Most marine insurance policies state that boats must have adequate fire protection says Sea-Fire’s Richard Duckworth.
But he says many boatbuilders are fitting the minimum protection they can get away with and crossing their fingers it will never be put to the test.
“For the last 20 years, major production boat builders have recognised they have a duty of care to protect their customers and to fit as standard a comprehensive engine room fire suppression system using fully tested and marine approved components,” says Richard.
“Unfortunately, this is not mirrored across all the industry.”
And he said safety and fire suppression should Continue reading “Non adequate fire protection on boats is a concern says Sea-Fire”
