Op-Ed: Fully-Compliant Fire Systems May Fall Short Against Modern Risks

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As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Inspection reports across much of the commercial fleet paint a reassuring picture. Fire detection systems are operational, fixed firefighting systems are in good working order, equipment is serviced on time and instructions are correctly posted. On paper, vessels are doing what is required of them.

The problem is that paper compliance is increasingly being mistaken for operational readiness.

Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/op-ed-fully-compliant-fire-systems-may-fall-short-against-modern-risks