Marine Fire Protection Services

Guardian Fire Protection, through Harris Marine, provides marine fire protection services for recreational and commercial boats, yachts, workboats, and government vessels. Our team designs, inspects, services, repairs, and maintains shipboard fire protection systems that help protect passengers, crew, vessels, and critical equipment.

From automatic marine fire suppression systems for private vessels and yachts to specialized systems aboard commercial and government ships, our marine team provides fire safety expertise for vessels in the U.S. and around the world. Harris Marine is a division of Guardian Fire Protection and specializes in marine fire protection systems and equipment.

Our services comply with USCG Regulations for fire extinguishing systems, American Bureau of Shipping standards, and applicable OEM requirements for Ansul, Kidde, Fireboy, and Sea-Fire equipment. Harris Fire Protection is also a Recognized Service Supplier for ABS for Fire Extinguishing Systems and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Marine Fire Protection for Recreational, Commercial and Government Vessels

Fire protection needs can vary significantly by vessel type, equipment, and operating environment. Our marine fire protection services support:

Recreational boats and private vessels
Yachts
Commercial boats
Commercial workboats, including barges, tugboats, and ferries
Military Sealift Command ships
U.S. Coast Guard boats and ships
State and local marine patrol vessels
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ships
Department of Natural Resources vessels

For private vessels, recreational boats, and yachts, marine fire suppression systems can provide automatic protection in areas such as engine compartments, where a fire can develop and spread quickly. The systems are designed to respond automatically while helping protect guests, crew, and valuable vessel assets.

Guardian Fire Protection is also a member of the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County, supporting our continued connection to the marine industry and the vessel owners, operators, and professionals it serves.

Our Shipboard Fire Protection Services

Our marine team travels throughout the U.S. and internationally to provide specialized shipboard fire protection services. We also assist vessel owners and management companies with required Certificate of Inspection renewals.

Our services include inspection, testing, service, repair, and maintenance for marine fire protection systems and equipment. Harris Marine also installs automatic marine fire suppression systems and tests alarms and shutdown systems.

CO2 Systems

We service high-pressure and low-pressure CO2 fire suppression systems used aboard marine vessels.

Clean-Agent Systems

Our marine fire protection capabilities include service for clean-agent systems such as:

Halon systems for government applications
FM-200 (HFC-227ea)
Inergen
Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12)

Clean-agent systems are designed to suppress fire without leaving residue, making them well suited for protecting sensitive equipment and valuable vessel assets.

Fire and Smoke Detection and Alarm Systems

Our technicians test and service shipboard fire and smoke detection and alarm systems, including associated shutdown systems where applicable.

Fire Extinguishers

We inspect and maintain marine fire extinguishers and related equipment, including:

Wheeled units
ABC extinguishers
CO2 extinguishers
Water-based extinguishers

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Our SCBA services include:

SCBA pack flow testing and repairs
SCBA cylinder inspection
Cylinder refills
Hydrostatic testing
SCBA compressor air sampling
Compressor filter service

Harris Fire Protection’s ABS Recognized Service Supplier status includes both Fire Extinguishing Systems and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Galley Fire Suppression Systems

We inspect, service, and maintain fire suppression systems protecting marine galley cooking areas.

Foam Systems and Samples

Our marine capabilities include service involving foam systems and foam samples when required for the vessel and system.

Fire Hoses

We provide hydrostatic testing for marine fire hoses as part of our shipboard fire protection services.

Pre-Engineered Marine Fire Suppression Systems

We work with pre-engineered marine fire suppression systems, including:

Sea-Fire systems
Fireboy systems

Our marine team can install automatic suppression systems and inspect and maintain existing suppression equipment.

Marine Fire Suppression for Engine Compartments and Critical Areas

An engine compartment fire can develop quickly, making automatic suppression an important part of marine fire safety. Properly designed marine fire suppression systems can activate automatically when a fire starts, providing an immediate response in areas where occupants may not see the fire right away.

For recreational vessels, commercial boats, and yachts, these systems can help:

Provide automatic fire response
Protect passengers and crew
Reduce the risk associated with smoke and fire
Protect vessel equipment and other assets
Provide protection for inboard engine compartments
Support safer overnight boating and long-distance cruising

Clean-agent systems can also suppress fire without leaving residue behind, an important consideration when protecting machinery and other sensitive equipment aboard a vessel.

USCG, ABS and OEM Requirements

Marine fire protection systems must meet requirements appropriate to the vessel, equipment, and application. Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Marine perform marine services in accordance with applicable USCG regulations for fire extinguishing systems, American Bureau of Shipping standards, and OEM requirements.

Our marine OEM experience includes:

Ansul
Kidde
Fireboy
Sea-Fire

Harris Fire Protection’s marine specialization also includes work on Coast Guard documented vessels and commercial and government ships.

Manufacturing Partners

We work with established fire protection manufacturers and equipment providers serving marine applications, including:

JCI
Ansul
Tyco
Fireboy
Kidde
Chemetron
Badger
Buckeye
Janus Fire Systems
Firetrace
Hochiki
Pyrochem
Sea-Fire
Amerex
Potter Electric Signal
Scott Air Supplied Products
Interspiro Global

Why Choose Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Marine?

Harris Marine, a division of Guardian Fire Protection, brings specialized fire protection expertise to the marine industry. Our team works with recreational and commercial boats, yachts, workboats, and government vessels, providing services for systems designed to protect passengers, crew, equipment, and vessel assets.

Our capabilities span automatic marine fire suppression systems, extinguishers, alarms and shutdown systems, clean-agent systems, CO2 systems, SCBA equipment, and other critical shipboard fire protection equipment.

Whether you manage a commercial vessel, operate a workboat, oversee a government ship, or need fire protection for a private boat or yacht, our marine team can help you identify and maintain the appropriate protection for your vessel.

Request Marine Fire Protection Service

Protect your vessel, passengers, crew, and equipment with specialized marine fire protection services from Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Marine.