dry-dock.
Spare Parts: Kidde: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Kidde Foam Deck System AFFF
unverified
Kidde Foam Deck System AR-AFFF
unverified
Tyco Marine
1
Tyco Marine Foam System AFFF
unverified
Viking
1
Viking Deck Foam System
Deck area coverage per SOLAS II-2/10
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Foam concentrate degradation
- Proportioner malfunction
- Monitor nozzle corrosion/seizure
Service: Foam concentrate sample test annually. Replace concentrate every 10-15 years. Monitor nozzle operation test quarterly.
Spare Parts: Viking: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.