Foam System (Deck)
critical
IMO Required
Fixed deck foam fire-fighting system for tanker deck per SOLAS.
4000h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Viking
Kidde
Known Models (2)
Kidde Kidde AFFF Deck Foam System
Deck area coverage
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Foam tank bladder rupture
- • Inductor ratio drift
- • Foam maker screen clogging
Service: Foam quality test annually. Bladder tank inspection at dry-dock.
Spares: Kidde: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Viking Viking Deck Foam System
Deck area coverage per SOLAS II-2/10
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • 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.
Spares: Viking: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.