Port facilities have several hazard areas and ways in which fires can occur. Over the years we have seen a huge increase in the number of forklifts, container handlers and gantry cranes in businesses around the world.
Fires can stem from lack of maintenance, electrical faults and overheating. In fact, the aftermath of these fires can be very damaging considering the equipment involved, the operators, the business itself and surrounding buildings.
To reduce this risk, owners of these machines can install a rapid-response fire suppression system to cover all assessed risks. This will ensure that only minor damage to the equipment occurs, the operator is safe, and the surrounding area is protected. Other safeguards that can be implemented to reduce the risk of fire are adding fire extinguishers to the equipment and surrounding areas.
Fire extinguishers are inexpensive and should be the correct type and size for the risk area that needs to be covered.
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Port facilities, fire damage to docked ships and loss of production are just a few examples. One of the consequences of a fire anywhere in the equipment is damage if it is not extinguished quickly. It is highly likely that the fire will spread quickly and the damage may not be limited to the area of ignition or that piece of equipment.
Fire and smoke could spread to another piece of equipment, a moored vessel or building, and lives could be at risk.
A fire that is not detected quickly can cause serious damage if it persists for too long. The fire will be bigger and take more time to extinguish. Slow fire suppression not only risks major damage and downtime, but also endangers the lives of operators and employees.