Marine Fire Suppression

Guardian Fire Protection provides marine fire protection services for commercial vessels, government ships, recreational boats, yachts, and other private vessels. Through Harris Fire Protection and our specialized marine team, we inspect, maintain, repair, test, and service shipboard fire protection systems for vessels of many types and sizes.

Our marine capabilities extend beyond traditional commercial and government applications. Whether you operate a commercial workboat, manage a fleet, or own a private recreational boat or yacht, our team can help keep critical fire protection equipment ready to perform.

We travel throughout the U.S. and around the world to provide marine fire protection services, including support for required Certificate of Inspection (COI) renewals for vessel owners, government entities, management companies, and marine service companies.

Our services include inspections, maintenance, repairs, testing, and marine fire suppression system installation where applicable.

Speak to our team today to request a quote for marine fire protection services.

Marine Fire Suppression Services for Commercial and Private Vessels

Fire hazards can vary significantly depending on a vessel’s design, equipment, use, and operating environment. Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Fire Protection provide marine fire suppression services for commercial, government, and private vessels, with solutions designed around the systems and requirements aboard each vessel.

Our marine team works with:

Recreational Boats and Yachts

Private vessels need dependable fire protection, particularly around engine compartments and other areas where a fire can develop quickly. We provide marine fire protection services for recreational boats and yachts, including inspection and maintenance of suppression systems and fire extinguishers, alarm and shutdown system testing, repairs, and applicable automatic suppression system installation.

Automatic marine fire suppression systems are designed to respond rapidly when a fire occurs. Depending on the system and application, this can provide critical protection for occupants, crew, vessel equipment, and other assets.

Commercial Workboats and Passenger Vessels

We service commercial vessels including barges, tugs, ferry boats, and other commercial workboats. Our marine technicians inspect, test, maintain, and repair shipboard fire protection systems to help vessel operators keep essential equipment operational and address deficiencies identified during inspections.

Government and Military Vessels

Our marine experience also includes:

Military Sealift Command ships
U.S. Coast Guard boats and ships
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ships
Department of Natural Resources vessels
State and local marine patrol vessels

Harris Fire Protection specializes in marine fire protection for large vessels, including Coast Guard documented vessels and commercial and government ships.

Marine fire suppression equipment aboard a boat

Types of Marine Fire Suppression Systems We Service

Marine fire suppression systems must be maintained so they are ready to respond when needed. Routine visual checks, scheduled inspections, testing, and maintenance help identify problems before they affect system operation.

Our team inspects, services, repairs, or maintains marine fire protection equipment including:

Low-pressure and high-pressure CO2 systems
Clean-agent systems, including Halon for government applications, FM-200 (HFC-227ea), INERGEN (IG-541), and Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12)
Fire and smoke detection and alarm systems
Fire extinguishers, including wheeled units, ABC, CO2, and water-based units
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Galley fire suppression systems
Foam systems and samples
Fire hoses
Pre-engineered fire suppression systems

Our marine capabilities also include testing alarms and shutdown systems and installing automatic marine fire suppression systems where applicable.

Fire suppression cylinders installed in a marine vessel's engine room

Marine Fire Suppression Inspection & Maintenance

Routine inspection and maintenance are essential to keeping marine fire suppression systems operational. Vessel operators should conduct the appropriate visual checks, while qualified marine fire protection professionals perform required inspections, testing, and maintenance according to the system and applicable requirements.

Our team performs annual inspections and testing to evaluate marine fire suppression equipment and identify deficiencies or non-compliant components. When an issue is found, we can document the deficiency and develop a scope of work for the necessary corrective service.

We inspect and maintain suppression systems and fire extinguishers and test associated alarm and shutdown systems. These services support vessels ranging from recreational boats and yachts to commercial workboats and U.S. Coast Guard ships.

Marine Fire Suppression System Repair

A fire suppression system that is damaged or not operating correctly can compromise protection aboard a vessel. Guardian Fire Protection provides marine fire suppression system repairs to address deficiencies and restore equipment to proper operating condition.

Signs that a marine fire protection system may require professional attention include:

Corrosion or visible damage to nozzles or cylinders
Cracked or leaking discharge hoses
Evidence of accidental discharge
Intermittent or persistent trouble or alarm signals
Leaking pipes and fittings
Leaking tanks or cylinders

If you notice a problem with a shipboard fire protection system, contact our team promptly to have the equipment evaluated.

Marine Fire Suppression System Installation

Through our marine capabilities, we install automatic fire suppression systems for applicable vessel applications. These systems are designed to activate in response to a fire and can provide important protection in areas such as engine compartments, where a fire can develop and spread rapidly.

Our team works with marine fire suppression equipment from established manufacturers and follows applicable OEM requirements for the systems we service.

Shipboard Fire Protection Standards and Requirements

Marine fire protection can involve requirements that differ from those for land-based facilities. Our team works with applicable marine standards, regulations, and manufacturer requirements when inspecting and servicing shipboard fire protection systems.

U.S. Coast Guard Regulations

Our marine services support compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations for fire extinguishing systems. We also travel to support required Certificate of Inspection renewals for qualifying vessels.

American Bureau of Shipping Standards

Harris Fire Protection is a Recognized Service Supplier for the American Bureau of Shipping for Fire Extinguishing Systems and SCBA. This capability supports work on Coast Guard documented vessels as well as commercial and government ships.

OEM Requirements

Our marine team works according to applicable OEM requirements for manufacturers including Ansul, Kidde, Fireboy, and Sea-Fire. Following the requirements associated with the specific equipment aboard a vessel is an important part of proper inspection, maintenance, and service.

Why Choose Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Fire Protection?

Marine environments require specialized fire protection knowledge. Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Fire Protection provide marine-specific capabilities for vessels ranging from private recreational boats and yachts to large commercial and government ships.

Harris Marine Expertise

Harris Marine, a division of Guardian Fire Protection, specializes in fire protection for the marine industry. The team provides inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and applicable installation services for marine fire suppression equipment.

This specialized experience allows us to support vessel owners, operators, government entities, management companies, and marine service companies with shipboard fire protection needs.

ABS Recognized Service Supplier

Harris Fire Protection is a Recognized Service Supplier for the American Bureau of Shipping for Fire Extinguishing Systems and SCBA. Our marine team also works with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations and OEM requirements from manufacturers including Ansul, Kidde, Fireboy, and Sea-Fire.

Marine Fire Protection Throughout the U.S. and Around the World

Marine operations are not confined to one service territory. Our expert team travels throughout the U.S. and around the world to provide marine fire protection services, including work associated with required COI renewals.

This reach allows us to serve customers with vessels operating beyond Guardian Fire Protection’s core Mid-Atlantic service area.

Proud Members of the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County

Guardian Fire Protection is a proud member of the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County (MTABC). Our involvement reflects our continued commitment to serving the marine industry and supporting the fire protection needs of recreational, private, commercial, and government vessels.

Request a Quote for Marine Fire Protection Services

From recreational boats and private yachts to commercial workboats and government ships, Guardian Fire Protection and Harris Fire Protection provide specialized marine fire protection services to help keep vessels, crews, guests, and critical assets protected.

For marine fire suppression system inspections, maintenance, repairs, testing, or applicable installation services, request a quote from Guardian Fire Protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of marine vessels do you service?

We provide marine fire protection services for a wide range of vessels, including recreational boats, yachts, commercial workboats, barges, tugs, ferry boats, Military Sealift Command ships, U.S. Coast Guard vessels, NOAA ships, DNR vessels, and state and local marine patrol vessels.

Do you provide fire protection services for recreational boats and yachts?

Yes. Our marine services extend to private vessels, including recreational boats and yachts. Depending on the vessel and system, we can inspect and maintain suppression systems and extinguishers, test alarms and shutdown systems, perform repairs, and install applicable automatic suppression systems.

What marine fire suppression systems do you service?

We service a range of shipboard fire protection equipment, including low-pressure and high-pressure CO2 systems, clean-agent systems, fire and smoke detection and alarm systems, fire extinguishers, SCBA, galley suppression systems, fire hoses, and pre-engineered systems.

Do you install marine fire suppression systems?

Yes. Our marine capabilities include installation of automatic suppression systems for applicable vessel applications, along with inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing services.

What is required to pass a marine fire protection inspection?

Inspected systems must be visually compliant and function as intended during required testing. If deficiencies or non-compliant items are identified, they are documented for the customer and a scope of work and quote can be developed to address the issue.

What accreditations do you have?

Harris Fire Protection is a Recognized Service Supplier for the American Bureau of Shipping for Fire Extinguishing Systems and SCBA. Our marine work also follows applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations and OEM requirements.

What brands do you work with?

Our marine team works with OEM requirements for brands including Ansul, Kidde, Fireboy, and Sea-Fire.

Do you provide marine fire protection services outside the Mid-Atlantic?

Yes. While Guardian Fire Protection serves commercial customers throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC for its core services, our marine team travels throughout the U.S. and around the world for marine fire protection work.