Fire Detection System
critical
IMO Required
20 / 20 models (Inspector)
Addressable fire detection and alarm system per SOLAS II-2/7.
8760h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Consilium
Autronica (Xtralis)
Apollo
Hochiki
8 manufacturers · 20 models
Autronica
7
Autronica AutroSafe Fire Detection System
Addressable, integrated with CCTV/PA
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Autronica: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Autronica AutroSafe BS-420
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
AutroSafe
Model code
BS-420
AutroSafe — addressable fire panel
Autronica AutroSafe BSI-400
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
AutroSafe
Model code
BSI-400
AutroSafe — intelligent panel
Autronica AutroSafe Autrosafe 4
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
AutroSafe
Model code
Autrosafe 4
AutroSafe — integrated safety system
Autronica BD-31 Optical Smoke Detector
unverified
Autronica BHH-500 Heat Detector
unverified
Autronica BF-30 Flame Detector
unverified
Consilium
7
Consilium Salwico CS3000 Fire Detection
Addressable loop, 250+ detectors
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Consilium: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Consilium Salwico CS4000
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
Salwico
Model code
CS4000
Salwico fire detection — addressable panel
Consilium Salwico SW4000
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
Salwico
Model code
SW4000
Salwico fire detection — Salwico conventional panel
Consilium Salwico N4000
unverified
Equipment Type
fire_detection_panel
Series
Salwico
Model code
N4000
Salwico fire detection — networked panel
Consilium Salwico Optical Smoke Detector
unverified
Consilium Salwico Heat Detector
unverified
Consilium Salwico Flame Detector (IR/UV)
unverified
Apollo
1
Apollo Marine XP95 Fire Detection System
Analog addressable, 126 devices per loop
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Apollo: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Autronica / Xtralis (Norway/Australia)
1
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)
Drive Type
Electric (24V DC Loop)
Construction
Control panel, addressable detectors, aspiration detectors, manual call points
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Autronica (Trondheim, Norway). Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
Consilium Marine / Consilium Safety (Sweden)
1
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
Drive Type
Electric (24V DC Loop)
Construction
Control panel, addressable detectors (smoke/heat/flame), manual call points, alarm bells/horns
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Consilium Marine (Gothenburg, Sweden). Lead time: 2-4 weeks. Detectors: keep 10% spare stock onboard.
Hochiki (Japan)
1
Marine Fire Detection System
Full Ship Fire Detection
· Fire Detection
Voltage: 24V DC
Type
Addressable Fire Detection System
Size Range
- Hochiki FIREscape
- Hochiki ESP
Drive Type
Electric (24V DC Loop)
Construction
Control panel, addressable detectors, manual call points
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Detector contamination from dust/oil
- Loop wiring corrosion
- Panel component failure
Service: Standard fire detection maintenance per SOLAS.
Spare Parts: Hochiki (Shinagawa, Tokyo). Lead time: 2-4 weeks Asia.
Kongsberg Maritime
1
Fire And Gas Detection System
Typical actions from a Fire and gas detection system
Close watertight doors and fire doors
Certificates
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Sika Services
1
Sikacryl®-620 Fire
Coverage area per Hersteller-Datenblatt
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Sika Services AG: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.